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  • Tim White avatar

    Renewed Promise Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 7,162 views

    God goes into more detail with His promises to Abram and Abram's faith grows.

    I. The Promises. Gen 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." • God renews His promise. Abram renews his practice of worshiping and meeting with God. • God said, “Did you see how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vineyard Worker’s Complaint

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2016
     | 12,321 views

    Workers hired at different times of day. Represent? 1. Time they were saved? 2. Amount of 'heat' they took? 3. Proportion of Loss? 4. Amount of Work they did? We complain God isn't being fair. God responds that He knows what's best!

    THE VINEYARD WORKER’S COMPLAINT Mt. 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The salesman 1. Morris applied for a job at MEN’S WEARHOUSE. During his interview, Ben, the personnel manager asked him, "Where did you last work?" 2. "Joseph A Bank," replied Morris, proudly. "And how long did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encounters

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,662 views

    A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

    At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Authentic Religion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2013
     | 3,824 views

    A sermon about love.

    John 13:34-35 "Authentic Religion" A headline on the front page of the paper this past Tuesday caught my eye. It read: "Bomb Suspects Driven by Faith." It went on to say: "The two brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon appear to have been motivated by their religious ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "What's Love Got To Do With It?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,415 views

    Everything. Period.

    "What's Love Got to Do with It?" Matthew 22:34-40 We live in a very "religious" world, and I suppose that we always have. Most people, even if they don't admit it, believe in God. One snowy day in Syracuse, New York...many, many moons ago...I was driving "a bit" too fast down an icy, curvy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Love, The Infallible Test Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 5, 2021
     | 2,010 views

    The church has a different goal–we are to model for the world the authentic way to love. The spiritual quest we must follow is that Jesus calls us to be different. John suggest the failure to love extravagantly, as God first loved us, is perhaps one of the greatest sins.

    How do you explain the hatred and evilness in our society? How do you comprehend the hatred between the Jews and Palestinians? How can we support the evilness we see on the political scene? How we process the anarchy in our society? How do you explain Columbine? Families wounded by divorce? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Semper Fi

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2022
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     | 2,384 views

    Semper Fi is a phrase that has been adopted by the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi means “always faithful”, or “always loyal.” We are called to serve Him and continue serving Him until He calls us home. Semper Fi, fellow Christians. Always be faithful to the end.

    I don't use a lot of sports illustrations, but I came across this one that leads right into the message today. The clock said 13:19 in the third quarter, and the Houston oilers were so far ahead of the Buffalo bills (35-3) that the fans begin streaming out of the stadium. It was January 3rd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm With The Lion (Of Judah) & Stand Firm Against All Lions

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 2,361 views

    They can weigh up to 550 lbs. but still run at 50 mph for short bursts, covering 100 m in 5-6 seconds. A swipe of their paw can generate a strike force of up to almost 23,000 lb/ft.

    They can weigh up to 550 lbs. but still run at 50 mph for short bursts, covering 100 m in 5-6 seconds. A swipe of their paw can generate a strike force of up to almost 23,000 lb/ft. In comparison, a professional boxer’s knockout-punch registers only 925 lb/ft. They can open their mouth nearly a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Something Completely Different

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023
     | 1,104 views

    When God intervenes to bring life out of death, we have to let him do it his way.

    How many of you remember Monty Python? The British comedy group in - I think - the 70's which used to transition between their skits with “And now for something completely different....” And it always was pretty strange. Part of their appeal was that their humor was so totally off the wall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 4, 2019
     | 14,403 views

    Three Characteristics that define the Narrow Way that leads to life

    The Narrow Way Introduction: As I was preparing this message I remembered a particular summer when I took a pastor with me to go four wheeling through the San Bois mountains. Before I left the last time I had rode through there I found a little out of the way trail that had a great view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon - Standing Strong In The Faith In A World Of Temptation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 15, 2025
     | 681 views

    After Paul heard troubling reports about the church in Corinth and received a letter that the church wrote him, he responded by writing 1 Corinthians. His most basic purpose is to exhort the Corinthian church to live like who they are: “saints” or God’s holy people.

    Subject: Standing Strong In a World of Temptation Text: 1Corinthians 16:13-14 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” Introduction: How do you stand strong against temptation? It’s not surprising for a church to have sin problems. A church is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unpopular Truths Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 15, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,788 views

    This is the 11th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#11] UNPOPULAR TRUTHS Luke 4:14-30 Introduction: In our text, Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth after being tempted in the wilderness for 40 days. He stands in the Synagogue, ready to share an important message with the people there. Reading from the scroll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Believe?

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024
     | 1,444 views

    Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.

    Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved? When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Keep The Marriage Intact Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,642 views

    Divorce is a concession and not God's original intent. If separated, remain as we are. Do not initiate divorce even if your spouse is an unbeliever. Stay and bless the marriage and family, by the working of God's grace through you.

    The word “intact” is beautiful, it means “not damaged or impaired in any way.” • Keep the marriage intact, so that the marriage union is not damaged or impaired in any way. Keep it intact and complete. From chapter 7 onwards Paul was answering the questions raised by the Corinthians in a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Coming Judgment Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 12, 2021
     | 3,883 views

    Final sermon in the series: "the Signs of the Times." What is the evidence of your salvation? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

    We began this series at the first of the year. The setting was on the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem. The disciples were showing off the magnificent Temple to Jesus and Jesus told them that a time was coming when “not one stone will be left upon another.” The Disciples asked what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist