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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 24, 2021
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     | 4,893 views

    Jesus said that he was the light of the world, but also said we were the light of the world. This message looks at the implications of that statement.

    Were you scared of the dark when you were a little kid? Maybe you are still scared of the dark. Dark wasn’t my favourite when I was a kid. And back then as a kid, you even got to be out after dark. And until I was 16, we lived in the sticks and when it got dark, it got really dark. And when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Winning God's Way

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2021
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     | 6,513 views

    This sermon focus on how the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY wants all of us to be victorious. It share the words of Joshua as he shared how Israel could experience a life of victory.

    Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10; Luke 10:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Theme: Winning God’s Way Proposition: The Bible reveals to us how to live a victorious life in the midst of our struggles, our trials and tribulations. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Deny Your Dark Side Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

    Trevin Wax writes, “Recent studies reveal 91 percent of Americans agree with this statement: ‘The best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself.’ In other words, if you want to discover who you are and what your purpose is, the place to look is inside your heart.” When I googled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leftovers

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,176 views

    The purpose of this passage is to show us that somethings belong to God. They are His. At minimum, 10% of what God gives to us should be returned to Him in thanks and as part of our worship. God doesn't want your leftovers.

    LEFTOVERS 1 SAMUEL 15:7-25 #tithing OPENING SERMON ILLUSTRATION / INTRODUCTION… (p) [Prepare beforehand 3 small bags with 10 chocolate candy bar minis in each bag. Some candies need to be mashed or melted or messed up packaging and some perfectly fine. A small table would also be helpful.] I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Moves The Nations

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021
     | 2,403 views

    To bring about the birth of Jesus, the Almighty God moved the nations, even the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

    Think of what a small event it seemed to be! There was a man, and there was a woman. The woman was but a teenager, pregnant, and ready any day to give birth. This man and woman found themselves far from home, down in the province of Judea, in the town of Bethlehem. While they were there, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 4, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,680 views

    Where’s your fruit, Church? Maybe the world doesn’t see much fruit from us because we’re hiding out like Moses and making excuses instead of jumping into action. God sometimes asks us to do difficult things. Will we trust Him? Do we respond in faith or with excuses when God calls?

    Last week, we heard a powerful message on the topic of faith and works... about how faith without works is dead. The pastor said, “Focus on God, and then He through you will produce the fruit... You can’t do anything for God... but God through you can do amazing, amazing, amazing things!” He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balance In Listening For God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021
     | 3,316 views

    Hearing God must be tested through commanding scripture, common sense, counsel of the saints and core supporters

    HEARING GOD – BALANCE IN LISTENING FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE A family was driving to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "four Universal Effects Of Sin"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 13, 2021
     | 2,355 views

    This is from a series I preached on Romans.

    Title: “4 Universal Effects of Sin” Script: Romans 3:9-18 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 2-21-21 Intro: The late well-known preacher Harry Ironside once asked a man after a gospel meeting, “Are you saved, sir?” “No, I really can’t say I am, but I would like to be.” “Why would you? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021
     | 4,014 views

    Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

    [I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2021
     | 2,219 views

    1 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in what ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must...

    The LOVE Of GOD-I—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Valentine’s Day is upon us, & our society is confused about the meaning of ‘love’, because it can carry a variety of meanings. In our society ‘love’ is most often portrayed thru books, movies, & television in a sentimental sense or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #38 Ministering In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2021
     | 4,310 views

    When Peter, James and John were up with Jesus experiencing the Transfiguration, what were the other 9 disciples doing? They were down in the valley ministering in Jesus’ name…unsuccessfully. This sermon examines why they were unsuccessful in healing and casting out a demon from a man’s son.

    #38 Ministering in the Valley Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 21, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    True Believers

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021
     | 4,690 views

    Next in series on John, examines the difference between believing in Jesus and being a believer in Jesus. It looks at what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

    John 8 (3b) A True Disciple - Read John 8:31-47, 59 I stand before you today, upset, because of what I have to share with you; but also grateful to a merciful God Who allows me to do so. Did you notice how verse 31 began? “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him.” Now notice how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misconceptions About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020
     | 6,320 views

    I hope that you can see that if some of those things we just talked about are true, prayer becomes something that we may not want to do.

    MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PRAYER MATTHEW 6:7-8 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 6:7-8 (ESV) [READ TOGETHER ALOUD] “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Falling Away And The Mark Of The Beast - How Do They Affect The Born-Again Christian?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 29, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    The Bible tells us that there will be a time when some will "depart" from the "faith"

    Whenever there is a cataclysmic event, like a global pandemic, fires, floods, earthquakes, etc., etc., etc., the cry goes out that it may be the end of days and you need to get your act together so you don't miss the 'Rapture,' or take the mark of the Beast (Revelation 16:2; 19:20), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David Flees From Absalom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,465 views

    Second Samuel 15:1-37 shows us how faith works when facing trouble.

    Scripture Kayla Mueller, 26 years old, was captured by ISIS, and on February 10, 2015 U.S. officials confirmed that Muslim extremists had murdered her while in captivity. In the spring of 2014 as a captor, Kayla wrote to her family. The letter begins with Kayla’s assurance that she has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed