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  • Rich Anderson avatar

    God's Chosen Disciple Peter Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,028 views

    The disciple Peter is the first mentioned in all four Gospels. Jesus knew Peter was a diamond in the rough and not merely a rock.

    Peter was the leader of the disciples. Simon was his real name and Jesus gave him the name Peter in addition. Peter means “Rock” (Petros in the Greek) and the church was founded on this rock. John MacCarthur refers to him as the disciple with the foot shaped mouth. His name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God With Us

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,405 views

    The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25.

    The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Think About Abortion? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,445 views

    First in a series addressing current topics. This sermon addresses abortion.

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 1: ABORTION “Hoof-and-mouth disease is the scourge of the cattle industry, and an outbreak can decimate herds very quickly. Therefore, when the disease hit one cattle area a few years ago, authorities clamped on a strict quarantine to isolate and control the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    When Psalm 91 becomes your reality, Covid 19 cannot touch your home. The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

    We read in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." (GW) If we observe the above mentioned verse, the Psalmist refers to God in a most personal way when He says of God, ‘My refuge’, ‘My fortress’ and ‘My God’. God is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    God’s Great Mercy Shown To Noah Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2023
     | 2,047 views

    We must make a great sacrifice and be willing to follow God FIRST, if we are ever going to be successful at living the life of a Christian. Noah shows us how, if we will choose to put those things into practice.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 13 God’s great mercy shown to Noah Genesis 7:1 – 8:22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: We saw the clarity of Noah’s life … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Remembers Me

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 30, 2024
     | 2,357 views

    When the Bible says that God remembered something, it is not implying forgetfulness. God always remembers it is part of His nature. The statement that “God remembered” places an emphasis on His faithfulness and everlasting care.

    God Remembers Me By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As we come to the close of 2024 and head into 2025 there are questions of what the future will be. People are struggling with the possibility of another pandemic looming, uncertainty of a government shut-down, presidential campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    God Did Not Say, "Stop!”

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    2/3 of "God" is "Go". This sermon deals with how we, too often, just stop. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    There was once a man who loved to fish. As a matter of fact, he fished so much that he became an expert at fishing. It was not long before other people began asking him to teach them to fish also, which he did. The word spread and pretty soon a sporting goods company hired him to teach their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Be An Encourager For God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,163 views

    Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

    Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Futility Of A Christless Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 12, 2022
     | 2,198 views

    The Gospel is about rebirth. Undoing the power and bondage of sin and resurrecting a completely new man who has put on the very nature of Christ. The first place that takes place is the mind.

    Dr. Bradford W. Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This Sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/123580 As we’ve said in previous messages, Chapter 4 marks a critical transition in the letter to the Ephesians. The first three chapters of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Twenty-First Sunday-- In Ordinary Time, Cycle C- The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 23, 2022
     | 1,665 views

    There is a saying, “The nearer the Church, the farther from God”.

    In Readers Digest, David Barman, from North Miami Beach, Florida, wrote that at the university where he teaches, the school has a policy of giving a + designation for grades. A 78 is a C+, an 89 is a B+. A student received his final grade and was adamant that I left off the plus sign. I looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    God's Way Of Coming To Us

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men.

    1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men. Should God not have thought this through a little more? 2. Perhaps He should have contacted some Madison Avenue advertising agency. Perhaps then this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Welch avatar

    Holy God Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 5,775 views

    Message 14 of our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message explores Paul's rebuke of perversion in the the church.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Review Opening Address and Introduction 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 Introduction Can you imagine these headlines appearing in the Bremerton Sun? Incestuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Things God Delights In

    Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,688 views

    To often people are consumed with their status in society or the way people percieve them to be when we should first and formost be concerned with how well we please God.

    “The Things God Delights In” #1) How well do you know Him? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) Right or wrong there is one thing that almost all people want. 1) Most of us want to be known, we like popularity but there’s more to it than just that. 2) We don’t just want to be known we want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Revival

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 29, 2025
     | 250 views

    Revival is not just an option—it is the spark that reignites the fire of faith and empowers us to walk in the life He has destined for us. Let us cry out together, “Lord, revive us again!”

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The history of our nation with Judeo-Christian leanings is deeply engraved with the acknowledgment that their founding principles were influenced by God's Word. From the earliest settlers who sought religious freedom to the framing of laws and constitutions, America ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciples Get Together Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 16, 2021
     | 3,735 views

    In this series we are looking at ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP and we begin where Acts does. Disciples Get Together.

    ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP Disciples Get Together Acts 2:42-47 Introduction Acts 2 was called by J. D. Bales “The hub of the Bible”. Three thousand people responded to the gospel call, gave their lives to the Lord, were baptized and received forgiveness and the indwelling Holy Spirit. This infant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ