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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    "Let There Be Light"

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,289 views

    A sermon for both seekers and believers. We need to be 1)Light receivers 2)Light Bearers 3)Light Senders.

    “Let there be light” Genesis 1:1-3, Jn 1:1-13 WBC 14/9/03am INTRO I get some atrocious stuff sent by email: Man of the year photos. - after all this darkness, need some light! This creation story- mean so much, says so much - given in the context of the Babylonian creation story, enuma elish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ascribe To The Lord

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 8,906 views

    As we all know, in approximately three weeks this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day.

    As we all know, in approximately three weeks this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. In all reality this is a very beautiful tradition as it was established by the colony of pilgrims that was formed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with only one purpose; the purpose of this date of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "come Be Crucified! We've Got A Cross For Your Back Too!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,498 views

    Following Christ isn't glamorous. It is hard, but it is worth it.

    “Come! Be Crucified! We’ve Got a Cross for Your Back Too” Mark 10:35-45 Have you ever seen a church sign that read, “Come! Be Crucified! We’ve got a Cross for Your Back Too!” And yet Jesus was this up-front. You can’t accuse Jesus of false advertising. When James and John come up to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking By Faith Part 2: Faith That Overcomes Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023
     | 1,494 views

    How can true, Biblical faith help us, to not only "survive" this life in a sin-saturated world, but to thrive?

    Faith that Overcomes One of the points I tried to make especially clear in part one of this message is that the enemy of our souls is trying his best to persuade us to neglect or even abandon our faith in God. And, unfortunately, he’s been quite successful—especially so in the last decade or so. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,879 views

    A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 3 covers divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part III 1 Cor 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Practical Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Owenby on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    This sermon is about the 5 practical purposes of the local church.

    „« One day while studying the passage we are looking at this morning, I was praying for help me to come up with a simple way to help people remember the purpose of the church. It was soon after that I was reading in Matt 5:16 where Jesus said ...let your light shine before men, that they may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proudly Christian

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    One wonders why there are so many people who claim to be Christian but so few people proudly being Christian.

    Identifiable USE SLIDES STOP ON POUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN I think it is important to most folk that they have a good reputation. Every one would like others to think highly of them. I know that since I have come to Christ, my name is important to me, not because I am self orientated, but because my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Hannah's Love" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,605 views

    Two qualities that Mothers need most.

    Mother’s Day, May 9, 2004 A Mother’s Love I Samuel 1:4-18; 26-28 Introduction: The family into which Samuel the prophet was born was a devout family. His father, Elkanah, went up to the tabernacle at Shiloh to offer sacrifices and to worship God year after year. Elkanah was called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Asks the question: are you a peacekeeper or a peacemaker?

    Matt 5.9 "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God." Intro video: Virtual Family Isn’t that a great invention! Many people are like that family. The words they say might sound nice, but under the surface, they’re really not happy. They just don’t want to have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus: Light Of The World

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 18, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,524 views

    3 kinds of darkness and how to dispel it. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus: Light of the World John 8:12-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightOfWorld.html Jesus makes His bold claim of being the light of the world right in front of the temple during the big festival of tabernacles, with a great crowd gathered. At night they would surround the temple mount with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Thorny Ground - Flesh Vs Spirit Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 6,585 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    Title: The Parable of the Sower – 9 Thorny Ground – Flesh vs. Spirit Text: Mark 4:18-19 “Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Need Something More Than Another Good Sermon

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 86 views

    REAL CHURCH — REAL PEOPLE — IN THE REAL WORLD A good sermon lifts Jesus high, awakens hope in weary hearts, calls us home, and invites a personal response of faith.

    INTRO — THE SERMON JUDGING COMMITTEE –––––––––––––––––– 1. A GOOD SERMON PROCLAIMS Acts 2:14 Peter stood up and raised his voice. He didn’t hide behind politeness or whisper his faith so no one would be offended. He didn’t wait for perfect conditions. He didn’t send out a survey to the crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "Weary Of My Crying..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    Worry gives a small thing a big shadow. David knew the feeling all too well. His suffering can be attributed to four areas of his life. Let’s examine them together!

    PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Have you ever been at the point in your life that no matter which way you turn there was "something" or "someone" that had been appointed as the ambassador of pain and conflict for your life? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Edwards avatar

    6 Keys To Building A Church

    Contributed by Rick Edwards on May 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    6 keys to motivating your church into becoming involved in church growth.

    It’s going to be a special day today. Today is a celebration of a new beginning for Abundant Life Baptist Fellowship. It’s going to be a fresh beginning where everybody is going to be involved. Pastor Paul is the Senior Pastor, so he has a lot of responsibility, I have been asked to head up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

    I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist