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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Church You've Always Longed For Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fifth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For” Acts 2:42-47 5.20.07 What is this thing called “church” supposed to be? False ideas about church… • A building • A high-falutin’ affair where you dress up and go to • A “show” where you’re entertained, sort of an “amateur hour” about God • And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Click The End Card Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 11, 2024
     | 657 views

    Click the end card means put away the childish ways, childish speech, childish affections, childish understanding, and childish behaviours. This statement of Paul has come at the end of explaining about the characteristics of love. Move to product page of maturity.

    Theme: Click the END CARD Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11   1 Corinthians 13:11: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” Click the End card to Childish behaviours An End Card or End Screen is a CTA ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,173 views

    Unless and until you believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead you will not be changed from a sinner to a Saint. For many people is it the 18 inches between the head and the heart that is the obstacle to their faith in Christ.

    A Matter of the Heart Romans 10:8-9 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Maintaining A Deep Knowledge Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 485 views

    Maintaining a deep knowledge of God is a lifelong pursuit that requires dedication, consistency, and a willingness to grow.

    Title: MAINTAINING A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:9-10 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:10, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 1:17 INTRODUCTION: Maintaining a deep knowledge of God requires continual effort and dedication. It is not a one-time achievement but an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 610 views

    Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I here? Why this situation? Why now?” Life is full of seasons—some joyful, others painful. But in every season, God is present.

    Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word which speaks life, hope, and truth. Thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we open the Scriptures today, open our hearts to understand Your will and to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Realization Of God’s Guidance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 2, 2025
     | 137 views

    3 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

    The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-III— Luke 1:65-67(:57-80) Attention: 'Daddy Wouldn’t Like It' A man is on vacation driving thru Pennsylvania’s Amish country. He drives over a hill & spies a huge wagon that had spilled it’s entire load of hay. A young boy was picking up handfuls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nitty Gritty...meet Religion #2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to help seekers understand that God wants our Nitty and our Gritty Lives.

    May 25 & 26, 2002 Luke 18:35-42 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Religion” John Currier in 1949 was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Later he was transferred and paroled to work on a farm near Nashville, Tennessee. In 1968, Currier’s sentence was terminated, and a letter bearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    The Apostle Paul will help us to understand the secret of contentment it’s not found in a fountain that provides perpetual youth, or being 18 again or in money or success… but in the Lord!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church March 16th 2003 “The secret of contentment” Philippians 4:10-13 By Pastor Mark Hensley 10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust His Heart

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,180 views

    To motivate the hearer to trust God’s plan for his/her life even though he/she may not fully understand the why of God’s plan.

    TRUST HIS HEART John 19:25-27 TEXT: Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus there-fore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, "Woman, behold your son!" 27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Foundation For A Peaceful Life

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    God Gives us the Peace that trancends all understanding. In the time that we live in with all the wars, terriosm, politcal garbage, we still can find peace.

    Philippians 4:4-9 The Foundation For a Peaceful Life Introduction A. I don’t like War B. Nobody likes war C. I am not sure where this whole Iraq thing is going to end up D. I don’t want to have to live in fear of a terrorist attack by Saddaam Husain E. However, I really don’t want to go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Three Vital Relationship Ingredients Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    Building relationships with God and others is easier using God’s wisdom, understanding what’s most important in the relationship, and knowledge of God’s foundational truths.

    Three Vital Relationship Ingredients Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches Proverbs 24:3-4 Three Essential Ingredients to Restore a Relationship Wisdom Having a broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians 1: 5-8 Series

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation.

    Thanksgiving Sunday Oct. 8/00 Meeting Creek Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1: 3 - 10 Tell the Story of the Roman slave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus In 700 B.c.

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    The best defense of the faith is fulfilled prophecy. The prophecy of the atoning death, burial, and resurrection of Christ both affirm that Jesus is the Messiah and help us understand the nature of the atonement.

    Jesus in 700 B.C. Isaiah 53 intro... 1. There is a lot of unbelief out there. 2. Being phoney is an issue in many areas, including theology. 3. Many people think our beliefs are phoney: they think the Bible is anything but supernatural, that Jesus was a mere man who died never to rise again, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    The Real Meat Of The Word

    Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    The real meat of the Word is not only some special hidden revelation or hard to understand teaching, it is simply doing the complete will of God even when it requires suffering for the Lord.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Norm Beckett avatar

    The Fourth Word From The Cross: Anguish Series

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 83,088 views

    When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

    THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS - Anguish "At about three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani?" which means, "My God, My God why did you abandon me" (Matthew 27: 46). Out of the darkness comes a loud cry. A piercing cry. It is not a cry against God, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness