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    Father Forgive Them Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 944 views

    Jesus demonstrates God's self-giving love and forgiveness by praying for those who mock and crucify him, embodying his own teachings from the Sermon on the Mount.

    Today, we're going to talk about something super important - forgiveness. You know, that thing we all need but sometimes find hard to give. We're going to look at a story from the Bible where Jesus shows us the ultimate example of forgiveness. So, let's dive in! Our main story comes from Luke ...read more

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    Parables Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
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     | 728 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination of our faith and commitment to God's Word, urging us to bear spiritual fruit through understanding and living out His teachings.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father, drawn together to seek His wisdom and to grow in our understanding of His Word. The world outside these ...read more

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    Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025
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     | 892 views

    What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

    Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Humbly Heartfelt

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 182 views

    Christ’s humility reveals heaven’s heart—God stooping in love. When His mind lives in us, pride dies, grace flows, and hearts rise.

    I. The Heartbeat of Heaven There are moments in Scripture that let us overhear the heartbeat of heaven. Philippians 2 : 5-11 is one of them. It’s as if Paul pulls back the curtain and lets us listen to how God thinks and feels. It’s not thunder or trumpet—it’s the quiet pulse of divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Did Jesus Really Die And Rise Again?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    The empty cross and risen Lord is the paramount doctrine upon which the believer rests his or her eternal destiny. I Corinthians 15:14 states that if Christ did not die and rise, then our preaching and faith is completely worthless.

    DID JESUS REALLY DIE AND RISE AGAIN? I CORINTHIANS 15:1-9 Key Verses: 3-4 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection That Was, That Is, And Is To Come

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 24, 2011
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    The wonder of Easter is found in the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. The tomb is empty and our Lord lives! This message invites us to consider our lives in the light of the resurrection of Christ, the new life we can have in

    The Resurrection that Was, and Is, and Is to Come - 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 - April 24, 2011 (Resurrection Sunday and Communion Service) Thomas Jefferson is a name many of you are to likely recognize this morning. In his time he was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence, he ...read more

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    "Hold True To The Word Of God" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013
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    The young man Timothy was sent to the Church in Ephesus, partly to restore the Church to The Word of God.Individuals had come into the congregation giving empty and meaningless words, instead of the inspired Word of God. Today, the church needs to get ba

    *HOLD TRUE TO THE WORD OF GOD!* 1 Timothy 1:1-7 http://chirb.it/a8gmMc INTRODUCTION: 1.) As we begin this letter this morning, The Apostle Paul was writing to a young man in the ministry named Timothy. 2.) Really, much of this epistle we could describe as the syllabus for a class in Practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Missing!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 5, 2016
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     | 8,471 views

    "The Empty Manger" is about a guy who noticed the nativity display at his church was missing the baby Jesus. Everything else was there but the most important piece was missing. In life, everything else can be there but if Jesus is missing it's incomplete.

    JESUS IS MISSING! INTRODUCTION: The Empty Manger. "A number of years ago, the church I attend set up a very nice nativity set in the front of our sanctuary during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, when we observe Advent. The wise men, shepherds, livestock, angels, Joseph, and Mary had all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is This Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 24, 2017
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    God becomes human flesh. God empties himself and becomes a helpless babe. GOD CAME DOWN TO LIFT US UP. This is Christmas—one resolve—God wants to change our hearts; to make us a new creation.

    FAMOUS FIRSTS * Virginia Dare (1587): 1st child born in the American colonies, Aug. 18, on (now) Roanoke Island, NC. * André-Jacques Garnerin (1797): 1st parachute jump 6,500 ft. over Manseau Park, Paris in a 23’ dia. parachute made of white canvas with a basket attached (Oct. 22). * Charles ...read more

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    Fullness In The Field Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 8, 2020
     | 4,168 views

    As Ruth entered what appeared to be a random field, in hopes of being able to glean enough to survive, she had no idea of the providence of God at work in her life. She came empty, and yet, she would leave filled.

    Fullness in the Field Ruth 2:8-14 It has been a long journey from the desolation and desperation of Moab. Surely Ruth wondered what she would find as she made her way to a new land. I’m sure there were fears and uncertainties in her mind. Even though she was unaware, God was providentially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Just Do Tha Doggone Thang)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,923 views

    IT`S MY FIRM BELIEF THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOME SAINTS WHO WILL WALK BY FAITH BECAUSE IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT AN EMPTY LOT AND SEES A HOUSE FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT A SINNER AND SEES A SAINT

    Matthew 14:25-29 (KJV) 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And See! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,203 views

    The heart of our faith is the reality of the resurrection. At the empty tomb three commands were spoken to the two women – “Do not fear – Come and see – Go and tell.” They apply to us today as well!

    Come and See! - Matthew 28:1-10 - March 31, 2013 Series: Easter Sunday I’m going to read a few verses to you from the Gospel of Luke as we begin this morning, and as I read them, I invite you to simply listen to what is being said, and to try to grasp the impact that Jesus’ words ...read more

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    Rapture Ready--Living With Authentic Faith Matthew 23 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2025
     | 351 views

    To be rapture ready, we must move from empty religion to authentic relationship with CHRIST. JESUS condemns hypocrisy and calls us to authentic faith expressed in humility, obedience, and servant leadership. Outward show can’t replace inward surrender. Be watchful. Be faithful. Be ready.

    2025.09.14 Sermon. RAPTURE READY_LIVING WITH AUTHENTIC FAITH_WOE TO HYPOCRISY, YES TO HUMILITY Matthew 23 William Akehurst, HSWC Scripture Readings Matthew 23:1-39, 2 Timothy 3:5, James 1:22, Philippians 2:3, Luke 12:1, John 10:9, 1 Timothy 6:5, Micah 6:8, Matthew 15:8, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting Jesus First

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

    PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Radical Spiritual Amputation

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,271 views

    Anything that would hinder us in our walk, our work or our service must be radically amputated from our lies and replaced with that which will glorify God.

    Radical Spiritual Amputation Mark 9:42-50 On April 26, 2003, Aron Ralston was hiking through Blue John Canyon, in eastern Utah. While he was descending a slot canyon, an 800 pound suspended boulder, became dislodged, as he was climbing down from it. It crushed his right hand and pinned his right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist