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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Looking Toward Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 18, 2010
     | 3,529 views

    We are in the middle of a spiritual war that many Christians are unaware of. We need to learn to look toward heaven as Jesus did in Matthew 14.

    Looking toward Heaven Illustration: Current Event Headline: Judge declares NDOP Unconstitutional. US District Judge Barbara Crabb said the holiday violates the “establishment clause” of the First Amendment, which creates a separation of church and state. Comments- have nothing to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Riding Toward Death"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2014
     | 7,099 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    "Riding Toward Death" Matthew 21:1-11 Three times between Matthew Chapter 16 and Matthew Chapter 20, Jesus tells His disciples that He is going to Jerusalem where He will suffer, die and rise from the dead. And now in Chapter 21 Jesus finally enters Jerusalem, but He is not immediately arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Looking Toward Calvary Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 27, 2017
     | 6,785 views

    Often our spiritual vision is hindered by the desires of the flesh. We seek to serve the Lord, but often find a struggle with the flesh.

    Looking toward Calvary Mark 8: 31-33 At this point in Jesus’ ministry His popularity has diminished greatly, particularly among the devout Jews. He is about to enter a season of intense difficulty, culminating with the cross. From this moment forward, Jesus will be intent on enabling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Trending Toward Terrorism

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,334 views

    In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil.

    Trending Toward Terrorism (Inspired by article in Prophecy In The News (Jan. 2016) by Dr. Kevin Clarkson) 1/13/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil. 1 In Paris, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Toward The Mark PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,377 views

    Encourages Christians to persevere in their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of endurance and steadfastness in pursuing the heavenly prize in Christ Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our shared faith, united by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the ongoing story of God's grace and ...read more

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    Is There A Scrooge In You?

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

    Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wives Toward Husbands Series

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
     | 2,256 views

    Our relationships with our spouses and children from a scriptural standpoint

    BALANCE IN THE HOME SERIES LESSON # 2 WIVES TOWARD HUSBANDS 1 Pet 3:1-6 1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is It Possible To Move Ahead After Failure?

    Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,756 views

    So many people today are afraid to take chances because of their fear of failure. All successful people have been failures in their life at one time or another. In order to succeed, we will fail. Success is not measured by our failures, rather what we

    Intro: Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. B.E. Woodberry. I. Remember That Failure Can Be Helpful A. Failure teaches us what to avoid. B. Failure points us in the right direction. "These things happened as a warning to us, so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Thank God I'm Not What I Used To Be!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 20,714 views

    This sermon looks at three things, like Paul we Christians could say: Thank God 1) I’m not what I used to be 2) I’m not what I’m going to be 3) I am who I am.

    Intro: 1) Carrie Asking about my Belly and she said it felt like a pillow. 2) Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort. (Hair changes color, sometimes falls out!) 3) When it comes to who we are (our likes, our personality, our attitudes), ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Do You Want To See Before You Die?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    What would you want to see before you die is a great question. For what you would be really doing is saying a lot about you as a person.

    Text: Mark 9:1-12 Title: What do you want to see before you die? Introduction If you are young today the title of today’s sermon may never have even crossed your mind. However if you consider yourself much older and wiser you may actually have asked this question of yourself many times. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do You Want To Know, Bible Survey 101

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,182 views

    We refer to the Bible as “the Word Of God”. Since we believe it is indeed His word, what do we do with it?

    What Do You Want To Know Bible Survey 101 Through the Bible we are able to look at the way men and women of God and the world conducted their lives and through that inspection of the work, we learn what God expects and what my happen when we obey and when we choose to go our own way. This week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Out With The Old

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    An annual message for reflection during New Year's

    Out with the Old New Year’s Message December 30, 2012 Morning Service Some of the questions for reflection are adapted from John Wesley and the material from Nelson Searcy's Year End Podcast. 10 Resolutions anyone can keep 1. Gain weight, at least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lord, Give Me My Mountain

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,360 views

    Seems the negative crowds has been buried in all their negativity, but one family stands up and says: LORD, GIVE ME MY MOUNTAIN, it is my heritage.

    LORD GIVE ME MY MOUNTAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There will always be seasons... Genesis 8:22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Inside Info On The Road Ahead

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    We are not an island unto ourselves. The choices we make affect other people! The key is to make the right decision, and that is easier said than done! All of us have experienced that.

    Inside Info on the Road Ahead Text: Isaiah 48:17 Decisions! Life is full from early age until death with decision making. Every part of life is filled with having to make decisions. Some are small and some are huge. All of them make a definite impact upon our present and our future as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Reason For Hope On The Road Ahead Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,156 views

    The road ahead is about to get rocky, but, we have reason for hope.

    It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s 2009 and what makes this new year unique is there’s more reason for pessimism than optimism at what it will bring. Maybe you’ve heard some of the dire predictions about what the near future holds. A couple of weeks ago, economist and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist