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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Come To Jesus For The Rest You Need Most

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,865 views

    A message about giving our burdens to Jesus and coming to Him in faith

    Children love to play and run around. They are invigorating to watch and they add zest and vigour to life. They love to wake up, run and play. Our eldest grandson Stevie is full of energy and joy and curiosity and a great willingness to engage in anything his parents, Elia and Stephen, plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Name Written In Heaven?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    This is an evangelism sermon about the responsibility of spreading God's word.

    Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 / Is Your Name Written in Heaven Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Davon Huss avatar

    For Women Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2015
     | 20,114 views

    Discuss her appearance, attitude and abilities (Cannot pin down one primary source but some material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's article found here: http://www.cbmw.org/Journal/Vol-2-No-4/Saved-Through-Childbearing)

    Introduction: Matthew Henry was commenting on Genesis 2:21-23- The woman was not made out of the man’s head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him and near his heart to be beloved. WBTU: I remember it well. It was my first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Life's Too Short To Work All The Time, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    Examines how working too much causes us to miss God’s purposes for our lives, to miss out on fun and recreation which God wants us to enjoy, and to have a distorted view of God and ourselves.

    Life’s Too Short To…Work All The Time, prt. 2 Life’s Too Short To… 5 of 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/30/05 We’re in the middle of a series of things life’s too short for. Life’s too short to play it safe, to carry a grudge, to work all the time, to live in the past, to worry about ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Small Potatoes, So What? Try Again.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2016
     | 3,781 views

    Hear the call to the ministry of encouragement and lifting up the hands that hang down. We need no more "HEAD-SHRINKERS" in the church!

    SMALL POTATOES, SO WHAT? TRY AGAIN! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What is a head shinker? Are you a head shrinker? Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Trust And Children Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST WAITING TO SEE FAITH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHRIST’S FOLLOWERS.

    Trustbusters Sermon #2: Trust and Children Mark 10:13-16 Series Introduction: Some people are just waiting to see faith make a difference in the lives of Christ’s followers. They want to see it work. They are not asking too much. As God’s Spirit is allowed to inform and transform it builds trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Arley Ellingson avatar

    A Peace Which Lingers

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    Christ reaches out to us to overcome our fears and doubts.

    Little Johnny was in the kitchen helping his mother make supper. She asked him to go into the pantry & get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. "It’s dark in there & I’m scared." She asked again, & he persisted. Finally she said, "It’s OK. Jesus will be in there w. you." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Under Jesus' Wings

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,390 views

    A sermon on Psalm 36:7-9 (Material adapted from Maclaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture Volume 4; pgs. 238- 252 "What Men Find Beneath the Wings of God")

    Introduction: Some people hate the Psalms, but I love them. Bring out some Psalms around Thanksgiving WBTU: This is an encouraging section in Psalm 36:5-9. It talks about the wonderful attributes of God. God’s love reaches to the heavens. How priceless is God’s unfailing love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Don’t I Sense God’s Closeness More Often?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2018
     | 4,630 views

    Jesus said the kingdom is near, yet often we don't sense God's closeness. This sermon looks at five places where we're likely to meet God.

    A GOOD QUESTION: Why don’t I sense God’s closeness more often? - Most of us can tell you about moments in our lives when we sensed God’s closeness. - One such moment for me was when the Holy Spirit spoke to me at 4 a.m. in Guangzhou, China. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so palpable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    I Still Believe Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,163 views

    We believe that God will do that which seems “impossible”. We believe that God will take each opportunity, each act of service, each expression of love to one another and use that for His glory and His Kingdom.

    I Still Believe Sept 7, 2008 Zech 8:1-8 Intro: I think I used to be more of a dreamer. I was never a pure idealist, with a grand vision of the perfect future “if only…”, but I have been close. I remember studying Romans 6 and hearing the Holy Spirit loudly saying “YES! It IS possible for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Caswell avatar

    Against Me Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 13, 2016
     | 3,587 views

    We must deny our self to to reach God's Ideal for our life. We decide against our self to decide for Him.

    Title: IF: Against Me Place: Blue Licks Christian Church Date: 10/16/16 Text: Romans 8.4, Luke 9.23, 1 Corinthians 10 .23 CT: We must deny our self to reach God’s ideal for our lives. Show Clip of movie trailer “Sully”. [Screen 1] FAS: On January 2, 2009,Flight 1549, a regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Unity

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,517 views

    A sermon I preached at a local village Anglican church during ’the week of prayer for christian unity’

    Unity. John 17:20-26. St Mary¡¦s Parish Church 18.1.04 Pulpit swap as part of week of prayer for Christian Unity Illustr: my father was an American GI in the Air Force stationed at Stansted Airport. Met my mum. Fell in love. Raised 5 kids- 3 born in USA 2 in UK when came to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Crippled Prince

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,603 views

    This message deals with the tragedy, and triumph of Mephibosheth....the crippled prince !

    The Crippled Prince 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13 I. The Grief Suffered. Mephibosheth had royal blood flowing through his veins. He was the Grandson of Saul the King of Israel, and the son of the heir apparent Jonathan. He was born and being brought up in regal splendor at the palace. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Protecting Helmet Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,612 views

    This sermon talks about the helmet of salvation, Satan's tactics for our mind, and what salvation is.

    So far, we have studied the breastplate of righteousness that insures that we are in right standing with God. This piece of armor protects us from the accusations of Satan of being apart from God. We looked at the shoes of peace that gives us a firm foundation. This piece of armor protects us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Dykes avatar

    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,847 views

    A comparison of the wasted life vs. the surrendered life.

    INTRODUCTION A dairy farmer went to buy a new pickup truck. He had seen an ad in the paper about discounts and factory rebates, so he decided to trade in his old clunker. He chose a new model and was ready to write the check for the full amount. The salesman said, “Wait, I haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist