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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Giving

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,244 views

    One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8.

    One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8. “Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Gift Of All

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 22, 2018
     | 5,759 views

    A Christmas Message

    2 Corinthians 9:15 INTRODUCTION • It’s the season of giving here in America • God’s Word has a lot to say about giving I. Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. A. There have been many bad interpretations of this passage. 1. Some have said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Moving Forward From Yesterday's Hurts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 105 views

    Don’t let the pain of yesterday rob you of the joy of today or the hope of tomorrow.

    MOVING FORWARD FROM YESTERDAY'S HURTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Job 42:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 147:3, Joel 2:25 INTRODUCTION: One of the strategies the enemy uses to hinder believers is to keep them trapped in the prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Flowers avatar

    What's Seeping Through Your Skin? Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
     | 2,771 views

    In a return to an earlier series, Slowing Down (this is now part six of that series), Dave talks about the importance of structuring life so that the right influences “seep into our skin.”

    What’s Seeping Through Your Skin? Slowing Down, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 3, 2009 We’re going to do something tonight I have never done before. We’re going to pick up with new sermons in a series that I was doing a few months ago. This series will probably be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Glory Internalized Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 6,340 views

    God's glory shine through the brokenness of our lives when we let Him be the center of our lives.

    Last Sunday we began again a focus on the glory of God, and I skipped the video I had planned to share (which we first saw last September), so I want to begin there today. It helps us with the review: what is “the glory of God”? It is the words of Pastor-theologian John Piper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Priority Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 10, 2019
     | 5,371 views

    The Priority of the Gospel - Philippians chapter 1 verses 12-26 - sermon by Gordon Curley - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Confident, even though a victim (vs 12-14) (2). Joyful, in spite of others (vs 15-18) (3). Hopeful, regardless of uncertainties (vs 19-20) (4). Contented, because Christ was central (vs 21) SERMON BODY Ill: • He was born in Italy of humble parents and is said to have trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Bride For Isaac Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2017
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     | 25,087 views

    The analysis of finding a bride for Isaac in Genesis 24:1-67 will show us how the Lord provided Rebekah as a wife for Isaac in order to continue the line of the seed of the woman.

    Scripture We are continuing our study of “The Life of Abraham” by examining selected incidents in his life. When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God called him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and promised that he would make him into a great nation. That promise began to be fulfilled twenty-five ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Believing Mom

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,420 views

    This is a Mother’s Day message based on Elijah and the Widow

    You ever been broke? I mean really broke? She was and she couldn’t believe her ears! She was at the end of her rope. Life was hard enough for a widow in that day and age, but the drought that they had been experiencing had been the straw that broke the camel’s back. Well she should have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,391 views

    Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

    OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop Worrying And Start Living!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 12, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,990 views

    Stop Worrying And Start Living! – sermon by Gordon Curley - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Problem of Worry: Worry is unreasonable (vs 25) Worry is undermining (vs 26) Worry is unproductive (vs 27) Worry is unreasonable (vs 30b-31). Worry is unchristian (vs 32). The Solution for worry: Stop living for things and start living for God! (vs 33) Stop living for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A New Year, A New Day

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

    Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Shaping The Clay Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    For Memorial Day/Christian Legacy Sunday: We must not protect the vessel in which the Gospel is carried more than the Gospel itself. The Gospel is power; the vessel must be impervious to popularity, a good transporter. Legacy giving encouraged.

    I am not much of a gardener. The Scripture says that there is a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted, but I must tell you that I don’t know the difference. I pluck up only what I am told to pluck up, because I don’t know a weed from a willow. However, the mistress of our little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Are You Looking For? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,886 views

    The most important thing in the lives of the Wisemen was finding Jesus. They went "looking" for Him until they found Him. Is Jesus the most important thing in your life, and how do you know if you've been looking for Him?

    OPEN: Yogi Berra was a very famous baseball player back in the 40s, 50s & 60s. Outside of being an big league catcher he was known for some interesting sayings. One of those famous sayings was this: “If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” Back when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Believe, Therefore We Speak Series

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    Because our faith is founded on the sure promises of God, it will share the message of the Gospel out of thanks to God.

    We saw last week that since our faith has such a sure foundation on the faithful promises of our never changing God, it will affect our whole lives. What we believe affects who we are and what we do. When we see the love God has showered upon us, our lives become lives of thanks to him. So, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Inside The Ark

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    The contents of the Ark of the Covenant are still relevant to us today.

    INTRODUCTION There have been many things written about the Ark of the Covenant. Hollywood has even made movies about it. In Raiders of the Lost Ark it was portrayed as a beautiful golden box with supernatural power that burned up anyone who looked inside of it. No doubt, the Ark was filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist