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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Four Things To Remember At Easter Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 19, 2025
     | 672 views

    This was a talk for a family service on Easter Sunday. It has four symbolic actions that remind us that Jesus is the truth, Jesus is the key, Jesus is the king and Jesus is the life.

    N.B. The parts of this 'talk' were broken up through the service. Today, it’s Easter Sunday. Easter Sundays are always great days! For us as Christians, Easter Sunday is one of the most important days of the year. Perhaps it’s the most important. This Sunday, I’m going to do things a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Love Story : "the Love That Changed Us" Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026
     | 228 views

    To proclaim that God’s love doesn’t just forgive our past—it removes condemnation, replaces our hearts, empowers us by the Spirit, and reshapes our lives to reflect Christ to the world.

    Many believers stop the story at forgiveness. But salvation is not just pardon—it’s new life. Jesus didn’t die simply to cancel your past. He died to redefine your future. Romans 8 moves us from rescue to renewal… Let me share with you Romans 8:1-11 Romans 8:1-11 Therefore, there is now no ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Some Things Must Be Retained PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023
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     | 762 views

    Encourages believers to focus on heavenly matters, find joy in Christ, and live lives hidden with Him, seeking wisdom from God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's always a delight to gather together in this sacred space, where we can lift our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We're here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are in pursuit of the One who is. We're here today, not ...read more

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    Who Is He, And What Is He To You? Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,589 views

    One weakness of Lectionary preaching is actually not a weakness of the lectionary, but of the preaching: When we forget that the passage for today is not an isolated piece of text...

    Who is He, and What is He to You? Rev. Delwyn Campbell / General / Joining Christ on His Mission / Matthew 16:13–20 My Favorite Illustrations A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus In Vacation Bible School, A teacher asked a little boy who had little church ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    But His Father Was A Greek

    Contributed by James May on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    Timothy’s father was a heathen, and he was teaching his son the ways of the Greeks. But Paul became his spiritual father and taught Timothy the ways of the Lord. Which father are you?

    But His Father Was a Greek By Pastor Jim May In the life of every child there are two people who, above all others in their lives, stand out as examples for them to follow. Nearly all of the lessons learned in the early years of childhood are learned from those two people. From Mom and Dad they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have Faith In What You See And Hear (A Sermon On Matthew 11:2-6)

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 4,083 views

    Now when John in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent a message by his disciples and asked him, "Are you the Coming One, or should we wait for someone else?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and observe: the blind see,

    We’re in Matthew Chapter 11 this morning - a scene taken from the final days of the life of John the Baptist, and a bizarre scene it is! John has been sent to prison, though he probably did not realise at this stage that he was not going to be released - indeed, that he was about to be put to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "The Return Of The King"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,197 views

    End of year sermon to encourage and inspire

    “The earth is the LORD’S, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it. 2 For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? And who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Know Your Profits And Losses Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 23, 2015
     | 5,105 views

    We either believe that Jesus Christ alone is sufficient for a life of faith or He is not.

    “Living a Joy-Full Life: Know Your Profits and Losses” Phil. 3:1-11 I recall a conversation that took place during a Consistory meeting of another church I served. It was about requirements for who should serve on Consistory. Some wanted to add guidelines to what the Scriptures have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Did You Get The Text About My Son?

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,604 views

    Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine historical evidence that logically

    Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – God NIELSEN: TEXTING NOW MORE POPULAR THAN CALLING The Nielsen Company, recently, released figures showing that the typical U.S. mobile subscriber now sends and receives more SMS text messages than they do mobile telephone calls.   As of Q2 2008, a typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hope That Comes From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,174 views

    This is the 15th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

    Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#15] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM JESUS Nehemiah 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue in our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. The most familiar of these is John 3:16, which sums up this sermon very well. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Childhood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    Looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. A Sermon on the boyhood of Jesus when Mary and Joseph forgot Jesus. From approximately age 2 thru 30 very little is known except this passage in Luke which relates to us an incident that takes place when Jesus

    The Childhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52 Introduction The years between the birth of Christ and the beginning of his earthly ministry at age 30 are referred to as “the Silent Years.” For some reason known only to God, He has chosen to reveal very little of the childhood, youth, and early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    Advent-- a time to prepare for the coming of Christ into our world and lives-- points us to the Christmas miracle! "Christmas for millions is just the holiday season. Are we losing the sense of marvel at the Christmas miracle? Why, this is the most stu

    All over our nation, there is unmistakeable evidence that that there are those who want to bar Christ from Christmas. That’s right, there are mant elites in our nation’s political and educational systems that want to remove our right to celebrate the birth of Jesus. If you don’t believe me, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Really Answer Prayer?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,865 views

    Prayer

    Jonah 2:1-10 Does God really answer Prayer? 1. The Person of Prayer 1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God He was in trouble :- (a) Physically – ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Churches Through First Missionary Journey Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 10, 2021
     | 2,114 views

    Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark set a new journey with Gospel. They had full Gospel to give to all on their way. They ventured with a new message of the Love of Christ. Read to enjoy their journey.

    Acts 13:04-52 Churches through First Missionary Journey 13:04-12 Mission work at Paphos 13:13-42 Mission work at Pisidian Antioch 13:43-52 Preaching at Synagogue and Opposition Acts 13:04-12 Mission work at Paphos Island Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark had sailed to Seleucia and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Camping With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2024
     | 1,572 views

    The tabernacle teaches us to appreciate God's presence but also to respect His distance.

    Ryan and Morgan adopted a child from an orphanage in another country. They'd passed through all the legal processes in that country. Charlie was their son. But right before the day when they were supposed to pick Charlie up from the orphanage, there were some political upheavals, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free