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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Love Is Sacrificial

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    When Jesus asks, "do you love me," it fills us with repentance and an eagerness to show our Lord that we do love him. Peter was forgiven and given a new opportunity to feed Jesus sheep. Who are your sheep? How can you respond?

    August 28, 2005 Proclaim Peace Through Jesus - in Love - based on John 21:15-19 After Jesus rose from the dead he asked Peter three simple questions - “do you love me?” When Peter answered with a resounding “yes,” Jesus then replied, “feed my sheep.” Although this reinstatement to ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Experiencing Our Shine"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,231 views

    What takes place when we spend time in the presence of God that will help us to more effectively communicate to those still in darkness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 22, 2004 "Experiencing Our Shine" Exodus 34:29-35 INTRODUCTION: Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Usually when we speak of the Transfiguration we are referring to the scripture in Luke 9:28-36 that tells about Jesus going up in the mountain with Peter, James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Memorial Day

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,561 views

    Memorial Day is about remembering the dead Memorial Day is about remembering the living So I encourage you to take time and reflect

    Starting in 1970 Thomas Monaghan had a vision • And that was to grow his small pizza chain in MI into one of largest • And in 1985, that pizza company “Domino’s” was the 2nd largest pizza company in America. • When he was asked how he accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Write Scripture On Your Hearts, Saturate Yourself In It. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,405 views

    Scripture is a blessing that many of us take for granted, a tool that will establish us well for spiritual battles and develop us as individuals in life and in character.

    We are blessed to live in part of the world where we are able to still share scripture openly. There are countries in where the sharing of God’s word is illegal, where people would love to have access to read the Bible openly but do not. There are other places where the Bible is held in very high ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Standing Victorious Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,298 views

    As Christians, we will engage in battle with the enemy. Actively taking up faith, assurance, and the Word of God are the keys to being victorious in the battle.

    1. The first key to victory is standing armored through the battle (6:16) 2. The second key to victory is standing assured through the battle (6:17a) 3. The third key to victory is standing armed through the battle (6:17b) EPHESIANS 6:16-17 A story is told about a man who was really down on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tiptoeing Through The Tulip’s

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,152 views

    In this message, we will take an honest and objective look at the foundational Pillars of Calvinism, the doctrine of salvation, and what critics say in counterpoint to them.

    The most dominant school of thought in the Church today is Reformed Theology, also known as Calvinism, which primarily adheres to the theological traditions and teachings of John Calvin and other preachers of the Reformation era who broke from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Glorious Church!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,857 views

    Paul talks about a radiant, glorious church. Just what would it take for us to be a radiant, glorious church? What are the characteristics of a glorious church?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church & gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    The Ultimate Goal In Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,898 views

    God has given us a very high standard to live up to when we have the opportunity to forgive someone. Praise the Lord, He also gives us the power and the guidance we need to imitate Him by forgiving others as He has forgiven us.

    The Ultimate Goal in Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Reconciliation is the final goal when it comes to resolving conflict. To be reconciled means “to replace hostility and separation with peace and friendship.” 2. The keys to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God's Word To Singles Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,828 views

    Singles are a larging growing population in our country and a population that needs ministering too. Paul in our text today address this group specifically and gives them words of wisdom to take with them in life.

    Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series GOD’S WORD TO SINGLES 1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 Intro Singles are a swiftly growing portion of our society. In fact, only 42% of all households in the US are headed by single adults. Nearly 20 % of the adult population of the United States have never been married. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Hays avatar

    Mind Control Series

    Contributed by James Hays on Apr 18, 2020
     | 6,326 views

    Last week we presented thoughts on making the most of our opportunities, redeeming the time because it is our purpose to be imitators of God in these uncertain times. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in redeeming our time for God is found in the realm of mind control. Who controls your mind?

    Last week we presented thoughts on making the most of our opportunities, redeeming the time because it is our purpose to be imitators of God through these uncertain times. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in redeeming our time for God is found in the realm of mind control. Who controls your mind? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    The Journey Ends Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 13, 2025
     | 105 views

    This journey, by Paul and Barnabas, was essential in establishing churches among the Gentiles and Paul’s never ending quest to take the Gospel message to his people, the Jews.

    “The Journey Ends” Acts 14:24-27 12-14-2025 AM Paul's First Missionary Journey is a major event spreading the Gospel, as recorded in the Acts. This journey, by Paul and Barnabas, was essential in establishing churches among the Gentiles and Paul’s never ending quest to take the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    When Jesus Restores The Fallen Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,739 views

    Peter is going through a time of regret around the fire of denial. In response Jesus takes the initiative to restore Peter around a fire of fellowship.

    Message John 21:15-25 When Jesus Restores the Fallen Do you sometimes live your life with a sense of regret? I do. In fact it can be a real struggle and I need to keep challenging myself to stop. Because, when you can keep on looking back, you can find yourself somewhat trapped by the past. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Writing On The Wall

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,195 views

    Do we as a body of Christ and as a nation glorify God? Time for each one of us to heed to His warnings, stop testing God; come to Him in complete repentance, reliance and rest on Him alone. Let us not give God an opportunity to write on our walls ...

    Opening illustration: Have you ever seen a tragedy coming and could do nothing to stop it? One night as my wife and I were returning from an underground church service, a car passed us at incredible speed, losing control as it sped by. Careening out of control, the car bounced along the center ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Powell avatar

    Extravagent Love

    Contributed by Ken Powell on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    Mary finds herself in a situation where Jesus is present and she wants to somehow show her love to Him. She knows in the Spirit that she will never have this opportunity again. Mary Loves Jesus and wants to demonstrate her love to him some way. Whatev

    EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Story of Jesus anointed at Bethany Mark 14:1-9 3 Points (1) The Situation (2) The Condemnation (3) The Commendation Mark is bringing to our attention the events of the last week that Jesus spends in Jerusalem just before His arrest, trial & crucifixion. Its also Passion Week & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Ministering To Christ In The Midst Of Disaster Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    Our nation has just experienced what many are saying is the worst natural disaster America has ever seen. I would propose to you that through this disaster, the church has a great opportunity to show her love to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is our opportuni

    Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 25:34-40 Title: Ministering to Christ in the Midst of Disaster Theme: Loving Christ by Ministering to His Disciples and Having Compassion on the Hurting Introduction: Our nation has just experienced what many are saying is the worst natural disaster America has ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational