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  • Jay McCluskey avatar

    Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    A narrative about the calling of Matthew. At the end of the narrative several observations are made about Jesus' calling to our lives

    JESUS WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS Matthew 9:9-13 Who would have thought it? Anybody but him. He's the last to come to mind.3 Who is the least likely person you can imagine who would become a Christian? Or who would be one among the least likely to follow Jesus. Can you see him? There he sits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave It All On The Field Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
     | 5,475 views

    The focus of worship is God and what He wants. This sermon drives that point home to end this series.

    I hope this series on worship has been helpful over the past month. At least it may have helped put you in the mood for football season! I’ve been pretty upfront about the goal here – to get us out of the armchair, and onto the field – not on Thanksgiving afternoon, necessarily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Man Of Lawlessness Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,623 views

    Continuing the series on the current events in Israel and how they align with bible prophecy, Pastor John shows how the man of lawlessness (antichrist) will rise.

    Man of Lawlessness CCCAG, November 5th, 2023 Scripture: 2 Thess 2:5-12 Introduction Over the last few weeks we have gone over the current events overseas from a biblical and prophetic standpoint. I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had planned to teach on the kingdom of darkness, demons, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heavenly Signs Of The Times?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
     | 5,297 views

    This past 2 years we have been introduced in a new way to signs in the Heavens by several books about the 4 Blood Moons as well as the cycle of Gods festivals and the Shemitah year and Jubilee year.

    Message: This past 2 years we have been introduced in a new way to signs in the Heavens by several books about the 4 Blood Moons as well as the cycle of God’s festivals and the Shemitah year and Jubilee year. We have yet to see these things run their course and so we wait and watch before we draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Room At The Inn

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    A sermon that followed several skits. It is a salvation message where 4 people accepted Christ at the end of service.

    12/6/2009 No Room in the Inn Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction- Good morning everyone, we have just seen several skits on Christmas. There are some points I wanted you to think about. wise man played by John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Eternity Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,442 views

    Our God is eternal; He is the creator of time but is not contained within it. He is without beginning or ending!

    Dakota Community Church September 11, 2011 Eternity Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Other Resurrections

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 13, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,517 views

    The resurrection of Jesus should not have come as a surprise to anyone. Because of the resurrection we now have the power to live the wonderful life God created for us and have assurance of a blessed future life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

    The Other Resurrections “and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and[c] went into the holy city and appeared to many people.” Matthew 27:52-53 Intro: Hello Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Growth & Flourishing Of The Christian Mind

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,475 views

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another.

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another. At times he seems distant. At times it seems hopeless. At other times he is close. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Unified World Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,639 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at a one-world system under the Antichrist.

    Sunday Evening, April 28, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#5] A UNIFIED WORLD Daniel 2:31-45 Introduction: 1. As we have studied over the last several weeks, it is apparent that God is making preparations for the tribulation. 2. I want to spend one more week on these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Alpha And Omega Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,419 views

    An expostion of Rev 1:1-8 focusing on Jesus being the beginning and end of our faith.

    “I am the Alpha and Omega” Pastor Jeff Williams Good Friday Service, 2003 I’d like to start tonight with a bit a trivia. Can anyone tell me who the first man to step foot on the moon? That’s right, Neil Armstrong. July 19, 1969 was a big day in the Williams household. My father had borrowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Love God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    What is the most important thing in the universe? The answer might surprise you but goes right to the heart of both the Old and New Testaments. Jesus reveals it to us in Mark 12 as we go in depth into loving God.

    During the course of a heated debate between Jesus and the religious leaders, something happens that is like an oasis in the midst of the desert. A scribe approaches the group as the Sadducees are trying to trip Jesus up with some theological argument coming out of their misinterpretation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What To Do Til Jesus Comes Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    The Parable of the Talents calls for faithful services until the end when Jesus returns.

    What To Do ‘Til Jesus Comes! Matthew 25:14-30 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: The veteran guides at the tourist park in the Alps say they have seen it happen time and time again. The day almost always begins the same way. This old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    A Message To The Graduates

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 23, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 57,279 views

    A short message for the graduates to remember as they end one season of their lives and begin another.

    A MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES OF 2005 First of all, congratulations on your achievements in this, the last year of your High School endeavor. Your hard work and dedication has finally paid off. You have passed one of the many road marks which are set before you in this life. But as with anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Vision Sunday

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    A sermon that casts vision for our church, and at the end I share our goals.

    Vision Sunday Pastor Glenn Newton August 22, 2004 Jer. 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Complete Wedding

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 544 ratings
     | 86,649 views

    This is a complete wedding including unity candle with a twist... and marriage covenat signing at the end

    Wedding of _________and ________ June 22, 2002 Prelude music Marching music Wedding March On behalf of the families of __________ and _____________ I thank you for coming today to witness this blessed occasion. The uniting of ______________________ and ______________________ in Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist