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  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Last Minute Pardon Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    Last minute pardon and everyday service.

    35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Freedom On God's Terms Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 26, 2015
    based on 23 ratings
     | 34,157 views

    When Moses met God at the burning bush he learned that Israel's freedom was to come on God's terms... not his, nor anyone elses. What were those terms and what do those terms tell us about our Freedom in Christ?

    In March 2013 - in Texarkana, Texas - a woman and her son were cleaning up their yard when they came across a black snake. Now, I don’t know if the snake was poisonous… but I do know it frightened them. In their panic they doused the snake with gasoline and then they set it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Clarity On Purity And Morality Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    This message is from a series idea that came from Life Church called Forgotten Virtures. I added this message on the virtues of Morality and Sexual Purity. This message also helped set up a three week midweek series we were doing with our youth

    Clarity on Purity and Morality This morning I want to talk to you about what could have been another of the Forgotten Virtues series. There is no question about it, Purity and Morality are two more virtues that seem to be disappearing in American culture. WARNING: This message will be a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mans Advice Vs Gods Voice

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    MANS ADVICE VS GODS VOICE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    MANS ADVICE VERSUS GODS VOICE Reading: Acts chapter 21 verses 1-17: A quick reminder: • The apostle Paul was convinced that he should go to Jerusalem, • Two reasons why: (1st). He wanted to personally deliver the money donated by the churches. • If you cast your minds back a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Horton Hatches The Egg Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,881 views

    This message uses "Horton Hatches the Egg" as a spring board into Galations 6:9 and looks at reasons people quit.

    Horton Hatches the Egg (Read from beginning to page with animal friends running away) Yep this is the same Horton who Heard a Who, and this is where we first hear his philosophy “I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” Is the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Last Words - First Words

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019
     | 6,470 views

    Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

    Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    We Serve The Lord God Almighty! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2019
     | 7,249 views

    We can serve the Lord: 1. Through the ordinary routines of life (vs. 11-13). 2. Without the world's recognition (vs. 13-15). 3. Refreshed by fellow believers (vs. 13-15). 4. Reaching out for Jesus Christ (vs. 16-20).

    We Serve the Lord God Almighty! The Book of Acts - Part 92 Acts 28:11-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 26, 2015 *There is no greater privilege in this world than being a servant of the most high God. Christians, we serve the Lord! And here God's Word gives us some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Grace

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 12, 2025
     | 170 views

    A sermon to adults on the the Love and Grace of God.

    Grace is defined: God's unmerited favor, kindness, and empowering gift of love given freely to humanity. We SING about GRACE. We’re THANKFUL for GRACE. And if we’re truly followers of Jesus, we EXTEND GRACE to others. The first time GRACE is mentioned in the Bible is Genesis 6, where a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For A Cup Of Cold Water, Eternal Life!

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    Jesus is addressing the hospitality the Jews or lost would show when receiving his disciples into their homes. The disciples are taking the gospel “...to the lost sheep of Israel” (v.6), and as they go, they are proclaiming that “...The kingdom of heaven

    For a Cup of Cold Water, Eternal Life! Matthew 10.40-42 <> Todd A. Schäve, pastor/teacher Introduction: 1. In our passage this morning, Jesus is addressing the hospitality that the Jews or lost sheep of Israel show when receiving his disciples into their homes, as the disciples take the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    Our need to diligently seek after God

    Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease Text: Luke 24:28-31 He made as though He would have gone further KJV He acted as though He would go farther. NASB He made an appearance of going on further, YLT The question we want to ask today is: Would Jesus have left the two disciples on the road to Emmaus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 12, 2022
     | 3,418 views

    Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

    Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find Your Race And Run It

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,558 views

    Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it.

    FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24. Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Out For Danger Areas Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 17, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    The Last Days, Peril, A Remnant of God's People

    FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - Watch Out for Danger Areas January 21, 2018 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (p. 833) Introduction: Everyone should know that a “Redneck’s” last words are… “Hey y’all watch this…” If you’ve ever watched one of those video shows like “Ridiculousness,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sam Jo avatar

    7 Reasons For King Saul’s Downfall Series

    Contributed by Sam Jo on Oct 20, 2024
     | 3,479 views

    King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale.

    Today, we’re going to talk about King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Depression Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 9,336 views

    There are some tools that God has given us to deal with depression.

    As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember as I pour ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ