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  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Will You Come And Follow Me?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jan 8, 2021
     | 4,477 views

    As we think about the calling of Nathaniel, we reflect on some of the symbology of the scripture, and think about how we are called to discipleship ourselves.

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Hymns can be subjective, depending on who is listening to them, someone may think that a particular hymn is beautifully written, and someone else may feel that its dreadful. Choosing Hymns for worship is a minefield, will the congregation know ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Coming At You With An Attitude In 2003

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,919 views

    This sermon deals with choosing to have the attitude of Jesus Christ as we face the challenges the New Year Will certainly bring.

    Coming At You With An Attitude Genesis 4:1-16 Acts 16:11-16 Text Philippians 2:1-11 Tell the person next to you, “in 2003, I will be coming at you with an attitude.” We can be assured that 2003 is going to bring a host of situations in our lives. There are going to be some incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    2nd Coming: The Rapture

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,563 views

    2nd Coming: The Rapture (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: When General Douglas MacArthur was at Army training college, he tells this story: • The first section was studying the time-space relationship; • Later formulated by Einstein as his Theory of Relativity. • The text ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christ Our Coming King Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,504 views

    Part 4 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

    Christ Our Coming King (4FG-4) I. Why Do I Need a Coming King? A. An innate need for leadership B. Weakness in our present leadership II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. Christ’s first Advent B. Christ’s second Advent III. How Do I Receive Christ as My Coming King? A. Receive Him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Williams III avatar

    When The Hour Had Come

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 17, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    This sermon talks about when Jesus's hour had come. It also addresses how Jesus tells us to pick up our crosses and follow in His foot steps.

    WHEN THE HOUR HAD COME Text: John 12:20-33 John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks.  (21)  They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."  (22)  Philip went and told ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Come And See, Follow Me

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,373 views

    People come to Jesus because others share with them the good news.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Several years ago I had been invited to a dinner party at the home of some friends from Church. I had accepted the invitation the week before. But when the time came to get ready to go I really didn’t feel up to going. It had been a very busy week at work. When I got home about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Nightmares Come True

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jul 21, 2025
     | 252 views

    We are a people who think negative thoughts, most of which do not come true. But how does the Christian cope when their nightmare does come true?

    This is a follow up lesson. I am about a year and a half past my sons tragic death and thought it was time to give more encouragement to those who are in or going to go into the valley of the shadow of death. INTRODUCTION Our brains are pretty weird. Studies indicate that we have about 60,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 22,626 views

    A message on how judgmentalism, pride and selfishness are unwelcome at God’s table.

    Luke Series #67 June 02, 2002 Title: Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent I: Hope Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,582 views

    The Old and the New Testaments confirm that God’s love knows no boundaries as proven by the Incarnation we celebrate this Advent season.

    November 29, 2008 – Advent 1 – “Hope is Coming” Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Christmas holds a place in each of our hearts. In our culture it’s a time when family, or family and faith converge. Even those for whom the season we’re approaching holds mixed feelings or painful feelings, it’s rare that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Come Now Is The Time To Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,194 views

    Isaiah’s expereience of worship boiled down to 3 things: seeing, sanctifying and serving. No matter what else worship is, it should include these.

    Isaiah 6:1-8 – Come Now is the Time to Worship I came across some definitions of things we use in the church. MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. MANGER: 1. Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph didn’t have private health cover. 2. The Biblical proof that holiday travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    Ya'll, Come

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,561 views

    God's invitation and the true meaning of it.

    Put a hand up Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Lord you are welcome in this place. Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house John 4:24 "God Is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Josue Martinez avatar

    Sardis: La Iglesia Muerta

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 64,398 views

    Muchas personas van a las actividades de los cristianos, son miembros de esas iglesias; ¿Pero están escritos sus nombres en el Libro de la Vids?

    Sardis: La iglesia Muerta. Ap. 3:1-6 Puntos a tratar: I. EL REMITENTE II. LA CIUDAD DE SARDIS III. LA IGLESIA DE SARDIS IV. LO POSITIVO EN SARDIS V. LA ORDEN PARA SARDIS VI. LA PROMESA PARA SARDIS La iglesia de Sardis existió, esto es un hecho histórico. Pero actualmente también hay iglesias ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Does ‘abandoning The Faith’ Mean Losing Your Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,621 views

    An examination of the difficult phrase "abandoning the faith" and its proper context of legalism, not salvation.

    THE MAIN QUESTION: Does “abandon[ing] the faith” mean losing your salvation? - 1 Timothy 4:1. - This is one of those passages where the wording immediately lends itself to thinking about eternal security. What does it mean that “some will abandon the faith”? Does it mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Oh God, Come Down! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,891 views

    In this sermon we learn how to pray for the intervention of God in our world today.

    Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Change Comes From Within

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,645 views

    1 Kings 14

    CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN (1 KINGS 14:1-18) As Bill was approaching mid-life, physically he was a mess. Not only was he going bald, but years of office work had given him a large pot belly. The last straw came when he asked a woman co-worker out on a date, and she all but laughed at him. That does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible