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  • David Henderson avatar

    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    This message focuses on the necessity of change. Change can be very uncomfortable but it is essential to growth.

    Keep the Change “Defeating Discouragement” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s law. His most famous law was this: if anything can go wrong, it probably will. There are other laws that are attributed to Mr. Murphy as well. Here are a few: * left to themselves, things tend to go from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Salvation Has An Object" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,085 views

    This sermon pulls together the "bronze serpent" event in Numbers with John 3:14-21. Jesus is the object that is tangable. Other world religions offered in our pluralistic culture Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism offer ladders to God... Jesus is the lad

    In Jesus Holy Name March 8, 2009 Lent II John 3:14,15,17 Redeemer “Salvation Has an Object” This morning we have before us one of the most famous bible verses in the bible. It is well known. I would guess that every Christian has even memorized ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Fail, To Fall, To Finish

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019
     | 5,361 views

    However, it clear from Scripture and history that many have perished, are perishing, and will perish. Only those who fight a good fight and finish their course will be saved.

    TO FAIL, TO FALL, OR TO FINISH II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” However, it clear from Scripture and history that many have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Are You So Fearful? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 8, 2018
     | 8,921 views

    If God be for us, who can be against us? If God Is for us, then why do we fear the world? We will examine the Disciple's fearfulness on the occasion of Jesus calming the storm.

    Jesus asked the question, Why are you so fearful? That is a question many need to answer today. In spite of what they say, 90% of the chronic patients who see today's physicians have one common symptom. Their trouble did not start with cough or chest pain or hyperacidity. In 90% of the cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020
     | 4,533 views

    The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

    Here at the beginning of the twenty-first century, Apologetics as an evangelistic endeavor and intellectual theological outreach finds itself in something of a paradox. When the West thought of itself in terms of resting on broadly Judeo-Christian assumptions, the discipline was not as desperately ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "the Claim Of Jesus....i Am"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 18, 2019
     | 2,959 views

    Trinity Sunday. Several quotes from Philip Yancy's book. "The Jesus I Never Knew"

    In Jesus Holy Name June 16, 2019 Text John 8:12-13a Redeemer Trinity Sunday “The Claim of Jesus… ‘I Am!’” “Things aren’t always what they seem”. Even Jesus isn’t always what He seems. Ask the average Joe or Jane to describe the Savior and they will come up with a most interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Pastor’s Confirmation Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,744 views

    Keep Listening to and Following Jesus Keep Resting in Jesus

    Dear Confirmands. Over a dozen years ago, your parents waited with eagerness for your birth. During those nine months of waiting, they thought carefully about what name to give to you. They made sure they had the crib set up and the change table ready to go. Your parents also did plenty of praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas: The Fullness Of Time Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,527 views

    The prophets, the priests and even the kings longed for the day of the coming messiah would come. However, in the fullness of time God brought forth his son.

    Timing is everything. If you are planning to fly to Mars, you want to be keenly aware of the timing. It would take you about nine months to reach Mars, but you will need to have the right timing. All the planets move around, which means that there is only one open window when you can launch your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflict Resolution God’s Way

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 17, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    If we remember the words of Jesus, especially when we are in conflict with our fellow man, we will change the world. Loving our neighbour fulfills any and every other divine command, for genuine love does no harm to its neighbour.

    There was a church where the pastor and the minister of music were not getting along. As time went by, this began to spill over into the worship service. The first week the pastor preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The music director led the song, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Have No Fear Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 3, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    As we demonstrate Christ to people by making sure He is Lord of our lives, as we defend the reason for the hope that we have, and as we disarm people by our attitude of gentleness and respect, God will use us to clear the way for people to see the central message of the Cross of Christ.

    It was reported on Friday that the track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson, who was set for a once in a lifetime opportunity at the Tokyo Olympics, could miss the Games after testing positive for marijuana. Sha’Carri, 21, won the women’s 100-meter race at the U.S. track and field trials in Oregon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,022 views

    This meeting was designed to confirm the faith of all his disciples about the certainty of his resurrection and commission them to continue His great work. Let's embrace our part in the work.

    Sermon: Embracing the Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Spiritual Thirst, Quenched By Jesus ”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2023
     | 1,563 views

    A message for Pentecost based on the words of Jesus in John 7 at the Feast of Tabernacles in October as He identifies Himself as the "Rock" from which water quenched the thirst of the Israelites on their journey. Seven months later Jesus was dead.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2023 Text: John 7:37-39 Pentecost Redeemer “Spiritual Thirst, Quenched by Jesus ” We rightly celebrate Easter as the day that changed history, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Prayer In The Jailhouse

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 334 views

    What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Disappearing Act

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2024
     | 888 views

    What is the message of the undisturbed grave clothes? (Outline came from here: https://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/John%2020_1-10.htm; Material adapted from William Nicholson's book "The Six Miracles of Calvary," chapter on the undisturbed grave clothes of Jesus)

    HoHum: Harry Houdini's "Chinese water torture cell" trick is considered one of the most iconic and influential escapes in the history of magic performance. The trick involved Houdini being suspended upside-down in a glass and steel tank filled with water, with his feet locked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I've Been Changed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024
     | 1,342 views

    Every person has a story, often marked by success, failure, or struggle—but for the Christian, that story can be summed up in one powerful word: Grace. This is the testimony of every believer—before grace and after grace—a story of transformation and redemption.

    I’ve Been Changed! Philemon 8-25 Introduction: Every person has a life story. That story can be summed up on one word: achievement, success, power, wealth, family… tragedy, failure, brokenness. Christian = Grace! Every Christian’s life is a story of grace. Another Word = Changed! Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist