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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Turning Religious Reluctance-11

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019
     | 2,504 views

    11 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XI—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: What Temptation? A man who was getting a bit overweight, decided to go on a life-altering diet. But one of his main problems with his diet was that he would stop for donuts every morning on the way to work. To make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Parable Of Mission Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    Fifth in a series of ten sermons from the Book of Revelation, this sermon focuses on the Church’s indispensible role of witness in God’s plan of salvation.

    When we get through this sermon today, since this is the fifth in our series of 10, we’ll be half way through our series here in Revelation. • 7 Churches • 7 Golden Lampstands • 4 Creatures • 24 Elders • A Scroll with 7 Seals • 4 Horsemen • 144,000 and a Great Multitude of Worshippers Dr. Herms ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025
     | 254 views

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Looking Away To Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    Jesus as the author and finisher of faith.

    LOOKING AWAY TO JESUS. Hebrews 12:1-3. Throughout Hebrews 11, the reader has been privileged to watch a review of the race run by the great heroes of the Old Testament faith. The “therefore” at the beginning of Hebrews 12 is an emphatic particle connecting New Testament believers to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hall Of Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    Running the race with the heroes of the faith, with our eyes fixed on Jesus.

    THE HALL OF FAITH. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. 1. In the earlier verses of Hebrews 11, the ‘Hall of Faith’ (as I have called it) spoke of faithful individuals, ranging from Abel through Abraham to Moses. Now we have a shift to the plural, emphasising the collective faith of all involved. “By faith THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Valentine’s Day—it’s All About Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,432 views

    Tradition has it that Valentine was a third century martyr who demonstrated his love through his life and sacrificial death. We all should aspire to this kind of love. When we love God with all our heart we can enjoy God's unconditional, sacrificial love.

    We all need love; we all want love. We crave it; we work hard for it, yet all too often we come up short. There is only one kind of love that truly satisfies the deepest needs of the human heart. There is only one kind of love that actually makes a difference. There is only one kind of love that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

    Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 26,272 views

    The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

    “WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered For Mission Acts 1:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,294 views

    Acts 1:8 is not just a historical account; it is a living mandate for us as followers of Jesus today.

    Transformed by Truth: Empowered for Mission Acts 1:8 Text: Acts 1:8 (NLT): “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abiding In Jesus Means: Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    Jesus, the vine and the Father the vinedresser and the Holy Spirit the witness all work to help us bear fruit that will last

    John 15 Abiding in Jesus means: 1. Bearing fruit 2. Answered prayer 3. Obeying the commands 4. Facing opposition from the world 5. Holy Spirit witness In the Bible we see that stories have principles. The Jews called this the haggadah and the halakah. The haggadah is the story or narrative ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yes Virginia, There Is A Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    The church, not city hall, department stores or governments, is charged with witnessing to the gospel, and reminding the world the reason for the birth of Jesus.

    YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A RESURRECTION Pastor Rick MacDonald December 17, 2000 1 Corinthians 15:14 - and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Introduction: We should have come to realize a long time ago that Christmas is not ruled from Jerusalem or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    The sermon reviews the positive things that Jesus had to say about the church - their trust in God, their witness and their love and endurance

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Were You There?

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,784 views

    Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today.

    “Were You There?” David Owens Text: Matthew 27:32-56 3/28/99 Thesis: Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today. Aim: To help us take another look at the cross that we might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Truth About Truth Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,797 views

    In this message I define what absolute truth means and encourage believers to live it out and bear witness to it.

    Intro: We are starting a new sermon series this month called “Truths that Make a Difference.” This morning I want to talk about the truth about truth. Please turn in your Bibles to John 18:28-38. (READ) I want to focus on a few of these verses. Read verse 38. Pilate asked, “What is truth?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Wild Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,207 views

    This is a message in a series I preached on Witnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message is preceded by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

    Demoniac (Adapted from a drama originally performed by Curt Cloninger) “You go way from me. You go way from me. I know who you are, Jesus; I know who you are! You a holy man; You a holy man Don’t come up here by me; don’t come up here by me! No! No no no no no! Don’t come up here; don’t come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free