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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Graduation Of A Christian

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020
     | 7,353 views

    Life is full of milestones, changes, & growing up. Each day of our lives we become a little bit different, each day. The change isn’t always one that is visible, or even one that we notice, but we still change.

    Sermon - Graduation of a Christian - In this Pandemic a lot has changed, & a lot has been forgotten/overlooked. - I realized, I have not brought a message geared towards graduation. - Life is full of milestones, changes, & growing up. - Each day of our lives we become a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Reaching Up: Connecting With God Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,752 views

    What characterizes genuine worship.

    One day last summer... -->A group of teenagers and sponsors in a worship celebration at youth camp were jumping up and down as they sang. The music was loud, it was upbeat, it was enthusiastic. Streamers were waving, even confetti was released as the crowd jumped in time with the beat and sang ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Killed The Lamb?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    Who was responsible for the death of Christ?

    Who Killed the Lamb? Isaiah 53:1-6 1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Wilderness Experience - Treasures Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 10, 2022
     | 1,892 views

    As partakers in the ministry of sharing JESUS, what is it that you treasure in this life? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

    2020.09.04 The Wilderness Experience – Treasures of the Kingdom. William Akehurst, HSWC As partakers in the ministry of sharing JESUS, what is it that you treasure in this life? Matthew 6:19-21 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Invitation To Come Up Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,024 views

    Everyday, the Lord is inviting us to draw closer and have fellowship with Him. But many times, we are too busy that we tend to ignore His invitation for us. In this message, we will learn three important responses from the life of Moses.

    THE LORD'S INVITATION TO COME UP INTRODUCTION: We will continue our study on the Book of Exodus. We are now in chapter 24 when the elders of Israel saw God and had a time of great fellowship with Him. It all started with the invitation of the Lord to Moses telling them to come up together with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being Set Up For The Kill Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2015
     | 10,310 views

    A study of the book of Ester chapter 5 : 1 – 14

    Ester 5 : 1 – 14 Being Set Up For The Kill 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Be Present Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Sep 5, 2025
     | 570 views

    Every healthy relationship we have in life requires us to show up! We need to make a proactive effort if we want to grow closer to someone. This story about Zacchaeus shows us that our relationship with Jesus can also benefit from doing what is necessary to move closer to Him.

    When was the last time that you just sat in the silence and waited on God? Every day we are bombarded By noise. In fact, scientists are starting to study what different types of noise do to individuals. If you were to go to my office at work and walk through the behavioral health hallway, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    This Little Light Of Mine, I'm Going To Let It Shine

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,274 views

    As the candle gives itself for the light, so must we learn the gift that gives to to Light can make a big difference.

    THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, I ’M GOING TO LET IT SHINE!! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I start burning big candle prior to service. As I start preaching I light a candle in a globe, I light a tall skinny candle, and I light some very small candles. You will see the points ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shut Up Devil, God’s Just Not Shown Up Yet

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 12, 2018
     | 6,332 views

    The devil always taunts God's people when troubles come, but faith reminds us that God is faithful, and that victory is on the way! We look at the dilemma of unanswered prayer, why God doesn’t answer, and what to do until He does answer.

    SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWN UP YET! INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $500 loan 1. An old Native American wanted a loan for $500. The banker asked, "What are you going to do with the money?" he asks the Indian. "Buy Silver, make jewelry, and sell it," was the response. 2. "What have you got for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Evangelism In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    We must NEVER forget that we are ALL called to evangelize the world around us...

    Date Written: December 9, 2006 Date Preached: December 10, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Evangelism in the Christmas Story Sermon Title: Evangelism in the Christmas Story Sermon Text: Matt 1:20-24; Luke 2:10-11; 26-28 Introduction: For the average believer, there is NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Prepare The Way - Stand Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,059 views

    This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand (Take a Stand for Jesus) 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018

    Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 Theme: First Sunday of Advent Title: Prepare the Way - STAND UP! This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018 INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Free To Spread The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    Jesus gave those who believe in Him the Great Commission. Jesus told those who believed in Him to copy His example. If Jesus’ #1 priority was to seek and save that which was lost and we claim to be followers of Christ, what then should be our priority?

    REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 28:16-20 = “16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Don't Let The River Take What You Pursued God For Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,962 views

    Week 2. In week one we focused on the call of God that is ever upward and forward. In this message we backtrack a little and endeavor to make sure the enemy doesn't steal, nor do we lose, things God has deposited in our life. Losing your cutting edge.

    Don't Let the River Take What You Pursued God For PPT 1 Series Title Gods best version of me PPT 2 Todays Message Title We began our series last week talking about how God's call is always forward, and you will remember I used the example of a cars gears and asked are you in park, neutral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hinge

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 2,552 views

    Jesus and the cross is the hinge that brings life to what once was dead.

    Title: The Hinge Place: BLCC Date: 4/5/15 Easter Text: Matthew 10.38-39; John 19. 17-18; Colossians 2.13-14; John 3.16 CT: Jesus and the cross is the hinge that brings life to what once was dead. FAS: Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church