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  • Samuel Young avatar

    Rich Young Ruler - Law Of God

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Dec 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,031 views

    The path to discipleship starts from the Law, then giving up all that you have to follow Jesus. How does the ten commandments teach us this concept? Jesus challenged the Rich Young Ruler to take his keeping the law one step beyond he expected.

    The Fawn A couple weeks ago, we went to Yellowstone Park. While we were there, we saw a bear, some bisons, deer, elks, ground hogs, and many other smaller animals. Today I want to tell you a story about a family of deer. Let us pretend that this is the family of deer. Two young fawns and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024
     | 802 views

    In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Its Not About Us Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,194 views

    Although we should not dwell on our past, we ought not forget either. There are those that could benefit from hearing our testimony, we need to share where we were delivered from for the benefit of those that are lost!

    Sermon Title: It’s Not About Us! [2 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12- 20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”, writes Paul in the first chapter of his letter to the church in Rome. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Walk With Your Living Lord

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    Join Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus! Let Jesus deal with your disappointments, clear up your confusion, and set your heart on fire.

    Recall with me some of the post-resurrection appearances made by Jesus. Mark’s gospel tells us that early on Easter Sunday Jesus made his first appearance to Mary Magdalene. In his gospel John gives us the details of that meeting. Mary was bawling her eyes out over what she thought was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,377 views

    Explaining the importance of us being referred to as the salt of the Earth.

    Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” These word were spoken by Jesus in His “Sermon on the Mount” How many of us have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 11,688 views

    WHERE ARE YOU PRE-BETHEL Life a mess, running from self BETHEL Coming to Christ POST-BETHEL Drifted away PENIEL Messed up again… Wrestling with God Come back to Bethel

    BACK TO BETHEL “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob [“deceiver”]? He has deceived me these two times: He took my birthright, and now he’s taken my b1essing!" You know the story… how the younger, wimpier, momma’s boy stole the birthright and blessing from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

    Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    A short sermon for a traditional service to reach older folks.

    ¡§I am the way, and the truth and the life¡¨ Lunchtime experimental service 4 March 2003 1-1.30pm John 14:1-6 STAGES Life brings its seasons! - all sorted & settled- and then things change o look back and think „X ¡¥this is so different!¡¦ „X how did I get here? - Chatting with my Mum (80) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Back What The Enemy Has Stolen Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 414 ratings
     | 112,978 views

    A message that encourages us to stand firm against the thief who would hold us back from recieving all God has for us.

    Taking back what the enemy has stolen! We live in a land where things get stolen all the time statistics suggest we are a nation in trouble! But I don’t want to focus on the natural today In the spiritual realm, a kind of stealing is going on in many lives. Satan is in the business of ripping ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Give God For Christmas

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    The season is upon us, but what do we give God? A different type of sermon, but one that needs to be heard.

    What Do you give God for Christmas? Matthew 1:23-1:23 The first Christmas gift was given by God to us, so what do we give Him? Matthew 1: 23, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Rejoice In Your Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,909 views

    This sermon deals with the reasons you need to rejoice in your sufferings because of what it produces in you including perseverance, character and hope.

    Folk the reality is, we live in a world where there are natural disasters, political catastrophes, economic hardships, accidents, illnesses, death and widespread wickedness. No one can be a part of such a world without times of suffering. Likewise, the believer is not sheltered from adverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Hezekiah's Hat Trick Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    Pt 7 deals with Hezekiah’s ability to follow God and find success in "everything he did."

    The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 7 – Hezekiah’s Hat Trick 2 Kings 18:1-8 As we bring this series on successful Christian living to a close today, we’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance, simplifying life, living a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Destiny Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,441 views

    The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

    Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How God Sees The Christian

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
     | 5,741 views

    THis sermon is design to let Christians know that God's perception of them are much grandier than that which others and one thinks bout himself.

    How God sees the Christian We are living in a time when people are concerned about their image; their reputation and about what is being said about them. Often, many people have two lifestyles: one for the public, co-workers, associates and employers and another for home; when they are alone, when ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Israels Family Tree Joseph

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012
     | 4,875 views

    Do you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It takes real faith to trust God when your world is crashing down around you but that is exactly what Joseph did.Maybe like Joseph God is using you as an example to the rest of your family to show

    Israels family tree - Joseph The Story of Joseph Genesis 37 Genesis 24-49 The story of Joseph is one that reminds us just how dysfunctional a family can get. Jacob (Israel) is the grandson of Abraham and he has inherited the blessing of the Living God the same blessing that was first made to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed