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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Aaron & Hur Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 59,465 views

    Aaron and Hur present the church an example of encouragement--we support the hurt, the discouraged, the lost, the frustrated, the weak, the helpless.

    “Aaron & Hur” Exodus 17:8-16 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A group of infantry soldiers were going through Airborne School at Fort Benning Georgia. As they prepared for their first jump, the jumpmaster explained that when the green light went on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Being Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open To Obedience Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,244 views

    Jesus is the true sacrifice which we re-present in our worship; he is a perfect sacrifice of obedience to the Father's will

    Monday of 32nd Week in Course November 8, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy What the New American Bible calls “things that cause sin,” and the RSV translates “temptations to sin,” is the word skandala, which is lousy Greek but good Hebrew. The word “scandal” means a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don't Over Think It Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    Paul presents not just a defense but a clear testimony of the Gospel to Felix, who fell conviction but falls prey to procrastination.

    Today we are continuing through our series through the book of Acts. A few weeks ago we looked at the story of Paul returning to Jerusalem. This was a goal of his life, he wanted to go there to share the gospel with his people. But when he got there he was mis-judged, falsely accused and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lift Up Your Heads, Because Your Redemption Draws Near! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,929 views

    We need sometimes to remember what God has done for us in the past, so that we will be thankful in the present!!

    Two guys on the street corner and one man asks the other man, "How was church last Sunday?" The other man said, "I don’t know - I was kind of bored. I think I slept through half the sermon." The first man looked shocked and said, "How could you do that - you’re the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Court In Session Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016
     | 6,992 views

    Our passage presents another analysis of Jerusalem and Judah, and gives us more insight into the political and social condition.

    Isaiah 3:8-15 Court in Session 9/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in the midst of a gloomy section of judgments and analyses of Jerusalem’s and Judah’s condition that began with 2:6 and will run through 4:1. Really, from the beginning Isaiah’s message has been one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Answering The Skeptics Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2016
     | 5,690 views

    This sermon outlines five ways in which Christians can present the Gospel message to unbelievers in a God-fearing manner.

    ANSWERING THE SKEPTICS So far we have answered some really difficult questions that are often posed by non-believers. First, how can God be just when he allows the innocent to suffer and second, is our faith blind. Today we are going to look at the third difficult question: Question #3: How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Changes Everything

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,489 views

    Easter Resurrection (With Some Humor) Presenting Jesus resurrection as the most important world event of all time.

    TITLE: This Changes Everything 04-15-2014 TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10 Start the service by reading the resurrection story from the Bible Luke 24:1-12 I. I REMEMBER WHEN THAT HAPPENED! A. There are significant discoveries, inventions, and events down through history of which have shook the world. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gestation And Return

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,577 views

    Jesus is present in our liturgical celebrations, in the Eucharistic species, in our reading of the Scriptures, in our prayer for each other.

    Third Sunday After Easter 2018 Extraordinary Form I have never had, nor will I ever have, the challenge and privilege of giving birth to a child. I have, however, helped my wife during labor three times, and been close by at many births of grandchildren, so I can confirm as well as any man what ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Patience And Perseverance (Epiphany 4 Candlemas)

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020
     | 3,605 views

    The readings of Simeon and Anna speak of Jesus being presented in the temple as a child. Each character are examples of patience and perseverance.

    Patience and Perseverance Epiphany 4 Candlemas When I was a kid, my least favorite Church service of the year occurred on Super Bowl Sunday. You see, I grew up in a pastor's home, and my grandfather's church had a Sunday night service every week. I wanted to watch the Super Bowl instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    It Is Well! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2015
     | 7,835 views

    A funeral sermon, challenge for those present at the service of a man recently come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour.

    I first met ……. around 20 months ago when his nephew brought him along to a service here at the Salvation Army. ……. was keen to sort things out with “God” as he felt spiritually distant from him. in the course of time we spent a bit of time in prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Who Is This Man? Good Friday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2013
     | 3,967 views

    If you were to ask those present on Friday the question Who is this Man? You might receive some of these answers.

    Who is this Man?: Easter Sunday (This message was written to pick up where the Good Friday Message left off. I started the service with the section and then after worship came back to the point Who Do You Say I am?) It’s a brand new day. The darkness of Friday has given away to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Perry Greene avatar

    First Responders Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,405 views

    When we present our first fruits to God we confess our dependence on him and trust in him.

    1. Tornado Story A husband and wife from California were driving through Texas. They saw a tornado coming and they were scared. They pulled the car off to the side of the road and got out a crouched down beside it. The twister was moving directly toward them but at the last second veered off across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Need For Church Revival: Repent

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020
     | 3,550 views

    When a church is willing to repent of past sins, it presents an opportunity for God to do something new and exciting in the church.

    Last time we were encouraged to remember our past. During time we briefly connected with our past and looked at five characteristics of our church in her early days. In Revelation 2:5 Jesus tells the church at Ephesus to “Remember therefore from where you have fallen.” And so we made it personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reasonably Protected With A Gun Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,136 views

    In a time which the government is seeking to take away your defenses, Jesus holds a truth to live by in these present days.

    Reasonably Protected With A Gun Jesus Gives Instructions Timothy wrote to tell us in the last days just how bad it is going to get (1 Timothy 3:1) and Jesus gives instructions on how to be ready. What our Lord taught His disciples is passed on to us in Luke 22:36 holding a truth which prepares ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational