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At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

based on 209 ratings

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The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Learn To Receive From God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 21, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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There are times that God wants to be a blessing and we stop him and we need to allow him to have his way.

We Must Learn to Receive From God Scripture Reference: John 12:1-7 / Mark 14:3-9 (KJV) John 12:1-7 1 Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1are You Leaving More Than A Tombstone? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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We need to teach the beauty of God’s blessings. God is a rewarder. God wants to bless His people!

ARE WE LEAVING MORE THAN A TOMBSTONE?... What about the dash? GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU! HE IS A REWARDER --- BE BLESSED!BLESSED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. I. WHAT AM I LEAVING OTHERS? A. When I was a boy my Dad would sing an old bluegrass ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sitting By The Pool

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 16, 2005

based on 104 ratings

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This is a sermon to those who want and need help but can not seem to find it; wilt thou be made whole?

Sitting By The Pool John 5:1-9 Intro: Jesus came to Jerusalem, but he did not go to the up and in to fellowship. He went to the sheep market where the lowly and hurting gathered. They were not all sick alike, but they were all alike sick. They all had not the same problem, but they all had the same ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 5,013 views

If we want to see our Loved ones saved, we need to know how to effectivly pray for them.

How to Pray for the Lost Text: Rom 10:1-4 1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Shame

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013

| 5,638 views

We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

Strength To Stand Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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God wants you to stand your ground and He will give you everything you need to do so.

Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011

based on 6 ratings

| 9,289 views

Jesus is the true Christmas light and if we want out of the darkness we need to accept Him into our lives.

The Christmas Light Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. a. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. b. The war was now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

“nazarene Knights And People Of Valor”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 31, 2011

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The Mighty Men of Valor had three qualities we all need to be the people God wants us to be.

“Nazarene Knights and People of Valor” June 5th, 2011 1 Chronicles 11:10-25: 10 These were the chiefs of David’s mighty warriors—they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the LORD had promised— 11 this is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-25

Denomination: Holiness

Experiencing God's Goodness

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2016

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God wants us to see His goodness, but we need to have faith, truth and brokenness to do so

“Experience The Goodness Of God” Psalm 34:8-18 David P. Nolte We all want to experience good things in life: good health; good relationships; good reputations; good jobs; good food; good times. Philosophers have tried to define the “greatest good.” Epicurus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

based on 2 ratings

| 18,077 views

Second in a series on our church's Discipleship Path. If I want to be Jesus’ disciple I need to be “all in”

ENGAGE This morning, I’m going to begin by taking you through a very quick history of some prevailing ideas about discipleship over the last 600 years or so. I’ll begin in the early 16th century, with a German monk named Martin Luther. Here is what he wrote this about being a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 24, 2021

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Horses were for war, but donkeys were for more peaceful journeys. Is the Jesus we want, the Jesus we need?

Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 Mark 11:7-10 NIV When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7-10, Zechariah 9:9, Malachi 3:1-3, Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting With The Creator Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 22, 2017

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Once we establish a relationship with God there are steps that we need to take if we really want to connect with Him.

As you might be able to tell from the platform, the signs and the bulletin, Lego has been on our mind lately. Didn’t Stefan do a great job. Do me a favour, don’t touch my pulpit. The “Lego group” began in the workshop of a Danish carpenter by the name of Ole Kirk Christiansen who began making ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Urban Legend #2: God Wants Me Happy All The Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 4,839 views

The bad news: God doesn’t want me happy all the time. The good news: He wants me more than happy. He wants me blessed.

It may surprise you, but God’s number one concern is not my happiness. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song - All I Want For Christmas Is Hope Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

| 55 views

Simeon waited a long time to see the Messiah. But his anticipation was met with great rejoicing.

All I want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:25-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-21-2025 In 1952, Florence Chadwick attempted to swim the twenty-six miles from the coast of California to Catalina Island. After swimming for hours, the fog set in and she became disoriented and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

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