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    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2023
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    Christ seeks the lost, the outcast, and the weak, leaving the herd for the sake of the one.

    INTRODUCTION • Do you feel comfortable as you look around you today in the sanctuary? • Many of you know many of the folks here, and that is comfortable for many. • Do you think we have enough people here today? • What do you see when you look at the world around you and the people around you each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "the Woman At The Well" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022
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     | 7,063 views

    Jesus came to make salvation accessible to all. He came to remove any barriers. Here He was breaking down the barrier of sin between man and God. The water the woman had come to draw from the well could only be obtained through hard labor. There was no button to push on the fountain.

    “Going Public with Our Faith” John 4:1-26 Last week we welcomed we welcomed in the New Year by talking about what it means to go public with our faith. In the Scripture today we find that Jesus having gone very public with Hi ministry, was now traveling. He had to go through Samaria. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Will Be Great Rejoicing In Heaven Over A Sheep And Lost Coin.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 12, 2022
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    The parables of the lost are all about lost sinners returning to the Lord. There is also another message in these parables that give us direct access to God, if you only but look.

    Prayer: My I speak in the name of the father, son and holy ghost, and let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, Amen, Thanks Martyn. On a different note, today’s sermon is on the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son. … Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,963 views

    Life with Christ is a life of joy.

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized before for something you did that was different than what others were doing? • Have you ever faced criticism when you have led ministries within the church? • You are not alone; even Jesus was criticized in about every direction. • Today we will begin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saved From Sin Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 1,029 views

    The sermon explores the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the names Immanuel and Jesus, and how they reflect God's relational nature and His power to save us from sin.

    Hello church! Today we’re going to look at a story from the gospel of Matthew about circumstances leading up to the birth of Christ. Unexpected events are unfolding in the lives of Mary and Joseph who were two very ordinary people. There was nothing spectacular about them. They weren’t famous, ...read more

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    Is History Repeating Itself? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
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     | 753 views

    This sermon explores the prophecies of Scripture, warns against superficial faith, and emphasizes the importance of genuine worship in deepening our relationship with God.

    Good morning, cherished family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you all today, to share in the fellowship of faith, to bask in the warmth of our shared belief, and to stand together on the solid rock of our Savior's love. I am thrilled to be here with you, as we gather under the sheltering wings of ...read more

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    The Elder Brother Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 19,428 views

    The elder brother is the one we all dislike and to a certain degree have to identify with him.

    The elder brother Luke 15:25-32 A Sunday school teacher was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son and after describing how the household was rejoicing over his return the teacher wondered if they were following the story and so he asked, “Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Stand-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017
     | 3,391 views

    4 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-IV—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Read & recount Numbers 13:1-33--14:1-4, 5-10 Highlight the disparity among the majority of the Israelite leaders(who spied out the land of Canaan), vs. Caleb & Joshua(13:30, 31; 14:6-9, 10). God’s people had POTENTIAL(13:31-33) to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,541 views

    How is your faith? Do you think that your past will stop you serving the Lord?

    Rahab – 5th May 2008 am Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25 Rahab was a lost pagan woman who lived in the city of Jericho. Yet she became one of the most honoured women in the Bible. She is mentioned in Hebrews 11 and in the book of James. In Hebrews 11 she stands as an example of faith; in James, she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 4

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
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    Part 4 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

    It was either the spring of 1968 or 1969 because at the time my mom was teaching kindergarten at a church about a half-mile from our home for two years before it went into our public school system in 1970. But it was spring because it was also baseball season. Now normally we would play either in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Calls Believers Into Service

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    EPIPHANY 5(C) - Jesus calls believers into service as believers hear Jesus’ call and believers obey Jesus’ call.

    JESUS CALLS BELIEVERS INTO SERVICE LUKE 5:1-11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 LUKE 5:1-11 51One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tearing Down The Walls Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,628 views

    Christ came, tore down the walls, and united people in Himself.

    Tearing Down the Walls - Eph. 2:11-18 Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 26, 2001 Intro: (don’t read, but read/explain relevant parts – point of desire for removal of walls) Robert Frost. 1875– 64. Mending Wall SOMETHING there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

    1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Jesus Act As Your Personal Physician

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,807 views

    Why not Jesus heal you emotionally, physically and spiritually?

    Many people suffer needlessly from emotional, physical and mental ailments. Billions are spent every year on medical, psychiatric and herbal cures for the suffering masses around the world. \ Example: Some will even go as far as using witchdoctors, psychics or folklore medicinal cures to relieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Treasure And The Pearl Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    Sermon on the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price.

    The Treasure and the Pearl Matt. 13:44-46 INTRO.: You will notice as we continue to meditate on the stories Jesus told that many of the stories come from Matthew 13 and Luke 14. That’s because these chapters record so many parables Jesus used. In parables, an everyday event is used to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ