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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "not What We Want But What We Need"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,742 views

    A sermon about following Christ and finding life.

    “Not What We Want but What We Need” Matthew 16:21-27 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last week. Jesus had asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Does His Cross Have Enemies? (Good Friday Sermon 2020)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021
     | 1,963 views

    As Christians, when we talk about the cross we are talking about the place where the “lamb of God”, was slain to take away the sins of the world! (John 1:29). The Cross is where the sin of man, the wages of death and the fear of death were destroyed by God’s love once and for all.

    John 19:23-24  New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. 24 So they said to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "The Old Rugged Cross"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2014
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    The old rugged cross reaches, reasons, reaps, and redeems humanity.

    “The Old Rugged Cross” I found this description of what it was like to be a victim of the Cross • Crucifixion was one of the most cruel and barbarous forms of death known to man. It was practiced, especially in times of war, by the Phoenicians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Takes Two Eyes To See God

    Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,765 views

    There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

    That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Lifted Up

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
     | 114 views

    Looking to the crucified Christ does not erase every snake, yet it drains sin’s poison and gives real, resurrecting life.

    So close, and yet so far. That phrase has a sting to it, doesn’t it? When your destination is right there. When what you’ve longed for is finally within sight. When you can feel the finish line in your bones… and suddenly the road you’re on dissolves beneath your feet. Israel knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Where Communion Takes Us

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 28, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    Communion looks to the past present and future.

    It is probably one of the most memorable scenes from the New Testament. For three years they had travelled the width and breadth of Palestine, listening to him teach, watching him heal, marvelling at the miracles that he performed. Sometimes they found what they were looking for and sometimes it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Heart Cell Phone Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,072 views

    As we discuss things that we love more than God, we take a look at our love of our cell phones.

    We started a new series last week called I HEART. We talked about New York. New York’s slogan is I HEART NEW YORK. There are hundreds of different things to love about New York… shopping, food, tourist attractions, sports, tall buildings… pretty much everything. But the slogan was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up Against A Wall

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    Encouragement from Joshua

    Intro: Last week we learned some lessons about Moses. We talked about Moses giving the leadership of the nation of Israel over to Joshua. This morning, we want to learn some lessons from Joshua’s first days of leadership. Joshua has been with Moses for 40 years in the wilderness wanderings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2020
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     | 5,737 views

    Two kinds of doubters of spiritual truth....hard-boiled rationalists who say, “I don’t believe it.......” two of the doubters, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it empty. Include quote from Rev. Klaas abut the doubt that President Lincoln was dead. Lee Strobel was a doubter.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter II 2020 Text: John 20:25b Redeemer “Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The disciples on Easter morning had forgotten a promise of Jesus. He had told them that he would be arrested and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's Up About Alcohol

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021
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    How to wise up about alcohol, and what we say will also apply to drugs as well. Today we’re going to discover three actions we need to take to wise up about alcohol.

    What's Up About Alcohol by Rev.Timothy G. Porter Proverbs 23:29-23:34 For full testimony about alcohol and what it caused in my life email me tim.porter89@gamil.com or PM here or call /text (864) 430-4476 I took my first drink at young age. continued to drink in middle school and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gullick avatar

    What Does It Take To Win

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    A sermon about finishing well

    WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN Hebrews chapter 12 AND VERSE 15 SAYS - SEE TO IT THAT NO ONE MISSES THE GRACE OF GOD AND THAT NO BITTER ROOT GROWS UP TO CAUSE TROUBLE AND DEFILE MANY. The last few Sundays we have looked at a number of themes in Hebrews. 1FAith - courage - endurance. checking our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Taking Out The Trash (Skubalon) Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    This is the third in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of the rubbish that fills our lives. Trading our rubbish for the surpassing value of knowing Christ.

    Going Deeper Pt 3 - Taking Out The Trash Philippians 3:7-16 I want to ask you again this week - How many of you want to move to a deeper relationship with Christ in your life? Over the next couple of weeks I want to tell you what this deeper life is going to cost you. Jesus never sold His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Folding Up The Tent

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,558 views

    A Funeral message

    A funeral service Corinthians 5:1-4 "For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. We grow weary in our present bodies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Jesus Was Lifted Up

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,655 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon about the sacrifice of Jesus.

    Jesus Was Lifted Up… Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-15 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday Note: this message inspired and partially based on an address by Rev. Keith Drury, of Indiana Wesleyan University, given at a seminar on teaching the Bible to adults. Introduction Today is Palm Sunday, and on this day ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marcos Suazo avatar

    Wake Up Jesus!!!!!

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Lets say you are playing for the NBA championship and in the fouth quater you are down 40 points. You have a guy on the bench that has not played a minute, as a matter of fact, he is still in his warm ups and not even sweating. The guys name is Michael

    Wake up Jesus! Mark 4:35-41 5 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s cross to the other side of the lake." 36 He was already in the boat, so they started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational