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  • Shawn miller avatar

    The Parable Of The Mina

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 20, 2015
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    This is a sermon about dong more for God with what we have. No one is excused from working for God. This message is a challenge for Christians to do more and learning that they have been given the abilities, resources, gifts etc to do so.

    The Parable of the Mina Introduction: Ill. Once a man said, “If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Intense Trials Of David's Early Life: Victory, Persecution, Battle & Patience

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021
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    The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2

    The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2 “So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    15th Sunday After Pentecost. September 21st, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2022
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    Year C, Proper 20.

    Jeremiah 8:18-22, Jeremiah 9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13 A). THE GOD WHO WEEPS. Jeremiah 8:18-22; Jeremiah 9:1. We are accustomed to referring to Jeremiah as the ‘weeping prophet’ – and rightly so. However, Jeremiah’s tears do not just speak to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Encouragement In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 9, 2008
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    Not many would question that we are living in troubled times.

    ENCOURAGEMENT IN TROUBLED TIMES "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Bird avatar

    The Trial Of Jesus - A Tale Of Truth And Power

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Mar 21, 2005
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    Jesus’ discussion with Pilate during His trial has some powerful messages about power and about truth.

    I’m always astounded at that point in the narrative of Christ’s final hours when Pilate says to Him: “Don’t you realise I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” To which Jesus replies, using the WJB paraphrase version of the Bible: “You’re kidding aren’t you? You … power over ME! Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Let Us Consider Jesus

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 1, 2006
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    A consideration of the Lord Jesus when compared with the wonderful Old Testmant saints referred to in Hebrews 11, and the challenge it brings to us for our own lives today.

    LET US CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ‘Witnesses’ — ‘those who have borne testimony of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "training Your Heart To Believe On Jesus"

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 11, 2008
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    Training your heart to believe is an unlearning and relearning process. We have to train our heart to believe by learning not to believe what unbelievers believe.

    THE SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND JUDGMENT SERIES (part 3) “Training Your Heart to Believe on Jesus” SERIES TEXT - John 16:7-8 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Doster avatar

    Ask The Blind Man He Saw It All!

    Contributed by Chris Doster on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 8,483 views

    You don’t have to believe me, ask the blind man because he saw it all.

    Ask The Blind Man, He Saw It All! Matthew 9:27-31 Matthew 9:30 And their eyes were opened… (note: when I preach this message I wait and give the the title and key text at the end of the message at the conclusion with the fourth point. I also preach the message as if I’m telling a story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Delighting In The Law Of The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 1, 2003
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     | 6,607 views

    Three contrasts found in the psalm

    Psalm 1:1-6 Delighting in the Law of the Lord Woodlawn Baptist Church November 2, 2003 Introduction In this morning’s message, we took a brief look at a passage of Scripture where Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” A lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    The Spirit Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,587 views

    Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

    THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Walk Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    The key to the Christian life is to live in victory and the key to victory is Looking to Jesus. This message instructs the believer how to look to Christ in appropriating the victory.

    THE FORWARD WALK – PART THREE “THE WALK OF VICTORY – LOOK TO JESUS!” HEBREWS 12:1-2 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was He Thinking

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    When a cross or trial comes our way we’re often left wondering like Peter, "What was He thinking when He allowed this to come on me?" However, Jesus’ own cross story helps us to see that in the midst of it all, He’s still thinking of you and me.

    Pentecost 15 A Matthew 16:21-26 What Was He Thinking? 09/01/02 There’s a television commercial currently running that shows a guy going off a tall waterfall in a kayak. He’s screaming all the way to the bottom as he bounces off rocks along the canyon wall and finishes his plunge into the waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Wilson avatar

    How To Be Blessed- Part 1 - Your Frame Of Reference Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2013
     | 6,904 views

    We are blessed when we draw our framer of reference for life from the Word of God rather than the counsel, behavior and attitudes of those who don't know God, don't want to know God, and despise God.

    How to Be Blessed Part One As we begin this new year, I want to bring blessing upon our church. In the next few weeks we will be exploring the theme of obtaining God’s blessing from various parts of the Bible. God desires to bless us and has provided us with a blueprint for receiving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run Your Own Race PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,261 views

    Explores the Christian journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, individual purpose, and handling distractions in the race set by God.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joyous day to gather together in the house of our Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a place, a purpose, a mission, a race that has been set before us by our gracious God. And today, we are going to unwrap the beauty of ...read more

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