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  • Mark Engler avatar

    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
     | 8,513 views

    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Credentials Of The King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,090 views

    Mark shows us how Jesus was announced by John the Baptist, affirmed by God the Father and even proven by the opposition of Satan to be the Savior.

    Christmas Series – 2014 The Birth Narratives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Other Way

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,418 views

    One of the questions that gets asked is why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't there have been some other way to accomplish salvation for mankind? Today we'll look to answer that question and see why Jesus had to die.

    NO OTHER WAY One of the questions that gets asked is why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't there have been some other way to accomplish salvation for mankind? Couldn't God just forgive us without Jesus having to come to earth and be crucified? God can do anything, right? So why would he have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hood-Winked

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,458 views

    The enemy of the soul has hood-winked the Body of Christ into believing a lie about who we are and what we’re capable of accomplishing for the kingdom of God.

    Hood-winked Let’s open tonight with some questions. And there is a right answer and all of you know it. ? Who comes to mind when I say heals the sick? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say raises the dead? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say causes blind eyes to see? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2024
     | 1,870 views

    To find healing for your heart, praise God who comforts you in affliction, and trust God who delivers you from affliction.

    There is an old story floating around about a soldier who was wounded in a battle. His commanding officer ordered him to go to the nearest military hospital. When he arrived at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Always Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024
     | 625 views

    A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

    Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024
     | 578 views

    Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

    How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    First Sunday In Advent (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,089 views

    Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 25:1-10, Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 21:1-13 A). TO YOU I LIFT MY SOUL. Psalm 25:1-10. This is a prayer for all seasons. A prayer of trust amid enemies (Psalm 25:2-3). A prayer for guidance in the perplexities of life (Psalm 25:4-5). It is a prayer in celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 920 views

    A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

    (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Was Favored Among Women (Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,077 views

    I like studying about characters in the Bible. But most of the time in our studying of characters in the scriptures we talk about some of the great men of the scriptures.

    But the Bible also shares with us many of the great women in the scriptures. Such as: • Sarah: Mother of the Jewish Nation • Rachel: Wife of Jacob • Leah: Wife of Jacob • Jochebed: Mother of Moses • Miriam: Sister of Moses • Rahab: Ancestor of Jesus • Deborah: Influential Female ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Remember Me?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025
     | 168 views

    God remembers us in life and in death; through Christ’s resurrection we are known, valued, and restored to everlasting, resurrected life with Him.

    I. THE QUESTION THAT HAUNTS THE HUMAN HEART When I was a little boy, I used to imagine my own death. I didn’t understand theology, I didn’t know Greek or Hebrew, I didn’t know about immortality or resurrection. I only knew the ache inside a child’s heart. I would picture myself buried in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Living A Reckless Life

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 6, 2025
     | 169 views

    A sermon to adults with a different take on the Prodigal Son

    12/7/25 A.M. Luke 15:11-20 “Living a Reckless Life” I have a CRAZY STORY to tell you. You all who were here last week probably remember me telling you about a situation I had where I was really SCARED. I was faced with a VERY RECKLESS PERSON. For those of you who weren’t here, a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In The Flow”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 206 views

    As we finish our series on elevating discipleship to the next level, I want to examine the discipleship process as described by Jesus in Luke 9:23 and then reflect on the power available to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the Flow” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryONqKD4l9I As we conclude our series on elevating discipleship to the next level, I’d like to take time to look at the classic definition of discipleship given by Jesus in Luke 9:23. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Dunn avatar

    Heaven Finally Gets To Cry Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025
     | 52 views

    The Lamb who was slain now holds the scroll of the future. Heaven cries out in worship, and our lives rest securely in His hands.

    PART ONE — THE THUNDERS OF A SILENT HEAVEN No one expected the sound. No one expected the sky of eternity to split open with a worship so overwhelming, so thunderous, so world-shaking, that it seemed to roll through the galaxies like living fire. Heaven has always worshiped. Angels have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When Jesus Enters Your Storm

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 11, 2025
     | 229 views

    Jesus meets us in the storm, reveals Himself above the waves, strengthens faith through obedience, rescues when we sink, and draws worship from our weakness.

    THE PROBLEM THEY SUFFERED Just hours before, the disciples had a completly different frame of mind. They were psyched.They were energized and confident, ready to take on anything. Jesus had just fed thousands with a boy’s lunch, and the crowd erupted with messianic excitement. People surged ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist