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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Is Jesus Enough?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018
     | 7,697 views

    If I were to ask you is Jesus enough? you would probably answer me yes, but if it is Jesus plus something, then He is not enough for you.

    Is Jesus enough? Psalm 4:19-8 Prayer- Introduction- Turn to Psalm 4:1-8 I would like to begin by telling you a true story of what happen to author John Eldridge and Anthony Sosinski who went on a fishing trip on the ocean that went terribly bad. Have you ever thought about being lost at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Have Mercy

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,256 views

    First in a series on Psalm 51

    2 Samuel 11:1-16, 26; 12:1-13; Psalm 51:1 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #1) Have Mercy Just so that I don’t have to ignore the elephant in the room… Today we have an odd combination to put before you: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. A day full of bitterness and ashes meets a day full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Measure Up

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    God asks us to help build His ONE church - and how we measure things can make all the difference in how the local church turns out. What measuring stick does God want us to use in making the right measurements?

    (This sermon was preached at our annual “Unity” service, where we bring our English, Spanish, and Burmese churches together for one big worship service. On this occasion, we ordained one Hispanic man to the preaching ministry and another as an Elder for the Hispanic church). OPEN: Years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Intense Temptation Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024
     | 809 views

    Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

    WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: INTENSE TEMPTATION A. We are continuing the series on the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS”. 1. We realize that LIFE can be HARD—“THE PITS”—if you will. a. RELATIONSHIPS, EXPECTATIONS and CIRCUMSTANCES don’t always TURN OUT the way we WANT. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Get Up And Go

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023
     | 2,435 views

    What do you want healed? If you stand up and walk, Jesus will guide you into the healing that is already planned and waiting for you.

    People have been looking for quick fixes for what ails them since the beginning of time. Every time someone announces a new discovery, hundreds and thousands of people go chasing after the magic potion, the pot of gold, the secret formula that will make all their dreams come true. When Columbus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,254 views

    Samson was a man with absolute power who was absolutely blinded by his pride in his power. How can we avoid falling into the same trap that took him down?

    When my dad sold his business and retired, he got bored just sitting around – so he went to work as a meat inspector for the government. They gave him a white coat and helmet and special knife, and his job was to go to meat plants (like Tyson or Indiana Packers) and inspect the meat as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Reconciliation: Your Life Mission Defined

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 2,247 views

    What is given to us, as regenerate believers is what the word of God calls "the ministry of reconciliation." This is a mission set to consume our lives. We must do it, because the word of God says "It's as if God were making his appeal through us."

    The word of God says, 2nd Corinthians 5:11-21 (NIV) "Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Let Haters Hate Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 6, 2021
     | 4,777 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Let Haters Hate” Luke 6:17-26 A sermon for 5/9/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 6 “22 Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man’s sake. 23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worldly Wisdom Vs. God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2016
     | 6,330 views

    Wisdom, Grace, Encouragement

    The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Grace 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (p. 803) September 25, 2016 Introduction: [During the 1924 US Open Gold Championship at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, Bobby Jones was paired with Walter Hagen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Things You Can Become That...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 17, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,278 views

    "Seven things you can become" - These are good things you want to be "That don't necessarily cost money" So we can afford to develop them "That can help meet the needs of others" - And that is important!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN BECOME THAT DON'T NECESSARILY COST MONEY, THAT CAN HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS This sermon is one where the title is much longer than usual. But I think we'll get some good out of it. Let's start by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Seven Tweets On Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 6,897 views

    Not only is the forgiveness of your sins by God’s grace, but the entire Christian life is by the grace of God.

    I have one simple hope for you today: to convince you that you need the grace of God. My aim is to persuade you that you that God’s grace is a big deal. Many of you have consciously experienced the grace of God at your conversion… and I hope to deepen your God-given appreciation for it. The back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have A Cut Man! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
     | 4,118 views

    The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

    Slugfest Pt. 3 - You Have a Cut Man! I. Introduction Ali, Tyson, Lennox, Mayweather, Gracie, Liddell and Silva. You don't even have to be a boxing or mix martial arts fan to know the names. These are fighters who have left a mark on their sport. But what if I said the names Chuck Bodak, Al ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Jesus Is The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,418 views

    Part of a series looking at the I AM statements of Jesus

    The One Way: The Only Way John 14:1-6 May 31, 2020 Has it ever happened to you? I know it’s happened to me more times than I’d like to admit. It’s almost embarrassing, but I think you’ll be able to relate to my plight. You got lost! It’s as simple as that! Even using GPS, I’ve gotten lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Four Things To Ask Yourself Before You Leave Church

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025
     | 299 views

    Today we are going to look at “Four Things to Ask Yourself Before You Leave Church.”

    Four Things to Ask Yourself Before You Leave Church “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 As the rain and the snow come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Master Of Flattery

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019
     | 3,559 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 12: 1 – 8

    Psalm 12: 1 – 8 Master of Flattery 1 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel