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  • Terry Hovey avatar

    The Samaritan Appointment

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 16, 2023
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    Our Lord Jesus Christ wasn't afraid of those who were the “cast off” of society; the sinners, the lepers, the Samaritans, and neither should we.

    The Samaritan Appointment John 4:1-26 As I’m sure you all know, during Biblical times, the Jews and the Samaritans were locked in a bitter rivalry, but in case you didn’t know, it partially began back when the Kingdom was torn apart—when it became a divided kingdom after Solomon's death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Developing A Mindset Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
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    Message 2 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    Ray Stedman, who is now with the Lord, was one of the greatest Bible teachers in the past 50 years. In his teaching on chapter 1 verses 12-26, he opens up with these words. “I love this passage from the letter to the Philippians because it depicts the unmistakable marks of authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Deception And World Leader Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 4, 2024
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    The current foreshadows of the antichrist system that can be seen today.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I have spent the majority of my adult life, more than 25 years, preaching the gospel. There's one thing I know for sure about the gospel: it promises God's love to those who will put their faith in Him. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God Has The Answers We Need! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2021
     | 3,912 views

    1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 14). 2. Let Jesus point you to the right priorities (vs. 15). 3. Put your full trust in the Lord's plan for your life (vs. 16-17). 4. Let Jesus do something new in you (vs. 17).

    God Has the Answers We Need! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 20, 2021) (I revised the background on October 22, 2021 to mention the gap between Matthew 4:11 and 4:12.) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9 some of John the Baptist's disciples went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Permanent Resident - The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 20, 2020
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    What does it mean to host the Holy Spirit?

    Scripture: Acts 2:37-41; Romans 10:9-10; Galatians 5:16-26 Theme: Living with the Holy Spirit Title: Our Permanent Resident – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I love Old Testament stories. One of those stories is found in 2 Kings Chapter 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Ultimate Wedding

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
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    When Jesus gets married at the great wedding of the Lamb, then singleness will cease to exist, and all will be as it was in the garden of Eden: One couple-a husband and wife-an Adam and an Eve.

    THE ULTIMATE WEDDING Based on Rev. 19:1-9 By Pastor Glenn Pease Romance is the greatest power in the universe. It is the motivating power that will produce the new heaven and the new earth, and it is the power behind much of what has been created in this earth. The spectacular Hilton Hotel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Fruit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 8, 2017
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    Defeat the flesh by depending on the Spirit: live by the Spirit and so conquer the desires of the flesh; be led by the Spirit and so conquer the deeds of the flesh; and walk with the Spirit and so enjoy the death of the flesh.

    Jo Guerrero’s five-year-old daughter, Barbara, had disobeyed her mother and had been sent to her room. After a few minutes, Jo (the mom) went in to talk with her about what she had done. Teary-eyed, the little girl asked, “Why do we do wrong things, Mommy?” Jo replied, “Sometimes the devil tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Measuring Up Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 11, 2017
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     | 14,386 views

    We must do battle against the attitude of personal status and group superiority.

    Measuring Up Mark 9:30-41 Rev. Brian Bill February 11-12, 2017 Almost every time we visit my parents my mom gives me some yellowed files or beat up toys that I had when I was growing up. Several years ago I came across some old report cards. I knew I didn’t have the best grades but I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Belongs To Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
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    Through Christ’s finished work, believers receive victory over sin and struggle—not by their own strength, but by trusting in God’s love and grace.

    Some days the world feels like a bully with a bigger backpack. The bills stack up, the headlines grow heavier, and our hearts carry aches we never signed up for. You try to pray, and words get stuck behind a lump in your throat. You sit in church with a polite smile, but your soul wonders, Is ...read more

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    The Time Of Our Salvation Is Nearer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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     | 68 views

    God’s grace awakens us from spiritual slumber, inviting us to embrace Christ’s love, leave behind darkness, and live each day clothed in His light.

    Some mornings feel like mercy. The light slips under the blinds, the scent of coffee drifts through the house, and you think, “I can do today.” Other mornings feel heavy. The alarm sounds like a siren, the covers cling like chains, and your mind measures all the miles ahead. We’ve all known both ...read more

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    Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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    The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

    Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

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    Judgment Of God Is Described Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2018
     | 5,471 views

    Israel missed the opportunity to be a Witness for Jehovah. The nations in Canaan were in terrible bondage to ignorance, idolatry, and immorality, and they desperately needed to know the true God of Israel.

    Chapter 10 Judgment of God Is Described [Judges 2.11-19] Scripture 11 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: 12 And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counterfeit Christianty Part 1

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 16, 2004
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     | 10,158 views

    Let Christ be first in your thought in the morning and He will be last in your thought everyday.

    Judas heard the word from the Lord: “One of you is going to betray me tonight.” Everyone of Jesus’ disciples began to say, “Lord, is it I?” When Judas asked the same question, the Lord said, “You said so.” That was enough for somebody whose head was not anchored to defeat. Delilah said to Samson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Happy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter.

    Be Happy- part 2 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter. Introduction: Today is Easter! It’s resurrection Sunday! It’s a time to rejoice and Be Happy! Why you ask! Because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First John Chapter One

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
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    F I R S T E P I S T L E O F J O H N - CHAPTER 1 INTRO: Scofield says that this First Epistle of John is a family letter from the Father to His "little children" who are in the world. A tender word is used for "children" (from Gk, teknia), a diminutive meaning "little children, born-ones" as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist