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  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Seed Of Christ

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,370 views

    When God sows, He doesn’t sow with seeds that can spoil or decay. There’s a kind of seed God has sown into our lives that irrespective of your financial status, you can always sow this seed.

    Introduction One of the very first biblical principles God introduced in His Word is the principle of sowing and reaping (Genesis 8:22). For you to sow and invariably reap, you must have a seed. You can’t plant if you don’t have a seed. Often times when we talk about sowing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Day In Your Courts

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
     | 180 views

    Longing for God’s presence leads us through dry valleys into joy—one day with Him outweighs a thousand without Him.

    Introduction — The Pearl of the Psalms Charles Spurgeon called Psalm 84 “the pearl of the Psalms.” It shimmers with longing, with beauty, with joy too deep for words. It’s a psalm for pilgrims — those who are on their way home, hearts stretched toward the presence of God. Listen again to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Ultimate Choice Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    God’s test of Abraham illustrates the ultimate choice that everyone must make. Will we allow anything to stand between us and God?

    The Ultimate Choice Genesis 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Some choices are hard to make. But sometimes hard choices have to be made. The 1989 movie Indian Jones and the Last Crusade has a classic scene near the end. The Last Crusade is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost And Angry Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    anger can be legitimate if that anger is aimed at correcting wrongs within the Body of Christ.

    Lost…And Angry John 2:13-22 July 9, 2006 This is the last in a series of sermons on being lost. I told you before that I became addicted to the television series LOST, but then have really been unable to keep up with the story-line. The show is about the 48 survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Great Commandment

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,324 views

    The silver thread running through Scripture is love.

    Text: And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live” (Luke 10:28). Who was Jesus talking to when He gave the response, “You have answered rightly…?” He was talking to a lawyer who was testing Jesus. The lawyer asked Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Our Unmistakable Task Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
     | 4,570 views

    We are living-and longing -for the end of the world

    OUR UNMISTAKABLE TASK Matt 24:14 March 11, 2012 “And this gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations…and then the end will come” My In-laws have a new favorite show on T.V. It’s on the National Geographic channel; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Home Team

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 248 views

    There are many people on a team.

    Making the Home Team “For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 NIV Intro: There are many people on a team. I want you to think about the words “we are God’s fellow workers.” Church is not an event you attend. It is a team you belong to. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Promise Of Turnaround (This Is Not How Your Story Ends) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,832 views

    Zerubbabel’s mind was occupied by more pressing matters. Leaders must not only lead in the moment of crisis, but they must also lead us into the future. Before Zerubbabel can lead into the future, God must rebuild his faith and confidence.

    Sermon: God’s Promise of Turnaround Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, and your grapevines, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Lent? (For Ash Wednesday)

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 935 ratings
     | 160,251 views

    Should you give up something for Lent? A Lenten attitude what Jesus really wants us to give up.

    Luke 18:9-14 “WHAT IS LENT?” (Ash Wednesday sermon) “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reactions To The Savior's Birth

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,540 views

    People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

    INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something To Be Thankful For Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

    November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    OUR SOULS ARE STIRRED BY A DIVINE JOY THAT CANNOT BE SILENCED BY TIME, TRADITIONS, OR TROUBLES….AND AS THAT FIRST Christmas unwrapped this great joy, so we discover how to unwrap our own.

    This morning, before we finish our gathering together and head into this final week before Christmas, we will have an opportunity to declare in song that marvelous refrain…“Joy to the World, the Lord has come let earth receive her King.” For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,699 views

    For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our souls…and seeks to break forth at this time of year. So often this great joy can find itself clouded by the complexity of all our activity.

    This morning, before we finish our gathering together and head into this final week before Christmas, we will have an opportunity to declare in song that marvelous refrain…“Joy to the World, the Lord has come let earth receive her King.” For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Be Angry Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    The Bible does not say, "Don’t be angry." God, instead says, "Be angry and sin not." This message aims to help disciples become like Jesus in what made him angry and how he expressed his anger

    Welcome back to our new series “BE PERFECT”. Last week we look at three God-like characteristics that we are to become: truth-telling, sacrificial service, and love for enemies. They’re humanly unattainable. This is why Jesus gave this not as a rule to the world – but to people ruled by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sanctity Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009
     | 6,507 views

    This is the fifth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 3:16. "Do you not know that you are

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Sanctity of Life Text: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. Introduction: Life is precious. From the tiny fetus in the womb to the elderly in their final moments and everywhere in between, life is precious. From the healthy and strong to the weak and infirmed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ