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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Target Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2015
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    God has many directives for the church, and under the inspiration of the Spirit, Paul hits the ground running, implying what some of those directives are.

    The Target (I Timothy 1:1-5) 1. Men’s retreat/turkey shoot. Barri usually wins… 2. Bud Newell and his friend Tony often practice corn-hole tossing. They are very proficient at it, and Bud has won a number of championships; a matter of aim. 3. Hitting the target, good aim ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Risky Business

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 16, 2014
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     | 7,698 views

    A perspective on Luke 5: 1-11. How does one give their life to Jesus? There is only one step. Listen to the Word of God. The rest is up to Jesus.

    Luke 5: 1-11 A Risky Business We have heard in our text a fishing story, the failures and success of catching fish. When we look at our picture with Jesus in the fishing boat it appears as if his hands have just cast out the net. But his net is one to catch the shoal of people that have gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Facing Resistance To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2020
     | 3,009 views

    Jesus tells His followers that He is being numbered among the transgressors. What does that mean for us today as we try to follow Him?

    WHAT I DON'T KNOW: What exactly is going on with the swords here? - Luke 22:36, 38. - The references to swords garner the most attention from most readers. They are intriguing statements that are not easily understood. - I wish I could tell you that I have an incisive, succinct explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020
     | 3,112 views

    The voice you listen to and believe determines how you live!

    WHO ARE YOU? For years I sat under preaching that told me that Christians are sinners, are failures, and are the problem with the world. Over time all the joy that I once had as a young follower of Christ left me. I lived under a constant cloud of guilt, feeling beat up every time I went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thundering Pulpits

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022
     | 1,807 views

    Preachers have an essential place in saving the souls of their citizens and the souls of their nations.

    Did you know that the Pastors and Preachers of our founding era were different than the average clergyman today? Instead of society relegating them to irrelevance as mere religious storytellers, most early Pastors and Preachers in America were influential in their churches and communities. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gracious King Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,425 views

    There are 3 proofs of His right to royalty in Matthew 1: His Coming, His Claim, & His Character.

    The Gracious King A Study of Matthew’s Gospel Matthew 1:1-17 A crown, a robe, or a scepter usually identifies kingly royalty. King James V of Scotland would on occasion lay aside the royal robe of king and put on the simple robe of a peasant. In such a disguise, he was able to move freely about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For A Fight Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2007
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     | 6,449 views

    This is the first message in an expositional series through the book of Jude about preparing to deal with false teachers in the church.

    Text: Jude 1-2, Title: Preparing for a Fight, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Knocked Out Of Complacency

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2010
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     | 8,808 views

    A sermon based on Amos 6:1-7 about complacency.

    Sermon for 9/12/2010 HoHum: There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For whatever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost And Afraid Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    To paraphrase FDR, when we walk with God, we have nothing to fear but fear itself.

    Lost and Afraid Isaiah 43:1-7 June 18, 2006 Today’s sermon is the third in a series on LOST. Being lost is an experience of having our world torn apart. Being lost is having the familiar things that get us through the day disappear. Being lost is not knowing where to turn or who to turn to. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Treasures Endure Forever

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,437 views

    This message was prepared for a quarterly memorial service remembering residents of a senior living community who had passed away during the previous months.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord’” (Luke 5:8). Peter’s response is a very normal and natural ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Opening Presence

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023
     | 918 views

    Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of all. What have you done with this present - his presence?

    When my godchildren were little, I went back to Minneapolis for Christmas every year to see them. I left the Christmas morning service just as soon as Jesus’ birthday cake was cut (I did take a piece to eat in the car) and took off for the airport. The plane was always on time and I got off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Power For Life-The Holy Spirit & Healing

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 2, 2014
     | 10,966 views

    This sermon is on how the Holy Spirit works in us to bring about different kinds of healings in the lives of others. We look at how Elisha and Peter were empowered by the Spirit to do miracles.

    Power For Living- The Holy Spirit & Healing+ 3/23/14 2 Kings 4:38-44 Acts 9:32-43 If you could have power to do something you really wanted to do today, what kind of power would you want to have?. Would you use that power to get some money, to get a promotion, to win a game, to heal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul's Reason (Lesson 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,186 views

    To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Paul’s Reason Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may come a time, and today is that time; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Will Provide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
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     | 205 views

    God meets us in our lack, multiplying our small offerings when we trust and obey, providing compassion, provision, and unexpected grace in every need.

    Maybe your week felt like five loaves and two fish—too little for too many needs. Maybe your resources look like the bottom of a flour barrel—dusty, empty, and echoing. Or maybe you’ve been sitting at the edge of decisions like those four lepers outside Samaria’s gate, wondering, “Why sit here ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
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     | 96 views

    The sermon calls us to embody genuine care, unity, and service within the church, using our gifts to build up and honor one another as family.

    Some of you come in today with hearts that feel heavy. Some of you come in humming with hope. All of us come in needing grace. You are seen. You are loved. You are welcome. And the God who calls us into His family is here. When God thinks of His church, He doesn’t picture a cold institution. He ...read more

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