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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Ending Evidence

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    Time Is winding down and the evidence of the coming is clearly manifested.

    Put Your Name There 2 Timothy 3:1-5 [Lovers of their own selves] Selfish, studious of their own interest, and regardless of the welfare of all mankind. [Covetous] Lovers of money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 59,253 views

    A call to come out from our comfort zones.

    “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Luke 9:18-26, 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you know it. It goes like this: “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Holding On To Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 15, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,853 views

    To get through your groaning, focus on the glory to come.

    Some time ago, George Barna polled adults: “If you could ask God one question, what would you ask?” The top response was, “Why is there pain and suffering in the world?” I can’t think of anything more universal to the human experience than suffering. In fact, many people point to the problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Conflict Arises

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,543 views

    When Conflict comes, where do you go?

    When Conflict Arises – How to handle stuff when you’re backed up against the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 Construction Series # In previous sermons from Nehemiah, it seems that most of the problems that came up for Nehemiah were from outside sources. In chapter five, we see a new problem developing – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival Was Great...what Do We Do Now?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,888 views

    A post-revival sermon using the Mount Transfiguration story as a backdrop. There comes a time when you’ve got to come down from the mountaintop.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, February 16, 2003 Title: Revival Was Great...But What Do We Do Now? Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction Didn’t we have a great revival? Mark and Janene Dubbeld sang with passion and with the Spirit. Rev. Bruce Cleasby spoke from God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    You Ain’t seen nothing yet... The best is yet to come. this message starts with Jesus’ Miracle ministry and ends with the 2nd coming.

    Read Hag 2:9. Intro: Everything about God is progressive. He is always moving forward, He is always building, He is always outdoing Himself. Jesus’ Miracle ministry starts with something seemingly insignificant . It was not a life or death situation. , it quickly progressed to blind eyes being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meet God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 3,442 views

    Troubles normally don’t come alone but avalanches of them come and throttle us; Moses and Aaron were facing one such situation.

    Meet God who will meet your needs! Numbers 20:6”So Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and they fell on their faces. And the glory of the LORD appeared to them.” Troubles normally don’t come alone but avalanches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reflections On Easter Is A Matter Of Life And Death, And Life!

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Apr 18, 2020
     | 1,945 views

    The promises God made to men in The Old Testament all come true. The promises that Jesus makes to men in The New Testament all come true.

    Draft Sermon 19th April 2020 Reflections on Easter, a matter of life and death, and life. This is the Sunday after Easter Sunday Resurrection Day and for the disciples of Jesus it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Firstly they followed faithfully behind Jesus as He rode into the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,619 views

    It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ.

    Joy Joy is a delight that comes from focusing on Jesus. It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ. The counterfeit of joy is happiness or elation. You feel good as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Passes By Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 545 views

    When God passes by, He doesn’t just come for a visit—He comes to shift situations, renew callings, and realign destinies.

    WHEN GOD PASSES BY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:11-13 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:18-23, Psalm 46:10, Job 38:1, Luke 24:13-32, John 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when everything changes—not because of a loud announcement, but because God passed by. Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Take Off The Choker Hold

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,328 views

    I've learned that my words that come out of my mouth.. Control what comes into existence in my life..Have you?

    Proverbs 18:24 NKJ. 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, ?But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.? You see, there are a lot of people in this world who say they want friends...but not everybody wants to be a friend...that’s what you find on facebook, twitter and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,038 views

    With the coming of Jesus Christ, we get to know God better. The coming of Christmas reveals 1 the heart of God 2 The need of man and 3 The plans of God

    TITLE: Christmas with John - The Word Became flesh TEXT: John 1:1-14 SERIES: CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN! TOPIC: OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, December 5th, 2010 PROP.: It is important to believe in the incarnation of Jesus Christ - then we can celebrate it fully! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Buffy Cook avatar

    The Servant Arrives - He Is King Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,116 views

    First in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. First up, The Servant Arrives: He Is King. We see The Person, The Presentation, The Purpose & The Prerogative of this King.

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 1:The Servant Arrives - He Is King Mark 11:1-11 I. Opening Illustration A. Any of you read a good book recently, perhaps a NY Times Bestseller? How about this, what would you say is THE most important book you've ever read? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baby King Series

    Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    The coming of the baby was not what anyone expected - this baby is the King

    Introduction I hope that you don’t mind, but I thought that I would show you some of the pictures from our family vacation… Isn’t this one of the times when you are looking for the door, looking at someone else’s family photo’s is usually not good, unless you are tied in some way. I think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    Resting On God's Power

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    Revival comes by resting on God’s power alone

    Resting on God’s Power (1 Corinthians 2:1-5) I. How Paul Came A. Not… 1. Eloquence 2. Superior wisdom B. For I resolved… 1. To know nothing 2. Except Jesus Christ and Him crucified C. I came to you… 1. In weakness 2. In fear 3. With much trembling II. Paul’s Message and Preaching A. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance