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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Going On A Little Further

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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    Being saved is not the end of the process. Being pleasing to god requires us to pass through the gate of salvation... and then go further. This sermon discussed the other gates we must pass through.

    Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022
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    As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.

    Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The God Who Protects Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2022
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     | 5,905 views

    God providentially accomplishes His purposes through people.

    This is a picture of Anatoly, a 26-year-old member of Irpin Bible Church in Ukraine. His last act on earth was carrying the suitcase of a young mother and her two children, as they raced across a collapsed bridge. All four died when a bomb landed nearby. After evacuating his wife Diana and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    What Is The Good News, Jesus And The Apostles Preached? (4) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012
     | 9,956 views

    There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES, FORMULAS and MAN-MADE DOCTRINES that tries to make the Gospel PRESENTABLE to the audience are being INVENTED today. These DOCTRINES of MAN is for man! I mean, PLEASING man.

    Then He [Jesus] CALLED His TWELVE DISCIPLES [Apostles] together, and gave them POWER and AUTHORITY OVER ALL devils, and to cure DISEASES. And He SENT them to PREACH the KINGDOM of God, and to HEAL the sick. (Luke 9:1-2) There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, ...read more

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  • Harold Hansen avatar

    Hey You Do Right! Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 19, 2009
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     | 5,421 views

    This is a message I preach to young people about doing right. Adults can use it too.

    HEY YOU DO RIGHT! DANIEL 1: 1-8 BACKGROUND: ISREAL HAD BEEN DEFEATED FOR THEIR SINS AGAINST GOD. THEIR DIRTY GIRDLE SINS: PRIDE NOT SERVING GOD THE ONLY GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement In The Face Of Problems

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 29, 2016
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    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12.

    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12. Knowing that his words would fill the Thessalonian believers with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    People Pleaser Or God Pleaser? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2009
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    If we please God then we must do that which pleases Him. We just cannot hold onto anything of our choosing and say, “this is to please God” OR “such & such thing pleases God.” We’ll check out Enoch’s testimony to see how he pleased God.

    Opening illustration: While I was doing the Rapture series a number of years ago, one evening on not finding me in the house, my wife thought I was raptured. She had a panic attack … Let read Hebrews 11: 5 – 6 and see what was the second testimony of Enoch that raptured him. Introduction: Implied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Not The Best? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
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    Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following God's Vision For Your Life

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 15, 2022
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    Life is filled with never ending choices. How we decide to live our lives matters to God. The following sermon is review Biblical characters who when hearing God’s call obeyed and as a result got to participate in a divine role in His kingdom that far outlasted their time on this earth!

    Following His Vision for Your Life Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are many great wonders in this world but certainly one of the most beautiful but challenging of them is a maze found in Venice, Italy called the Villa Pisani Labirinto. Designed by Girolamo ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 51,261 views

    This sermon is a basic doctrinal sermon about Jesus

    “JESUS” Phil. 2:1-11 INTRO – When I say the name, “Jesus,” what comes to your mind? Here in this environment w/ the people around us, the response is one of adoration, worship, love, humility, & praise. In fact, let stand & sing to Him a little right now (“Holy & Anointed One” & “Shout to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    No Jesus

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    There is power in the name of Jesus. Many people around the world know the name of Jesus. But, is knowing the name enough?

    Random Thoughts "No Jesus" Last week we talked about idolatry. the idea that people make god to fit in their minds and pockets. They say things like "my god wouldn't judge anyone" or "my god wouldn't allow suffering" and of course "my god would never send someone to hell". We discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    Urging men to look to Jesus

    No one can go in the wrong direction and reach the right destination. God has made it very plain that the way to the Father is through Christ If man refuses God way, - what are the alternatives? One alternative is Alteration Avenue. Travelers on this way say, "I have sinned, but I have turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce B. Miller avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011
     | 4,036 views

    The Meaning of Jesus' Name

    Christmas Day Jesus Bruce B. Miller Jesus It is Christmas morning! Welcome families. Merry Christmas! We are delighted to have the children with us today! What a joy to be worshipping together in English and Spanish. Jaime and I are happy to be sharing the Word together in both languages. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    Exposition of John 1 regarding we must fall in love with Jesus.

    Text: John 1:1-3, Title: Jesus, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/18/11, AM A. Opening illustration: signing a job description of marriage, before you know someone. But after some time, you can’t wait to commit to spend the rest of your life committed to one person. Background to passage: John was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 13, 2015
     | 3,574 views

    What betrayal convicts the heart of man?---not the heart of the man who committed the offense, supposedly but the one who suffered the offense. Is the heart of the sufferer on the mercy seat as much as the offender who committed the offense, supposedly.

    JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 13, 2015) “And he answered and said, “He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.” (St. Matthew 26:23, King James Version (KJV) [The last supper]. “But, behold, the hand of him that ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends