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  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Once And For All

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
     | 3,911 views

    God, in Christ Jesus, removed all the distinctions of the temple by becoming sin for all and giving His own righteousness to all.

    Isaiah 64:1-10 1- “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, 2- s [when] the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, [that] the nations may tremble ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At Once - They Followed

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    We all are called to follow Jesus, will you?

    "At Once - They Followed" Mark 1:14-20 "And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and followed him." This is the sort of text that preachers love, this piece of a story about the calling of Simon, Andrew. James and John. from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Once Upon A Time"

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,294 views

    This sermon demonstrates how god still accepted us even though "Once Upon A Time" we use to be whoremongers, theives, liers, homosexuals, drunks, etc. He still gave us a chance to repent of our sins and to come back to Him.

    Introduction: Looking at the sermonic theme of ‘Once Upon A Time,” I know you are probably thinking on the lines of the Grimmes Fairy Tales. One that comes to mind is the fairy tale called “The Three Bears.” Once upon a time there were the three bears. There was the father bear, the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Once Was Lost

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,355 views

    The Father invites us to join Him in seeking and caring for the lost.

    Introduction: (The lights go out…so does the preacher and worship leader, for a minute, until people begin to look around uncomfortably. Then, the worship leader welcomes the crowd and asks them to turn to Lk 15:1. Then, he begins to read…in Spanish…something that isn’t Lk 15. After a minute, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Appointed Once To Die

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2025
     | 582 views

    There’s an alternative explanation of death being taught in the US culture, very subtly. It has been adopted by 43% of Americans and even one-quarter (25%) of U.S. Christians. Hebrews 9:27 is the antidote for this serious sickness!

    APPOINTED ONCE TO DIE Heb. 9:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 4 actual tombstones 1. When voiceover artist Mel Blanc, who was the voice behind Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Pie, Sylvester, and many other popular cartoon characters, died in 1989, his family put the Looney ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Once Was Lost Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 57,279 views

    What part does God play in our becoming Christians? Is it all our decision, or does God influence us somehow?

    OPEN: A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932, the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Once Alienated And Hostile Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 37 views

    Colossians 1:21-23 teaches us that because you have been reconciled to Christ, you will continue in the faith.

    Introduction Do you know someone personally who once professed faith in Christ but is no longer walking with Christ? Do you sometimes wonder if you have really changed since professing faith in Christ? Do you ever ask yourself whether you will make it safely to heaven? John Newton (1725-1807) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) avatar

    Giving And Receiving

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,525 views

    It is important for all of us to know exactly where our gifts come from and who has given them to us.

    Just a few short weeks ago, my girlfriend and I were out and about. We were on the bike and just enjoying the Florida sunshine. At one point in Boca, we pulled up to a red-light and saw an older gentleman standing there with a “Please Help” sign. Feeling moved by The Holy Spirit, I reached into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knock More Than Once Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,277 views

    Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.

    A. KNOCK MEANS YOU ANTICIPATE ENTRANCE “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you” (Matt. 7:7, NLT). 1. Definition: To strike a sounding blow, seeking admittance, calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving And Giving

    Contributed by Lester Merklin on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,604 views

    We Give because we are in love with the One who has given to us.

    Jesus and His friends had been invited to a feast .......at Simon’s house and so had many of the prominent people of Bethany Jesus was seated (I presume purposely) right there between two people that they all knew Simon and Lazarus Lazarus of course was the talk of the town Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Receiving The Word Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 28, 2021
     | 2,707 views

    God’s word will change us if we receive it. But how do we receive it fruitfully?

    Scripture Reading: Mark 4:26-34 He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Receiving The Word

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2017
     | 5,995 views

    Let us understand where we find genuine Christianity deeply within people’s hearts.

    Intro, Purpose & Plan Are our hearts downtrodden, like a well-worn path? Are our hearts hard, lacking stick-to-it-iveness or thorny, laden down with worldly cares. How can we learn to become like rich soil that receives the word of the kingdom and produces a rich harvest? Let us understand where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Is It Time To Receive? Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025
     | 195 views

    God calls us to reject restless covetousness and instead receive, in His timing, the free garment of Christ’s righteousness and eternal life.

    Part One – Drop the Shovel: Guard the Heart Opening Illustration – The Grand Canyon Shovel Some years ago I traveled to the Grand Canyon with my young son. We stood on the rim looking out over that breathtaking, mile-wide chasm. He tugged at my sleeve and asked, “Daddy, how did it form?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    All That We Received Came From God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2016
     | 2,875 views

    To show that GOD entrusted to us everything, there's no other Source, only GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner? No. JESUS is. I'm His faithful steward. 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy steward and a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever nourishing your own self on the truths of the faith and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Surratt avatar

    Receive The Power Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,597 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome sin, do ministry, and declare the Gospel with boldness and resolve. Do I have all that God wishes for me to enjoy?

    Hey listen, have you ever gone somewhere, and maybe you didn’t really want to go, or maybe you just weren’t expecting that much, and once you got there and you got into it, it delivered way more than you ever imagined? Did you ever do anything like that? Have you ever been anywhere like that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational