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  • Tim Shockley avatar

    And Jesus Stood Still

    Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 17, 2015
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     | 11,029 views

    In one of the most stressful times of Jesus' life, He heard a single voice cry out for mercy. And He stood still.

    There is a church in downtown Washington, DC, right in an area where there are a lot of street people. Almost every Sunday, a few of them would come into the church and sit in the back pews and watch the service. They are scary people, because they are toothless and dirty and they have not bathed ...read more

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    The Eye Opener

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 21, 2015
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    There are several important eye-openers that we can gain from this miracle that will help give us a positive outlook when we face problems in our lives.

    The Eye Opener John 9:1-11 Over the past several weeks we’ve been looking at the miracles recorded in the Gospel of John so that we can see how Jesus’ can make our impossible situations possible. This week, however, I want to skip over the fifth miracle of Jesus walking on water since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Appeal For Holiness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
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     | 7,358 views

    Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

    Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dine On What Endures: Jesus, The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 9, 2015
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     | 7,033 views

    Why do we need to keep "working" for the Bread of Life? How do we this?

    Have you ever been to Westminster Abbey? It’s that magnificent old church in London where over a dozen British kings and queens are buried. But it’s not just royalty who are entombed here. Westminster Abbey is also the resting place for notables like George Fredrick Handel, Isaac ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons From Lazarus

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
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     | 8,461 views

    THE ACCOUNT OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS HAS BEEN A POINT OF GREAT DEBATE IN CHRISTIAN CIRCLES FOR A LONG TIME. A GREAT PART OF THE DEBATE HAS RESULTED AROUND OUR TEACHING ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL,

    LESSONS FROM LAZARUS THE ACCOUNT OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS HAS BEEN A POINT OF GREAT DEBATE IN CHRISTIAN CIRCLES FOR A LONG TIME. PART OF THE DEBATE HAS RESULTED AROUND OUR TEACHING ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL, AND PART HAS RESULTED IN DETERMINING THE LITERARY STYLE THAT LUKE WAS USING IN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memory Lane Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 2,131 views

    Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

    The Road To Easter Pt. 5 - Memory Lane I. Introduction We are almost there. One more exit and we arrive. We just need to taxi to the gate. Anticipation is coursing through our veins. We lean forward, we gather our belongings, we prepare to jump up and exit the plane. We can't wait to unbuckle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon # 38 - Invest Time In Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 4, 2023
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     | 1,358 views

    Accountability is a vital aspect in every relationship. Every Christian married couple have a responsibility to be accountable to each other, and also invest quality time with each other so that their relationships can blossom and grow.

    We read in Matthew 18:23, “Therefore is the kingdom of the heavens likened unto a man who is king who would take account of his slaves.” (JUB) The kingdom of God is as we considered earlier compared to a king who would hold accountable his slaves who worked for him. The king held the slaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Desire To Do Good

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2022
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     | 3,701 views

    We are called by Jesus to offer cups of cold water to the widows, poor and fatherless of this world but how is a believer to balance this command with also being good stewards of God's resources? For instance are we called to give to the takers of this world and if so in what manner?

    The Desire to do Good 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “It is a loss, perhaps, to give to a man who wastes, but it will be a greater loss not to give at all!” Charles Spurgeon Jesus told believers that “from the one who has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Love Me? Week, 3.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2022
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    We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly won.

    Resurrecting Hope: Do You Love Me? Week, 3. John 18:15-17,25-27TM We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Will We Cry Or Will We Praise

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 23, 2023
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     | 8,348 views

    We have the choice, we can cry about how things use to be, or we can praise God for what he’s about to do.

    Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols and worship the one true God, they were chastened by the Lord and were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians. This captivity was to last 70 years, Jer. 25:11-12. This 70 year period began in 605 B.C., when the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In The Lord Committed To Serve

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
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    We need to understand that when we are committed to serve we are put in the position of a servant. Some of us may find that hard to do or be, but if we want to grow in the Lord we have to be: 1) a servant, 2) committed to that service.

    Growing in the Lord Committed to Serve Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, We need to understand that when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Real In A Real World

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
     | 3,788 views

    The world is looking for us to be real. if we are to be Christ-like they want to see it in our lives.

    Being Real in a Real World Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Good Morning Church If you would turn with me to the Book of Daniel Chapter One we will find our text and message for this morning. Daniel is in the Old Testament between Ezekiel and Hosea. As your turning there let’s pray. Prayer- ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Isaiah's Commission Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016
     | 8,038 views

    What this passage of Isaiah’s commission is intended to teach us is that God is in control.

    Isaiah 6:8-13 Isaiah’s Commission 11/26/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction review Isaiah’s atonement the strangest call Text Verse 8 starts off with a positive call and response: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,253 views

    Paul calls us to count the present as a gift of God, make peace with the past, and rest assured in the future God has in store for those who are his. (This sermon could easily be modified into a funeral/memorial service message.)

    2 Timothy 4:6-8 Finishing Well Did you know the human condition is 100% fatal? How about that for a sermon starter? But the truth is, unless Jesus returns first, we will each reach that moment where we cross over from this life to eternity. What will it be like? Will we be at peace? Will we be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When Jesus Comes Looking For You

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,380 views

    A sermon examining what happens when Jesus calls us unto salvation.

    WHEN JESUS COMES LOOKING FOR YOU John 9:1-38 - The Crabb family sings a song that says: "He came looking for me" "He made a way, when there was no way that I could see". "When I drifted far, Jesus was near, to rescue my soul and calm all my fears." "Now I'm safe from all harm, since I met the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist