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  • Joe Mack Cherry avatar

    Refusing God's Grace

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Mar 12, 2023
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    Heb. 12:14-29 tells us how important it is to trust God's grace and to see that others do not miss the grace of God It also gives us good side by side comparison of the Mosaic Law and the Gospel and why grace is so special.

    Refusing the Grace of God. By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. The Pull of the Old Law 1. Many of the first century Jewish converts struggled with the freedom that the New Law provided. 2. Grace was a foreign concept to these people; the law was strict, rigid, and it had been a way of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want Proof!

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 21, 2025
     | 1,317 views

    Thomas finally met the risen Savior. This encounter shows us what it means to trust Jesus with our doubts. The story of Thomas gives hope to doubters, to those who say, “I want proof!”.

    Alba 4-20-2025 I WANT PROOF! John 20:24-31 Have you ever been in a situation where someone told you something, but you just couldn't believe it? You wanted proof? Then you are like Thomas. Thomas is one of the better known disciples of Jesus, even though not much is said about him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek First Things First Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 30, 2020
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    The whole world is worried about many things. Worry about the Extinction of the human race by CORONA, worry to find the right Vaccine, worry about GDP growth, worry about the future of the Children, and everything. At this juncture, Our Lord Jesus Christ tells us “First seek the First Things”.

    Theme: “Seek First things” Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We praise God for the grace of God for enabling us to enter into the 5th month in 2020. This month the Spirit of God inspires us to meditate under the Theme “ Seek the Welfare”. First of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    When We Give What We Have Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
     | 5,689 views

    In light of Mother's Day, we must depend on God to do what only God can do, but we also must give what we have if we are to truly join in the process.

    Intro On this Mother‟s Day we are reminded of the profound role of a parent. I believe that a mother is nothing less than a mediator of God‟s love. A mother is role that is by nature giving… sacrificially giving of life. They give nourishment from their own resources… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Righteousness Part Ii

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020
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    Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card - The Gospel of Identity, P. 57)

    Title: A New Righteousness Part II Text: Matthew 5:27-37 Thesis: Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card, Matthew – The Gospel of Identity, P. 57) Jesus said, “Unless your righteousness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,098 views

    Discover how Jesus can help you deal with disappointment.

    Have you ever been disappointed? There are probably some who came to worship today struggling with disappointment. Disappointment takes many forms. • Sometimes we get disappointed by people (marriage partner, work associate, friend). • Sometimes we get disappointed when our plans do not materialize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    There Is No Place Like Home. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010
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     | 10,262 views

    This message speaks of how the familiarity, pride & unbelief of Nazareth placed limitations upon the work of God, and can do the same with us.

    There’s No Place Like Home! Text: Mark 6:1-6 Introduction: Up to now in our studies of Mark we have largely witnessed the growth of Jesus’ popularity. Everywhere He went crowds thronged, people wanted to be near Him, to hear Him, see Him even to touch Him, but now as we open to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Power Hidden In Mary’s Song, The Magnificat.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 23, 2018
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     | 9,703 views

    There is power in Mary’s song, and power that you need to see as it is not just a song in response to her situation, the future mother of God.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd December 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Micah 5:2-5a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) Canticle 15 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Jesus Simon And The Sinful Woman

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 23, 2018
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     | 6,337 views

    The uninvited guest at the dinner. Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman.

    Jesus, Simon and the sinful woman. Writing between a.d. 64 to 68, Luke, “the beloved Physician” (Col. 4:14), traveling companion of Paul on his second and third missionary journeys (see ‘we’ passages: Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-15; 21:1-18; 27:1-16) and “fellow worker” with Paul (Phlm 24), spent time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,441 views

    A challenge present your life a living sacrifice denying the world's attraction and living 24/7 for Christ.

    A LIVING SACRIFICE - Romans 12:1-3 When you hear the word "sacrifice," what comes to your mind? Some words one might associate with "sacrifice" are forfeiting, giving up, giving away, letting go, losing. The word sacrifice doesn't exactly give us the warm fuzzies, does it? Our natural instinct is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Amazed By Grace Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,542 views

    Sermon #2 in the Hymn-writers series focuses on the lives and music of Charles Wesley, John Newton, and William Cowper.

    Charles Wesley 1707-1788, John Newton 1725-1807, William Cowper 1731-1800 Amazed by Grace CHCC: July 6, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m preaching some sermons about the history of church music. Last time I preached we talked about the changes that came in church music when Isaac Watts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Make Room For Daddy!” ( Father’s Day Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 14, 2023
     | 2,430 views

    The sitcom “MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY” was played by Danny Thomas who played the role of Danny Williams as the father in this sitcom.

    The program was a real hit with the public because with all the problems this family had Daddy was the main figure of the show with the solutions for the problems his family faced. “Make Room for Daddy” is an American sitcom that ran: • From 1953 to 1957 on ABC • From 1957 to 1964 on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    How's Your Heart For God's Gardening Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    Christ talks about 4 different soils, each representing a heart and how receptive it is to God’s Word. How receptive are you to God’s Word?

    Here is one for the teachers in the crowd today! It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florists son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Cleanses The Leper Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,445 views

    Sixth in a series on the miracles of Jesus, this miracle concerns the healing of a leper in the synagogue.

    Miracle # 6 “Jesus Cleanses the Leper” Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-15, Matthew 8:1-4 As we noted in the last lesson early on the morning after Jesus had healed Peter’s Mother-in-law and all the other sick who had been brought to Him; Jesus retired to a quiet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Bell avatar

    Becoming Extravagant Lovers Series

    Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    Jesus seeks followers who will break and spill out their lives for him.

    Becoming Extravagant Lovers; Mark 14:1-11; 1st Lent; 1st of 7: “All for You” series; The Promise; 03-05-06; Darryl Bell Today is the first Sunday in Lent, the period of 40 days of preparation before Easter. For centuries Christians have used this season to evaluate their lives and come closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational