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  • James Powell avatar

    Pushing Through Fears

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
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     | 4,197 views

    Sermon focused on Graduation.

    1. Push on through fears Johnny Carver - As a boy growing up in the country I had heard scary stories about a snake called a "Black Racer" that would chase you. These stories kept me very alert as I walked up and down the gravel roads around where we lived. One day mom asked me to go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Darryl Ward avatar

    God Is Not A Vending Machine

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    Sermon about faith and doubt

    Once upon a time, there was a torrential downpour on the Kapiti Coast. The Waikanae River burst its banks. Waikanae, Otaihanga, and Paraparaumu Beach were beset by sudden flooding. And a very religious man found himself becoming trapped. As the waters began lapping around his deck, his neighbour ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Self Control Not Remote Control Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 25, 2016
     | 7,607 views

    We get to a place in our faith where we have grown spiritually and where the things of faith are ripe and rich within us. It is at this time of our lives that Jesus can add even more to the spiritual produce that is to be shared with the world.

    Message: Just this week I got a call from someone saying they work for the Canadian Revenue Agency like the I.R.S. in the States. The man sounded like he knew what he was talking about he made a claim that alarmed me since I had been dealing with the C.R.A. the last couple of years. This supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 3, 2012
     | 5,410 views

    One of the greatest of all the psalms gives us hope when venturing out of the sheep pen that a God of great love will accompany us in life's darkest valleys.

    Psalm 23 is by far the most well-known of the psalms. Many people who are not Jewish or Christian can often recite it from memory. It has even made its way into popular films and TV shows (mostly in graveside scenes). Overall this psalm gives us a picture of God as provider, no matter what ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Only A Look

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Apr 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    This sermon shows the value of looking unto Jesus for savlation, it only take one look.

    Only a Look Isaiah 45: 22/25 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else.” What a great promise is revealed to those who look, who dare look and by looking can be saved. Years ago a song was written by Thomas Whitfield, the lyrics ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Thank God I'm Not Like.....

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 11, 2013
     | 5,500 views

    Being thankful that through a relationship with Christ we can be changed

    Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort on our part our hair tends to turn gray or maybe even thin a little or just disappear. We may gain or lose weight, get a few wrinkles and these are just a few changes that we go through. When it comes to who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Church Clothes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2011
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    What should a Christian think and do about what to wear? God's word has a few things to say about that.

    Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:11-14, Eph. 5:25-30, 6:10-18, Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1-4 Surely everyone here today has heard of "church clothes." We used to call it wearing your "Sunday Best." I remember going to a wedding not too long ago and the preacher said to the couple, "One way to keep your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Sep 10, 2011
     | 2,931 views

    Part 9 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man Jesus.

    Last week I asked you this question 'Have you have ever thought about dying?' After all, the odds are against us! If, and I'll stress that if, IF you were betting people and you walked into a betting shop or went to some online betting site, you can bet on pretty much anything! But I can assure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,926 views

    Here’s the story of the only person who ever came to Jesus, and left in a worse condition. What a strong connection there is between our money and our heart! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:13-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichYoungRuler.html This is the only man who ever came to Jesus and left in worse condition! 1. The hardest thing that you will ever give God complete control over will be your finances and possessions. --Perhaps because they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Jesus Clarifies Some Scripture For Us

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 17, 2019
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    Jesus teaches us by expounding the interpretation of Scripture by emphasizing and contrasting our outward vs inward (spiritual) obedience.

    Weekend Message/Devotion February 17, 2019 Matthew 5:21-24, 27-30, 33-37 Jesus Clarifies Some Scripture For Us Jesus is actually confronting these areas of the Law and expounding the interpretation beyond that of the scribes. How and why is He doing this? The how is of great importance. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crossing The River

    Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,201 views

    At graduation and at many other times in life God brings us to the point where we must decide to trust and follow Him.

    “Crossing the River” Rev. Chip Blackshear First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi, Texas Joshua 3:1-17 I don’t know about you, but for me it seems that sometimes life is just flying by and the days and weeks seem to run together. One reason for that, I think, is because much ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    The Heresy Of Seed Faith Giving

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    It is time for the Saints of God to be WARNED about heresy in the pulpit!

    2 Peter 2:1, but there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. What do you think it means to deny the Lord? Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Because Of This Day Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,547 views

    This is my Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service sermon

    Because of This Day Dave Hartson / General Resurrection Sunday / Resurrection / 1 Corinthians 15:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 Morning Sunrise service   Introduction Each year is made up of 365 days. But encompassed in those calendar days are days that I like to call life changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Rebellion And Rest

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2024
     | 618 views

    The psalmist looks back at Israel’s history. He tells us that He wants us to hearken to His voice. Specifically, we must not harden our hearts.

    The Rebellion in the Desert, and in Our Hearts The New Year 2024 is just a few days old, but one thing is pretty clear to me. Although we live on the juncture between two cities that each have noise and anti-fireworks ordinances, everyone agrees that the fireworks explosions heard as the old year ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Created To Be Saints

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 30, 2024
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     | 501 views

    Sainthood is not about being perfect. It is about being fully human.

    Created to Be Saints Intro: Sainthood is not about being perfect. It is about being fully human. Scriptures: Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and thought, "Me, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other