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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2020
     | 7,623 views

    What are you doing with everything God has entrusted you with?

    The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents is one of a number of parables Jesus spoke at the end of His earthly ministry. He was about to be betrayed and arrested. From there, He would be judged, crucified and buried. He would arise on the third day. After showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Voice Speaks

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 1, 2020
     | 2,933 views

    The Voice of God cries out to humanity I forgive, I love you, I give you Hope, I offer Peace to all, and I give joy to all humanity.

    “The Voice Speaks” Isaiah 40:1-11 1. Today is the second Sunday of Advent (Second Coming) today there is a Voice that Cries out • The Voice we hear is God. God voice says, “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem “Tell her I forgive her of her wrongs, her sins, her forgiveness has freed her she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Beauty In Death

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 4, 2019
     | 14,348 views

    Simple, short funeral service for an individual reminding us of God's ability and desire to comfort during times of sorrow and reminding us of the importance of preparing for eternity.

    Beauty in Death Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a,4,11a 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 11a “He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Disrupts Our Plans And Interrupts Our Life

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 3, 2022
     | 11,313 views

    There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way but the Lord directeth his steps”.

    When God Disrupts our plans and Interrupts our Life By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Making The Better Choice Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2012
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     | 8,581 views

    We desperately need wisdom to make good choices.

    Making the Better Choice (Proverbs 20:19-22) 1. This Fall, our nation will vote for a president and a host of other offices. 2. Have you ever what would have happened “if.” 3. What if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected? What if Nixon had beat Kennedy. 4. The 2,000 election between ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lights...camera...action!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 8, 2012
     | 6,579 views

    A sermon which focuses on the comparative study of the Book of Joshua and Acts...in the Post-Pentecostal weeks before the Father’s day.

    LIGHTS’…CAMERA…ACTION!!! No, not your run-of-the mill Hollywood flick, coming your way, but something infinitely better. Hang on, I would come to the point but firstly…amazing thing about the Bible, is that several things which occurred in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Doomsday Preppers

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013
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     | 6,981 views

    This sermon reflects on what the John the Baptist says about Christ's coming and how we should prepare, and what Jesus says about when the end of the world will occur.

    Well, according to my count, we have about 12 days left until the world ends. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Mayan calendar and how some say it predicts the world will end on December 21, 2012. Apparently, a stone tablet discovered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Messiah Is Coming

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,294 views

    Messiah is coming - The message of John the Baptist

    Dakota Community Church December 5, 2010 Messiah is Coming Mark 1:1-8 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — 3 “a voice of one calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Now Just Where Do You Think You're Going?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 5,293 views

    Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011. A message of proper planning and being ready (Salvation) for meeting the LORD when the time comes.

    2011.01.02.Sermon.Now Where do you think you’re going? William Akehurst, HSWC Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011 Wisdom needed Proverbs 3:5-6 Isaiah 55:6-8 (whole chapter) Matthew 25:1-13 Has anyone ever asked you the question: “Now just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exercise - Physical And Spiritual

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 25, 2013
     | 9,033 views

    America is crazy with physical fitness and wellness in this life, but, what about fitness for a godly life here on earth and the continuation after death?

    What a crazy week this has been! The terrorist bombing in Boston during the Boston Marathon leaving 3 dead and nearly 200 injured. The fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX. Up to 15 dead and an unknown number injured. In the past week there have been as many as four earthquakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Small But Significant Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 9, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,849 views

    Each animal represents a contrast which refers to wisdom triumphing over weakness, or lack of worldly significance or strength. We should not think that size means defeat or insignificance. Size does not count nearly as much as wisdom. Within each creatur

    PROVERBS 30: 24-28 SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT Ants, badgers, locust, and lizards....Sounds like we're on a nature walk - or an advertisement for a new animated movie. Well, we will be letting these animals of God's Creation teach us, and I hope they help our message tonight come alive. Man can draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poor Naomi And Ruth

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2015
     | 11,888 views

    Destitute and broken people are those God seeks to save. Who but the poor in spirit are prepared to receive the King of kings and enter the kingdom of heaven?

    Last week we began a study of the book of Ruth. We went through chapter one where Naomi is the chief character. Naomi is married and has two sons. They live in the bread basket of Israel, Bethlehem, but a famine hits and Naomi’s husband moves his family to Moab where he and both his sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Dads Disarming Distractions Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2016
     | 3,967 views

    In connection with Father's Day, this lesson points out that Jesus IS going to return. As preparation Dads (all of us) must make two key decisions: 1. Stay Awake and 2. Dress Appropriately. These decisions benefit our children as well as ourselves.

    1. Use iPad and iPhone as distractions -- pretend to be reading email, texts, and receive a phone call from "Mom" to show how we can be distracted from our focus 2. Staying Focused Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hearing God’s Good News-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2017
     | 5,096 views

    1 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

    HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-I—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: FBCC wants you to have a ‘Touchy-Feely Christmas’!--So that God will ‘touch’ you! That you will ‘feel’ God’s presence!... ...And to Know that there is actual Substance to Christmas even when surrounded by the Worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023
     | 2,092 views

    Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

    Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist