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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Greatest Question That Mankind Has Ever Been Asked

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,793 views

    The Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship one of the evenings

    after playing he turned up at the Club House not wearing a tie. • The doorman who was undoubtedly being a little too zealous stopped him, and pointed out that Club rules required the wearing of a tie, to which Ballesteros replied, “Do you know who I am.” “Yes, sir,” replied the doorman, but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Forgiving Those Who Hurt You Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,960 views

    The apostle Paul wrote a personal letter to a man named Philemon who had been wronged by his servant named Onesimus whom had, it is widely believed, stolen money from him and then ran away to Rome.

    A. We live in a WORLD where it’s so easy to become CALLUSED and INDIFFERENT. 1. We are bombarded daily with news of TRAGEDIES, VIOLENT ACTS, and SUFFERING PEOPLE. COMMENT: Living SANELY in such a WORLD often necessitates developing a certain amount of THICK SKIN. Unfortunately, THICK SKIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Boy Jesus In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 5, 2025
     | 265 views

    Even as a twelve-year-old boy, Jesus reveals His divine identity, His submission to the Father’s will, and His call for us to prioritize the things of God above all else. Every parent knows the moment when a child does or says something that suddenly reveals who they truly are becoming.

    The Boy Jesus in the Temple January 4, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:41-51 INTRODUCTION — A MOMENT OF REVELATION Even as a twelve-year-old boy, Jesus reveals His divine identity, His submission to the Father’s will, and His call for us to prioritize the things of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 30, 2025
     | 301 views

    A sermon about considering how God has blessed us even during out dark time

    “Don’t Look Back” December 28, 2025, CCCAG Scriptures Psalm 77:11–14; Deuteronomy 8:2; Lamentations 3:21–23 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: For me, 2025 was the epitome of an old Chinese saying- “May you live in interesting times” What sounds like a blessing to our ears is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Whatever Happens Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    Whatever happens Christians should (1) Live godly lives (2) Maintain unity with other believers (3) Not fear persecution from the ungodly. The message focuses on what prepares Christians to faithfully stand firm in persecution.

    The world we live in is full of uncertainty. A microscopic virus has upset the status quo of the whole world. Upheaval, discontent and hate suddenly erupts in the streets.i It is too organized to have been purely spontaneous. But people are inflicting pain and violence on other people they don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Healing Of Peter's Mother-In-Law

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,325 views

    The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law is a picture of the compassion and concern of Jesus. Our hearts are comforted when we read of Him "Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases".

    THE HEALING OF PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW “Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.” Matthew 8:14-15 (NKJV) SYNOPTIC ACCOUNT: “Now as soon as they had come out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,426 views

    a Message to remind us the of reasons we have to Praise The Lord.

    “The Power Of Praise” Text Psalm 100:1-3. Intro: When it comes to worshipping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. The ones who love to worshipp the Lord and “Enter in” there are those who worship out of routine. And those who do not enter in at all. There was a preacher who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just Say It And Pray It Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    Prayer is a powerful tool when we use it.

    Just Say It and Pray It James 5:13-20 Prayer is a poweful tool in our spiritual arsenal, when we choose to use it. Sometimes we are apt to save our prayers for times of crisis, but as we’ll see today prayer is meant for everday and every situation of your life. Pray in the face of trouble. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stan Willet avatar

    Kneeling On Holy Ground With The Great High Priest Series

    Contributed by Stan Willet on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    Prayer of Jesus

    JOHN 17: 1 – 5 (Part 1) “KNEELING ON HOLY GROUND WITH THE GREAT HIGH PRIEST“ IF YOUR BIBLE - has words of Christ in red, you see a lot of red here - the whole chapter is spoken by Christ - spoken by Him in prayer THIS IS - a prayer often confused with Matthew 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

    For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    a Message to remind us of the reasons we have to Praise The Lord.

    Intro: When it comes to worshiping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. The ones who love to worship the Lord and “Enter in” there are those who worship out of routine. And those who do not enter in at all. There was a preacher who was trying to see his horse. A potential buyer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Authority Of Faith

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,721 views

    Getting believers to understand that through faith they can receive practically anything they need from God.

    AUTHORITY OF FAITH HEB. 11 – The great Faith Chapter Tremendous importance placed on faith  Elders obtained by faith,  By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice,  It’s impossible to please God without faith, etc. Looking at the closing verses of Chapter 10, one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev Ken Shedenhelm avatar

    Dancing Like A Fool

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,432 views

    When God blesses us with moments of joy, we must give ourselves to the joy and dance with all our might. The Holy Spirit will not have it any other way

    It had been a rocky ride for David… with little more than a prayer, he had slain Goliath, but he had also been a victim of Saul’s madness, He had experienced great highs and some deep lows, but now, he was dancing with all his might, because he was bringing the ark home. The ark ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Poole avatar

    Pray

    Contributed by Robert Poole on Feb 29, 2016
     | 7,415 views

    Luke 18-1-8. Persistence in prayer

    Pray Luke 18: 1-8 There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Mende avatar

    Set An Example!

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,875 views

    We have a lot of people who talk the talk, but very few people who walk the talk. We desperately need more believers who can live lives which are worthy to imitate. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    A brief, simple, but expressive eulogy was pronounced by Martin Luther upon a pastor at Zwickau in 1522 named Nicholas Haussmann. "What we preach, he lived," said the great reformer. ~ Martin Luther. It’s hard to find people who set a godly example for others. We have a lot of people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God