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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    God Loves You And Wants You To Love Him Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    God has initiated a loving relationship with you and wants you respond in love and obedience.

    God Loves You and Wants You to Love Him Matt. 22:37, 38 INTRO.: Moses was a very special person in the sight of God, Who revealed Himself to Moses as to no one else. When the children of Israel sinned against God by worshiping a golden calf, God threatened to remove Himself from them and send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Mercy Over True Sin

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 22, 2025
     | 306 views

    Struggling with Sin? You're not the first. This morning we look at Law and Grace, and how great the Mercy Jesus gives us over True Sin is.

    True Mercy Over True Sin Good Morning. Today we look at Law and Grace, two things that live in constant tension in a Christian’s life. A common knock against focusing too much grace is that it will encourage a lack of love or respect for God’s Law. As Paul says in Romans 6, because we have grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    There Are Many Places In My Father's House PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,199 views

    Despite the difficulties we face in life, God's unconditional love is constant and He makes His home within us, making our journey worthwhile.

    Good morning, family! You know, I was thumbing through a book by Max Lucado last night, and he said something that just lit up my heart. He wrote: "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile" (Max Lucado, God's Inspirational Promises). Isn't ...read more

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    The Rough Way To Maturity Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    God leads us through stages; for some, the stages are smooth, for others, rough. It depends upon our disposition.

    The Rough Way to Maturity (Hosea 11) 1. You know you are getting old when: • You hear your favorite song on an elevator. • You watch the Weather Channel. • You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,094 views

    The Character and Nature of our heavenly Father

    Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead, his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a gift wrapped box. When he opened it, he found it contained a leather bound Bible, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Hate Christmas!

    Contributed by Ingrid Kelfkens on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    Where does the peace that you experience around Christmas come from? Does it have its origin from the Prince of Peace? Or the prince of this world?

    Christmas is here again stand up and cheer again Let’s leave our heartaches and shadows behind All that I want, is to be here beside you All that I need, is right here in my arms All that I want, is to know that you love me And this will be my finest Christmas time Holly and mistletoe, small ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Disintegration Of The Family As A Unit In Today’s Society : A Biblical Examination Series

    Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 27, 2025
     | 334 views

    The family, ordained by God from Creation (Genesis 2:24), is under unprecedented attack in modern times. As society drifts from biblical foundations, we witness the tragic disintegration of what God designed as the primary institution for nurturing faith, morality, and human flourishing.

    I. Historical Context: God’s Design vs. Human Fragmentation Biblical Foundation a. God established the family before governments or churches existed. His design included: - Marriage as a sacred covenant (Malachi 2:14, Matthew 19:6) - Children as blessings to be raised in godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Continuing In Him

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    The scripture makes a great distinction between a Christian who occasionally commits sin and a lost person who lives a lifestyle of sin.

    CONTINUING IN HIM INTRODUCTION: Today some of you will not like the sermon. I know that because I have preached it before and some people did not like it. Some will call it mean-spirited, unloving or even un-Christian. Sometimes, in trying to teach a positive lesson we need to use negative words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Require? (Online) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    The Lord revealed His righteousness and gave commandments to us. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. The lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places and provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic, making it particularly relevant to America.

    INTRODUCTION Outline 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will explore the profound theme: "What does God Require?" Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving And Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 798 views

    We do not lack knowledge, but need rather to tap into that which we already have.

    THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. Colossians 1:3-12. After introducing themselves, and acknowledging that those to whom they are writing are true Christians [i.e. 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:1-2)], Paul and Timothy next “give thanks… praying always for you” (COLOSSIANS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sins Of The Prodigal's Brother

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    The Sins of the Prodical’s Brother - The man who missed out on the Blessing

    THE SINS OF THE PRODIGAL’S BROTHER Luke 15:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. THE PRODIGAL’S RETURN, THE GLAD SCENE I. The father running to meet the prodigal 2. The joy over the returning one B. THE MAN WHO MISSED OUT ON THE BLESSING I. The elder brother returns from the field 2. He refuses to enter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival...in A Time Such As This (Part 2 Revival) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    America is in need of a great revival There has never been a more serious hour The trouble world, the moral slide, the countdown It is the time for a genuine revival… must start in the churches Isaiah the prophet lived in such a time See cha

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "No Second Chance"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    Hell will be the place of no second chances for: (Seven points) Faith, Freedom, Fortune, Friends, Family, Forgiveness, or Forever.

    Title: “No Second Chance” Introduction: When the first immigrants came to America, they wept when they saw the Statue of Liberty. Certainly they had hopes that they had come to the “Land of Opportunity.” Hell is the place of “No” opportunity! No one will be given a second chance in Hell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Desires For Jesus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 4, 2011
     | 2,864 views

    Following Christ in His last days on earth.

    The Desire For Jesus (P2) Matthew 26:7-16 Introduction (26:1-2) I. The Demoniac and their Hatred (26:3-5) Their nature II. The Devotion that brought Honor (26:6-13) A. The Lord and His Worth (26:6) B. Lazarus and his Witness - John 12:1, 9-11 C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Asked To Do Hard Things Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    We shouldn't expect the work of the Lord to be easy.

    Ezekiel put in A LOT of effort to obey God, even to the point where obeying God put him into uncomfortable situations. He was asked to do many difficult things. Here are some examples: In Chapter 4 of Ezekiel, God wants Ezekiel to get the point of the siege God is going to let happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ