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  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    Why Not Me? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019
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     | 5,388 views

    Too many want their cake and to eat it too. They want the prize without running the race.

    Romans 8:1-28 Who wouldn’t want or desire to escape God’s condemnation? Verse One informs us that we who are in Christ Jesus...we escape. But...we must really and truly walk NOT in the flesh but in the Spirit. Too many want their cake and to eat it too. They want the prize but prefer not to ...read more

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    The Faithfulness Of God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,638 views

    "The gifts and calling of God are without repentance." Romans 11:29.

    THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Romans 11:1-2a, Romans 11:29-32. What is causing Paul so much stress and distress is that Israel ‘have not all obeyed the gospel’ (cf. Romans 10:16). As we enter our present chapter, Paul is asking: Does this then mean that God has “cast away His people” (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,544 views

    Without wisdom from God, we are doomed to make many foolish choices in life.

    INTRODUCTION - Week 14 of Core 52 begins a new mini-series entitled Hidden Hope. - The entire Bible is about Jesus. - Sometimes, He sits on the surface of the page. - Other times, Jesus hides between the lines. - This four-week series explores hidden gems that shine brightest when Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Widow's Work

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 30, 2026
     | 130 views

    Serving the Lord without distraction Seeking God’s approval, not man’s applause

    WIDOW’S WORK SERVING THE LORD WITHOUT DISTRACTION TEXT: (1 Corinthians 7:34, KJV) “The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: 32 “But I would have you without carefulness [anxious concern]. He that is unmarried careth for the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,490 views

    Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.

    Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more

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    Surviving Your Family Media Intake Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,495 views

    To help the audience to leave with a heightened awareness of the way their homes are impacted by the media and to take aggressive action to prevent them from harming their homes

    Philippians 4:8 I want you to be aware that a little dwarfed man who was running a scam here locally was recently caught by police. He was pretending to be a channeller, a spirit medium – someone who can communicate with the dead – and he was scamming people. So, they put him in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Launching Into The Deep

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026
     | 542 views

    Christ calls weary believers to leave safe shallows behind and trust Him anew, discovering growth, purpose, and fruitfulness through obedient faith.

    My message this morning comes from the Scripture that was just read — Luke 5. It’s a familiar passage. Most of us have heard it many times. We know how the story goes. Fishermen become fishers of men. Nets that were empty suddenly overflow. Ordinary work becomes holy calling. But familiarity can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    ONE DAY THE TRUE CHURCH WILL SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WILL BE CAUGHT OUT OF THIS WORLD TO MEET THE LORD IN THE AIR:

    The Rapture of the Church 1 Thessalonians 4:13-4:18 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    One man who prays a prayer totally according to God’s will, and he has learned to leave selfishness out of his prayer.

    5-12-08 The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Jabez prayer gets answered Before we get to this verse there are other verses concerning getting prepared for ministry. Such as: 1.Lord, enlarge my heart Psalms 119:32 2.Present your bodies a living sacrifice, which is your reasonable service ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Justice Met Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 328 views

    God’s blazing holiness reveals our sin and demands perfect justice, leaving us helpless and pointing to the cross where mercy will come.

    Opening: The Longing for Justice Good morning, friends. Before we open our Bibles, let me start with a little story. Author Gary Haugen once described how he would teach math to a room full of six-year-olds. He said he would begin each day by handing out a snack—but unevenly. A few kids would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Keeping It Together

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 20, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 340 views

    In a divided world, Christ—not agreement or control—holds the church together as peace, creating unity without uniformity through grace, love.

    Two old men were sitting outside a seniors’ home enjoying the sunshine. One turned to the other and said, “Slim, I’m 83 years old and I’m just full of aches and pains. You’re about my age. How do you feel?” Slim said, “I feel just like a newborn baby.” “Really? Like a newborn baby?” “Yep. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Woman At The Well And Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    Why is it that some people can go through life without sensing a need for a personal relationship with God?

    The Woman at the Well and Jesus (John 4:4-43) Question: Why is it that some people can go through life without sensing a need for a personal relationship with God? I. The Incident of Jesus and the Woman at the Well Gives Us Some Clues… 1. Jesus had to pass through Samaria… (1) to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cycle Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022
     | 2,046 views

    The Christian life is not believing in the cycle of birth but there is a cycle of redemption, a cycle of reformation, a cycle of resurgence and revival. I would like to leave with you three spiritual insights as Corrupted people, Compassionate God, and charismatic leaders in the cycle of redemption.

    Theme: Cycle of Redemption Text: Judges 2:10-23 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good. His love endures forever.’ Introduction to the book of judges: This book is part of former prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1, 2 Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings). Judges are called Sophetim. It describes the exploits of the number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons Learned From A Rich Man

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,345 views

    So tonight we will leave the graveyard and descend into hell and see what lessons we can learn from the rich man who is in hell.

    Lessons learned from a Rich Man Pm November 1st 2009 Luke 16:19-31 Introduction In the last few weeks mostly on Wednesday nights we have learned some lessons from some pretty interesting places, in particular the last two Wednesday nights from a graveyard. Tonight as we read this story at first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Absolute Necessity Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Howard Green on Dec 8, 2025
     | 184 views

    Repentance is necessary for salvation. Without it, no one will spend eternity in heaven, no matter what we think.

    Have you ever been truly lost? Most people, especially men, are funny; we rarely admit we are lost. It would be easier to get a root canal! It doesn’t matter what we think. If I want to go to Florida, I take I-75 S. If I want to go to Florida but take I-75 N., I’m not going to Florida, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational