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  • Chris Edmondson avatar

    Abortion Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,918 views

    A sermon talking about logical and biblical arguments against abortion

    Abortion Hot Potatoes that Make People HOT!!, Part 1 We are starting a new series today about Hot topics that make people hot. Why am I talking about this? Because every evening on the 6 o’clock news we are faced with moral and spiritual dilemmas. Just because a majority of people believe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,616 views

    Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

    Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Turning Towards Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,459 views

    The season of Lent is a season of repentance. Instead of focusing on the sin, or what we are turning from, we are going to focus on what we are turning towards.

    Turning Towards: Series Introduction (Lent #1) March 5, 2006 Intro: All of life has a rhythm. There is birth, growth, and strength, and then weakness, decline, and death. There is work, and then there is rest. There is waking, then sleeping, then waking again. Day, and night. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks-Giving

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,444 views

    Everyone has something to be thankful for and as Christians we should be Thanks-Givers!

    Quotes: "The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~ William Blake "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility." ~C. S. Lewis "Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Of Money Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014
     | 4,946 views

    Part 4 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

    INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, Satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us his word and Satan tries to produce a counterfeit. God gives revelation and Satan created false revelation. God gives, and Satan attempts to counterfeit. What is one thing we think about when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Bid Him Come And Die Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2021
     | 2,068 views

    Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposal, and far too many so-called "believers" are riding the fence, playing a game, or trying to look devout when their character shows otherwise. Either follow and obey Him, or be honest in your unbelief and leave.

    In today's social set-up, especially here in America, the prevailing philosophy seems to be, "I want it, and I want it NOW!" Young people are crying out for this at a pace that is bordering on the ridiculous, petty, and unrealistic. I do not see even the slightest awareness in most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Not Read? Palm Sunday, 2025

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2025
     | 271 views

    The religious in Jerusalem missed 2 critical applications that we must not: The old testament prophecy of Zechariah was fulfilled in what Jesus did (because of who He is), and, these were the same leaders charged with teaching God’s word and they don’t know it!

    Have You Not Read? (Palm Sunday 2025) Matthew 21:1-17 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! - If you’ve been to church for any time, prob heard about Jesus’ triumphant entry -- The significance of this moment written in history and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Was Not A Pretty Cross

    Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    100% Pure

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    We are commanded to purify ourselves as God is pure. But how do we go about doing that?

    100% PURE INTRODUCTION: Advertisers like to have the claim that their products are pure. They know that consumers admire a product’s purity. We don’t like manufactured additives or preservatives in our products. We want it pure and natural¾nothing artificial. We spend money on water purifiers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Acts Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,186 views

    This passage explores the love of God as expressed in the teaching of Jesus regarding teh Vine and the Branches.

    EASTER 2013 LOVING ACTS John 15:1-17 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3  You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful In Little Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,138 views

    The second in a four-part series for a fall stewardship emphasis.

    October 2, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Found Faithful Series 1 Kings 17:8-16; John 6:1-13 Faithful in Little Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “God is in the details.” This saying is attributed to the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,073 views

    A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Stand – Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 9, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,916 views

    Every day in some way, you are a part of a team. Today, I want to take you to the Old Testament and introduce you to an ordinary guy named Nehemiah. He was one of the most effective team builders in the Bible. He understood the importance of working together and finishing strong.

    Let’s Rebuild #3 Don’t Give Up! Dr. Marty Baker | February 7, 2021 | Nehemiah 4 My name is Marty Baker and I want to welcome you to Super Bowl Weekend at Stevens Creek. The odds are pretty high that if you own a television, you will be watching the Super Bowl this weekend with the Kansas City ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus.

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus. Our belief is that there were probably more than seven at this time, but God chose these churches to prove the conditions of Churches and Christians in the last days. Ephesus is commended for Her (1) Labor, (2) Patience, (3) Stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist