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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    For God So Loved The World Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,970 views

    John 3:16 is the greatest summary of the gospel in the entire Bible.

    Introduction Every Easter, churches worldwide see a noticeable increase in attendance. That is true for our church as well. Why is that? Why do so many people attend church on Easter Sunday and not on any other Sunday? Perhaps it is because for some that is the religious thing to do. Family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus On Family Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2025
     | 358 views

    It's easy to overlook just how radical a statement Jesus makes here. He is doing nothing less than fundamentally redefining the family. What are the implications of actually living this out?

    ONE QUICK POINT BEFORE WE GET TO THE ACTUAL SERMON: The definition of a Christian is someone hearing God’s word and putting it into practice. - Luke 8:21. - Matthew 7:21, 24, 26; Matthew 12:50; John 7:17; John 14:23; John 15:10; 1 John 2:17. - Jesus says something here that is crucially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Strength Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2024
     | 683 views

    By using the story of the gentile woman, whose daughter was possessed, we can learn the process of prayer, and how we need to become nothing to allow God to work through us and bless us abundantly whilst doing so.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th September 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "a New Focus"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,279 views

    This is part of a series in Philippians

    Title: “A New Focus” Scripture: Phil. 1:21-26 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-28-23 Intro: One of the best parts of being a pastor is the opportunity I have to perform wedding services. I have been very blessed to be involved in the service for both of my married sons, and soon, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Active Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 20, 2024
     | 1,045 views

    Do we understand the importance of an active faith and it's potential outcome?

    Today we are continuing in our Genesis series: From Dust to Life. In Genesis 6, God warns Noah of the impending judgment coming on the earth, but He made a way for the salvation of Noah, his family, and the plethora of land animals. In chapter 7 the author doesn’t focus on Noah's building ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unexpected Converts

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,421 views

    Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

    Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praise God For His Present Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,899 views

    Every day we see news of war, destruction and impending conflicts raging all over the earth. Yet, even if the world goes to war we need not fear. We can praise God for His deliverance because He is our present refuge and strength always ready to help us i

    Praise God for His Present Help in Times of Trouble (Psa 46:1,2) Every day we see news of war, destruction and impending conflicts raging all over the earth. Yet, even if the world goes to war we need not fear. We can praise God for His deliverance because He is our present refuge and strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Comforted But Not Comfortable

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,956 views

    No trial, no comfort and being comfortable is poverty.

    We live in a day when there is much hardship, sorrow, guilt and untimely deaths. People seek comfort for their sorrows in many ways. Many turn to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sex and even food to feel better or to forget their pain for a while. Sadly, the pain returns and often the temporary cures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption - Part I (The Forgiveness Of Sins) Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    The first necessary step in redemption (#4 in the ’Every Spiritual Blessing’ series)

    As we continue in this study in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we must be careful not to skip merrily along, flitting from one verse or phrase to the next and on to the next, touching the surface of each, like a bee gathering pollen, and never looking back at previous verses, or even stopping to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "The God Of New"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,787 views

    A sermon for the New Year

    “Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Well, here we are, at the end of another year. And I mean really the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    One Is The Loneliest Number Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,912 views

    9th in a series from Ecclesiastes. God created man to live in community with God and with others.

    In April 1969, the group Three Dog Night had their first top ten hit with a song titled “One”. That song included these lyrics: One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do Two can be as bad as one It’s the loneliest number since the number one No is the saddest experience you’ll ever know Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Feast Of Trumpets

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,722 views

    A message from Pastor Pat and Pastor Dana that focuses on the prophetic significance of the Feast of Trumpets

    Pat: Those of you who have been with us this entire year will remember that we’ve been taking some time out of our continuing sermon series at the appropriate times of the year to examine the Jewish Feasts and how they are fulfilled by Jesus. We began in the spring and saw how Jesus fulfilled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed Or Deformed

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    God expects us to be transformed into the image of Christ. To refuse to do this we remain deformed in the image of the world.

    In November of 1977 we adopted our son Kevin. As Kevin grew, he would occasionally want to sleep in our “king-sized” bed with us. We were used to having our dog in bed with us, and the addition of Kevin added little to the problem. Before too long, Kevin preferred to sleep in the big bed with Mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,859 views

    The Holy Spirit (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 16 verses 1-11. Ill: • In 1992 a lighthouse was built in Santo Domingo, • The capital of the Dominican Republic. • The lighthouse was built to commemorate the; • 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus. • Santo Domingo is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Vineyard.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 4,858 views

    The Vineyard. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 1-16. One of the first expressions we learn as children is, “That’s not fair.” • One thing that life seems to teach us, is that this statement is right; • Life doesn’t seem to be fair. In fact it seems to be quite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren