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  • Dr. Larry Petton avatar

    Have You Crossed The Jordan? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 16, 2019
     | 10,758 views

    The Lord has personally invited you to enter His rest and discover His strength. But you will have to “cross over the Jordan” in your spiritual life to experience the reality of that truth.

    HAVE YOU CROSSED THE JORDAN? Text: Joshua 3 Dr. Larry Petton _______________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – JOSHUA 3:5-17 5 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” 6 Joshua said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 23, 2022
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     | 3,095 views

    Peacemakers are called the Sons of God because they have been given new hearts through the work of grace to reflect the peace of Christ to a hurting world, for those who bring the message of God’s peace to the world are "peacemakers," and Jesus calls them "The Children of God."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5: 9) "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God” (Proverbs 12:20) "Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In The Kingdom Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2022
     | 1,815 views

    In Part 13 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about our charitable giving being private. When we give to the church or do anything for those in need it should not be publicized in a desire to receive recognition for what we have done.

    Living in the Kingdom 13 Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; Exodus 13:16; Numbers 15:38 I am continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” This week we will begin examining what is recorded in the first four verses of Matthew chapter six. In these verses Jesus talks about those things we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 43 - We Are Overcomers Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,632 views

    No matter what the hardships or trials that come our way, if our faith is in the Lord Jesus, we will come forth victorious and Satan will have no power over us. Step into the water, and allow God to perform the miracles for your breakthrough.

    We read in Act 11:21, “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” (ISV) As long as we live on this earth, we will encounter numerous hindrances, but we have a God who can overcome every obstacle, and so every hurdle that comes along our way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

    Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Strength To Stand-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2017
     | 3,758 views

    3 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-III—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Bigger Than Ever! There were two old mountaineers were living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus & Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river & they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus & Clarence would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandoned At Birth-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 1, 2016
     | 3,123 views

    5 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

    ABANDONED At BIRTH-V—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: No Opener Used—Reiterated past points. OR The internet company ‘LetGo.com’ Their TV commercials visit the absurdity of holding on to certain things. Likewise, when you are saved/born again/born from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Mile

    Contributed by Pastor Henry Nilam on Aug 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,784 views

    Go Extra mile as Jesus Said

    Matthew 5:41 (NKJV) 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. JEWISH UNIQUIE LAW ================== This scripture is from the very well-known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. Israel, during the time of Christ, was under Roman rule. They were their oppressors, and were hated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by Elias Reyes on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 577 ratings
     | 278,529 views

    The greatest desire of a true Christian is to know God. Every other desire pales in significance to this one.

    That I May Know Him TEXT: Philippians 3:10 August 11, 2002 Rev. Elias Rivera-Reyes - El Buen Pastor U.M.C. What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout Scripture, the great men and women of God say that their passion is to truly know Him. Moses says to God: "I pray You show me Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rob Short avatar

    The Twelve Days Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rob Short on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 12,576 views

    A fun sermon for Christmas.

    The Twelve Days of Christmas Cardiff Heights Baptist 25th December 2000 (As we went through the twelve days of Christmas people were given objects; instruments and instructions about what to do and asked to do demonstrations. It created a fun celebratatory atmosphere and at the end of the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Easter - Fact Or Fiction? The Cure For Doubt

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 611 ratings
     | 23,330 views

    Thomas doubted. We doubted. What’s the cure?

    John 20:19-31: Easter – Fact of Fiction? The cure for doubt. “The Easter story is nothing but a myth,” Tom’s high school teacher announced to his class a few days before Easter break. “Jesus not only didn’t rise from the grave,” he continued, “but there’s no God in heaven who would allow his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Anderson avatar

    The Lemming, The Pacific Salmon, And The Caterpillar

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    People running from fears of death need to know the destiny that Christ has won for the Saints.

    Sermon: "The Lemming, the Pacific Salmon, and the Caterpillar” Acts 4:12 Revelation 21:1-4 + + + In the powerful name of Jesus we are saved-- From what? Sin, satan, and death. Think of how the mere thought of death influences our lives! Many people wonder what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    The Value Of Christian Ideals

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 13,487 views

    Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

    I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "Be Cautious, Be Prepared, Be Assured"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,022 views

    A sermon for the 25th Sunday after Pentcost A sermon about the end of times, Jesus’ second coming

    25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Lectionary 33 Luke 21: 5-19 "Be Cautious, Be Prepared, Be Assured" 5* And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6* “As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Great Gift You Can Give"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,549 views

    Wise men brought gifts and presented them to Jesus. We celebrate Christmas by giving gifts to family and friends. I want to suggest a great gift you can give this Christmas to your family, "A Christ Honoring Attitude."

    A Great Gift You Can Give Matthew 2:9-11 - “Once again the star appeared to them, guiding them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house where the child and his mother, Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist