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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Grounds Of Comfort

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

    GROUNDS OF COMFORT. Text: "“Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:1). 1. Jesus reassures us that those who put their trust in Him have a sure place in the Father’s house (John 14:2-3). Jesus has left us as the forerunner to search out a resting place for us. He is our passport home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lepers Changed Their Spots

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 12, 2018
     | 2,265 views

    A first person lesson on gratitude from the perspective of a former leper.

    I want to tell you about my encounter with Yeshua (you call him Jesus) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel, one of a small group of ten. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Better Medium" Series

    Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009
     | 3,270 views

    An introductory "book sermon" covering the first four verses of the epistle.

    TYPE: Expository, Diamond, Book Sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 110 DOMINANT THOUGHT: We can have a better life if we respond to the message of God’s heart through the expression of his one and only Son. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand seven of the qualities of Jesus and see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 1: Cleansing Of The Temple Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    Part 1: The beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the First cleansing of the Temple.

    The Great Commission Part 1 – The First Cleansing of the Temple Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † God has prepared Jesus for ministry † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Resisted the Devils attempt to stop His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022
     | 1,233 views

    Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

    Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Apocalypse

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,261 views

    Soon coming of the Lord.

    THE SEVEN PLAGUES Revelation 16: 1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. The First plague. Revelation 16: 2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Year Of Fruit Series

    Contributed by Paul Shelton on Apr 21, 2006
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     | 2,551 views

    This is the first sermon in series of four to introduce the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit.

    TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 TITLE: The Year of Fruit PROPOSITION: By walking in the Spirit, Jesus begins to come out in our lives. We all have different names, but we share a common destination. It is not heaven, but rather is a matter of what we are too be as the people of God. Paul shares this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Snow avatar

    The Blessed List: Rich Man - Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,826 views

    First in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

    The Blessed List: Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 6: 17-20; 24 Dr. Michael W. Snow August 10, 2008 I’m sure that by now many of you have seen the movie “The Bucket List.” It’s the story of two men who meet by chance as hospital roommates. As the story develops, we soon discover that one of the men is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was I Thinking - A Change Of Mind Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    The first order of business to bring change is to change your mind.

    May 8, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 12:1-2 Subject: Change Title: What Was I Thinking? ¡V Being Obligated to God As we continue in our series on change I am reminded of the strategy of the Roman Catholic Church in establishing elementary schools all around the country. It became evident that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Cale avatar

    I Peter

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,319 views

    This is a first person Easter message from the perspective of the Apostle Peter.

    I Peter 2 Peter 3:10-12 My given name is Simon son of John but you will know me as Peter. Many of you will know me from my reputation as one of the Twelve disciples of Jesus. I would like very much this Easter morning to share with you about my experiences with our Lord. I’ll never forget the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Welch avatar

    A Passion To Intercede Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018
     | 5,883 views

    First in a series of Messages from Philippians focusing on Paul's prayer

    GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPIANS Why study Philippians? Why study Scripture in general? 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for: Doctrine Reproof Correction Instruction in righteousness Ultimate Objective? That the man (person) of God may be adequate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Always Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024
     | 625 views

    A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

    Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    First in a series of sermons on the Beautitudes in order to develop Christian character

    Spiritual Bankruptcy TEXT: Mat 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION · (IL) WHEN CONGRESS FLED TO BALTIMORE, ON THE APPROACH OF THE BRITISH ACROSS NEW JERSEY, MR. ROBERT MORRIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, AFTER MOVING HIS FAMILY INTO THE COUNTRY, RETURNED TO, AND REMAINED IN PHILADELPHIA. ALMOST IN DESPAIR, WASHINGTON ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Out Of Darkness - Light Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,362 views

    Out of the darkness that surrounded the first Christmas, God brought the LIGHT.

    Introduction: [“Flicker” video from Sermonspice.com] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,594 views

    This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

    STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist