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  • Chris Haley avatar

    In Search Of A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Chris Haley on Mar 11, 2025
     | 387 views

    An evangelistic talk on the need to be born again.

    Introduction How do you get to heaven? How do you get to the good place in the afterlife? Now I know some of you might be sat there straight away thinking, well there's no such place, there's no such thing. Well humour me for a minute, if there were a place like heaven, how would you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Compassion Of Christ – Matthew 9 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 15, 2025
     | 596 views

    Despite the continued opposition of the religious leaders, JESUS continues to fulfill his mission and show compassion for those in need. Dealing with Sin and Sickness, and our calling to not only follow HIM, but to help bring others to HIM. The LORD of the Harvest call you, "Help Wanted"

    BIG IDEA. OPPOSITION INCREASES, HEALING MINISTRY CONTINUES. Despite the continued opposition of the religious leaders, JESUS continues to fulfill his mission and show compassion for those in need. Dealing with Sin and Sickness, and our calling to not only follow HIM, but to help bring others to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Value Guilt Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 26, 2023
     | 1,230 views

    Inner peace is the result of true repentance in response to “value guilt.” We know that this sinful woman encountered Jesus Christ and she had peace.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Value Guilt Luke 7:36-50 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Baby in the Bouncy Seat (p) When Abigail was about six months old, I worked overnight from 10:00pm to 8:00am at a children’s home. Kelly worked as a teacher during the day and took care of Abigail during ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Takes Work

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 1,827 views

    Love is something we have to work at. It doesn't just instantly happen. Love at first sight can often be cured with a second look! We are not meant to FALL in love with anyone. We are meant to GROW in love. Growing in love is like planting a garden, it takes a lot of hard work.

    The Bible is a book of signs and wonders. And when God did miracles through his son Jesus Christ here on earth, what it did was it made cynical people into saints. The doubters, who saw Lazarus come out of a grave, no longer doubted that Jesus Christ had the power over death. They just saw it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can I Live The Christian Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 7, 2023
     | 2,069 views

    Last week I preached on HOW YOU CAN KNOW YOU ARE SAVED!!! Today I want to follow up on that sermon and preach on HOW YOU CAN LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

    Acts 1:1-8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Notice especially these words in this verse of scripture. After we are saved God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 1st, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,143 views

    Year A, Proper 26.

    Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 A). CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surprise! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2023
     | 2,491 views

    If you’ve lost all hope, trust Jesus with your life, and don’t be surprised by His delays His devotion, and His deliverance when it finally does come.

    Surprise! (John 11:1-44) John Ortberg, pastor of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California, talks about a friend of his, who used to work as a denominational official in Minnesota. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn't have churches to do funerals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Holy Conversations Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 7, 2023
     | 1,419 views

    Holy Conversations Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey – Oct. 1, 2023

    Intro I first heard of how God had come to us in Christ … early 1970s… through my HS and college years… there was nothing unusual about believing in God… and even accepting Christ as savior. For sure there was the awkward tension some friends felt about how it might affect partying together in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Identity Is Essential Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    Our world teaches that people can be whoever they identify themselves to be. The Word of God teaches you are who God says you are.

    Your Identity is Essential Genesis 1:26-31 Rev. Brian Bill October 7-8, 2023 Parents, I want to give you a heads-up that parts of the sermon may not be appropriate for younger children. If your child is not ready to hear about sexuality and gender matters, feel free to step out while I’m praying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See Jesus! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 13, 2023
     | 2,650 views

    If you want to see Jesus this week, go to the place of death and go to the place of service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

    It was the Depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    From Groans To Glory

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 15, 2023
     | 2,013 views

    Continuing series on Romans. This sermon examines things we can be encouraged by, in the midst of difficulties.

    Romans 8b Don’t Sweat It - Read Romans 8:12-30 One section of Romans 8 in my Bible is titled, “From Groans to Glory” I believe that is a fitting title for this message. Look there again please at verse 20. - Read Romans 8:20-21 These verses say that all of creation is suffering, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 9: Never Give Up On God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2023
     | 2,560 views

    Never give up on God because... 1. He can break giant barriers down (vs. 30). 2. He can turn sinners into saints (vs. 31). 3. He can turn us into godly heroes (vs. 32-35a). 4. He gives us strength when we suffer (vs. 35b-38). 5. He promises us a perfect ending (vs. 39-40).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 9: Never Give Up on God! Hebrews 11:30-40; Joshua 2:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through Hebrews 11 to study the faith of our Old Testament heroes. And through them all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Meet With You Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2024
     | 1,699 views

    If you want to meet with God today, welcome Him, worship Him, and appease Him by depending on the blood of Christ to cover all your sin.

    There is a very famous place I had never heard of before this last month. It’s St. Peter's Church Hall in Liverpool, England. On the inside, it looks like a typical church gym except for the ornate wood cathedral ceiling and missing basketball hoops. Several years ago, St. Peter's was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Jesus Went Looking For A Fight Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 26, 2024
     | 1,209 views

    It’s important to note that when this man picked up his mat on the Sabbath, he didn’t break the Bible’s commands. He broke the cartel’s extra commands that grew up around the Bible like barnacles on a ship’s hull.

    Happy Father’s Day to you. When I consider the privilege of my three children, the words of pastor John Drakeford toward his children are salient. “To [my children] have put gray hairs in my head, bills in my pocket, illustrations in my sermons, happiness in my home, and pride in my heart.” Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5th Sunday After Pentecost. July 13th 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    Year C, Proper 10.

    Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 82, Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37. A). THE PLUMB-LINE TEST. Amos 7:7-17. When I was at High School, we were building a garage. We were taught how to mix mortar, lay bricks, and to check everything was lined up straight with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational