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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Promise Of A Savior

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 7, 2023
     | 1,319 views

    This a message written for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service that looks back on Jesus' prophetic first coming and looking forward to Jesus' prophetic second coming.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I’ve written many Christmas sermons. Christmas is a remarkable time of year when many people focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Even amid gatherings, gifts, and the commercialized aspects of this time of year in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sayings Of The Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,557 views

    We need to understand the reason why some sayings of Jesus are put together as they are, sometimes logically, sometimes phonetically.

    Monday of 25th Week in Course Verbum Domini “Jesus is the Wisdom of God incarnate, he is his eternal Word who became a mortal man.” These words of our Holy Father end the prologue to his letter, Verbum Domini, and give depth to our readings today. The logia, or sayings of Jesus, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012
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    The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

    Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sovereignty Of God And Human Responsibility

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,414 views

    There is no pleasing some people. If they make up their minds not to put their trust in Jesus, any excuse will suffice to prevent commitment.

    THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY. Matthew 11:16-30. A) The children were out playing on the streets. ‘Let’s play weddings,’ suggested the girls: but the boys would not. ‘Let’s play funerals,’ countered the boys: but the girls would not. A preacher came, austere in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Wants Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    In this message we discover what it is that God is looking for in us. In fact, we will see what it is that he hungers for. First we wil see what he definitely does not want.

    WHAT GOD WANTS Mark 11:12-25 INTRO: Its hard to figure out what some people are looking for: • The man whose wife tells him he needs to bring her flowers, then cries and is unhappy when he does. • A boss whose requirements change frequently • A teacher whose grading seems arbitrary • A parent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Can Help You Overcome Loneliness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    It is a terrible to feel isolated, estranged and despondent because you lack close companionship. When wardens want to administer their most severe punishment they put prisoners in solitary confinement." Even Peter denied the Lord and left him feeling iso

    It is a terrible to feel isolated, estranged and despondent because you lack close companionship. When wardens want to administer their most severe punishment they put prisoners in solitary confinement." Even Peter denied the Lord and left him feeling isolated. Peter denied it again with an oath: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2007
     | 4,295 views

    This the first sermon in a series through the Lord’s Prayer based on the question of a disciple in Luke 11:1 Lord teach us to pray. Jesus uses the word "abba" it is a word of tender, personal connection.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 15, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter II - Redeemer “Prayer With A Purpose” In Luke, Chapter 4 we have a short version of the Lord’s Prayer. A nameless disciple has been watching Jesus for some time. We don’t know exactly how long he has observed Jesus’ life, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    War And Peace - The Way Of The World Vs. The Way Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 7, 2016
     | 3,867 views

    This sermon is a look at the opposites that are described in Philippians 2:3-4. The first part is the way of war and strife. The second part is the way of peace and joy in the Lord.

    Philippians 2:1-11 (Read from the Bible with the congregation) As I’m sure you noticed, our new memory Scripture is found in this awesome passage. Let’s take a look at the first part … Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit … Selfish ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Jesus Christ: Our Source Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007
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     | 8,812 views

    In these first 14 verses we receive Paul’s standard greeting of "Grace and peace to you from God our Father," we see Paul’s thankfulness to God or what He is doing in and through the Colossians and we see how Paul prays for the Colossians.

    Jesus Christ: Our Source of Hope Colossians 1:1-14 659 “Him, Him, Him” Dr. S. D. Gordon tells of an old Christian woman whose age began to tell on her memory. She had once known much of the Bible by heart. Eventually only one precious bit stayed with her. “I know whom I have believed, and am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009
     | 5,905 views

    Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

    Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John –the Testimony Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020
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     | 6,596 views

    When John writes of the “love of God” he is literally referring to one’s “love for God. “Love for God” is expressed when one keeps God’s commands.

    1 John 5:1-12 A police officer pulled over a driver and informed him that he was speeding. Just then, his wife, who was seated next to him, said, “I told you; you have to drive slowly until you get a license!” The policeman, surprised, exclaimed, “Were you driving without a license?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    First Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 737 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 81:1-4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, 1 John 5:4-12, John 20:19-23. A). A SUMMONS TO RESOUNDING PRAISE. Psalm 81:1-4. PSALM 81:1. There may be a time for quiet contemplative worship, but this is not it. It is a time of loudness, a time of noise. It is a time of fulness of joy. We are not called to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 3,409 views

    One cannot have fellowship with God and at the same time walk in darkness.

    John wrote his first epistle from the city of Ephesus. It helps to understand this epistle if you know something about the city of Ephesus at the beginning of the second century. There were four important factors that were in play in Ephesus and throughout the Roman world when John wrote this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    People Of The First Christmas-The Magi Or Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 29, 2020
     | 3,338 views

    Even though the Magi or "wise men" have had a Christmas carol or two (or more) written about them, they're only mentioned in one paragraph of Matthew's Gospel. They came from a far distance, worshiped the Christ Child, and then went back home, never to be heard from again.

    Introduction: the shepherds of Bethlehem were the only recorded visitors to go see Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus on the night He was born. Sometime later, Matthew recorded that “wise men (KJV)” or magi (several other translations) came to Jerusalem. The purpose of their visit was to worship the One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Unveiling Or Uncovered"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2016
     | 4,088 views

    Sermon shares that Jesus is Christ, Jesus is faithful witness, Jesus is ruler of the kings of the Earth, and Jesus is the first born of the dead.

    “Unveiling or uncovered” Rev 1:1-4 • This book was written during some dark days for the early church. • They were suffering terrible persecution under the iron hand of the Roman Emperors. • This book was written to give them hope, comfort and encouragement in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist