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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Do It! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,007 views

    If you want to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, more like Christ, then with God’s help: Receive the Word – do it! Reflect on the Word – fix it! And practice true religion – live it!

    In her book Amazing Grace, writer and poet Kathleen Norris shares what she calls “the scariest story” she's ever heard about the Bible. Norris and her husband were visiting a man named Arlo, a rugged, self-made man who was facing terminal cancer. During their visit, Arlo started talking about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Greatest Of These Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 25, 2013
     | 4,717 views

    Jesus wept because the people did not recognize the time of God's coming to them - but what about us? Today is Palm Sunday and the question we need to wrestle with is this: Have we recognized the time of God's coming to us?

    The Greatest of These - Matthew 21:1-11 - March 24, 2013 Series: Palm Sunday For many people the highlight of any given year is Christmas, isn’t it? Christmas is when family comes together, parties are attended, and presents are exchanged. More importantly, it’s the time of year ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Resurrection Confidence Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    Since Christ is raised from the dead, live your life with confidence: Be confident that your faith is useful; your witness is true; your sins are gone; your loved ones are safe; and you are truly blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

    Some time ago, a cartoon appeared in Leadership Journal that shows a couple leaving church and shaking hands with the pastor. The man says to the pastor, “You're in a rut, Reverend. Every time I come here, you preach about the Resurrection.” (Wendell Simons, The Best Cartoons from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Positively Not A Hireling

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 26, 2014
     | 4,354 views

    We are all commanded to learn to obey everything Jesus taught so that we can do our part in the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot do this if we feed our spirit distorted scripture and the wisdom of man.

    Positively Not a Hireling Illustration Right after a young man graduated, with high honors, from a prestigious Bible College he was hired by a rather large church. His father, the pastor of a small rural church, was bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishment. “Son,” he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Before The Manger"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
     | 6,976 views

    The eternality of Christ, before time, in time and after time

    “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Mark's Gospel An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    An introduction to the gospel of Mark. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Marks Gospel – An introduction Reading: Mark chapter 1 verse 1: Ill: • Sometimes newspaper editors state the obvious: • ‘If strike isn’t settled quickly it may last a while’. • ‘War dims hope for peace’ • ‘Cold wave linked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,986 views

    God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Season The Reason The Gift

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 26, 2023
     | 1,948 views

    Contrary to the cliche and tradition Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is the ultimate gift.

    The Season, The Reason, The Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This is truly a wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite Christmas songs is “At Christmas Time” by Luther Vandross, I love this song because it is true in so many ways, some of the words are “Ooh, every year at ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    When Heaven Sends Help: Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 9, 2025
     | 402 views

    In sports, we often talk about “home-field” advantage. But the Holy Spirit is better than the “home field” advantage. Again, He is the outside power you need. He is the outside power you need for life, for holiness, and for witness.

    Just before Jesus died on the cross, He sat the Disciples down for a lengthy training session. Knowing He was only hours from departing, Jesus poured in them. It’s right here that Jesus introduces the Holy Spirit. This is known as the Farewell Discourse by Bible scholars. Today’s Scripture “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of The Extra

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jun 29, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,076 views

    In this sermon we are introduced to the extravagant, extreme, excessive abundant nature of God.

    Three Kings not to mention all their armies, and animals found themselves in a desperate situation (they had went seven days in the wilderness and they had no water). This is a dilemma: water is a necessity of life, it’s not an extra or luxury it’s necessary to sustain life. Without it you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,301 views

    Paul describes the second piece of the spiritual armor - the breastplate of righteousness

    The Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-17 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-21-2024 Bullet Proof In the movie “Back the Future,” Doc Brown is gunned down by the terrorists that he stole plutonium from to make the DoLorean time machine. Marty thinks he is dead but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anointed One

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 31, 2024
     | 1,736 views

    Many individuals have claimed to be the Messiah over the course of history, How does the Bible identify the true Messiah, when he is to arrive and how to know who is the true Messian

    One day an older man, a priest of the order of Abijah was in the House of The Lord to burn incense. As a priest in the Holy Temple he would perform his duties while also praying. So, we see the priest praying and in the midst of performing his duties an angel appeared right next to the altar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 101 views

    The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

    Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

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    The Shepherd And You: Life In The Valley PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 136 views

    God’s presence with us in life’s darkest valleys brings comfort, courage, and guidance, assuring us we are never alone, no matter the circumstance.

    Some valleys look like hospital rooms with the blinds half-open and the clock moving too slowly. Some valleys sound like the phone call no one wants or the silence after the door shuts. Some valleys feel like midnight at noon—shadows stretching across the heart, courage feeling thin, hope feeling ...read more

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    Need Assistance With This PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 259 views

    God calls us to courageous, faithful proclamation of His Word, persevering in truth and love, regardless of opposition or changing times, trusting Christ’s presence and strength.

    Church family, have you ever received a message that felt like a hand on your shoulder—steady, strong, and timely? Paul’s words to Timothy read like that: a seasoned shepherd speaking to a younger servant, a father in the faith speaking to a son in the faith. The room is small, the air is cold, and ...read more

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