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  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: Who Is Alsan? Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    This focuses on the confession of Aslan in the chronicles of Narnia, and the confession of Christ by Peter in the book of Luke.

    Who Is Aslan? Luke 9.18-20, 23 I. Introduction [begin with a dramatic reading of excerpt from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Chapter 7, “A Day With the Beavers”.] “Who is Aslan?” asked Susan. “Aslan?” said Mr. Beaver. “Why don’t you know? He’s the King. He is the Lord of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You The Samaritan?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    Not much has changed in the course of human history

    Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent February 24th 2008 Wow! What a text uh? I could probably put together 6-8 sermons each lasting about 45 minutes. What do you think of that? Well seeing that I only have about 20 minutes, I want us to look at a couple aspects of today’s gospel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Broken To Be Made Whole

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,224 views

    Regardless of what you may think of yourself, you are having an impact on someone else’ life.

    BROKEN TO BE MADE WHOLE Key Verse: John 3:30 “He must decrease, and I must decrease.” Opening: We face a new year that will be different than any other. For most people, that is. Some folks expect and are excited about 2003. Others are not. God has convinced and challenged many of you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "behold, Your Mother" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 8, 2019
     | 7,953 views

    We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is

    We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is. Over the many, many centuries ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Overcome Adversity Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,242 views

    In this message we will meet a guy named Joseph who will teach us how to overocme adversity (faith factor - part 8)

    How To Overcome Adversity The Faith Factor – part 8 Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. 3For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Resurrection Came

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,372 views

    Resurrection came. The tomb is empty! Jesus is alive! Resurrection came to people who were at the end of their rope.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    Christians must learn to live in eager anticipation of the return of our Savior, Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Wake Up!!! Intro: One day a cardinal was approached by an anxious, agitated priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of the Savior in the chapel behind the main alter. What should we do?” To which the cardinal answered, “Look busy!” --- For literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave Bentley avatar

    Stones...schemes...sin...and Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,419 views

    John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the end of this single chapter there will be stones in the hands of men bent on killing Jesus!

    THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE – JOURNEY THROUGH JOHN ”Stones…Schemes…Sin…and Salvation” John 8.1-12 John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda avatar

    A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
     | 3,851 views

    This sermon focuses on Joseph as a good example of a A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission

    A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for a human male ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God Through The Storm

    Contributed by Apostle Kimmoria Thomas on Apr 26, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,508 views

    This sermon gives hope to those who are facing life challenges.

    Life has its ups and downs, and going through a very difficult situation is never easy. Many of you are going through a storm, but you can trust God. God never give more than you can bear and with each trail, He gives more grace. Everything God allows you to go through has a reason and purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Of Breakthroughs Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025
     | 738 views

    Breakthroughs are divine interventions that disrupt stagnation and usher in forward movement.

    GOD OF BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Micah 2:13, Acts 12:6-11, Psalm 114:1-8, Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Breakthroughs are divine interventions that disrupt stagnation and usher in forward movement. They come when barriers give ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Mother Who Dared To Dream Again

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2003
    based on 254 ratings
     | 23,903 views

    This sermon is taken from the life of Hannah and is designed to give encouragement and guidance to Mothers on Mother’s Day.

    “A Mother Who Dared to Dream Again” -Hannah- I Samuel 1:1-28 Mother’s Day has a very special place in the hearts of the majority of people in America. Hallmark estimates that 150 million Mother’s Day cards will be sent this year (but only 95 million Father’s Day cards), making Mother’s Day the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Aaron Kilbourn avatar

    Be Still And Know That I Am God

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,956 views

    There are people filled with turmoil and pain and only God can reveal to them what real peace is and that God is in control.

    Psalm 46 reads, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Worship Of The Wise Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    An important lesson from the Magi.

    THE WORSHIP OF THE WISE Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: During the Christmas Season, we naturally shift our focus toward the birth of Jesus. Today we will discuss the 3 Wise Men. There are many important points that can be made about their visit, but I want to discuss one of the most important: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Christmas Dream?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    The first of Three 2006 Advent Sermons

    (1) Last year I heard an incredible song that was the background to a house whose lights were set to this song. Those of us who have e-mail probably received it at least once last season. After I tracked down the title, I tracked down the CD and Susan gave me the CD as a birthday present. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God