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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Poor Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2013
     | 4,372 views

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year C 2013

    John 12: 1 - 8 / The Poor With Us Intro: A group of pastors were gathered for a stewardship conference. A presenter spoke about offering a gift directly to God. He pulled out a $100 bill from his wallet, set it on fire in an ashtray, and prayed, “Lord, I offer this gift to you, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Did As Jesus Commanded?

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,792 views

    This Communion Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Lent, year B, is designed to encourage believers to follow the commandments of Jesus, especially the commandment to receive Holy Communion.

    [Background information about the Scripture:] I think the way we waved palm fronds and celebrated today was wonderful! Palm Sunday is the beginning of a very important week. This is the week known as the “passion week” or “Holy Week.” It is the time when we focus on the death and resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #2: ‘by The Way Of The Cross' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,672 views

    A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon the free gift of God, more precious and valuable than any other: the redeeming, atoning, justifying act of Jesus.

    Mark 8:27-38 and Romans 3:21-26 ’Journeying with Jesus through Lent #2: ‘By the Way of the Cross’’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Those of us who like to watch quiz shows on TV may remember a show (in the UK running from 1965-88) from some years ago called ‘Call my Bluff’ (only running in the US from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Need Help

    Contributed by Justin Owens on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,134 views

    Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C - God steps into History to assist those who cannot assist themselves

    Fourth Sunday of Lent – We Need Help I. Introduction I was sitting down with a converted friend of mine who used to be Muslim He told me the story of what he believed was the greatest difference between the teachings of Muhammad and the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. [PAUSE] He used the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Thomas avatar

    Biblical Baptism

    Contributed by Scott Thomas on Nov 6, 2013
     | 6,714 views

    This message looks at the prerequisite, the purpose, the plan, and a picture of biblical baptism. Good message to preach at a full immersion baptism.

    BIBICAL BAPTISM Acts 8:26-40 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dynamics Of Baptism In The Life Of A Believer

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 22, 2014
     | 2,568 views

    During the earthly ministry of Jesus, there were two, maybe three activities He considered vital to the walk of a believer in Christ. Not essential for salvation, yet essential in a growing relationship with Jesus Himself.

    The Dynamics of Baptism In The Life of a Believer MATT 28:19-20; 3:13-16; ROM 6:1-7; ACTS 2:41-47 19. “Go therefore and make disciples of call the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20. teaching them to observe all that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Danger Of Prosperity Being Placed Before God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.”

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.” Amos is prophesying in the northern kingdom, whose capital is Samaria, shortly before its fall to the Assyrians. Many Israelites, certainly the prominent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Caught In A Trap

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,337 views

    Following Jesus in His Passion, and His faith.

    CAUGHT IN A TRAP. Psalm 31:9-16. The Psalmist was in a trap. Boxed in. Depressed. We have all been there. I have been stuck down a pot-hole. Somebody else knows what it is like to feel all alone, abandoned. Others are slandered. Terror is all around (Psalm 31:13). “But I trusted in you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,207 views

    Fifth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ,’ and the communion meditation for Sunday, April 5, 2009

    I begin this morning with this question: (Slide 1) How is your heart this morning? How many here think that when you hear that question, immediately think of your physical heart? How many of your ‘inner’ heart? We can interpret this question in two ways. The first way has to do with the state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Come Before Winter Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,898 views

    Procrastination destroys many good intentions.

    Come Before Winter II Timothy 4:9-22 Three things—apparently unrelated—have come together in my mind as I have prepared this message. First, in just a few days we will come to the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. A survey released this week shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    The Night Before Christmas

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 26,267 views

    This is a pre-Christmas message.

    The Night Before Christmas Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1 The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. The arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw on that day. They will be consumed like a tree – roots and all. 2 "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Day Before Easter

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2024
     | 1,391 views

    What was the disciples' state of mind on Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter? And what lessons can we learn from their change of perspective?

    What we are remembering this morning is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. Today all over the world, Christians are gathering together, in cathedrals and in rented storefronts, in remote villages and in crowded cities, in thousands of different languages, all celebrating and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 20, 2025
     | 867 views

    Looking at the trial of Jesus and what it shows us and teaches us about our great God

    Title: Jesus Before Pilate Text: John 18:28-40 This morning, we’re going to be looking at John chapter 18, verses 28 through 40. And I want you to keep in mind what I mentioned to you last Sunday – how a lot of what we’ll be seeing in this narrative of Jesus on trial, sounds very similar to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Palm Tree Christians

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 57,254 views

    This is a fun topical sermon to be used on Palm Sunday. It's a way to have something different to say on Palm Sunday. It takes the characteristics of a Date Palm Tree and applies them to living out the Life of a Christ Follower.

    Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15 and John 12:12-16 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: Palm Life - Palm Tree Christianity This is a topic sermon used on Palm Sunday - taking the characteristics of the Date Palm Tree and applying them to the Christian Life. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Day Before Easter

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,972 views

    The emotions felt by the disciples on the day before Easter mirror the way we react when we don’t understand what God is doing.

    What we celebrate today is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. On this day, for the last twenty centuries, Christians have gathered together all over the world, in remote villages and in crowded cities, in cathedrals and in rented schoolrooms, just as we are doing here this morning; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist