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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Nihilism Is Not Practical

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 29, 2008
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     | 3,885 views

    Life is not meaningless, we gain meaning in life through the person of Jesus Christ.

    In college one of the jobs I had was working in a medical file warehouse. Talk about mundane, boring, monotonous. These were huge warehouses that contained millions of files from hospitals all over the San Francisco Bay Area. I did one of three things: I pulled a file for a patient in a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evil Load

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 85,377 views

    There is only one Person who can break the yoke and remove the burden - God

    THE EVIL LOAD Dr. D. K. Olukoya Matthew11:28-30 “Come unto me (an invitation) all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Choice

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 28, 2014
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     | 7,025 views

    In the sermon we will learn what God looks for in the person God calls for service.

    Gods Choice 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. First let us consider the Character of David he had integrity, he was responsible, and he was faithful. • David was a great spokesperson A servant of Saul said , "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Miracles - Just Tricks For The Gullible? Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    Can a modern, rational person still believe in the miraculous events described in the Bible?

    I used to love fairy-tales. They’re full of amazing, supernatural, magical events. • Snow white rises from the dead • Sleeping beauty awakened by a kiss • Jack climbs a beanstalk to the sky • A fairy godmother grants Cinderella a wish • A frog turns into a handsome prince Many people seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    With Whom Are You Standing?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 22, 2015
     | 4,756 views

    Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing.

    20150621 4th Sunday after Pentecost B Title: With whom are you standing? Text: Mark 4:35-41 Thesis: Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing. Introduction In mid-May Dean Potter, known as an extreme climber, base-jumped wearing a wingsuit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Wealth Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 21, 2020
     | 3,605 views

    What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person?

    What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person? In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul says, “I have nothing yet possess all things.” Clearly, true wealth in life is not financial wealth. In Proverbs, we are told that having a good name is of more value than great riches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Promise To Receive

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 14, 2020
     | 3,175 views

    This message discusses the person and work of the Holy Spirit within the lives of every believer

    1. The Holy Spirit Has Been Promised - Jesus prayed for the Holy Spirit to be sent unto us (16a) - Jesus knew we would need the Holy Spirit to counsel, comfort, and even help us (16b) - Jesus makes the promise of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salvation And Repentance Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 25, 2019
     | 6,268 views

    For a person to come to Christ they must repent of their sins. This message encourages people to repent.

    WHAT IS REPENTANCE? 1. Repentance is more than ‘sorrow for sin’. If I were caught for speeding and given a heavy fine, I would be very sorry, but that would not prove my repentance. I might just be sorry I got caught! 2. Repentance, instead, would mean sorrow for a good and wise law that I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Oasis In The Desert"

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 13, 2016
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    A first person narrative sermon told by Philip. Based on Acts chapter 8

    Title: "Oasis in the Desert." Philip – in the first person Situation; it’s been quite an exciting season around Jerusalem… We’ve been waiting so long for the messiah to arrive. Then, Jesus of Nazareth came – through his teaching and his love and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nine Principles For Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by David Hysong on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,718 views

    Biblical principles to take a person's prayer life to the next level

    Nine Principles for Powerful Praying Preface- Prayer is a mystery- Almighty God does NOT need our help but He gives us the joy of partnering with Him! (Father/Son mowing grass or Mother/Daughter baking a cake) Prayer is the foundation for all life changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom's Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

    A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Need For Contemplation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2016
     | 4,580 views

    Our mission to others must be underlaid with a foundation of personal devotion to Jesus Christ.

    Thursday in 6th Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul’s relationship with the church at Corinth was long, fruitful, and fraught with problems. But it is Corinth that gives us testimony of the historical reliability of the Acts of the Apostles. “Before AD 50, an area 62 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Criticizer

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,442 views

    This sermon looks at someone who is a criticizer, a person with a judgmental attitude and a critical spirit.

    The Criticizer Matthew 7:1-5 Two taxidermists stopped before a window where an owl was on display. Immediately they criticized the way the owl was mounted. They noted that the eyes were not natural, nor the wings proportionate to its head, and its feathers were not neatly arranged, and its feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
     | 11,158 views

    The story of Elijah reminds us of the power of prayer, the person of prayer and the product of prayer

    THE POWER OF PRAYER While crossing the Atlantic on a ship many years ago. Bible teacher and pastor F.B. Meyer was asked to preach at a service for the passengers. The topic he was given to speak on was Answered Prayer. After the message an agnostic man came up to him and said that he did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    For Whom Did Jesus Die? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 14, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    Was it for every single person that Jesus died, or only HIs elect? Tough question...

    For Whom Did Jesus Die? Jesus died for every single soul that ever lived or ever will live (unlimited atonement) or, Jesus died for His own, the ones God saw from the beginning, the elect (limited atonement). With the “L” of the Tulip, we come to a bump in the road for many. Trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God