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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Day Of Visitation (Palm Sunday 2019)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,748 views

    The display that they gave Jesus in His triumphal entry proved to be superficial over the next few days. They praised Him at the beginning of the week and voted for His crucifixion on Friday of that same week.

    THE DAY OF VISITATION Text: Luke 19:28-44 In his book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll made an interesting observation that is probably not so easily perceived very often---the difference between discipleship and prophecy. He said,"Christians all around the world will line up to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    David And Goliath Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 11, 2022
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    The story of David and Goliath has come to embody the struggle of the little guy – the underdog – the bullied who takes on the bully and knocks him off his pedestal - vanquishing the baddies from the land.

    November 12, 2022 *** DISCLAIMER *** I did a sermon in 2016 entitled, "Giants", which has been uploaded to this website. Since the story of David and Goliath is so loved, it was requested when we began our "Bible Stories" series. So, here is the 2022 version. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Can You Still Sing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2024
     | 350 views

    How can we sing in a strange land? Can we sing in jail. Christian must keep singing.

    CAN YOU STILL SING? ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SPARROWS: represent GOD’S LOVE AND GOD’S CARE, God cares about little insignificant things, THE SMALLEST ACCEPTABLE OFFERING THAT COULD BE MADE AT THE ALTAR IN THE TEMPLE. A sparrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • DAWN DURYEA avatar

    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024
     | 1,052 views

    In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

    Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Famous Last Word On Christ Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 19, 2024
     | 1,048 views

    Talking about 4 dominant visions of Christ in Revelation (Material adapted from Bryce Morgan at: https://www.wayofgracechurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/visions-of-jesus-revelation-199-10)

    HoHum: The story is told of a woman who was saved later in life. Wanting to make up for lost time, she committed entire portions of Scripture to memory. She hid God’s Word deep in her heart. As the years passed by and her mind and eyes grew dim, many of these scriptures slipped from her memory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And Samson Said Unto The Lad

    Contributed by Grady Henley on May 27, 2025
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    And Samson said unto the lad show me the pillars that hold up the temple

    AND SAMSON SAID UNTO THE LAD, Judges 16:26 The day the temple of Dagon fell and crushed the mighty strong man Samson, closed the book on his life. No longer would he do anymore-great deeds for the Lord. Anything that he was going to do would forever go undone. There is, however, another sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep On Running!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2025
     | 287 views

    Based on Hebrews 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to keep on running the race of the Christian life.

    “KEEP RUNNING!” Hebrews 12:1-2 FBCF 8/24/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/run-6437-detail This coming Friday – 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – Massive Cat 4 hurricane that hit the MS & Louisiana coast in 2005 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Good Thing You Know Who's Calling You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 838 views

    This sermon explores God's call to service, using Samuel's story to inspire us to respond willingly and become soul winners for God's kingdom.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, and to learn from His Word. Today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Samuel, specifically chapter three, verses one through ten. This passage, my ...read more

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    Examine Yourselves

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    A plea to determine whether a person is in Christ.

    By Bart J. Leger Have any of you had a check up lately? You know, many people go to the doctor only when they’re about ready to die. We had a couple of folks go to the doctor the past two weeks. It’s a wise thing to do because when something serious is found early enough usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praise He Is Worthy Of

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    What can we do to render to God a thanks, praise, or worship that will approach what He is truly worthy of?

    AN UNCOMPARABLE PRAISE FOR A INCOMPREHENSIBLE GOD WHY TO PRAISE THE LORD: FOR SUSTAINING LIFE: Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord (Psalms 150) FOR INFINITE MERCY: O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psalms 136:1) FOR ABIDING ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Incredibles

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,880 views

    A spin of of the Animated Pixar Movie the Incredibles, God’s Incredibles are about some of His attributes. We need to understand what makes him God to understand how He works in our lives.

    God’s Incredibles Pastor Jamie * MFC * August 14, 2005am Incredible- inconceivable, astonishing, amazing, extraordinary, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, fantastic, remarkable, staggering, phenomenal Movie Clip Luke 5:26 Then everyone was astounded, and they were giving glory to God. And they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love In Action

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,471 views

    The parable of the good Samaritan

    Love In Action Luke 10:25-37 April 17, 2005 Luke 10:25-28 (NLT) One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: "Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?" [26] Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?" [27] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Me Up Inside

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    We are frozen and dead until Jesus touches us and brings us life.

    Wake Me Up Inside how can you see into my eyes like open doors, leading you down into my core, where i’ve become so numb. without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold, until you find it there and lead it back home. wake me up inside, wake me up inside, call my name and save me from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Adam- Falling Hard Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    From perfection to corruption, the temptation and fall of mankind changes everything.

    Adam: Falling Hard Genesis 3 “I hate sin when I see what it does to human beings. I hate sin most when I see what it did to Christ! It turned His fair face into a bruised and bloody thing. When sin did that to the Son of God...how can you ever play with it again?” -Ian MacPherson Sad but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008
     | 3,259 views

    Connect, Covered Committed the Key to Ministry You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

    Ministry is built when we are Connected, Committed and Covered by a Local Church. First timer, Occasional Visitor, Rebellious are not in the place to build a ministry. Connected means you are a part of the Body, NOT JUST PSYICALLY with in spirit…1Cor 5:2-4 ……Phil 22then make my joy complete by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God