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  • Anthony (Tony) Charles avatar

    "greater Works Or Great Excuses"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 17, 2025
     | 124 views

    Jesus promised believers would do greater works than He did, but instead of operating in God's power, we've substituted excuses for the supernatural works we're called to perform.

    GREATER WORKS or GREAT EXCUSES Text: John 14:12 – “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    God's Word Is Powerful And Effective

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,906 views

    Sermon on the power of the word of God

    I used to know a man that was against coming to church. No matter what his wife tried to do, she could not convince him to come to church. You see as a youth this individual was led astray by false teachers of what was supposed to be God’s Word. The young man was taught that the only way he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Love Almighty And Ills Unlimited Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    When we are dealing with issues and conflicts, we may select to be babies (unlimited retaliation), children (limited retaliation), adolescents (limited love), or mature (unlimited love), toward Jesus’ command to "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect."

    Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. What madman spoke those words? What visionary would even in his wildest dreams suppose that you and I could be perfect? What is this raving? It is the word of Jesus, at the end of a series of challenges. Love your enemies. Give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 5,383 views

    From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

    1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Trust The Only Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5–6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 82 views

    Jesus Christ, He alone is the Mediator, He alone brings us back to God.

    Go! And Trust the Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:5–6 (NLT): “For there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.” Introduction: Imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Man's Fall, God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    When mankind was at its lowest point, God followed the curse with a gracious act of atonement and a gracious act of protection.

    1. The first lesson learned from the fall is the inherited necessity of the Gospel. (3:20) 2. The second lesson learned from the fall is the saving substitution of the Gospel (3:21) 3. The third lesson learned from the fall is the present protection of the Gospel (3:22-24) What a journey! Three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Whole Reason Wholly - We Love Him Because He First Loved Us – 1john 4:16 Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2022
     | 1,585 views

    There is the absolute necessity that the life must be free from known sin, that cankerous disease that creeps in and makes God’s love “less abiding” because our knowledge and spirits are clouded, and we are not abiding in His love.

    THE WHOLE REASON WHOLLY - WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US – 1John 4:16 PART 1 OF 2 INTRODUCTION – A DIFFICULTY May I say that I have a difficulty with a bible verse, understanding exactly what its application is. This is the passage – {{Luke 23 v 33 “and when they came to the place called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Jesus (Complete)

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,592 views

    Kept through the Name.

    1. I PRAY FOR THEM. John 17:1-11. During His last pre-crucifixion discourse, Jesus left the upper room with His inner band of eleven disciples, continuing to talk along the way (John 14:31). Then He prayed a very public prayer on behalf of the Apostles, and of the whole Church. This has often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Does The Love Of God Contradict The Righteousness Of God?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 23, 2014
     | 5,606 views

    This message reinforces the fact that Christ seeks to be our Savior AND Lord and not one at the expense of the other.

    While Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them.3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them,4they said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Song Of Simeon

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,212 views

    The rite of purification becomes the occasion of certain prophecies concerning Jesus, Israel, and the nations.

    THE SONG OF SIMEON. Luke 2:22-35. It was nearly six weeks after the birth of Jesus. Mary and Joseph went up to the Temple in Jerusalem, with baby Jesus, to fulfil the rite of purification. Jesus' parents were obedient to this tenet of the law, which involved both the child and His mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1: A Second Helping

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,257 views

    One of the first sermons I wrote and posted for this site dealt with the scientific brilliance found in the first chapter of Genesis. There are other scientific standards found in this opening chapter of the inerrant and all-sufficient Word of God, and they are worth exploring and affirming.

    When I read the first chapter of Genesis, I do not see the development of an ancient myth or legend. I do not see the fruit of an overactive imagination of an anonymous sage trying to explain to his "backward" clan or tribe of how they came to be. I do not see any collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    We Belong To The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,724 views

    An abbreviated sermon, cut back from a longer funeral sermon. Into eternity who do we become in the presence of Jesus Christ.

    …..was a man of faith, I would like to share a message about the hope that …… had in God. In Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 14 verse 8. The verse reads “If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord, So, whether we live or we die we belong to the Lord.” The verse is ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living In The Fullness Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025
     | 78 views

    Living in the fullness of the Spirit means experiencing a continual flow of God’s presence and power in our daily lives, leading to transformation, renewal, and victory.

    LIVING IN THE FULLNESS OF THE SPIRIT – A Lifestyle Of Continuous Renewal By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:18-19 Key Verse: “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Acquired Thru Faith-9(:4a)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2024
     | 440 views

    9 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

    ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-IX—2Peter 1:4(:1-4) Attention: Filling out an application for employment at my first job. •When I turned 15, I was legally allowed to work. I had been anxiously waiting for that day! •There was a new grocery store chain—‘Food World’—that was opening in the larger nearby town ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Longsuffering: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,668 views

    Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, while longsuffe

    1. A Patient Endurance – the definition of longsuffering Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist