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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Transformation Of Zacchaeus, And Us Too If We Would Listen And Believe.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 1, 2016
     | 6,781 views

    What others think of us is irrelevant to the Lord. It is what he see in us that is important. Zacchaeus show us how the power of God is used to free us from the influence of others, and free us to be ourselves.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Habakkuk 1.1-4; 2.1-4 Ps 119.137-144 2 Thessalonians 1.1-4, 11-12 Luke 19.1-10 Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    #rememberme Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 5, 2016
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     | 9,584 views

    This message looks at Communion in lgiht of Passover and Remembrance Day (Veteran's Day) Why we need to remember and what we need to remember.

    #rememberme. In 2013 the British National Army Museum voted it "Britain's Greatest Battle". If you are thinking perhaps “D-Day and Normandy” you’re close, that placed second. Or maybe you drifted back further to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Waterloo placed third. Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Will Ye Die, O House Of Israel?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 7,119 views

    why will ye die, O house of Israel?

    Ezekiel 33 v 1 - 20 v 11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? 1. THE AVAILABILITY OF SALVATION v 10 "how should ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stay In The Zone

    Contributed by Mark Dellosso on Nov 12, 2015
     | 10,679 views

    Standing firm in God. Living in the presence of God.

    Scripture Psalm 15 - “Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your Holy hill? (2) He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; (3) He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resources For Advancing God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2015
     | 10,075 views

    Because God is advancing his kingdom, we must use the resources he has provided.

    Scripture Today is a very special day in the life of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. Jesus once said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Christmas Is Not All About Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015
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     | 21,166 views

    In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

    Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
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     | 5,404 views

    God's plan for sexuality

    Series: Big 10 “SEMPER FIDELIS: ALWAYS FAITHFUL” EXODUS 20:14 OPEN We’re still in our series through the 10 Commandments called Big 10. Today we’re going to look at the seventh commandment and see what it means to always be faithful in our marriages. How much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simple, Yet Profound Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015
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     | 9,100 views

    Grace is a simple word – only five letters. Even though it’s simple to spell, its meaning is profound.

    Series: Amazing! “SIMPLE, YET PROFOUND” EPHESIANS 2:4-9 This morning, we start a new message series called, “Amazing.” We’re going to attempt to grasp the meaning of grace, how it works in our lives, and how we begin to accept God’s grace and extend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beauty Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015
     | 27,429 views

    Heaven is a beautiful place. It’s a real place that is so wonderful that it defies description. It’s where we should want to spend eternity.

    THE BEAUTY OF HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-27 OPEN As we begin our study of this portion of God’s Word, I want you to take just a moment to focus your thoughts on the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen. It might be a place in the mountains. Maybe you’ve been to some exotic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,386 views

    Jeremiah declared that Jesus would be a King, a righteous branch, and our righteousness. What do those titles mean to us and what is it about Jesus that would give us comfort and joy?

    OPEN: http://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/light-of-christmas-worship-intro-5079-detail.asp What was the name of that song in the video? “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”. Did you notice the power the video gave to that song? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whose Son Is The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 19, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    The question about David's son in Luke 20:41-44 teaches us that Jesus is David's son and also David's Lord.

    Scripture Jesus is in the final week of his life. After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Jesus returned to the temple on Monday and drove out the merchants who were selling their wares and obscuring people’s access to God. This enraged the religious rulers, who then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons From A Quiet Carpenter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,545 views

    In the Christmas story, only Joseph has no speaking part. Angels, Mary, the wise men and shepherds all speak, but Joseph is silent. Yet Joseph’s ACTIONS speak volumes and teach us some wonderful truths. This sermons lists 3 we can learn from Joseph.

    Lessons from a Quiet Carpenter Christmas Series Chuck Sligh December 22, 2015 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 1:18-25 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION Christmas is always a special time of year. Families have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    God's Gift

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 6,313 views

    There are two gifts this Christmas waiting to be given—the gift of Jesus packaged for you that you must receive and the gift of yourself that God is waiting for you to give.

    God's Gift Luke 1:26-38 26. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27. to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28. And coming in, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Stopping The Son Of God - Epiphany 4c

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2016
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     | 6,809 views

    Proposition: Luke shares how those early Nazarenes were able to stop the Son of God - 1. Through their small mindedness 2. Through their attempt to keep Jesus in a box 3. Through their doubt and mistrust

    Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 (cf. 21-30); Psalms 71:1-6; I Corinthians 13:1-13 THEME: Stopping the Son of God - Epiphany 4 C Proposition: Luke shares how those early Nazarenes were able to stop the Son of God - 1. Through their small mindedness 2. Through their attempt to keep Jesus in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Happily Ever After Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013
     | 6,351 views

    If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

    Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free