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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    As A Hen Gathers Her Chicks

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015
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     | 27,324 views

    A Mother's Day sermon describing the love of a good mother and the love of Jesus Christ in an unusual way.

    “As a Hen Gathers Her Chicks” Matthew 23:37 Jesus has just returned to Jerusalem for the last time. It won’t be long before He is arrested and crucified. His sorrow for them was overwhelming and He took a moment to express His love and compassion for His people in a unique and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2016
     | 7,008 views

    Stop trying to keep the law and start trusting Christ with your life to be truly blessed.

    Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds of feet above the red Georgia clay and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    The Good, The Bad, & The Snuggly

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 1, 2016
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     | 12,504 views

    Jesus points to our salvation by the Father's grace alone, not by our works--first through a parable, and then in action as He welcomes children (even infants).

    The Word of God that engages us today is our Gospel reading from Luke 18. And in our Gospel reading, Jesus challenges the presuppositions of those around Him. Our Gospel reading is really broken down into two sections—and quite often you’ll get a sermon on one or the other, as if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Problem With Robots!

    Contributed by Rev. James Allen Kelly on Jul 2, 2014
     | 4,294 views

    This sermon is about renewing our lives in Christ Jesus.

    Introduction: It appears that since workers in the United States want 15 dollars a hour; to take food orders and put cheese burgers together, or make fries, McDonalds are replacing cashiers with automated cashiers. However, these robotic machines, can only do what they have been programed to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Shallow In The Depths Series

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 17, 2015
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     | 10,268 views

    This sermon illustrates 3 characteristics of a shallow relationship with God, as demonstrated by the prayer and life of the prophet Jonah

    (SLIDE # 1) THE RUNNING MAN: SHALLOW IN THE DEPTHS JONAH 2 As a kid, I always had all of these theological questions in my head. I was raised in church and was given a pretty good Christian education between home, Sunday School, and Church, but I had these certain questions that floated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Second Counts!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2015
     | 4,567 views

    Conquerors don’t give in to pressure! Pressure should draw the treasure out of you!

    Every second counts! Philippians 3:13”….one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead..” Usain Bolt wins gold again by 0.01 sec! Bolt beats his rival Justin Gatlin to World Athletics Championships 100m at Beijing. For most of the 100m, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Will We Ever Learn Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 26, 2015
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     | 11,120 views

    A study of the book of Ester 6: 1 – 14

    Ester 6: 1 – 14 When Will We Ever Learn 1 That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Bait Of Mis-Understanding...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2015
     | 3,726 views

    Discuss greater love? In minutes misunderstanding can destroy years of work. Ministry and church work can bring great irritation and frustration... STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND... Give of yourself...

    MIS-UNDERSTANDING IS A TERRIBLE BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING IS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. A. HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE. I have been thinking about life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rahab's Scarlet Robe Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 6, 2015
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     | 15,741 views

    This study is about the life of Rahab, the harlot who is an example of the grace of God at work. In spite of her past, she was rewarded beyond measure because she had faith to believe. In the same manner, God can save us regardless of our sins.

    RAHAB'S SCARLET CORD OF REDEMPTION SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 2:15-21 15 So she let them down by a rope through the window, for the house she lived in was part of the city wall. 16 She said to them, “Go to the hills so the pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there three days until ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    If One Will Do, Why Not Try 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2016
     | 4,969 views

    A study of the book of Job 15: 1 – 16

    Job 15: 1 – 16 If one will do, why not try 2 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 “Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind? 3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or by speeches with which he can do no good? 4 Yes, you cast off ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fighting Temptation (The Impala Christian)

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on May 18, 2016
     | 4,040 views

    Fighting temptation is foolish. The Bible does not enjoin any to resist temptation but the devil while we abstain from every appearance of evil.

    Sometimes in the month, I saw a documentary involving the animals, jackal and impala. Jackal with an average weight of 10kg is a carnivore belonging to the same family as wolf and dog while impala is an African antelope having two long horns and an average weight of 60kg. Both of them live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Tree And Its Fruit

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013
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     | 14,400 views

    In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

    Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Selfcontrol: The Discipline Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 6,532 views

    We are told that we are more than victorius through Christ. If that is so then why do so many Christ followers seem to have defeat and not victory. Because the only place victory comes before work is in the dictionary. A forgotten or ignored fruit of t

    Intro: Have you ever looked for victory in your spiritual life but had it vanish like a mist of fog? Are you searching for what it means to be more than a conqueror but feel conquered most of the time? Do you sing victory in Jesus and really don’t believe that it’s possible. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Man: Seeing God;the Pure In Heart. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 23, 2011
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     | 5,849 views

    Who are the pure in heart and where do they see God? While we are at it why don’t all see God?

    Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in heart! Hi as you know we’ve been wandering through the beatitudes, well today’s beatitude or the blessing that Jesus talks about is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” There’s been an interesting discovery this week in the science world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Choices Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,956 views

    As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will lead us to choices that will produce death; letting the Spirit lead us will bring us life & peace.

    “Choices” Romans 8:6-8 NLT There are a lot of things we try to get around & avoid in our life; but there is one that we will never escape. Choices will make a demand on our life as long as we are breathing. As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational