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    If You Love Me Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 17, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 692 views

    Loving Jesus means obeying His commandments, and we are empowered to do so with the help of the Holy Spirit.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important: loving Jesus and obeying His commands. I know, I know, it sounds kinda boring, but trust me, it's going to be great. So, let's dive in! I want to focus on one main idea: loving Jesus. This means obeying His commands, even ...read more

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    Sola Scriptura Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,991 views

    The Value of the Scripture in the 21st century.

    Series: Five Transcendent Truths Sola Scriptura Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Jesus Is The Head Of The Church )

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 5, 2022
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    SO HE WRITES THE CHURCH AT COLOSSE TO ENCOURAGE THEM IN THERE WALK WITH THE LORD AND TO COMBAT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THREATENING HERESY THAT WAS ARISING IN THE CHURCH AT COLOSEE

    Colossians 1:18 (KJV) 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING /EVENING IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST -AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLELUJAH I WANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
     | 2,459 views

    God gives everyone a responsibility to serve Him.

    A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    D-I-V-O-R-C-E And How To Stop It

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 25, 2025
     | 163 views

    I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of.

    D-I-V-O-R-C-E AND HOW TO STOP IT INTRODUCTION A. My assigned topic is “Divorce and How to Stop It in Christian Homes. B. I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of. C. This sermon will touch some more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People Who Turn The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2025
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     | 808 views

    Acts 17:1-15 teaches us what characterizes people who turn the world upside down.

    Introduction Years ago, I saw an advertisement for the “perfect” pastor. Here is what it said: • The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. • He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone's feelings. • He works from 8 AM until midnight and is also the church janitor. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Because He Says So

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,537 views

    Ephiphany 4 (B). Casting out an unclean spirit at the synagogue in Capernaum, Christ reveals that he has authority over the unseen. Therefore we may trust Him to protect us from the devil and all forces of evil.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Because He says so” In our Gospel today, Jesus continues on His ministry. You will recall that He has called His disciples to follow Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Two People, Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 21, 2021
     | 8,900 views

    There are two kinds of people in the world - the righteous will prosper and the wicked will perish

    Jesus’s Playlist A Summer in the Psalms Psalm 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-2021 Happy This song, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack by Pharrell Williams, was the number song of 2014. In fact, it went number one in 19 countries and the video has been watched almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Don’t People Believe In Jesus?”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 21, 2025
     | 180 views

    Three factors about Unbelief.

    "Why Don’t People Believe In Jesus?” John 12: 37-50 This morning’s text brings us to the end of the public ministry of Jesus and forces us to examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    W.w.w Praying For People. You

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009
     | 2,754 views

    Praying for saints and sinners alike

    W.W.W. PRAYING FOR PEOPLE.YOU I. WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE MUST BE CLAIMED (Mark 10:27) A. REVIVING the Backslidden (Psalm 85:6) B. REGENERATING the Lost (Romans 10:1) II. WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE MUST BE COMMISSIONED (II Corinthians 10:3-6) A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When People See You Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
     | 3,384 views

    Part 2 of this series.

    When People See You – They See….. (Part 2) Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 6:27; John 13:34-35 Introduction: Two weeks ago I delivered the part one of this message. I asked you the question, “What do people see when they see you, do they see God?” I told you about my time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judith Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 28, 2022
     | 1,797 views

    The story revolves around Judith; a daring and beautiful widow upset with her Jewish compatriots for not trusting God to deliver them from their Seleucid monarchs.

    The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical[a] book, included in the Septuagint and the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christian Old Testament of the Bible but excluded from the Hebrew canon and assigned by Protestants to the Apocrypha. It tells of a Jewish widow, Judith, who uses her beauty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why America Must Stand By Israel!

    Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,787 views

    I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you...(Gen 12:3)

    Why America Must Stand By Israel! I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you...(Gen 12:3) He that touches [Israel] touches the apple of [My] eye (Zec 2:7-13). I will gather all nations and enter into judgment against them concerning my inheritance, my people Israel, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When God's People Pray Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,874 views

    When we pray for Jesus’ kingdom to come, it results in serious consequences that we must respond to with faith.

    For those of you who have had the privilege to join us on Thursday nights, you’ve been exposed to the power of prayer and hopefully been encouraged to develop a deeper prayer life both personally and corporately. But perhaps nowhere else in the Scriptures do we see the power of prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pick Your Friends To Influence People Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    IF WE ARE TO FULFILL GOD¡¦S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES WE MUST GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO HOW WE PICK OUR FRIENDS

    How to Pick your Friends to Influence People Mark 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high school and college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance