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  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    How God Prepared The World For His Son Personally And Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018
     | 5,922 views

    Shows how God put the hope of a universal Savior and the disgust with idolatry and cruelty into the hearts of Gentiles to get the world ready for Jesus

    HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS PERSONALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she became the first recorded convert in Europe. In that town God saved a demented slave girl and a Roman jailor. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    Introductory sermon to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Theme: "The world is not as it should be."

    ALWAYS WINTER AND NEVER CHRISTMAS—Romans 8:19-21 and other texts (all Bible quotations are from the New International Version) Oxford, England, September 18, 1931. Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3:00 a.m. Jack and Tollers have become fast friends, drawn together by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Write A Personal Invitation (Or Say One If Necessary)

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011
     | 6,249 views

    A look at how to properly invite people to church and what a difference a personal invitation makes.

    -every year we like to sort of hit on some important topics. In December we will talk about Christmas, usually at least once in the year we will talk about our core values and how you can be living a life that allows you to be closer to God. One we like to do every year right around this time is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Can The Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 181 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    Love not the world or the things in the world, for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh... is not of the Father but is of the world.

    How Can the Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts? How can I control my physical desires? ILlustration:While my wife and I were shopping at a mall kiosk, a shapely young woman in a short, form-fitting dress strolled by. My eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Testimony Is Powerful Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,569 views

    Give God glory by telling the story of God’s grace in your life.

    How many of you have had a root canal? I had my third one on Monday. Do you feel my pain? To say they’re unpleasant is an understatement. Actually, since becoming a member of the root canal club, I can give testimony that the thought of having a root canal is more painful than the actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Hands

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010
     | 3,894 views

    Short message on Christmas and Easter

    Christmas Hands Luke 2:1-21 Have you ever thought about your hands? They separate us from all animals except the monkeys and apes We have a thumb; others do not With that thumb, we can make and use tools; others cannot Because of tools, we can make and use automobiles, huge buildings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Father, Forgive Them. They Don't Know What They Are Doing!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,346 views

    This short talk uses a story I wrote for a school assembly (ages 8 to 16) to help people think about this prayer of Jesus from the cross

    Many years ago, long before any of us were born, and long before our great grandparents were born, a young man walked into town. His clothes were old and well worn. His shoes had holes, and he carried all of his possessions in a small, dirty bag. When he first arrived in town he slept under an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Mystery Of The Church: Act 5 Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    This sermon tells the story of how God planned for the church at just the right time and how the church today makes the manifold wisdom of God known to the heavenly powers.

    The Mystery of the Church—Act 5 Eph. 3:2-11 5/15/11 3KCOC Introduction: George Brumfield tells the story. A few months back, some of us were gathered on these front pews on my right to witness the baptism of Blake Martin. George was doing the baptizing and before Blake up for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 16, 2014
     | 7,064 views

    Jesus' memorable sermon includes two kinds of prodigals, those who go into far countries of life and those that stay close to home. Both need God's love and forgiveness.

    The Waiting Father; The favorite story that Jesus told, The Prodigal Son, is really of the Waiting Father… of Two Prodigal Sons. Scripture: Luke 15:11-29 His audience was a large crowd of very religious people. Church Leaders and Biblical Scholars, hoping Jesus would give them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace: Verse Four Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,787 views

    This is the fourth in a four part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. It explores the man, melody and message behind John Newton’s timeless hymn Amazing Grace. Email me for the PowerPoint slides.

    AMAZING GRACE: VERSE FOUR Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL If you’re visiting with us this morning or you just happened to miss the past three Sundays, we’ve spent the last few weeks with our Bibles in one hand and a hymnal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fight The Obsessive Evil Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2021
     | 1,784 views

    Our evil habits are harmful to ourselves and everyone around us. Repent, and ask Jesus to heal and forgive you.

    Monday of 4th week in Course 2021 One of the most helpful actions that a husband and wife can share with each other is from time to time to tell each other the story of their love. My wife and I are in the fiftieth year of marriage, so we have a fifty-one year story to share with each other and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Flip The Script Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,131 views

    Changing our thoughts and focusing on our true identity in Christ can transform our lives. By adopting the teachings of Jesus, we can change our story.

    Let's talk about something real. You know how we sometimes get stuck in our heads, replaying the same old stories? Like that time you messed up in front of everyone, or when you didn't make the team, or when you felt like you didn't fit in. We all have those stories, right? But here's the thing, ...read more

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    He Rose From The Grave Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 772 views

    Jesus' resurrection was a miracle that defied all odds, proving God's power and fulfilling His promises. It is a reminder that we can trust in Jesus and have hope for our future.

    Hey guys, Happy Easter! Before we dive in, let's have a quick chat with Jesus. 'Hey Jesus, we're all ears. Speak to us. Amen.' Imagine this. You're watching a movie, and the hero gets knocked down. It looks like it's game over. But then, against all odds, he gets back up. That's exactly what ...read more

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    In The Rearview Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 24, 2023
     | 1,045 views

    Every story is a mixture of God’s pursuit of people, His ultimate goal of restoration, employing people to accomplish that goal, and humanities resistance nearly every step of the way.

    November 25, 2023 This is the final sermon in our Bible Stories series. It is a journey that has taken 18 months. The very first story sets the theme for every other story. God created a perfect environment, free from sickness, death, conflict, war, divorce, murder, hatred ---- need I go ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jerusalem Council Sermons Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2022
     | 1,723 views

    We need to live by the wisdom of the Jerusalem council. Never make if difficult for anyone turning to the Lord. The death burial and resurrection of Jesus is available as a free gift to all who put their faith in Christ.

    The background to the sermons preached at the Jerusalem council. We read in acts chapter 6 verse 7 that the word of God was spreading and the number of disciples increased rapidly and that a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. So we realize as we move on through the book of Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist