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  • David Watters avatar

    Come Unto Me Series

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,768 views

    The first of three sermons unpacking the meaning found in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest".

    Scripture: Matthew 11: 25-30 Sermon: “Come unto Me” At home, we have this little plastic item in the shape of a loaf of bread. In the top of this little plastic loaf, there is a rectangular slot holding little slips of colored tag board. On each slip, two Bible verses are printed; one on each ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Satan's War Against God's Creaton Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    If God’s judgments sound strange to us it’s because we do not fully understand the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. Man’s purpose for living is to glorify God and every person will ultimately glorify God.

    Revelation 6:3-4; 12:3-4a Purpose: To expose the awfulness of sin. Aim: I want the listener to hate sin and forsake it. INTRODUCTION: At first glance, it seems odd to us that the glorious worship of chapters 4 & 5 is immediately followed by the awful judgments that begin in chapter 6. But, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Wearing A Mask?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 32,984 views

    Discusses various masks people wear to keep people from really knowing who they are.

    Title: Are you wearing a mask? Text: 2 Corinthians 11:10-15 Date: 8/30/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Masks have been used in the world of Theater and T.V. for many years. In fact the ancient Greeks used masks in their theatrical performances on a regular basis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,523 views

    God is our loving Heavenly Father.

    “Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

    GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Response To Sin (Part 1 Of 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
     | 6,424 views

    Sermon 15 in the series. Having boasted to the authorities that they would not need a military escort, then suddenly realizing the imminent danger, they have a season of repentance and prayer for the safety of their treasure and their children.

    The Book of Ezra Study #15 (Ezra 9:1-15) Response to Sin (Part I: The Iniquity of the People) Open: How much influence do you think your friends have on you? Introduction: • You remember that between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Surrendering Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,070 views

    This is the third sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS SURRENDERING Matthew 26:36-46 “Oh My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (verse 39) Introduction • Peggy Haymes wrote the following poem entitled Good Friday Gossip He never did things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lectio Divina Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,077 views

    The Company We Keep, prt. 8. Dave teaches about the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or "divine reading." This is a way of reading scripture that is more likely to produce transformation than the informational way most of us read it currently.

    Lectio Divina The Company We Keep, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 20, 2009 I have to admit a fear to you. I mean, I’m doing great on conquering fear, but I have this fear that my attempts to nudge you toward a life of practicing the means of grace may backfire. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Who You Believe: Who Is Love And Justice (Session 4) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus Christ dying an undeserved and cruel death on a cross can have any effect on their own lives. In fact until we understand two fundamental truths - the extent of God’s love and our need for forgiveness

    Who is Love and Justice? The cross is central to the Christian message. Some churches display a cross, some people wear a cross as a fashion accessory. In this session we are going to examine the real meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ. Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Caution Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2012
     | 6,610 views

    Satan, his attacks, alertness, self-controll

    “CAUTION” 1 Peter 5: 8 (p859) July 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I found one of my favorite slideshows online while preparing for this message…it was entitled….”Today Ridiculous Caution Signs” Want to see “them? Well, I’m going to show them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Lie: God Doesn’t Understand Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,453 views

    Why is that so many people feel like they can't get close to God? And how can I deal with the feeling that God doesn't understand or care about me?

    When Elvis Presley died, there were a lot of people who were shocked. In fact, following Elvis’ death, there were a number of young men who idolized him so much that they sought to be like him and to imitate him. One young man, named Dennis Wise, actually had his face surgically altered and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Wounded Healer’s Heart"

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,519 views

    Jesus is our ultimate example of the type of heart we need, because He is our healer, our wounded healer. And we see this heart, the heart of Jesus, not only from His life abut also in the death He died for us. I hope you join in with us in this special study.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Wounded Healer’s Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpF2ETQABIU In our series on the heart of a Christian we’re looking at those qualities that every Christian needs and should have. Today’s is no exception; in fact, it’s vital in our sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Jesus Wept

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 10,054 views

    The Christian response to disaster and grief as modeled by Jesus.

    The World Trade Center...the Murrah building in Oklahoma City...Columbine High school... The list of names that fill the obituary columns daily... We try not to notice. But sometimes you can’t help but notice...when the tragedy is as big as the New York skyline or as close as the passing of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Jesus Is Coming!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,069 views

    It is foolish to think what God says will happen will not happen, just because it hasn’t happened yet. Sermon 23 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2 that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. 3 Know this first of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Repentence, Rest And Reverberations

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 views

    This sermon but challenges us to think about how we are living as the people of God and how we might shake up our thinking, our relationships, and our communities of faith. . . not just for “shaking’s” sake, but because God is prompting us.

    Tonight our theme is REVERBERATIONS…what does it make you think of? Perhaps the younger people in your community who pump up the bass in your neighborhood and shake your windows with their Hip-hop grooves? Well, hopefully, our reflections on REVERBERATIONS will go deeper than that tonight...not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist