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  • Anthony Seel avatar

    True Freedom

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 21, 2015
     | 7,063 views

    A sermon on the importance of truth, faith, and virtue for personal and national freedom.

    The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 “True Freedom” As I began to think about today’s sermon, I was a bit perplexed. Some weeks, I get a clear sense of direction and I pray that God will guide my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 4,998 views

    It’s one thing to be spiritually poor and acknowledge it; it’s another to grieve and mourn over it.

    On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated with a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed using it until one day he examined some food he was planning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Hunger Games

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 26, 2015
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     | 4,146 views

    Esau hungered for stew but we are commanded to hunger for justice. This sermon takes a look at the results of hungering for the right thing.

    John and his friend George went golfing together one Sunday morning, as they had for many years, while their family was at church. This particular Sunday was Palm Sunday, the Sunday that celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This led to a very empty golf course with only John and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Redeemed Me From My Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2015
     | 5,662 views

    To prove by this scripture verse that the LORD alone delivered us from our enemies, and we need to declare this truth even in the face of our enemies.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who redeemed us from our enemies? The LORD alone. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 96 ratings
     | 31,920 views

    Do you sit with Thomas, as one seeking? Do you sit with the others, still excited from the week before? Perhaps you sit on your own, neither excited nor doubting. May you proclaim as Thomas did "My Lord and My God". Updated March2021.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 So here we are... One week ... after Easter. How has this week been ... for you? How are you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Love Does

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 10, 2015
     | 11,147 views

    Love lives in you and it is your responsibility to let it flow out of you.

    April 12, 2015 Morning Worship Text: John 13:34-35 Subject: Love Title: What Love Does I’ve been talking to you for a little while now about love. Love is a subject that has stirred the interest of mankind from the beginning of time really. There have literally been hundreds of thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Vital Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,012 views

    Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

    Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Season And Out Of Season

    Contributed by Steven Surratt on Apr 14, 2015
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     | 22,719 views

    God's word is the entire word of God and we cannot rip out pages or ignore passages of his word. 2 Tim. 4:1-5 & John 4:1-28

    Text Illustration: LOOKING THROUGH CLEAN WINDOWS A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. 'That laundry is not very clean', she said. 'She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The 12 Apostles, Thomas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015
     | 6,805 views

    Tonight we’re going to look at a disciple whose gotten worse press than any but Judas, but he was actually one of the most outstanding of the Apostles.

    THE 12 APOSTLES, THOMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: X MARKS THE SPOT 1. Boudreaux and Thibodeaux went fishing. They found a great fishing spot, right out in the middle of a lake. 2. Boudreaux said, "Thibodeaux, we need to mark this spot so we can find it again!" Thibodeaux took out a big black ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Superiority Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 18, 2015
     | 6,332 views

    John's Gospel is known for revealing the Deity of Christ and John 3:31-36 are astounding verses which explain the Supremacy and Superiority of Christ.

    The Savior’s Superiority John 3:31-36 One the first things people seem to ask when they meet someone for the first time is: Where do you come from? We don’t mean which hospital or heritage (not thinking of your family tree) or which planet or universe did you come from because we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Deceiver's Deception Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    As a Christian minister, how would you convince your congregation that you really loved them & that you were authentic in your leadership? Paul compares himself to a father caring for his children for whom he wanted God's best.

    2 CORINTHIANS 11:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE DECEIVER'S DECEPTION If you were a Christian minister, how would you convince your congregation that you really loved them and that you were authentic in your leadership? Paul compares himself to a father caring for his children. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Hearing From God In Modern Times

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical truths. Truths to live by in a sin cursed world growing in conflict, confusion and controversy.

    Title: Hearing From God in Modern Times Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Part 1 Introduction: We live in times were people are looking for answers. Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Showing The Father’s Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,328 views

    The way a Dad loves and the way a Dad lives are very important to God, to our kids, and to our society. Somebody needs to show who God is and what He is like. Here are some basic ways we can show our kids and grandkids the Father’s love.

    Showing the Father’s Love 1 John 3:1 “Consider the kind of extravagant love the Father has lavished on us—He calls us children of God! It’s true; we are His beloved children. And in the same way the world didn’t recognize Him, the world does not recognize us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How Does Unbelievers Worship Their Idols?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 12, 2015
     | 3,786 views

    To show in a negative verse what abominable things these unbelievers does with their idols so that we will not do it and be blameless before GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: How do you remove idols in your heart? Focus on JESUS alone. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is There Not A Cause

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 18, 2015
     | 7,222 views

    A sermon to encourage believers to stand for the faith.

    "Is There Not a Cause?" 1 Samuel 17:1-58 1 Samuel 17:29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? Introduction: I. The Powerful Adversary a. A traditional enemy The Philistines seem to have had an off again on again relationship with Israel. They we located ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist