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  • Paul George avatar

    A Dove Descending From Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven

    A Dove Descending From Heaven Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and lighted on Jesus and a voice from heaven was heard declaring Jesus was God’s beloved Son. Jesus saw the dove. John saw it and it is possible that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Hope That Comes From Consequences Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,009 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

    Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#1] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM CONSEQUENCES Genesis 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to begin a series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. The most familiar of these is John 3:16, a verse that gives us hope; but each of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Questions From Simeon Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,863 views

    A study of Simeon and the fact that Jesus was the answer to some of his questions.

    Luke 2:25- 40 – 4 Questions from Simeon … I want to ask everyone here how patient they are. Come on does anyone here like waiting for things? If you were to put yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being so impatient that you don’t even know what the word patience means to 10 not having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Early Church

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    The world today is full of people playing Christian, but the Lord is no friend of hypocrisy. The Lord is looking for a few good Christians.

    The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My favorite was pretending to be a soldier, like my Dad. I would dress up like a soldier and me and my friends would go out into the fields around our house and go on secret missions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Hosanna To Crucify Him

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025
     | 61 views

    In this message, Dr. Vorce guides us through the betrayals that Jesus endured while gleaning valuable truths for our own lives.

    Introduction Imagine the bustling streets of Jerusalem alive with excitement as Jesus made His triumphant entry on that fateful Palm Sunday, riding humbly on a donkey while throngs of people waved palm branches and laid their cloaks before Him, their voices echoing with jubilant cries of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Righteous Hand From Above

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 285 ratings
     | 22,770 views

    Funeral for a NON Believer

    RIGHTEOUS HAND FROM ABOVE ISAIAH 41:10 PASSAGE: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” I. THE WORLDLY REALITY OF HURT A. Unfortunately, God never says that our lives will be free ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Me From Hell Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,012 views

    Jesus saw all of you and still wanted you. He experienced hell on the cross. He didn’t even let hell keep Him from you.

    This morning we start a short two-week sermon series devoted to the Bible’s picture of the afterlife. Christianity places a powerful emphasis on the world to come. I want to encourage all of you to think deeply about your eternity. Find Romans 2 and John 3 in your Bibles. I want to examine five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians # 12

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,579 views

    All the nations on earth desire to have peace, but as you know, all nations do not have peace. There is a reason for that. For example, many Americans discovered during the Iraq war that peace comes at a high price. This is difficult for many Americans to comprehend because of two reasons:

    (1) As Americans, we are used to watching Clint Eastwood ride into town on a horse, and in one hour clean up the meanest town in the west. We wonder why the United States military can’t do the same in one hour! (2) Americans see other nations are having wars on their streets, but we have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Jesus' Head Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 6, 2025
     | 322 views

    This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - a large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

    Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From Jesus’ Head” Joshua 24:14-16 Pastor John Bright Joshua 24 “14 “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! 15 And if it seems evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rising From Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,080 views

    Everyone faces tough times and trials. Too many times the answers we here are trite or condescending. But in the story of Lazarus we can find the meaningful truths that will allow us to rise from the difficulties of life.

    Rising From Life’s Difficulties Text: John 11:1-46 I. Introduction Illustration: Walking Dead – Hershel Greene -I can't profess to understand God's plan, Christ promised the resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind. Are things not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Ruins, We Will Rise

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,762 views

    After the desolation of Jerusalem, Nehemiah rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem. How do we rebuild after a pandemic?

    FROM THE RUINS, WE WILL RISE "17 Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” 18 And I told them of the hand of my God which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018
     | 4,387 views

    Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

    W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Heavenly Help From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,190 views

    Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).

    Heavenly Help from the Lord The Gospel of John John 8:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 21, 2016 (Revised September 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8 we are still in one of the most important seasons of Christ's ministry on earth. It's the 2 or 3 week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Came From Within: Greed Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 10, 2021
     | 3,245 views

    This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart." It is about the idol of greed and how the habit of generosity overthrows it.

    It Came From Within: Greed Introduction Luke 12:15-21 NIV 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” 16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom From Satanic Prison

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 177 ratings
     | 135,051 views

    The enemy and his agents ensnare and imprison people, including Christians, Jesus sets people free from all forms of captivity.

    The Bible reveals that the ministry of Jesus Christ is diametrically opposed to that of the devil and his agents. While the enemy and his agents ensnare and imprison people, including Christians, Jesus sets people free from all forms of captivity. This message is filled with the power to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal