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  • Ric Veal avatar

    The Desires For Jesus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 4, 2011
     | 2,899 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

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    Everyday Prophets - Hosea Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 7, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    Hosea lived in the northern kingdom of Israel after it had split with the tribes of the South. This book represents 25 years of his teaching and prophecies. Hosea means “Salvation”

    Everyday Prophets – Hosea January 10, 2021 Hosea lived in the northern kingdom of Israel after it had split with the tribes of the South. This book represents 25 years of his teaching and prophecies. Hosea means “Salvation” Israel was being led by one of Israel’s worst kings, Jeroboam II. Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving And Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 840 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

  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Jesus, The High Priest (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 7,963 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus, the High Priest (pt 1) INTRO -In grade school I remember taking a field trip to the state capitol and getting to walk into the governor’s office. -That was when Vic Atiyeh was governor of Oregon. -He wasn’t there when we came in, but we got to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Tilton avatar

    Tale Of Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 18, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    The story begins with, "A man had two sons." However, we call it the Prodigal Son. What about the other brother. This family dynamic is not foreign to behavior today.

    Sermon, The Layman’s View September 22, 2013 Tale of Two Sons An Educational Psychologist was on a flight to Florida and was happy to have the time to prepare notes for one of the parent-education seminars she was leading. The elderly woman sitting next to her explained that she was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is God Really Like? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 679 ratings
     | 198,309 views

    Like the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son, God regrets your rebellion but loves you so much he will let you walk out of fellowship with him. But He is also a God who runs to you when you return and restores you when you repent.

    What is God Really Like? Luke 15:11-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” There is something worse than being an atheist - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,173 views

    Jesus is using His church to reach a lost generation.

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 of 3 July 6, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,451 views

    The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose.

    Waiting Isaiah 40:31 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40: 26-31 Sermon Idea: The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose. There was a young father who was facing a battle in his life far beyond his abilities. His young wife was ill, then suddenly she was gone. She left the big burly young ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When The Door Is Shut

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
     | 13,248 views

    To find the door we must find Christ. To know the way we must know Jesus but to enter in, Jesus must know us for salvation is from God through Jesus.

    When The Door Is Shut 09/13/09 AM Text/Reading: Luke 13:22-30 Introduction I was listening to a radio broadcast on a local Christian radio station while on the way into work one morning and there was a discussion that revolved around opportunities in life and one of the speakers made the statement: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father To The Fatherless

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,253 views

    A Father’s Day sermon on God the Father.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Depending on the kind of relationship you had with your father, the fatherhood of God may be a comforting or troubling concept. For some, the word “father” is associated with feelings of resentment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal's Father

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,154 views

    It is true that fathers like to give rather than to receive. If they are not giving they are fixing. Anything that is broken around the house. Mothers will fix meals, patch up a skinned knee or elbow, but Dads like it most when they can fix a lawnmower

    THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER We are thankful for all of our fathers. Question: Do you know what day of the year that there are the most phone calls made???…… Mothers day. On mothers day everyone wants to call home. By contrast - What do you thinks happens on Father’s Day? The most collect Calls. Dads ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Return Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    In golf, a do over is called a mulligan. At a fast food restaurant, if they happen to make your sandwich incorrectly, and you bring it make to them to do over, it is called a re-make. And God has a word for a do over. Return!

    In golf, a do over is called a mulligan. At a fast food restaurant, if they happen to make your sandwich incorrectly, and you bring it make to them to do over, it is called a re-make. Woman who get tired of wearing their hair a certain way will go to the beauty parlor and ask for a make- over. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Model Of Our Trust And Evangelism

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 18, 2013
     | 2,681 views

    To show that CHRIST is both our Role Model and CHRIST validated our sonship with GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is your model? Who's your daddy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Role Model and CHRIST validated our sonship with GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:13 (Amplified Bible) 2:13 And again He says, My trust and assured reliance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    God's Tough Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,761 views

    Often God has to spank as part of His loving discipline. Heb. 12:6 “…whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives." There are at least 3 purposes to God’s tough love or chastening - instruction, correction, and prevention.

    God’s Tough Love Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. Have you ever thought that God was upset or angry with you? When we go through some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Maternal Heart Of God

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 12, 2014
     | 5,358 views

    Mothers Day sermon on the comfort and compassion of God, which is described in Scripture as a mother's love.

    I was having coffee with a few fellow Army chaplains, and we started telling “mother-in-law jokes.” One of the chaplains was just sitting quietly, listening to our dumb jokes. He finally spoke up: “Well you know, my wife’s mother-in-law is pretty nice.” Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational