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  • Neal Gracey avatar

    The Wealthiest Place On Earth

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2024
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     | 1,688 views

    Where is the wealthiest place on earth? The Cemetery! Why the cemetery? Because in the cemetery are books that were never written, and cures that were never discovered. Money never spent.

    Die Empty – R. Neal Gracey May 5, 2019 Where is the wealthiest place on earth? The Cemetery! Why the cemetery? Because in the cemetery are books that were never written, and cures that were never discovered. The graveyard is filled with music, we’ve never heard. The cemetery is filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace From The Sovereign God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 30, 2025
     | 170 views

    How can we have the peace that comes from God?

    “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ’Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!’” (Luke 2:13-14, ESV.) Am really so glad and grateful that my “delight” -- my wife -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 554 views

    We honor fathers who not only gave us life, but who also show us how to live.

    Opening illustration: While waiting for an eye examination last year, I was struck by a statement I saw in the optometrist’s office: “Eighty percent of everything children learn in their first 12 years is through their eyes.” I began thinking of all that children visually process through reading, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call To Wake Up

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,212 views

    Each generation of Christians is the seed of the next, and degenerate seed is sure to produce a degenerate harvest; not a little better than but worse than the seed from which it sprang.

    Opening illustration: Play video. Introduction: THERE IS ALSO SPIRITUAL sleep. Notice Ephesians 5:14: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead." This verse is often spoken to sinners, but it was not written to sinners. Ephesians was never written to sinners. It is not a message to sinners ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaching For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024
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     | 1,379 views

    This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven.

    READ passage. This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven. Some may ask, "How can you be sure there is a Heaven?" There are several answers to that question: Whatever culture you stumble across, whatever time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Humility Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 11, 2024
     | 1,197 views

    Godly leaders must possess humility, patience, and tact, just like Nehemiah. How we approach any situation, and the attitude we possess, will greatly affect our ability to lead and enjoy success.

    The Humility of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 2: 1-8 In the previous chapter, Nehemiah was made aware of the desperate situation in Jerusalem. While he was far removed from the city and the difficulties facing the remnant who had returned, Nehemiah was deeply burdened for the needs of the city and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Royal Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 3, 2024
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     | 1,477 views

    All God’s activity is loving activity. If He creates, He creates in love; if He rules, He rules in love; if He judges, He judges in love! He cannot change: for God is love! If we live in love we live in God. This is the Royal Law!

    1 John 4:15-19 (NKJV) “The Royal Law of Love” February 4, 2024 The Apostle John wrote in verse 10, “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” The fact that Christ has borne all sin renders God propitious. Simply put God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "just The Way We Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2024
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     | 2,279 views

    A sermon about how God chooses to love us and claim us no matter how we feel about ourselves.

    “Just the Way We Are” Ephesians 1:3-14 Is there anyone here that struggles with shame? Do you ever feel as if you have let God down, to the point where you find it hard to believe that God could possibly love you? If this is the case, you probably also struggle with despair, which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jerusalem- Fruit Bearing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,434 views

    This is the 33rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#33] JERUSALEM- FRUIT BEARING Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 I was driving to Lubbock when I saw a Church sign that caught my attention- “God is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedicated

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023
     | 1,880 views

    You don’t take an oath and sign your name on the dotted line without realizing the price and sacrifice.

    DEDICATED Text: Matthew 16:24 -27 Matthew 16:24-27  Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.  (25)  For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Be Used By God — Honouring Women In God’s Mission And Lessons From Women In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,003 views

    Some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This misunderstanding arises from a misinterpretation of certain biblical texts while ignoring the broader testimony of Scripture.

    Go! And Be Used by God — Honouring Women in God’s Mission Throughout history, God has called and empowered both men and women to serve His kingdom, proclaim His truth, and lead His people. Yet, some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By Truth: "delighting In God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 21, 2024
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     | 1,260 views

    Psalm 40:8 captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence.

    Transformed by Truth: "Delighting in God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Introduction: A Heart that Delights in God's Will Today we are going to dive deep into a verse that captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence. Psalm 40:8 (NLT) says: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Refining And Purification

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Oct 27, 2024
     | 702 views

    I have for you toady a story that illustrates the message of 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of how trials refine and strengthen our faith, much like gold is refined in fire. This story highlights the theme of enduring hardship for a greater purpose.

    Refining and Purification ((((SLIDE)))) Todays message comes from 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ((((SLIDE)))) 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    1st Peter 1:1-5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2023
     | 2,123 views

    This is the first of 12 Studies on the Book of 1st Peter.

    Study # 1 - 1 Peter 1:1-5 For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/lBQfytROjTU For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dWXrSE4U9noY50lYZ1ebE?si=c65de374fd9b4baf 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    1st Peter 1:6-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,544 views

    This devotion is about what our attitude to persecution needs to be and also about the amazing salvation we have come to possess.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpvbKdQ_9pI For the Audio Version on Spotify, click on the link below ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible