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  • Timothy Enns avatar

    The Son Of A Prostitute Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,490 views

    A look at lessons we can learn from the life of Jephthah from the book of Judges

    I. Introduction: Israel is in bad shape again (story) This is the story of Billy Sunday, pro-baseball player and then evangelist. Until Billy Graham, no American evangelist preached to so many millions, or saw as many conversions—an estimated 300,000. In Billy Sunday’s autobiography he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 2,772 views

    I want you all to know that the importance to all of this relates very closely to the subject of “Authority in Religion” . . . It is impossible to maintain unity unless we can agree upon a ‘standard’ of authority. Funny thing is . . .

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 5: “Determining Our Standard of Authority” Now that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can be put behind us, maybe we can start putting more emphasis on those things we should be working on through out the year . . . starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How God Feels About Casey Anthony

    Contributed by Henry A Roso on Jul 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,226 views

    A message about God's love and mercy.

    How God Feels About Casey Anthony 1 John 4:9-11 The media attention of the Casey Anthony trial is being called one of the biggest ratings draws in recent memory. The case involved the disappearance and death of two year old Caylee Anthony, whose remains were found almost five months after she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abusing Grace

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,706 views

    “Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

    Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Onward! Upward! May We Ever Go!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011
     | 5,076 views

    It is never wise to give up and wish for times past when God is leading you, but we need to make up our minds to follow Him regardless of the apparent obstacles in our way for He knew it was there even before you started the journey!

    The chorus for 'The Song Of Guyana's Children' goes like this Onward, upward, may we ever go Day by day in strength and beauty grow, Till at length we each of us may show, What Guyana’s sons and daughters can be. There is a message in it for the Children of God's Kingdom! Do we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Glimpses Of Grace In Jesus' Geneology Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 1, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 73,272 views

    A sermon examining the people God used in the family line of the Messiah.

    GLIMPSES OF GRACE IN JESUS’ GENEALOGY Matthew 1:1-17 / Luke 3:23-38 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 14th, 2024) “…the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1) We all have certain people in our family tree who would be described as less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    G.r.a.c.e. Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 9,079 views

    You can't understand the Christian faith or God unless you first understand grace. This is the foundational characteristic of God because it is rooted in His love. It is also the foundation of our faith and at the heart of our relationship to God. You hav

    G.R.A.C.E. Psalm 145:8 (NIV) Complete these common American phrases for me: If it sounds too good to be true... it is. There is no gain without ... pain. You get what you…deserve There's no such thing as a free ... lunch. We are taught these things and apply them both to life and faith. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Warfare, Really?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,774 views

    You may not want to think about it, you may not want to accept it, but the fact remains, if you have determined to follow Jesus with all your heart and live according to His plan that is found in His Word then you have been marked as a target by Satan.

    According to a study done by George Barna and the Barna Group, 40% of Christians in the United States strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” An additional two out of ten Christians (19%) said they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gambling Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 23, 2012
     | 6,181 views

    Is the prohibition of gambling in the Covenant of Christian Conduct just a legalistic rule or a natural outflow of loving God completely and love others as ourselves?

    A year or so ago we took several months to review the sixteen Articles of Faith found in the Manual of the Church of The Nazarene. These subjects included what we believe about the Triune God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Scriptures, Sin, Atonement, Salvation, the Church, the Sacraments, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Characteristics Of A World Changer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2018
     | 9,625 views

    To turn the world upside down you need to be committed, willing to change, walk with Jesus, love people, disciple, and be bold.

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORLD CHANGER Acts 17:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOR: THE PREACHER & SIN 1. A pastor was in a discussion with an woman church member about her elderly Aunt who’d finally “seen the light” and joined the church after a lifetime of riotous living. "Will my Aunt's sins be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Setting A Good Example (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 15, 2018
     | 6,420 views

    In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example.

    SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part four) In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example. 1) Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Harrell avatar

    Imagine A Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,382 views

    From the I Can Only Imagine movie / campaign. God is a heavenly father. A perfect father. Unlike any father we have had on this planet. Using the prodigal son story we identify the traits of our heavenly dad.

    Those grandkids of ours are tearing me apart. On Tuesday the call had come to evacuate the area of the coast where our whole family had rented a beach house. We had been there for a total of three days. On Tuesday night, trying to avoid traffic, Zach packed up the truck, put the kids in the car ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Trusting In God's Care

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,275 views

    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to have complete and unfailing trust in God for our every need all the time.

    [Sermon preached on 9 September 2018, 16th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, we look at the topic: Trusting in God’s care. Last week, we already touched upon this theme when we reflected on the words from Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians: Rejoice always, pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    10. The Question Of Natural Evil Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,807 views

    Dark forces in opposition to God ruled the natural world outside the Garden of Eden

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – 10 – THE QUESTION OF NATURAL EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Things Jesus Borrowed

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,900 views

    Jesus borrowed 5 things during His ministry. "I have nothing Jesus would want to borrow." Yes you do; He wants to borrow your voice, your hands, your smile, your eyes – and live inside you!

    THINGS JESUS BORROWED INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Don’t you just love those sales calls? 1. THE TELEPHONE CALL. A grandmother was preparing lunch for her granddaughter when the phone rang. "If you can answer one question," a young man said, "you'll win ten free dance lessons." Before she could ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God