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  • David Radcliff avatar

    Why Jesus Came Into The World

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
     | 5,281 views

    There certainly were vital reasons why Jesus left heaven -a beautiful place with no trials, troubles, sickness or cares and came into a world of woe. We suggest the following reasons -

    WHY JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD II Corinthians 8:9 INTRODUCTION: There certainly were vital reasons why Jesus left heaven -a beautiful place with no trials, troubles, sickness or cares and came into a world of woe. We suggest the following reasons - I. TO FULFILL THE LAW Matthew 5: 17 Think not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kiss The Wave Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 831 views

    This sermon emphasizes that trials and obstacles are not enemies but opportunities to deepen faith and trust in God, as He uses adversity to transform lives, shape spiritual maturity, and showcase His redemptive power.

    Kiss the Wave Exodus 14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way” With approximately 120 billion neurons, each capable of forming 10,000 or more synapses, the human brain is a marvel of divine craftsmanship. King David’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Eliminating False Discernment Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    How do we as Christians prepare our hearts so we can accuragely discern what is happening in the unseen realm. (Material taken from The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane)

    Discerning of Spirits- Eliminating False Discernment Introduction Last week, started a series on- Discerning of Spirits. We looked specifically at the Gift of Discernment. This week- safe guards against false discernment. What is Spiritual Discernment? Spiritual discernment is the grace to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Equipment Safeties (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    To establish that the Christian must prepare to be fit-to-fight. Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks. 1. This is lesson three in this sermon-series: “Fit-to-Fight,” “The Equipment Safeties,” in “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s equipment safeties required: for battle in their spiritual warfare, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson avatar

    "The Power Of Perseverance”

    Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,533 views

    As I got up this morning I felt pains in my body that are a result of sparring in my karate class, preparing for a tournament later this week. Because I ache does that call for me to quit?

    “The Power of Perseverance” Matthew 10:22 . . .: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. As I got up this morning I felt pains in my body that are a result of sparring in my karate class, preparing for a tournament later this week. Because I ache does that call for me to quit? Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,090 views

    Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

    Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 42,707 views

    God takes the disadvantages of our dead ends and uses them as an opportunity to propel His plan into the spectrum of His greater glory and our greater good, as seen in the discourse between the disciples and Christ prior to His ascension.

    Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? - Seeming possibilities--crushed. - Dreams—deferred. - Hopes—handcuffed. - Hands—tied. - Predicaments—problematic. - Vision—diminished. - Life—over We are living in perilous times. And what tends to add ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Spiritual Battle

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,193 views

    To win the battle, you must: 1. Understand the reality of evil. 2. You must be prepared for battle. 3. You must be strengthened by prayer.

    Neville Chamberlain was known for his policy of appeasement. As the prime minister of Britain before World War II, he knew that the country was still weary from the first World War, and wanted to avoid a European war at all costs. The problem was that at the same time Hitler was planning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    The Gospel According To You Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,827 views

    Theme: Our mission demands that we always be prepared to tell others what we believe and the difference knowing it has made in our lives.

    Sermon: The Gospel According to You Is 12:1-6, I Peter 3:15 Feb 13, 2005 (Part of the series Putting the pieces together) Theme: Our mission demands that we always be prepared to tell others what we believe and the difference knowing it has made in our lives. In case you haven’t noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Cornelius' Friends And Family Day Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 28,571 views

    Welcome to God’s Great Family! God wants a house full of family and he is preparing both the seekers and the speakers when it comes to evangelizing.

    Welcome! We want to extend a special thanks to all our guests who have come to celebrate the worship of our Lord. God’s family is international. We have several Spanish speakers with us today along with all our other friends and family. We want everyone to be able to participate in the worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Living By Faith

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    This is a sermon on salvation and justification by faith prepared for preaching on Reformation Sunday. If interested, I have four great Power Point slides that accompany this message.

    “LIVING BY FAITH”—ROMANS 1:16-17 Besides the saints of the Old and New Testaments, I have several heroes of the Faith. These include such people as John and Charles Wesley, Francis Asbury, Phillip William Otterbein, Peter Cartwright, and Martin Luther. It was exactly 487 years ago today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Winners In A Loser's World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    With privilege comes responsibility, but we need to grasp our privileges to prepare for our responsibilities. And our privileges include this: we are destined to be winners!

    Winners in A Losers’ World (Romans 8:31-34) Note: This sermon was too long to complete for me (I usually preach 1/2 hour), so I ended up reworking point 2 into a second sermon. 1. Short term winners are often long-term losers. 2. The other day, I was messing with my stamp collection. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    "The Love Feast"

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 37,133 views

    preparing a love feast is a beautifull experience for a congregation. In it relationships are restored, the love of Christ is poured out over God?s people and the Lord is pleased.

    (OPEN YOUR BIBLES PLEASE) *Acts 2:46-47 "So continuing daily(steadfastly) with one accord(united as one or with one mind) qin the temple, and rbreaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart(A glad and generous heart, humble heart, a sincere heart), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Following The Shepherd Part 6 Of 6

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    When we fail, when we deny, when we fall short, Jesus will still prepare for us a table in the midst of our enemies.

    Following the Shepherd Psalms 23 Ps 23… The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Death In The Pot"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 43,419 views

    This is an illustrative sermon, which, while preparing the pottage, shows the picture of the ingredients, and how the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can destroy the poison of sin.

    “Death In The Pot” 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Kings 4:38-41 The prophet Elisha is meeting with his Bible School students … the “sons of the prophets”. There is a famine in the land, so Elisha has one of his servants go out and pick vegetables for a stew. If we look closely, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist