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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Inhale And Exhale The Gospel

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,906 views

    In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out." Updated September 2018

    A very young boy ... was hurrying ...to catch a bus. Carrying gifts under his arm, ...he was struggling ...with his crutches. Suddenly, ...a man bumped into him ... knocking his parcels ......in all directions. The man then paused ...and scolded the young lad... for getting in his way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Holy Spirit Fall Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
     | 692 views

    The point is will you respond to the Holy Spirit? Will you seek this baptism of power? If I offered you a million dollars, you’d take it. So, why not take this promise of spiritual power?

    HOLY SPIRIT FALL Text: Acts 10:44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: Many of you have heard my testimony of how I came to Christ at a Christian concert. However, you may not have heard the rest of my testimony of how I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was about a year after my coming to Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Hope To Faith

    Contributed by Tim Clutter on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,678 views

    This sermon was for the purpose of encouraging the people in what they have been doing and to motivate them to take another step in being faithful to God by Praying, Reading Scripture and taking action by using their Spiritual Gifts.

    FROM HOPE TO FAITH The title of my sermon today is, "From Hope to Faith." From Hope to Faith. How can we get from hope to faith? We will dig into the scriptures today to see just what God asks us to do to move from having hope to having faith. Fred Rogers. Anyone know who Fred Rogers is? Fred ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Charge Of Insanity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 17, 2023
     | 1,341 views

    Let's take a look at how Jesus responded to the people's charge of Him being insane.

    Tonight’s passage is a difficult one to break down and try to explain. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem and in verse 14 from last time, Jesus has stepped up in public at the temple and began to preach. What we have been looking at the last two studies are the reactions to Jesus’ claims. We looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 18, 2018
     | 3,447 views

    Part 7 focuses on Romans 12:13 which discusses our obligation to take care of the needs of others.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Scriptures: Romans 12:13; James 2:15-16; 1 Timothy 3:2 This is part seven of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” As many of you know I grew up in a small country Church in Tennessee. While most of the older members of the Church were not the most educated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving To Others Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2024
     | 1,402 views

    What would it take to convince you to make time to serve the Lord? What would it take to get you to reprioritize your goals and dreams to no longer be inwardly focused but other focused? In other words what would it take to get you to share the same comfort you have received from Christ with others?

    Given John 21:15-25; Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When the Son of Man returns in His glory who amongst us does not want to be placed at His right side and acknowledged as one of His sheep (Matthew 25:31-46)? Whom amongst us does not dream of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missional Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2014
     | 5,821 views

    A sermon on the need to reach the community outside the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 8 Mission Focused)

    HoHum: The Blues Brothers were on "a mission from God" to save from foreclosure the Catholic orphanage in which they grew up. Like the Blues Brothers, we need to believe and know that we are on a mission from God. In recent years there has been a renewed emphasis on the missional nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Other Miracle Birth. Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,754 views

    "There is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist"

    Text: 1:5 - 13. AMP “In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth. They both were righteous (approved) in the sight ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Conquers All

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 13, 2015
     | 37,579 views

    Paul describes what love is, what love is not, and what love can do in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

    Love Conquers All Introduction: Perhaps you've seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he's going to be a doctor. "You, a doctor?" she asks. "How can you be a doctor? You don't love mankind." Linus replies, "I do too love mankind. It's people I can't stand." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Things Private!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 7, 2023
     | 1,198 views

    Jesus gives us a strong teaching to take care of conflict privately when dealing with fellow believers. Our goal should always be to gain reconciliation!

    GETTING ALONG WITH EACH OTHER! WHY HAS THIS BEEN SUCH A BATTLEGROUND WITHIN THE CHURCH? POEM: “TO LIVE ABOVE, WITH SAINTS WE LOVE, WILL CERTIANLY BE GLORY! TO LIVE BELOW, WITH SAINTS WE KNOW – WELL, THAT’S ANOTHER STORY!” THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FALLEN AND SINFUL PLACE SINCE GENESIS 3:23! IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    The Miracle Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    They say "To err is human and to forgive divine"...a lot of truth in this statement. It really takes the power of The Lord to help us truly forgive one another.

    Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' But that you may know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Worthy Calling (Eph 4:1) Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,054 views

    We take time to consider just how worthy is the calling that we have received from God in Christ.

    Text I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, The Apostle Paul urges us to walking in a manner worthy of our calling. Before we move quickly on to what such a walk is like, let's take time to consider just how worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Will Israel Soon Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,328 views

    We live in very interesting times. This week we've seen some interesting events take place . . .

    Will Israel Soon Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites? (Based upon Bill Salus’ article of a similar title in Prophesy in the News, January 2015) January 25, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 We live in very interesting times. a This week we’ve seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    She Hath Done What She Could… Have You?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,401 views

    Recently we have been hearing on the news about some of the Christmas shopping that has been taking place.

    Illus: For example, it is reported that the biggest day of the shopping year takes place on what is called Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving when the stores open up at midnight. Some shoppers, to prepare for this big event, go the day before to find where the merchandise they want is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ashamed No More Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 1, 2023
     | 2,173 views

    If you want to get rid of the shame of your past, reject the condemnation of your accusers and receive the commendation of Christ. Trust Jesus with your life and let Him take away your shame, let Him take the blame, so you are never the same again.

    Max Lucado, in his book Facing Your Giants, talks about Rogers Cadenhead, who upon the death of Pope John Paul II, registered www.BenedictXVI.com as a new internet domain name before the new Pope's name was even announced. Now, the right domain name can prove pretty lucrative. For example, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free