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  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Good Bread Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 8, 2022
     | 1,876 views

    What fills you up? What do you strive hardest to acquire? Jesus is truly the bread of life that meets all our needs.

    * Introduction to Lenten season * Our understanding of Lent is likely limited to knowing people who give up something for the season or don’t eat meat on Fridays. * Season of preparation for Easter - the resurrection * A time to reflect on Christ and His sacrifice so that when we come to Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon 6 - The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2025
     | 499 views

    As we strive to be salt and light to the world, the sacrifices we make for others can make a difference in drawing them toward faith and commitment to Jesus.

    Introduction: A. A funny thing happened to me a number of years ago and I have shared the story with you before, but I think it is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. Years ago, while I was driving and using my earpiece, I called my brother, but he didn’t answer, so I left him a message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 832 views

    Money can either serve us or control us. We should strive to achieve financial freedom and use money to make a lasting impact.

    Ever heard of Centralia, Pennsylvania? Back in 1962, a coal mine fire started there and it's still burning today, right under the ground. Crazy, right? Money is kinda like that fire. It can be used for good stuff or it can cause a lot of damage. When money takes over our hearts, it can burn us up ...read more

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    You Have To Earn God's Love Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 6, 2025
     | 371 views

    You don’t have to earn God’s love—He gives it freely by grace. Stop striving, and rest in the gift of His love.

    ### **I. Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 1 The world is full of lies. And sadly, many times the lies of the world are believed and become our truth. And the devil—called in Scripture the father of lies, the prince of deception—spreads them far and wide. He uses this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Favoritism Forbidden PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,344 views

    Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.

    Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more

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    The Bait Of Mis-Understanding...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2015
     | 3,639 views

    Discuss greater love? In minutes misunderstanding can destroy years of work. Ministry and church work can bring great irritation and frustration... STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND... Give of yourself...

    MIS-UNDERSTANDING IS A TERRIBLE BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING IS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. A. HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE. I have been thinking about life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hearing The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,569 views

    Can we hear the voice of God? How do we know when it is really the voice of God? Striving to hear the voice of God this year and the rest of our lives.

    Today is the first Sunday of 2013. Will this be a profitable year for you? When I asked that question what was the first thought in your mind? Money? Your job? Your relationships? Your family? Your spiritual life? Where are you headed in 2013? Do you know? Do you have desires, goals, or will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mystery Babylon. The Papacy , The Jews, The Muslims Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 13, 2015
     | 3,771 views

    Greater and greater grows the power of "Christendom" under the Popes of the darkened ages. Lesser and lesser grows the prospects of the descendants of Abraham. And what is the Islamic connection to Babylon?

    TWENTY-FIVE: THE FIRST "REAL" POPES? Some claim that Leo I was the first pope (440-461). "He claimed that he was, by Divine appointment, Primate of all Bishops...that resistance to His authority was a sure way to Hell...advocated the death penalty for heresy..." (Halley, p. 770) Again it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    I want the Church to grow but do I want people my friends don’t want?

    I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Galatians 2:11-14 Norman Cates tells the story of a guy who prayed every morning: "Lord, if you want me to tell someone about you today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #5 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    I want the church to grow because Jesus Does but do I want people who are not immedieatly receptive to the Gospel?

    I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #5 Luke 9:51-56 Introduction: Review I want the church to grow because it was in God’s plan, Jesus taught that it would, Jesus commanded sowing which produces growth, and growth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #6 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,692 views

    I want the Church to Grow because God wants it to, but do want people who are an inconvience?

    I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #6 Luke 10:29-32 Chuck Swindoll tells about a man who went to see a psychiatrist because he was extremely depressed. After an hour together that the psychiatrist was struggling to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man After My Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,292 views

    This sermon explores understanding our spiritual hearts, viewing them through God's perspective, and striving to become people after God's own heart, like David.

    Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you all today, and I'm thrilled to get into some powerful truths from God's word together. We're going to be chatting about a topic that's close to us all, something we all carry within us, something that defines who we are - our hearts. Not the ...read more

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    Together Is Better Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,718 views

    When we gather together we will grow, give and go with the gospel.

    Together is Better Acts 2:44-47 Rev. Brian Bill October 26-27, 2019 I’m the bearer of both bad news and good news today. I’ll start with the bad news. A story appeared on the front page of the Dispatch/Argus last Sunday with this headline: “Is Your Religion Nothing?” The article was a summary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 9,313 views

    One of the most important thing for a growing church is their need for godly leadership.

    Last Sunday, we began this new series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re spending the next several weeks studying Paul’s letter of instruction for his young protégé named Titus – the person for whom the writing is named. Titus is ministering on an island ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,101 views

    As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

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