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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Eternal Life By Faith In Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 11, 2012
     | 3,938 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the coverage of eternal life in a CHRISTian's life IV. TEXT: John 3:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And anyone who beli

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the coverage of eternal life in a CHRISTian's life IV. TEXT: John 3:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth And The Elevator Speech Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2012
     | 3,444 views

    In a culture convinced that all truth is relative, we should be able to say words that will attract others to our way of life and lead them to Christ and the Church.

    Fourth Sunday in Advent 2012 Verbum Domini If the Word of the one true God, Jesus Christ our Lord, refused to disclose the day and hour of the end of the world, how is it that so many were convinced that an obscure Mayan rune, from a civilization long ago destroyed, could have accurately predicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Blaspheme Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,046 views

    Ever wonder what that really is - and worried you might have done it? Let’s spread some truth into this very misunderstood idea from Matthew 12:22-32

    The Blaspheme of the Holy Spirit is among the most feared and least understood concepts in the Bible. For many people they think if they accidently say something bad about the Holy Spirit God will damn them to hell for eternity with no possibility of repentance. Well, it’s not that easy. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Cleanse Me

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,685 views

    7th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

    Psalm 51:7 3/7/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #7) CLEANSE ME So last week in preparation for this message, I stopped at Platengas Cleaners to interview Barb and Faith and find out a little about stains. And I learned a lot. For instance, I learned, in laymen’s terms, that when you get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    This Is Us - Pt. 2 - Square Pegs And Spotlights Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017
     | 7,658 views

    Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

    This Is US! Pt. 2 - Square Pegs & Spotlights I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wedding Crasher

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 8,977 views

    Friend you can wear no other garment to the wedding except the righteousness of Jesus. Confess your sins and be baptised then profess your faith and seek a closer walk with the Lord. Those not clothed in wedding garments are cast out into outer darkness.

    The Wedding Crasher Matthew 22:1-14 Summer is a time for weddings and often Jesus attendance at the wedding in Canaan gets mentioned. We see in John’s gospel that Jesus His mother Mary and the disciples were all invited guests. The guest list is one of the most difficult things for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,342 views

    God is glorified not just by being recognized as the Father, but He wants you to rejoice with Him in His benefits.

    A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 154 views

    If you are a prodigal, come back to the Father, He will receive you with open arms.

    A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Clash Between Two Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,841 views

    This sermon examines the controversy between the apostle Paul and the apostle Peter. We learn how Paul preserved the integrity of the gospel at a crucial point in the Early Church’s infancy.

    Scripture A man was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for many years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper’s attention. The boat landed on the beach, the skipper got out and greeted the stranded man. After a while the skipper asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Study In Revelation 8 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009
     | 3,052 views

    Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

    Study in Revelation 8 Thyatira, The compromising Church: Rev.2: 18-29 We live in a world where people are looking to get their own way and they are willing to sell their souls to get it. Some are willing to do anything just to get: attention * to be popular or accepted * to get that job they want * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Attitude

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 27, 2019
     | 7,102 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 1 – 14

    Matthew 22: 1 – 14 Check your attitude at the door 22 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, 3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    John: The Trial

    Contributed by David Petticrew on May 11, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    A look at the trial motiff in John, where we are the ones on trial to see whether we accept or reject Jesus.

    At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn’t it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out the window as though he hadn’t hear the question. "Isn’t it true that you accepted five ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008
     | 2,913 views

    Part 2 of the series dealing with conflict in the Church.

    Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 2) Matthew 18:15-20 July 1, 2007 NOTE: PORTIONS OF THIS MESSAGE BASED ON THE BOOK, “THE 10 DUMBEST THINGS CHRISTIANS DO,” BY MARK ATTEBERRY Last week I mentioned that I’m a conflict-avoider. I don’t like conflict, and I’d be thrilled if I never had to mess with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You're Invited! Rsvp Required!

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,914 views

    It’s unusual to get an invitation from the White House. I suppose it’s more unusual still to turn that invitation down. But a far greater invitation has, in fact, been offered to you and to me. Matthew 22:1-14 tells us about it. It is an invitation th

    January 15, 2006 YOU’RE INVITED! RSVP REQUIRED! Matthew 22:1-14 In the mid-1980’s my Aunt Vivian received an invitation to attend a rose-garden ceremony with President Reagan at the White House. I found the invitation a couple of years ago when I was looking through a box of old documents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Humble avatar

    To Mom And Dad With Love Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    Sermon on the Fifth Commandment

    “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God will give you.” Exodus 20:12 A mother that had scrimped and saved to put her son through college sat in her son’s graduation. She watched as he walked across the platform and received his degree with ...read more

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