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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,249 views

    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,667 views

    Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

    Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.

    The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Another Kind Of King Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem reveals Jesus as the promised king, the humble king, and the unexpected king.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with scene 49 from the play "Traveling Light." As Americans, most of us don’t like kings very much. After all, that’s why we fought a revolutionary war in 1776, to be free of the tyranny of a king. Even though the king might be a benevolent king, he’s still a king ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Eyes Will See The Coming Of The Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 12,105 views

    Hell was prepared for the devil and his angels. And when each of us is born, we inherit a little bit of the devil in each of us. It's called sin.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most popular patriotic songs is “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Many people don’t realize it comes from the War Between the States. It was actually written to be a recruitment song for the Union Forces. Of course, the favorite song of the Confederate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Number 1 Issue In The World

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,278 views

    What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ.

    The Number One Issue In The World By Dr. James O. Davis What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ. On July ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    When Will Jesus Return? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 15, 2021
     | 5,919 views

    To be examined is the suddenness and unexpected nature of Jesus' return. All Bible references are from the NASB.

    Yes, Jesus is coming again and we see the signs all around us. That is a central fact that all serious Bible Scholars agree. What Biblical scholars are is not in agreement with is the when of His return. But there are some things we are in agreement about: Jesus will return physically and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Waiting Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022
     | 1,287 views

    If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

    When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Little Is Big

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,927 views

    God uses the insignificant and the unexpected to bring significance and purpose to our lives. [Christmas Eve Meditation]

    WHEN LITTLE IS BIG Luke 2.1-7 S: Christmas Eve C: Bethlehem Pr: GOD USES THE INSIGNIFICANT AND THE UNEXPECTED TO BRING SIGNIFICANCE AND PURPOSE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Topical; inductive I. PLACE OF SUFFERING (Genesis 35.16-20) II. PLACE OF REDEMPTION (Ruth 4.7-12) III. PLACE OF ROYALTY (I Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Almost Forgotten Man: Joseph

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
     | 5,816 views

    Joseph seems almost forgotten in the Christmas story. A look at Joseph's faithfulness in the midst of unexpected situations.

    The Characters of Christmas: Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25 There is no greater Christmas classic than Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and there is no greater Christmas character than poor George Bailey. He’s even referred to several times throughout the film as “poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Admist The Storms Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 26, 2015
     | 10,878 views

    Satan often sends unexpected storms into our lives but Jesus counters with a commanding word of peace.

    A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll know,” He replied. A few nights later, she again woke ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Doubting The Doubts!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 24, 2012
     | 10,608 views

    To learn to go to God in the event of getting doubts...

    Doubting the doubts! “When you ‘taste’ doubt, you taste chaos but when you ‘taste’ faith, you taste cosmos” is a juicy one-liner which adorns sermons revolving around faith, preached with much gusto by a many a preacher, the world over. Nothing wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Danny Thomas avatar

    A Sound, A Wind, And A Fire

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,676 views

    The events on the day of Pentecost.

    A Sound, A Wind, A Fire Acts 2:1-4 A Sound The Sound of Abundance 41And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 1 Kings 18:41 The Sound of War 4 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, move quickly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,727 views

    Death is a universal event

    Verse 18-24-When death invades our homes and brings with it sadness, grief, sometimes division, discouragement, disillusionment and even defeat. Death is a universal event- Hebrews 9:27-And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, Gen. 3:19- In the sweat of your face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Alabaster Box"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,998 views

    Examines the people at this event.

    “The Alabaster Box” September 30, 2012 Luke 7:36-50 36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness