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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Communicate The Truth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,601 views

    Luke begins his volumes with clarity and confidence and passes on this message to Theophilus to convince him about the gospel. He proves that Jesus is the saviour. He wrote history (Life of Jesus), and her story (Life of the Church).

    Text: Luke 1:1-4 Theme: communicate the truth Introduction: the Lord is good and his love endures forever. The great theme of this gospel of Luke is Jesus Christ is the divine saviour. This is the supreme fact focused on. According to Luke, Jesus means “the Lord saves”(Luke 1:31). The good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejoice With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022
     | 1,821 views

    The Lord is in our midst, here. Do not be afraid, do not fear.

    “REJOICE WITH ALL YOUR HEART” (Outline) December 11, 2022 – Advent 3 – ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17 INTRO: Are you happy today? What about yesterday? Or tomorrow? Or the next few busy, busy weeks before Christmas? All too often the Christmas season seems to be anything but joyfulness. Our text today ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Legacy Of Sacrifice And Faith - Memorial Day

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025
     | 115 views

    Memorial Day is more than just a national holiday. For us as Christians, it is a spiritual importance that reminds us of the greatest sacrifice ever made—when Jesus gave His life so we could be saved. As we honor those who died for our freedom, we also remember our Savior who died for our souls.

    A Legacy of Sacrifice and Faith John 15:13 — "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends." Introduction: Tomorrow, our country observes Memorial Day—a day to say thank you, and remember. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promises Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,036 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's promises in Scripture as a source of strength and hope, especially during times of weakness and hardship.

    Good morning, beloved friends. I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a message brimming with hope. Today, we are going to wrap ourselves in the warm, comforting blanket of God's promises, as revealed in His Word. We are going to bask in the glow of His assurances, as they are ...read more

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    The Whole World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 710 views

    This sermon explores human nature, divine providence, and the tension between them in the context of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ and our desire to draw nearer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a remarkable passage of scripture. We turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Suit Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 699 views

    This sermon explores the spiritual armor in Ephesians 6:17, focusing on understanding and applying the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we stand together on the common ground of faith. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, united under the banner of Christ's love, to delve into the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Ephesians, ...read more

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    Characters Of The Cross

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2022
     | 3,332 views

    A message about those who followed the cross. The things we can learn from them.

    Title: Characters of the Cross Theme: Learning from those who were around the cross. Text: A variety Simeon of Cyrene Mark 15:21 Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Introduction To The Book Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2021
     | 3,673 views

    A few background details before getting into the study.

    Tonight, we begin a more detailed look at the book of Daniel. I’m not exactly sure where God will lead us in this study. There are only 12 chapters in the book of Daniel but I’m not sure how detailed God will get us. But I anticipate this study taking 5-6 months or longer. So, hang on. Fasten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Serve: "why Volunteering Matters To God" Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026
     | 119 views

    Jesus — the Savior of the world — modeled the ultimate servant life. Which means if we’re following Him, serving isn’t an option.

    Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dust On The Shelf: Open Your Eyes

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2026
     | 196 views

    Dirty lives from dusty Bibles grow. Spiritual dust can hid the real issues.

    DUST ON THE SHELF --- OPEN YOUR EYES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GROWING DUST BUNNIES? I FINISH A BOOK, NOW WHAT? I love Leonard Ravenhill’s books. I heard Ravenhill speak several times. I bought his books and read every one of them. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Confirmed In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 25, 2026
     | 68 views

    Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. He continues to oppose the Word and the faithful.

    Confirmed in Jerusalem Galatians 2: 1-10 Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. The prophets of old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Words From An Old Soldier

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 6, 2021
     | 4,578 views

    Veteran's Day Sermon inspired by this sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-old-soldier-whose-words-never-faded-away-mitchell-leonard-sermon-on-veterans-day-205015.

    Wise Words From An Old Soldier Introduction Today we celebrate and honor our veterans. We thank you for your service. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Feast Of Dedication

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 23, 2021
     | 4,315 views

    Hanukkah or the Feast of Dedication is a time to remember the dedication of the Priests who brought liberty; the dedication of the place of the temple; and the dedication of the people.

    1. DEDICATION IS COSTLY Bertoldo de Giovanni was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to Bertoldo, but it was already obvious that he was enormously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Family

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 809 views

    Once a year we have a "Unity Service" where we celebrate the fact that we are one church with several different languages that meet in our building. This sermon focused on us being ONE family with ONE God.

    Someone once said that the Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—They had gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and many others. But in all of their galaxy of gods, there never was one called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Think On These Things

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024
     | 2,065 views

    Victory over Despair and living in the Joy of the Lord can be yours by walking in these Biblical principles.

    THINK ON THESE THINGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION Many of the battles of life are faced by all of us. We all have to learn the lessons of childhood. We have to get up at a certain time and go to school, regardless of how we feel about it. We have to gradually do more work, just to keep up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational