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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus: Friend Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 28,287 views

    Jesus is friend of sinners, and that is a good thing, for each of us is a sinner, and if we are to be like Jesus, we need to befriend sinners also.

    Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Luke 5:27-31; 7:36-50) Series: “Portraits of Christ” – Steve Simala Grant February 16/17, 2002 Before getting into this morning’s sermon, I want to address two things. The first is that I want to publicly praise God for working in power in my family this week. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legions Lost, Language Loosed Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    If we are captured by a demonic past, then we will try to break our chains and will seem to succeed. But the old demons come back to haunt us, for we have not yet turned to the One who gives permission to send them away.

    She drifted into my office on a stormy afternoon, much like those we’ve just gone through. She had no appointment, nor did she even ask if I had time to talk. She just drifted in and hovered over my desk, tears in her eyes, lip quivering. I invited her to sit down and tell me what was wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legion

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,753 views

    This sermon demonstrates for us that no one is beyond the reach of redeeming, healing love of Christ Jesus.

    Legion Luke 8: 26 - 39 Intro: There was a lady who would come out every morning to her front porch, raise her arms and shout, “Praise the Lord!” --- An atheist moved in next door. Over time he became irritated with the lady’s routine and he began to step out on his front porch and yell after ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Almost Here!!!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 2,314 views

    Joseph, the unwilling father of God's child

    Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we are all waiting wide-eyed for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. We all know the story of the Nativity, with shepherds and angels and Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus. And we can all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "Do You Believe?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,176 views

    Fear and faith, desperation and wholeness, the marginalized and the powerful; it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or how grave your situation may be. The power of Jesus can take us from one side to the other!

    Mark 5:21-43 “Do You Believe?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Most all of us are familiar with the saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” And tonight’s Scripture Lesson gives us a good picture of this. When ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "On The Way To A Healing..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,249 views

    A sermon about God's way of doing things versus human fumbling.

    Mark 5:21-43 “On the Way to a Healing…” We have two really awesome stories this morning! This sermon really could have been named, “Jesus the Multi-tasker.” We have a story inside a story, so to speak. The outer story is about Jairus, a leader in the synagogue ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mile Markers

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025
     | 170 views

    Remembering God’s past faithfulness sanctifies Him in our present and guides us forward; our mile markers become tomorrow’s testimony of hope.

    Opening Illustration – Finding the Road Again Have you ever driven a long stretch of unfamiliar highway at night? You keep glancing for the next green sign or reflective number — a mile marker — proof that you’re still on the right road. Without those markers, even a straight road can feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    He Gave

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2015
     | 5,252 views

    Before you breathe your last, won’t you commit your spirit to Jesus? Won’t you trust that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God? Please understand that everyone has done wrong and is in need of saving. Jesus Christ is the only plan of salvation for our s

    HE GAVE Luke 23:44-49 STORY (p) Once upon a time, there was a big fluffy rabbit with two big ears and a huge fluffy tale. A cute rabbit. An innocent rabbit. Normal in every respect except it was the hugest rabbit that anyone has ever seen. Biggest eyes anyone had ever seen. Biggest feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did He Say? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 8,636 views

    Jesus is God.

    WHAT DID HE SAY? John 1:1-2 S: Jesus as God Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: JESUS IS GOD. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of John 1:1-2 three qualities of Jesus that are communicated to us in the description as the Word. The ____ quality that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nuts Passion Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,340 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of 5 dealing with the theme Never Underestimating The Spirit. This one deals with giving our all for the cause of Christ by willing to be crazy people in a normal world. I am indebted to Leaonard Sweet’s message given

    Nuts Passion 2/10/2002 Psalm 116 Mark 14:3-9 I want to thank Leonard Sweets for his message given at the Beyond All Limits Pastors Conference for the inspiration behind this message. I hope to expand and make five additional messages out of this one as we are adopting the theme of NUTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Has Abandoned You Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 861 views

    Even when God feels silent or distant, He has not abandoned us. His presence is constant—even in the pain, even in the silence. The lie says God has walked away; the truth is, He is still with us. Always.

    ### **Introduction: The Lie That God Has Abandoned Us** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 5 There is a belief that has quietly worked its way into hearts and minds for generations — and it still lingers today. It is the belief that God created the universe, yes — but then He stepped back. He set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgetting The Things That Are Past

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 284 ratings
     | 49,361 views

    Some are held hostage by past failures or present disappointments. This message offers positive hope for freedom.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com FORGETTING THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND Phil. 3:13 Introduction: I’ve tried very hard for the past week to find a suitable text for this service. Because we are here to talk about the beginning of a New Year, I wanted to say something that is meaningful, something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Hal Seed avatar

    A Look At The Life To Come Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 33,083 views

    Message’s purpose is to help people see that Hell is a real place, with real consequences that you wouldn’t want your worst enemy to experience.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,321 views

    It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

    Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Elisha

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,510 views

    How Elisha dealt with the loss of his friend and mentor Elijah

    My text this morning is taken from the Old Testament reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 It is the well-known story of Elijah and Elisha and how God took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind and Elisha was left behind on his own. This morning, I would to look at Elisha, and see how he dealt with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican