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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Standing In The Gap Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 89 ratings
     | 109,896 views

    This series focuses on our role as intercessors, through prayer and action.

    Standing In The Gap Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 6:8 Introduction Two weeks ago Nikki and I traveled to Tennessee to visit our family. To get to Tennessee, we traveled east on Interstate 70. Interstate 70 runs from Utah all the way to the upper east coast. As we traveled east on 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Off The Treadmill

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,145 views

    A second look at finding rest for the weary.

    Get off the Treadmill Matthew 11:25-30 September 10, 2023 The New York Times ran an article called "Happiness 101." They wanted to get to the root of what really makes people happy. A team of researchers concluded that Americans seek happiness in the wrong way. They concluded - - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

    Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dare To Be A Daniel!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,007 views

    The Babylonians tried to erase the identities of Daniel and his 3 friends from being believers in Jehovah. The world is trying to do that to Christians today. Young people must be instructed and equipped to stand for their faith like Daniel did.

    DARE TO BE A DANIEL! Dan. 1:8-17 INTRODUCTION 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way….10 but the official told Daniel, “The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Would You Recognize Yourself?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    A sermon about Christian hospitality.

    Matthew 19:13-15 “Would You Even be able to Recognize Yourself?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As many of you know, the week before last, I spent some time in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina at a continuing education retreat. Our main speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Took The Risk

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 13, 2014
     | 6,925 views

    The sermon is about celebrating God, celebrating Passover, and taking risks.

    Jesus took the risk Matthew 21:1-11 1. Jesus came to Jerusalem to celebrate The Passover it was a day just to celebrate God. • a celebration that had been taking place for over 1400 years. It was a celebration of thankfulness to God for bringing them out of Egyptian ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Finishing The Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025
     | 638 views

    As Christians, we all have a job to do, which includes telling people about Jesus, and showing them Jesus by the way we treat each other.

    FINISHING THE WORK Text: Acts 20:22-38 Introduction 1. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawled the last five ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,043 views

    Rest is built into creation, If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too.

    Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis (or Jeff to some of you) and I’m the Connections Director here. We are going to be continuing our Timeless series where we’ve been looking at some spiritual disciplines that can help us grow our faith. These aren’t new and in fact have been around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022
     | 2,293 views

    1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

    Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    The Life Of Paul Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016
     | 6,811 views

    This sermon speaks of the transformation of Saul to Paul and his journey of growth in the desert.

    INTRODUCTION • Paul was one of those guys who break the mold. • He was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • If he was alive today he would be considered a terrorist for killing people for his cause. • Last week we talked about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Love Gives, God Is Love

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 5,947 views

    You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. God's nature is love, love loves to give... Do you give?

    GOD IS LOVE, LOVE'S VERY NATURE IS TO GIVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. I. GOD IS LOVE, LOVE NEVER FAILS, GOD'S WHOLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Hear God's Second Wind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025
     | 292 views

    Take comfort. Many today are tired and weary with the hurdles we face. My friend, hang in there and wait. GOD IS SENDING A REFRESHING, A SECOND WAVE OF HIS ANOINTING. It is too soon to quit.

    HEAR GOD’S SECOND WIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? *Life is about choices. THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. MALLEUS (HAMMER); 2. INCUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jamey Stewart avatar

    The Church Will Survive

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 22, 2020
     | 5,333 views

    This message uncovers the reasons why the church will continue to survive from this time and forevermore!

    1. We Have A Solid Rock (18a) - Our Rock is Jesus Christ (16a) - Our Rock Is The Son of The Living God (16b) - Our Rock is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8) 2. We Have A Daily Work (18b) - Build His Church - We must share our faith - We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • M. Keith Williams avatar

    Living Outside My Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,043 views

    From time to time we all need to move outside our comfort zones if we are going to be effective in ministry

    Living Outside My Comfort Zone Nehemiah 11:1-36 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 9, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

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