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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Choices Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 24, 2013
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    We all have choices in life. We must make a choice between eternal life or hell. Great salvation message.

    Note: This message was inspired by Cast of Characters by Max Lucado. Published by Thomas Nelson. Some of the notes are mine and yet the basic outline and thoughts are from this book. Makes a great message about making choices in our life. Title: Choices Theme: To show that we all have a choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Savior Sees A World That Needs Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,234 views

    Forgiveness, Love, Resurrection, Eternal Life

    4 Views from the Cross – A Savior Sees a World That Needs Forgiveness Luke 23:32-49 (p. 737) Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016 Introduction: Edwin Thomas was the master of the Shakespearian stage in the latter half of the 1800’s. At 15 he made his debut in Richard III, as he gained acclaim he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seizing The Day ( 2012)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2022
     | 1,634 views

    So how do we honestly number our days (Psalm 90:12)? Consider Ephesians 5:15-16: "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil" (RSV).

    Ephesians 5: 15. Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16. making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The True Identity Of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, Or Legend? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,215 views

    Embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? Let's delve into the possibilities and discover the truth about Jesus Christ.

    The True Identity of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, or Legend? Introduction Today, we embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis, in his classic work "Mere Christianity," famously presented us with four possibilities. Jesus could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open Tomb, Closed Case Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 26, 2025
     | 433 views

    In our cynical world today, it's hard to trust anyone. All the institutions have been shown to be engaged in fraud, lying, and deception. But we can trust the Word of God and the God who gave us that Word.

    Open Tomb, Closed Case Text: John 20:1-29 So we just celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And like I said last Sunday, it’s the most amazing event in all of human history. So even though we’re going to be back in John’s Gospel this morning, we’re right at the point ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.

    A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spoiler Alert Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    The second in a series of sermons on Revelation. This sermon gets to the central theme of the book.

    How many of you watch the television show, “Lost?” This is a strange show. I’ve gotten hooked on it this year. Even though I missed the first season or two, I was able to pick it up and get into the story line. These people have crashed on an island and are waiting to be rescued. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God, Are You Really There?

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    This lesson discovers the comfort of Jesus for a troubled heart.

    Title: God, Are You Really There? Text: John 14 Introduction: How many times in our life do we face this question head on? If you say, "I never have wondered that", you probably haven’t lived a hard enough life or haven’t experienced enough of life yet. Our attempt tonight is to see that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John The Baptist

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 12,530 views

    Does the message of John the Baptist have any relevance in the 21st Century?

    Sharrington 13-07-03 John the Baptist - Mk 6:14-29 Our Gospel this morning is all about the ministry and death of that enigmatic character -John the Baptist. Story: As I was thinking about John the Baptist, I wondered what would life be like in our parish - if ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The True Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    An evangelistic Message to stir people to realize there is no other way to heaven except through Jesus

    THE TRUE WAY TO HEAVEN John 14: 1-6 It was the time of the Last Supper. Here we find Jesus and his disciples gathered in a little upper room preparing to eat together for the last time. Jesus had tried to prepare his disciples for what was ahead. They had literally left all to follow him and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building And Maintaining A Healthy Relationship

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 9, 2009
     | 5,418 views

    Paul makes it clear that the unmarried as well as the married have an obligation and a commitment under God.

    Full Harvest Fellowship Ministries Building and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage March 6, 2009 1 Corinthians 7 1-24 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, Our Way To The Father

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    How Jesus will intercede for us!

    JESUS OUR WAY TO THE FATHER JOHN 14 1-6 Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me In my Father’s House are many mansions: If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again, and receive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Jijo Varghese avatar

    Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

    Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,148 views

    Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

    The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    What Are The Odds?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2023
     | 920 views

    God went against the odds to save us.

    What Are the Odds? Christmas is behind us, and the New Year is rapidly approaching. This is a good time for some personal reflection. January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Julius Caesar changed the Roman calendar, and January 1, 45 AD, became the year’s beginning in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    St John Chrysostom, Sharks And A Little Bit About Llms

    Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Jun 10, 2023
     | 1,274 views

    Sermon on the feast of Corpus Christi (trans.) but also the day when I "read myself in" as an LLM.

    Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. In Nomine + ? Dear Friends, when writing this sermon I started off thinking about what has been a common denominator for all the parishes I have been in and felt at home, and I agree with what I thought at my first ever visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican