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  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    The Voice In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 461 views

    After centuries of silence, God sends John in the wilderness to call for repentance and point to Jesus, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:2–8). The wait is over; respond to the King.

    Have you ever had one of those moments where, as the words are leaving your mouth, you know you're making a terrible mistake? I had one of those back in 2014. I had just started my first "real" job at an advertising agency, and I was so excited that I went straight from work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Overcoming Evil With Good

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,600 views

    Loving our enemy is not easy, but living out the Christian life isn’t either! This message looks at how we are to respond to evil people who do bad things to us.

    It may have been King David’s lowest moment. His son Absalom was leading a revolution against him. Absalom was a charmer and had convinced many that David was too old and ineffective to lead. When Absalom stormed the city with his troops, David and his army left Jerusalem and left the palace ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Do You Know The Beauty Of God?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His Divine Goodness? Do you think if someone would behold His Awesome Beauty, he could ignore or respond negatively?

    “One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” (Psalm 27:4, NIV). Are you aware of “the beauty of the Lord”? Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Evans avatar

    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Dec 5, 2012
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     | 8,726 views

    It's always important to be acting in "due season." This message speaks of the season we are in anticipating the return of Christ and how we need to live in light of the season.

    Title: ‘Tis the Season Text: 1 Chronicles 12:32 Date: December 2, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction Seasonal Activity “‘Tis the Season” An often used expression this time of the year Used to explain many phenomena we see occurring in a certain time or season of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Get A Glimpse Of God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    Worship is a key element to a Christian's life. It is the life-blood of a congregation. It could provide us with a unifying, uplifting experience. We must see it in the right light.

    1. You’re the Preacher! A mother watched her son begin to drain of energy as the week went on. By the end of the week he’d lost his desire to get out of bed. She heard the alarm go off through his bedroom door. Apparently he just kept punching the little snooze button on the top. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Williams III avatar

    A Defining Mission

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 4,404 views

    John's whole life and purpose were about witnessing to the light of Christ arriving in the world. What is it that we have in common with John the Baptizer?

    A DEFINING MISSION Text: John 1:6 - 8, 19 - 28 How many times have you driven the interstate to arrive on the back end of a “message vehicle” that bears the warning “Wide Load”? That vehicle is announcing the motion of a vehicle that comes after it containing cargo that is usually ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 34 - Caveat On Depravity - The Rape Of Dinah Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 2, 2017
     | 13,712 views

    Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners. How do we respond to the cultural depravity around us when it touches our lives?

    Genesis 34 – CAVEAT ON DEPRAVITY Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows but openly parades in the streets in the guise of normality. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners but carry knives and guns and bombs shouting out their chanted slogans in the guise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    When God Says No Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,231 views

    David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

    Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,925 views

    These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

    Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    When Jesus Builds The Church

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 118 views

    What It Takes to Be a Light in a Dark World. Jesus calls His church to reject comfort, silence, and spectacle, and stand strong in His presence, Spirit, and Word.

    Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Who Is Watching Me?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,518 views

    This sermon deals with God wanting others to look at us, because we have been called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

    Who Is Watching Me? Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 5:1-11 Text Matthew 5:13-16 Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched, even though nobody appeared to be around? Well today, we are on more tapes and videos than many of us ever imagined. When we go into the bank, we are on video ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Confirm Your Call

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

    2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Randy Bennett avatar

    Impacting People For The Future

    Contributed by Randy Bennett on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    God has called us to be salt and light - we have an awesome opportunity and responsibility to impact those around us for the future!

    Gun Lake Community Church Worship August 22, 2004 Facing Your Future: Impacting Others for It Scripture: Mt 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Mt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Aftermath Of The Storm

    Contributed by James May on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    After the storm has passed, What then? It’s the best time ever to let our light shine for the Lord.

    AFTERMATH OF THE STORM By Pastor Jim May This is the first Sunday after the passing of Hurricane Katrina and this has been one of the most trying weeks that we have ever experienced in South Louisiana, and indeed, across the nation. As I speak the evacuation of the city of New Orleans continues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    How Shall We Attain Lasting Peace?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    How Shall We Attain Lasting Peace? 1) By streaming to the Lord’s mountain 2) By walking in the Lord’s light

    A bronze statue with the inscription: “Let us beat our swords into ploughshares” stands in the North Garden of the United Nations (UN) headquarters. The words, a slight paraphrase of Isaiah 2:4, express the sculpture’s hope that the UN would help the nations of this world find lasting peace. Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran