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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Great High Priestly Prayer Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,540 views

    First message in preparation for Easter.

    THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION THE GREAT HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER TEXT: John 17:1-26 I. INTRODUCTION—WALKING TOWARD THE CROSS -We are walking with the Lord in this series of messages as He is moving toward the Cross and to His death that will cover the sins for the entire world. The Lord is well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Participant's & Spectators

    Contributed by Dave Nichols on Apr 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 413 views

    Last week we examined the Triumphal entrance of Jesus as He came into Jerusalem for the very last time. And one of the things we examined was that there were people in the crowd that asked, “who is this”.

    In last weeks sermon our text came from Matthew 21. And we will also be in Matthew today. If you have brought your Bible with you please open it to Matthew 25:31-46. Again that is Matthew 25:31-46. We will be there in just a moment. Last week we examined the Triumphal entrance of Jesus as He came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,449 views

    This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

    Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Didn't Know That I Was Starving Until I Tasted You Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 18, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,220 views

    A sermon for a mixed congregation (adults and children) trying to get across why it matters that Jesus became flesh and why it matters that he still makes himself present to us now in bread and wine.

    ............................. “ Beloved, I received from the Lord what I also hand on to you” (1 Cor 11:23) - where to begin? Perhaps with meeting someone famous…. Have you ever met anyone famous? ............. [take answers from congregation] ............ Once when I was 20 I met a famous person. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stop The Snooze

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

    “Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Compelled To Kneel In Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    This is the last in a series on Ephesians 3. It was prepared for Easter Sunday, 2002.

    Compelled... To Kneel In Thanksgiving and Praise Introduction to Sermon: Video on Kneeling… People kneel for many different reasons We are here today to worship God We may not physically get on our knees to praise and give the Father glory and honor but that is why we are here. For us today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Handles For The Hard Times (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    Fifth, and last sermon in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

    Handles for the Hard Times (Part 5) TEXT: Heb 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION · This is last in a series of 5 sermons on “Handling the Hard Times” · Have provided 7 handles to hold on to when the difficulties come & many of those handles have to do with the perspective we have, or the way we look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Jesus Satisfied With Me? Series

    Contributed by Charles Mack on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,569 views

    When was the last time you took at good look at yourself?

    But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup (1Cor. 11:280 IS JESUS SATISFIED WITH ME? Everybody wants to please somebody. The selfish man wants to please himself; the worker wants to please his boss; lovers want to please each other; and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,600 views

    The last words of Jesus were for us to go and make disciples.

    The Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20 Introduction: Last words are precious. Whether someone you love is going on a short trip or will be gone for a long time, those last words they speak reverberate in your mind sometimes for years. “I love you.” “Take care of yourself.” “Be good now.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Master's Final Words

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
     | 2,858 views

    A look at the last things said by Jesus before His resurrection.

    The Master’s Final Words 1. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.  Jesus has always wanted His servants to understand that He has the power to accomplish all things.  If we would gain a better understanding of the authority of the one we serve, we would then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Choosing Change (The Criminal And The Soldier) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    #5 and last in series, about changes that Jesus makes in people.

    Luke 23:32-49 – Were You There? #5 – Choosing Change (The Criminal and the Centurion) Today we are wrapping up our series on Were You There? I hope that we have been able to see ourselves, good or bad, in the lives of those who witnessed the cross of Christ. Maybe we saw ourselves as religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Against Anti-Christ Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    how to guard your life against the last day spirit

    Intro: guarding against an anti-Christ spirit—1 John 2:18—the spirit of anti-Christ is in the world. It has been working actively against the church from it’s inception. Anti- or against Christ. We must realize the day we live in, and guard our mind, heart, body, soul and spirit against this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    It's A Family Matter Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    8th (last) is series on 1 Thesselonians (8 of 8).

    IT’S A FAMILY MATTER 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 INTRO: Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters; and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the Spirit of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just How Long Has It Been Since You Enjoyed Serving God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    When did you last pray for God to move in the church

    JUST HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN YOU ENJOYED SERVING GOD 1ST Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Learned Your Lesson? Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2013
     | 6,766 views

    Last lesson-Keep Your Eyes On Jesus And Off Of Others!

    John 21:1-22-1After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3Simon Peter said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist