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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    God’s Process Of The Forgiving Sin.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 20, 2017
     | 3,663 views

    The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe that we are instantly forgiven, and free from the condemnation to ourselves.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr on the 26th March 2017 (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries, (It is a revised version of an older sermon but for a larger congregation). Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 “Please join me in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • David Welch avatar

    The Fate Of The Selfish Rich Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018
     | 3,807 views

    Message 24 in our exposition of James where James excoriates the selfish rich.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fate of the Selfish Rich” REVIEW this is our 24th excursion in front of the mirror of God’s word. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. So far, we have explored several life categories requiring a faith response. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Who Are You Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,241 views

    One of the most difficult things for people in the 21st Century to do or so it seems is to have an accurate view of themselves. This question, asked by a demon, brings us face to face with reality.

    Who Are You Acts 19:11-20 • There is an old story that I’ve heard, read, and told many times. It’s about a fellow named Bill who was always bragging about who he knew and how he was friends with many popular and powerful people. He said to his boss one day, "You name anyone you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Control Your Temper Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 4, 2015
     | 4,918 views

    a word to the wise

    Control Your Temper Proverbs 19:11 I. The unjustified side of anger A. Our temper may be defensive (about my wrongs) B. Our temper may be defiant (about my rights) II. The unhealthy side of anger A. It is destructive [Proverbs 15:1,18, 22:24] B. It is deceptive III. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    In Christ Alone: "In The Beginning"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 3,810 views

    Christ, as seen through the eyes of John. Bible scholars have long viewed his narrative as the most theological of the four narratives. Calvin wrote: "The first three exhibit His body...but John shows His soul."

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 6, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “In the Beginning…” [Part One] John 1:1-5; 10-14 The gospel of John is distinctly different from that of the Synoptic Gospels; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    Jesus offers rest to His followers--from the troubles of the world, yes, but especially from the burdensome weight (the yoke) of the Law.

    One of the highlights of our trip to Germany—beyond all of the historical Luther sites and exhibits—was the opportunity to visit the city of Osnabruck. There’s nothing of particular importance for Lutherans about Osnabruck. We visited purely for my own sake. My branch of the Meyer family came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Not Good Enough?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2017
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     | 14,274 views

    A sermon about forgiveness, redemption and service.

    “Not Good Enough?” Isaiah 6:1-8 There is a video clip from the t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen complaining about where the plants were placed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,133 views

    "The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    You’re Asking Too Much.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,135 views

    God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

    Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) avatar

    You Are Unique

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,659 views

    Whenever you're feeling down or having a sense of worthlessness, remember that you are unique to God and have been put here for a very specific purpose. Know what your purpose is!

    I was speaking to an old friend last week. His Birthday is the day following mine. We’ve been friends for over thirty years but, as men typically do, we don’t really talk all that much but never fail to communicate at Birthday time. Its funny how it works with us. We haven’t spoken lately at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 30th Sunday Year A -- Love Of God And Neighbor

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2020
     | 2,642 views

    He was not asked for a second-place commandment.

    It is the story of the courtship of Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the great German composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Moses Mendelssohn was a small man with a misshapen, humped back. One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter. Though Mendelssohn admired her greatly, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Taking Control Your Tongues Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022
     | 3,856 views

    Man has the power to subdue the largest, strongest, and wildest beasts in nature, yet he has not the power to subdue his tongue. All that he can do, is to put on it the bridle (James 1.26) and be slow speak, swift to hear and slowness to wrath.

    Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Chapman avatar

    I Go A Fishing, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023
     | 1,432 views

    Is fishing really the right thing to do?

    I GO A FISHING JOHN 21:1-4 21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 21:2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tamela Walker avatar

    You Are Enough

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,323 views

    Understanding how valuable we are in the eyes of God

    As we have lived daily, we have chased money or power or love, yet even in pursuing those things, they are just symptoms of our never-ending search for one thing- AM I ENOUGH? Have you ever pondered in your thoughts that I am worthy and deserving, and does my life serve a purpose? After carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Problem Of Anger

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,177 views

    This is a spiritual teaching in the midst of a social-psycho-spiritual course taught at the mission to which our church is attached.

    I finally got around to watching the film Inside/Out last night with my wife. There are some strong characters in the film - namely the emotions that seem to rule over Riley at different times in the story. I thought we could look at a few of those characters over the next few weeks and reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational