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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Grandparents Day

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2023
     | 4,980 views

    Grandparents have a unique opportunity with their grandchildren.

    Today is National Grandparents Day. Let me tell you a story. One day, Grandpa Henry sat in the park with another old man. Henry discovered that his seventy-five-year-old friend had just married a twenty-five-year-old woman. Grandpa Henry was amazed. "Your wife must be beautiful,” he said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run With Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022
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    Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

    Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Doing Your Duty With A Little Faith

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 23, 2022
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     | 2,975 views

    This is a lesson about using the gifts that God has already given us instead of wishing our lives away wanting what God has not ordained. It features the problem that the first disciples were having and Jesus' answer to them when they asked for more faith.

    Doing Your Duty with a Little Faith Luke 17: 5-10, 2 Timothy 1:3-12 The Apostles were with Jesus daily. They saw miracles that would make their hearts stand still and yet they wanted more faith. What more could Jesus possibly give them? The answer is, he doesn’t give them anything more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Arise, Shine! Your Light Has Come

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2020
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    The Jews were to rejoice at the coming of the Messiah - meant to be their pride and joy. So are we, even in the midst of darkness.

    January 5, 2020 Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. 2 Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. 3 Nations will walk to your light, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Wept Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 10, 2020
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    The 34th sermon in a series we're doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at the shortest verse in the Bible, and we discuss why Jesus wept. We examine sin and it's effects, and how Jesus is the answer to our sin problem.

    Jesus Wept (Gospel of John Part 34) Text: John 11:28-44 So; if you remember from last time, Jesus had just spoken with Martha, and Martha was strengthened in her faith and she ended up making an amazing confession of faith in Jesus. And she left Him, in order to go get her sister Mary. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Worship?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 15, 2020
     | 4,228 views

    As we continue our look at God's purpose in our lives, we look at why we should worship God.

    First Baptist Church PDL - Why Worship? February 16, 2020 Every Sunday morning a handful of people from our surrounding towns comes to church. Every man, woman and child has a story - a life that goes on from Monday through Saturday. Age doesn’t matter. We all have a story. For some folks - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel 3: Conquering Insecurity Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 6,680 views

    1) Play to the right audience (God), 2) Trust God for lasting security, 3) Commit to what is right. Neb is insecure, while Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are secure in God!

    CONQUERING INSECURITY—Daniel 3 I wonder how many of us here this morning struggle with insecurity. Maybe you don’t feel good enough—attractive, competent, successful enough. Maybe you don’t feel that your opinions are valued—you are not respected, or you don’t have a lot of influence. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Graduation 2021

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2021
     | 10,291 views

    A sermon celebrating and admonishing our graduates. This is a sermon modified from a sermon by Dan Borchert accessed at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/graduation-2003-dan-borchert-sermon-on-discipleship-64020

    Graduation Celebration 2021! 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3 How Do I Make It In This World? Introduction Everyone is trying to make it in this world. Some people will go to considerable lengths attempting to find success. An athlete might try taking steroids or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Are You Fishing? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
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     | 4,174 views

    Offended? Disagree? Go on the offensive and cancel the material or the person. It is culture cancel and it has gone wild. However, maybe we should participate!

    Cancel Culture Pt. 3 - Why Are You Fishing? I. Introduction What was once called boycotting has been replaced by the term Cancel culture. It is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    15 - Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 11, 2021
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     | 6,975 views

    This is the 15th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the amazing love God has for us.

    Romans 8:18-22 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Circle Component #1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021
     | 2,618 views

    Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

    Circle Check Pt. 2 - Circle Component 1 I. Introduction They are present in every generation since it was invented. Whether it was in black and white or in color they are the mainstay of our airwaves. Leave it to Beaver. Andy Griffith. MASH. The Brady Bunch. The Partridge Family. Good Times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deliverance From The Spirit Of The Local Champion

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 6, 2021
     | 4,268 views

    There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of oppression and seeks to ensure the victim is frustrated out of their divine destiny.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF THE LOCAL CHAMPION There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. Destiny is one of the most important attributes of a human being. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rejoice! (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
     | 4,736 views

    In Philippians 3, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy by relying on grace and reaching for the goal!

    Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/18/2015 Charles Spurgeon, instructing a group of seminary students on sermon delivery, said, “When you speak of heaven, let your face light up with a heavenly gleam. Let your eyes shine with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Fishermen Are…” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,533 views

    Today I’m going to talk to you about entering a serious competition. That competition is simply this. Competing for the souls of people. Some of you here have been here for this series, called Hooked.

    HOOKED week 5 “Fishermen Are…” Pastor Tim Porter Text: Luke 5:6 <video of fishing competition> Introduction: There’s nothing like competition, is there? We live in a very competitive culture. I love competition. Football is right around the corner and around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Not Done With Me Yet Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 10,206 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 3:12-16

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “God’s Not Done with Me Yet” Philippians 3:12-16 Pastor John Bright Philippians 3 “12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist