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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Amazing Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 1,037 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE AMAZING SON OF GOD A. Mark 1:22 (READ and COMMENT) 1. Over the years I have sat in the AUDIENCE and have LISTENED to some GREAT PREACHERS proclaim the Word of God. ILLUSTRATION: At a PROMISE KEEPERS conference for PASTORS in Atlanta, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Confident Lost Vs. The True Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2021
     | 2,415 views

    One can be confident, zealous, and religious, but also be lost. It is only through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we can be saved.

    The Confident Lost Vs. the True Believer (Romans 10:1-13) 1. One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” —James Avery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

    Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Remember Your Name PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 850 views

    Aims to explore the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our beliefs on our lives, as illustrated by the healing of a woman in Mark 5:24-34 through her faith in Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! We gather today to unpack and explore the richness of Mark 5:24-34, where a woman's faith in Jesus heals her from an affliction she had suffered from for twelve long years. We're going to touch on the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our ...read more

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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Seeing Beyond Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 4,241 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION SEEING BEYOND YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES A. Mark 10:46-52 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: My youngest grandchild is Reanne Sonnefield, Shonda’s younger daughter, who will be turning 14 in June. When Reanne was almost 3-years-old, Shonda and her girls—Shalie and Reanne, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "embracing The Priorities Of Jesus"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 18, 2025
     | 219 views

    Embracing the Priorities of Jesus" is an exposition of Mark 2:1-12 that teaches that Jesus always prioritizes the eternal over the temporary. EMBRACING THE PRIORITIES OF JESUS

    Jesus was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth. But Capernaum was his home and headquarters during his Galilean ministry. Simon Peter, one of the initial disciples, also lived in Capernaum. In Mark 1, Jesus healed the sick – including Simon Peter’s mother-in-law – and cast out demons. But these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Blessings Of Our Justification Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    In the first five verses of Romans chapter 5, Paul begins to focus on the results of our justification in Christ. Paul points toward 3 blessings that comes because of our justification.

    Introduction: A. Many years ago a major American magazine published the results of a most fascinating survey. 1. The editors had asked 16 prominent Americans what they did in order to find peace of mind in the midst of our stressful world. The responses were quite revealing. 2. Noted author James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Name Shall Be...son Of God Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 5,087 views

    An examination of the Jesus' title "Son of God," geared to help people have a strengthened conviction regarding the deity of Jesus and to more carefully point others toward the same

    The first ever TV special based on the Peanuts cartoon strip was “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” in 1965. When they first saw the show, CBS executives were strongly against the idea of an animated Christmas special with such a blatant message. Bill Melendez, one of the producers, tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Mean That God Has Given Us An "inheritance"?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2025
     | 551 views

    It's an odd phrase: we have been given an "inheritance" in Christ? What does that mean? It's not like God is going to die! The phrase doesn't actually point us toward death but toward the Exodus. What can we learn from that reference?

    WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES THAT MEAN? What does Paul mean when he speaks of us having an “inheritance” in the Lord? - Ephesians 1:14; Colossians 1:12; Colossians 3:24. - This is a phrase that has bothered me for a long time and I didn’t really have a great answer to it. There are a few places in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be Focused Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    Success is marked by different people at different times in your life, I received an article this week stating that a person making less then $25k a year believes that success is having an income of $100k, while those making $100k believe success is havin

    Introduction: Have you ever won a prize? Maybe it was at a county fair or a sweepstakes. Maybe it was a door prize at a party, maybe it was a prize from McDonald’s monopoly or maybe you found a discarded lottery ticket – because after all Christians trust God not the Powerball! There is a thrill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    Equip, Empower, Evangelize Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,257 views

    This is part 2 of a series I preached about working toward church growth. Herein, you will find some ideas/tools for helping your church grow.

    Church Growth Sunday, part 2 Acts 1:8 Intro: I talked to you this morning about the fact that every person plays a vital role in seeing church growth. No person in this body is an exception. Everybody has a calling to help, and everyone will also reap the rewards. When people start coming in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

    January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Practical Atheism

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    Though the trend towards "evangelistic atheism" in our culture is disturbing, followers of Christ should be concerned about the "practical atheism" that may be at work in our lives.

    Practical Atheism The Cosmic Authority Problem TCF Sermon Text July 15, 2007 Did you ever notice that children sometimes have misconceptions or misunderstandings, about the Bible, about church, and about God? There’s the Sunday school class that was studying the Ten Commandments. They were ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Two Mile Man In A One Mile World

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,207 views

    A sermon about reaching beyond the limitations of the flesh and spirit into the extraordinary.

    Matthew 5:41 -- “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.” Psalm 92:12_13 -- “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” “Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.” l. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Essential For Redemption?

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 21, 2013
     | 3,777 views

    Discovery of the redemptive power, of Christ Jesus.

    What Is Essential For Redemption? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/21/2013) “...Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem?...” (Isaiah 50:2, King James Version [Exhortation to trust in Christ]). “...He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends