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  • Jeremy Meier avatar

    How Much Are You Willing To Give Up? Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Meier on May 3, 2013
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,277 views

    We’ll be going through the 9th chapter of Luke discussing two different types of people: those who put Jesus as their top priority and those who don’t. For those that chose to put Jesus as their priority, we’re also going to talk about the cost of follow

    Luke 9:57-62 57As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." 59He said to another man, "Follow me." But the man replied, "Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chapter Four Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 4,518 views

    1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6)

    1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6) John addresses the recipients again as beloved, his favorite term of endearment. The context here is the uncritical acceptance of any and all supernatural phenomena. He gives them a test to determine origin of spirit, whether it is of God or of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Rejoices, Law Shamed

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
     | 2,614 views

    To show the advantage of Grace over Law.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you free from the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the advantage of Grace over Law. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:17 (Amplified Bible) Even as He said this, all His opponents were put to shame, and all the people were rejoicing over all the glorious things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph, Jesus, And The Bowing Of The Knee

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 3,520 views

    Joseph Triumphant

    JOSEPH, JESUS, AND THE BOWING OF THE KNEE Scripture Reading: Genesis 43:24-28 & Philippians 2:5 -11 Text: Genesis 43:26 And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth. I. THE BOWING WAS PROMISED Genesis 37:9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Revival – How

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 2,188 views

    REVIVAL – HOW

    REVIVAL – NOW REVIVAL – HOW 1 Kings 18 v.25-40 1. THE REPROACH OF A SINFUL COMPROMISE 21 ¶ And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    This sermon focuses on how Paul revealed God's heart and desire at Athens

    INTRODUCTION * To know God biblically means to know him as the Bible reveals him, not as we imagine him or as someone portrays him * The importance of knowing God biblically: Proverbs 9:10 = knowing God helps us understand life better than if we do not know him biblically * The paradox of knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before Joseph Could Pray Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,132 views

    I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were espoused to be married and in the blink of an eye everything changed.

    “Before Joseph Could Pray” Matthew 1:18-25 Ever had a time in your life when you thought you had it all figured out, only to discover that was not what happened? I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,445 views

    This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

    Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved To The Uttermost Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    The Old Testament priesthood was only temporary. “The former priests were many in number” BUT that is because a man could only serve until he died. But Jesus has already gone through death and He will never die again...

    I. He’s Permanent: “but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because He continues forever.” Hebrews? ?7:24? ????? The Old Testament priesthood was only temporary. “The former priests were many in number” BUT that is because a man could only serve until he died. But Jesus has already gone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prune Dead Forms -Letting Go Of What No Longer Bears Fruit Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025
     | 349 views

    The problem in many churches and hearts isn’t always blatant sin—it’s spiritual clutter. It’s forms, traditions, methods, or habits that once served a purpose but are now lifeless.

    Sermon 2 “Prune Dead Forms” “Letting Go of What No Longer Bears Fruit” Key Texts: • John 15:1–2 • 2 Kings 18:1–6 • Isaiah 43:18–19 • Mark 2:21–22 • Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: When Good Things Become Dead Weight Jesus said in John 15:2: “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unbind Him And Let Him Go (Fifth Sunday Of Lent 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,847 views

    Through the lens of the miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead, we can see how death can change our circumstances. Not only does death change our circumstances, but it challenges us in our faith.

    UNBIND HIM AND LET HIM GO Text: John 11:17 - 45 “A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Wait Upon The Lord Our Strength And Defense

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2016
     | 8,363 views

    To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your wife or husband your strength? No. JESUS CHRIST is my Strength and my Defense. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:9 (Amplified Bible) O my Strength, I will watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Every Christian Should Tithe

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,722 views

    In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

    I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's On First?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
     | 2,728 views

    Is Christ’s resurrection of first importance in your life?

    SPECIAL OCCASION: EASTER SUNDAY TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-22 TITLE: “WHO’S ON FIRST?” INTRODUCTION: A. Growing up in Kentucky, I can testify to the fact that there is a huge rivalry in college basketball between the University of Kentucky and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Can Stomach Him?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,642 views

    This is an ascension sermon in which Jesus told about the life giving words of the SPirit and the reinforcement of the Ascension.

    May 8, 2005 John 6:60-69 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran