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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Salty, Shinny And Reflective Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2018
     | 11,578 views

    An externally focused church makes a difference in the community through good works and living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

    SALTY, SHINNY, AND REFLECTIVE Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is an Externally Focused Church? It is a church that is "increasingly convinced that effectiveness is not measured by what happens inside the church but rather by the impact the people of the church have on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Super-Dads: Father's Day 2013

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,943 views

    He might not have super strength or be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but dads are their kids first superheroes! This Father's Day sermon explores three characteristics of Super-Dads! PowerPoint is available.

    FATHER’S DAY: SUPER DADS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/16/2013 Well, let me start out today by saying “Happy Father’s Day” to all of our Dads. One little boy, when asked to explain about Father’s Day, said, “It’s just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,036 views

    All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

    BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Patience (2021)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2021
     | 2,669 views

    The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Dream Bigger!

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,532 views

    We serve a God who is infinite. He is all-powerful…all-knowing…completely capable. He is a God who’s power / ability / and love…knows no limits. YET…even though we know this and often declare it…we tend to limit the power of God. We Need To Dream Bigger!

    DREAM BIGGER...DON'T LIMIT GOD! Limit: to restrict, to confine, to keep within a designated area, to fence in, hold back, to bind Example: Ever seen someone using a kid leash? (the kid has limited freedom…but who’s really in control?) Limits: spending limit, speed limit, earning limit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 10, 2025
     | 880 views

    The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually and live up to their full potential.

    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 13-14 “Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon # 2 - Choose The Truth Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 26, 2025
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     | 453 views

    In a world that thrives on lies, as children of God we must decide to follow Jesus who is the Truth. If we do not stand firm on the truth, we will find ourselves compromise with the lies of Satan, and making choices that are contradictory to the true values that God has set for us in His word.

    We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) In the above mentioned verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    His Disciples Came Unto Him

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2025
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     | 2,969 views

    Disciple or Discipleship -- It’s a word we often hear in Christian circles, but what does it truly mean?

    TITLE: HIS DISCIPLES CAME UNTO HIM SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 5:1-3 We have embarked upon another new year together as a Church family. We celebrate this morning on the first Sunday of a new year and it’s appropriate that we should forge a new beginning as a congregation. For the last nine years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Work Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,418 views

    God’s peace is not the same as the world’s peace - even though people filled with God’s peace DO bring peace to the world.

    We human beings are not naturally peacemakers. On the contrary: we’re naturally trouble-makers. A few years ago a group of people tried walking across America on a mission of peace. They couldn't get along and divided into two groups by the time they were half way across. According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Run With Perseverance!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 1, 2025
     | 524 views

    Today in our sermon we will consider what it takes to overcome adversity and finish our "race" of faith. For the theme of our sermon let’s use just three words from our text. “RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE!”

    For four years, Derek Redmond had dreamed of winning the 400 meter sprint at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. He could see himself standing on the medal platform receiving the gold for his native Great Britain. Derek breezed through the qualifying heats and made it to the medal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Blood Donor Saved My Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    What does the blood of Christ do for us, and why is it such a powerful tool for God to use for fixing our broken lives?

    The American Red Cross in Oklahoma had this interesting poster sent to churches: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I gave a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table - soft, restful. The cross - rough, painful. The nurses - kind, gentle. The soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Test Your Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 7, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 91 views

    The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

    Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Being The Greatest

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 12,634 views

    In this message we will look at the discipline of servanthood – and as we do we will see tha it is much then just doing a job at church. The Life part 11)

    Being The Greatest The Life – part 11 The Practice Of Servanthood Read Mark 9:30-35 PICTURE – the scene… Jesus has just told the disciples about what was going to happen to Him in Jerusalem. HOW - he was going to be betrayed in to the hands of men, HOW - they would kill Him and how after 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priscila And Aquila Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2014
     | 11,557 views

    The ultimate judge of a person’s character is their ability to exceed expectations with little recognition from others or when praise is not given. The Bible is filled with unsung heroes of the faith whose names may be obscure to us but to God they are His heroes of the faith.

    Transition video: Serving in prison ministry Theme: Unsung heroes Scripture: Proverbs 27:2 “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.” Sermon 2: Priscilla and Aquila Thesis for Series: The ultimate judge of a person’s character is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Rise Of Islam And The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,573 views

    IS THE RISE OF ISLAM A CONCRETE EXAMPLE THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE ONE ASPECT TO CONSIDER.

    THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE LAST DAYS JOHN 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I HOPE THAT YOU CAN SEE THAT A PICTURE IS UNFOLDING IN THIS SERIES OF MESSAGES. I BELIEVE THAT THE COMING OF THE LORD FOR HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH, IS IMMINENT. EVENTS PROPHECIED IN SCRIPTURE, SUCH AS IN MATTHEW 24 HAVE COME TO PASS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist