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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Smyrna: Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021
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    Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

    Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Riot That Turned Into A Testimony Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2021
     | 1,563 views

    But we cannot fulfill our baptismal commitment until we “go and proclaim.”

    Monday of 3rd Week in Course Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Today’s Gospel really takes us to the core teaching that we sum up in the word “Gospel,” which means “Good News.” That core teaching is that we are not to just come to Jesus, not just listen to Him and be forgiven, healed, baptized ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Vindicate Me, O God

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021
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    Psalm 109 is a prayer that sticks in our throats – quite rightly, for we realize how serious it is. But this Psalm teaches us to realize what’s at stake in this life.

    When we open our Bibles we sometimes come across things that are very hard. Some things in the Scriptures we struggle to understand – and some things we struggle to accept. For example, in the Psalms we find in several places words full of violence and hostility. In Ps 58:6 we read, “Break the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul At Corinth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 13, 2021
     | 1,855 views

    Paul landed at Corinth and met the tentmakers family of Aquilla and Pricilla. They had moved recently from Italy due to the Roman decree. Paul found this family as suitable persons to stay with them and have spiritual fellowship with them. Read further to know the ministry of these persons.

    Acts 18:01-22 Ministry of Paul at Corinth 18:01-04 Meeting and working with Aquilla and Pricilla 18:05-08 Ministry of Timothy, Silas and Paul 18:09-18. a Vision and Persecution 18: 18. b. - 22 Ministry at Ephesus and Caesarea 18:01-04 Meeting and working with Aquilla and Pricilla Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Evil Doers Hate Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015
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    To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you hate JESUS? Do you hate to come to Him? Do you hate people who leads you to the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Worth Your Salt?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015
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    3 ways that a Christian can lose their saltiness (Outline and material adapted from Yves I-Bing Cheng at: http://www.meetingwithchrist.com/E023%20You%20are%20the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth%20(2)%20-%20Mt%205(13).htm)

    HoHum: Have the children come up front and do Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/pass-the-salt.html) Need a shaker of salt, a brightly colored shirt, a leather belt, and a plastic toy What is this? (Show shaker of salt) Salt makes food more savory, makes it taste better, not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daniel Prayed

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 21, 2015
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    A sermon about the impact of a praying man.

    "Daniel Prayed" Daniel 6:10 Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Insults We Receive?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015
     | 2,998 views

    To show that we need to endure by praying when we're suffering at unbelievers's hands

    I. EXORDIUM: What to do when you're suffering in the hands of unbelievers? 1 Peter 4:19 1 Peter 4:19 Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with God’s will must do right and commit their souls [in charge as a deposit] to the One Who created [them] and will never fail ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    End And Beginning

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2015
     | 3,373 views

    What shall we do as we await the return of Our Lord Jesus Christ?

    33rd Sunday in Course 2015 End and Beginning The Book of Daniel and St. Mark’s Gospel have one important thing in common: they were both written in times of persecution of the faith. Daniel was published–probably through a kind of underground press–in the persecution of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Do You Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 6,299 views

    The fifth chapter marks a major division in the Gospel of John

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church July 13th 2014 John 5:1-17 Do you want to get well? The fifth chapter marks a major division in the Gospel of John. • Prologue John introduces the life of Jesus • 1st-4chap.Jesus presents himself/Jews/promised Messiah • Chap 5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014
     | 7,079 views

    When Peter and John were called before the Sanhedrin we are told this one thing they perceived , "They had been with Jesus."

    Title: Have you been with Jesus, Portions taken for messages from Jerry Shirley and Kenneth Trent on Sermon Central. Introduction: As we sit in the breeze way we are sometimes watching vehicles go by the church. One might pass being really clean another with mud all over it. We can say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Can Be Tough Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,975 views

    life will be challenging but the Holy Spirit will guide you

    Here's something you don't hear often in evangelistic invitations: God loves you and has a difficult plan for your life! That's exactly what Jesus says. John 15:18-19 - If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strangers Who Are Brothers Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2013
     | 4,180 views

    A common faith based upon the teaching of the apostles unites us into a spiritual family, even among those believers we have never met.

    Strangers Who Are Brothers (Colossians 1:1-2) 1. I knew a man, who, after he retired, found out that his father wasn’t his father. 2. He then met his actual father and family in another state, and began going to family functions there, building relationships with a family he did not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pay Back Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2014
     | 7,129 views

    a study of Psalm 9 verse 1 through 20

    Psalm 9: 1 – 20 Pay Back 1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian B avatar

    Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

    Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012
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     | 5,498 views

    As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

    Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ