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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025
     | 351 views

    Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

    The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Words

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Nov 1, 2016
     | 6,639 views

    Gaining inspiration and courage from the words of Jesus on the cross. In our world of darkness, Jesus calls us to be light-bearers. It is through our trials and disappointments that we are enabled to step in among those who are struggling and hurting.

    WORDS Luke 23:34 You are leaving the church building and walking to your car in the parking lot. Adults are visiting and children are laughing and playing as you and your family walk by. Then suddenly you hear shots ring out and you see three, four, and five … maybe six people drop to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take God's Warnings Seriously Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2016
     | 11,086 views

    God will judge sin - both obvious and hidden sins.

    Have you ever found yourself in this predicament? You’re late for an appointment and halfway to your destination you run into a sign that says, “Road Closed Ahead.” The sign isn’t exactly blocking the way forward so you decide to proceed anyway. At first there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Stirring At Bethesda

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2016
     | 18,356 views

    We see the lame man waiting on & trying to sense the supernatural. He desires to yield to God and is expecting the miraculous. God answered his faith & healed him. Do we have that kind of open attitude toward the supernatural?

    THE STIRRING AT BETHESDA John 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MALE’S KEEN OBSERVATION 1. Jason was out shopping at the Woodlands Mall with his wife Latisha, but he wasn’t enjoying it. For over 45 minutes, he'd been 'stuck' with Latisha in the ladies department of the Forever 21 store. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life In The Vine

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2016
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     | 19,543 views

    Christ’s love compels us to be obedient to He who purchased us at a price and compels us to love and support one another as we, His friends, serve in the Master’s kingdom.

    LIFE IN THE VINE John 15:1-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In John 15:1-17 Jesus Christ tells us that He is the true vine and we are the branches. Even though we are born again with the Spirit of God living inside of us, amongst brothers and sisters who build us up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Don't Trust In Man To Avoid The Curse

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2016
     | 8,927 views

    To show that GOD will not allow us to be cursed by putting our trust in men and ourselves but only trusting in GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trusting in men? No. Only in JESUS CHRIST and GOD do I put my trust. John 14:1 (Amplified Bible) DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Traits Of The Truly Rich

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,683 views

    Big Idea: Knowing Your Wealth in Christ Enables You to Walk for Christ.

    Traits of the Truly Rich Ephesians 1:15-23 Lady Diana. Married into the Royal Family of England, wife of Prince Charles, the very beautiful Diana had all that anybody could ever dream of. She had two most beautiful children in the world. One would wonder, what more did she want in life? But, no, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Healing The Paralitic Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
     | 9,026 views

    Jesus is preaching in a house that is about to have its roof removed. Four friends were determined to get their paralyzed friend into Jesus presence. So determined that they tore the roof off the house to get him in. Jesus compassion was immediate

    Introduction A. The students in my third-grade class were bombarding me with questions about my newly pierced ears. "Does the hole go all the way through?" "Yes." "Did it hurt?" "Just a little." "Did they stick a needle through your ears?" "No, they used a special gun." Silence followed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Changed Life- The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 8, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,455 views

    Coming to faith in Jesus is a process and the woman at the well experienced all the phases of that process.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus, we are going to look at an event that gets a great deal of coverage because Jesus offers some deep teaching on the logistics of worship. • Today, we will listen in to the conversation Jesus has with the woman at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healing And Recovery From Betrayal, Rejection And Abandonment

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,398 views

    Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this sad experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how to recover from the pit of rejection.

    HEALING AND RECOVERY FROM BETRAYAL, REJECTION AND ABANDONMENT Psalms 55:1-23 Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this devastating experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sunday Night-Free Lamb

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 3, 2017
     | 2,184 views

    We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him.

    Sunday Night-Free Lamb Place: BLCC Date: 5/7/17 Text: John 6.22-24 CT: We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him. FAS: A common theme in modern Christianity has been that head knowledge is how one becomes more adept at following Christ: the more you know, the better you'll do. But in fact, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    " Let's Go On And Go If We Are Going" The Great Commision

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 8, 2017
     | 5,874 views

    The great commission

    “Let’s go on and go if we’re going” Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:1-11 Ya’ll know that I love the movie Lonesome dove And if you have been here any time at all you also know that I have seen it more times Than is probably considered healthy You also know if you have spent any time with me outside of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Grace For Frogiveness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,399 views

    Forgiveness is difficult to practice especially when one is greatly hurt or disappointed. We cannot forgive by our power, but must trust God for the grace to do so.

    THE GRACE FOR FORGIVENESS Study Text: Matthew 18:21-22 Introduction: - After listening to Jesus’ teaching on reconciliation, unity, restoration and forgiveness, Peter asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” - Peter thought seven times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Story Of Samson. Delivering Despite Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,538 views

    in spite of his pride, God used Samson and God can use you also!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started our Great Deliverers series by looking at a man who was fearful and humble almost to a fault. Gideon was able to overcome his fear and become a great deliverer for God. • Today, we are going to go to the opposite end of the spectrum and look at a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Money Talks! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,794 views

    Money Talks - James chapter 5 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Warning against Hoarding Wealth (vs 1-3) (2). A Warning against Stealing Wealth (vs 4) (3). A Warning against Decadence Wealth (vs 5-6) SERMON BODY Question: Would you like to be rich? Answer: Very few of us would say, “Nah, it doesn’t interest me!” Ill: • One wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren