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  • Richard Tow avatar

    God's Invitation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021
     | 4,825 views

    In Zech. 1:3 God extends an invitation to his people for something better! Entry to that is through the door of repentance. This message focuses on the STRUCTURE of the book with an outline and the INVITATION to a discouraged people.

    Last week we began a study of the book of Zechariah. (1) We discovered the THEME of the book in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means “Yahweh [covenant name of God] Remembers.” God remembers his covenant with his people, even when they forget it. He remembers his promises to them, even when they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What A Friend I Have

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025
     | 443 views

    Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end.

    What A Friend I Have “This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Intro: Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end. Soon he will go to Jerusalem and the crucifixion. Jesus is giving his beloved disciples some instructions to abide in love. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reset How You See The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
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     | 109 views

    The sermon calls us to embody genuine care, unity, and service within the church, using our gifts to build up and honor one another as family.

    Some of you come in today with hearts that feel heavy. Some of you come in humming with hope. All of us come in needing grace. You are seen. You are loved. You are welcome. And the God who calls us into His family is here. When God thinks of His church, He doesn’t picture a cold institution. He ...read more

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    One Pebble At A Time

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,270 views

    You can fail and not be a faiilure! Get up and try again!

    ONE PEBBLE AT A TIME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound, but where sin abounded, grace did much more abound... Mark 9:35 And He sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them: IF ANY MAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What A Real Celebrity Looks Like

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    Using John 12:20-26 I talk about genuine servanthood. (A pre-mission trip sermon.)

    What A Real Celebrity Looks Like John 12:20-26 Intro: Our world is mesmerized by celebrities. We want to know what they wear, eat, do on vacation, who they are marrying or divorcing. Maybe its because we sometimes think celebrities are almost superhero. Maybe we want to see ourselves in them. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Sheep Or A Goat

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 46,085 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Judgement

      Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46 "Are you a Sheep or a Goat?"   Today is Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday of the church year. It is the Sunday we honor Jesus as the king of our lives and the king of the world. This Kingship of Jesus is clearly seen in our gospel text as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Test: I Want To Be Boss

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,051 views

    We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

    THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What We Believe...about God

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,839 views

    God is eternal, God is creator, God is holy, God is one

    December 29, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About God Text: Genesis 1:1 Introduction 1. Here at the beginning of a new year...I thought it would be helpful to us to A. review our doctrine... B. talk about what we believe... i. What we believe about God... ii. What we believe about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prayer 2- Devote Yourselves To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    A sermon at the start of a series on prayer, given at a Covenant (re-dedication) service

    “Devote yourselves to prayer”, “pray continually” Col 4:2, 1Th5:17 Covenant service 5 Jan 2003 pm In his book Living Life on Purpose, Greg Anderson shares the story of one man’s journey to joy: ... his wife had left him and he was completely depressed. He had lost faith in himself, in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Jeopardy

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    : When time ends is not the central issue to the life of a Christian, but how we live until the end.

    FINAL JEOPARDY MATTHEW 24:1-14 OCTOBER 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: [JESUS IS COMING SOON: Gospel song by R. E. Winsett?] TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks of the reality of the return of Jesus someday for His church. The disciples have confronted the Master over this issue. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Lord

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 32,930 views

    Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity.

    Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity. The missing thing in a lot of Churches today is real Christian joy. In a lot of Churches it is made up, its a put on. Some Churches look like the house of the dead rather than the house of the living or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Voice: Hearing, Knowing And Finding It

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 197 ratings
     | 30,095 views

    Epiphany 2: Does God still speak with us today? How can we tell if what we hear is God’s voice? How do we position ourselves to better hear the Word of God? This message attempts to answer these questions.

    Here are three questions that I want to answer in this message: 1) Does God really speak to people? 2) If so, how do we know that it is God Who is talking? And finally, 3) How do we position ourselves to better hear the voice of God? In order to answer these questions, we’re going to look at Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray, Plan And Move Out! Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,857 views

    The importance of a balanced life that includes both prayer and action.

    Pray, plan and move out! Nehemiah 2:1-10 “I would rather walk in the dark with God than go alone in the light. I would rather walk with Him by faith than walk alone by sight.” Mary Gardner Brainard “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do Some People Refuse To Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

    Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11 We in America now boast of being the strongest nation on the earth with 285 million people. However, only 28% of Americans claim to have been born again leaving 205 million who are yet to make a decision to trust Christ for eternal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Dialogue With God

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,402 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost about Prayer

    8th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 11:1-13 Genesis 18:20-32 "A Dialogue with God" Charles Spurgeon the famous British preacher told the following story concerning the power of prayer in one’s life. As Spurgeon was walking down the sidewalk he heard a young man swearing and using God’s name in vain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran