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  • John Gullick avatar

    Forgiveness - A Stones Throw Away! (Or People In Glass Houses.)

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2016
     | 9,191 views

    A sermon that looks at Jesus encounter with the woman caught in Adultery - finishes with a remarkable NZ poem

    John 8 New International Version (NIV) 8 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Little Things Count

    Contributed by Scott White on Aug 20, 2016
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     | 21,182 views

    Never discount your talents or abilities, never be discouraged about your worth or usefulness in the kingdom. You may think you can't contribute very much, but even small things are important in the kingdom of God.

    On April 14, 1970, 56 hours into the Apollo 13 mission, astronaut Jack Swigert was asked by mission control to “stir” the oxygen tanks. Within minutes there was an explosion and the race was on to save the lives of the men on that spacecraft. Here’s what happened. The no. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Move Forward

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 26,968 views

    All Things New, Week 3. Everyone makes mistakes, but starting over with Christ means moving away from your failings and moving toward God in obedience.

    Move Forward Phil. 3:12-16 This month, I’ve been preaching a series titled “All Things New”. Week 1, we looked at what it means to be “Born Again”. Last week, we looked at the fact that it’s “Never Too Late” to accept the new life that offers through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe Week 9 - Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
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     | 7,932 views

    Believe week 10 looks at Stewardship

    Believe 9 - Stewardship Psalm 24:1-2 / Luke 12:41-48 November 16, 2014 I think most of us who have lived a little bit of life, basically anyone who is in the working world . . . I think you would agree with the fact that life is not necessarily easy. Not only is it not always easy, we may find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grabbing The Glory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,109 views

    People love to finish strong. Jesus, in fact, spent significant time doing just that.

    “Jesus 101: Grabbing the Glory” Mark 9:2-13 People love to finish strong. Most of us desire to “go out in a blaze of glory.” Athletes want go out as champions. Actors hope their last performance is award winning. Preachers want their last sermon to be their best. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We're At War!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 17, 2020
     | 6,577 views

    A beginning of the year series focusing on our battle, ultimately leading to who we are to be in Christ.

    The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 19, 2020 When you think about it, it’s amazing to think about all of the ways in which we try to protect ourselves. We try to protect ourselves - physically, emotionally and financially. We make sure that as best as we can, nothing will harm us or our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contradiction Of Ungodliness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2020
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    The Contradiction of Ungodliness – Jude verses 5-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: CONDUCT (vs 7-10): Israel in the wilderness (vs 5) Angels at Hermon (vs 6) Sodom and Gomorrah (vs 7) CHARACTER (vs 11): Cain – anger (vs 11a) Balaam – avarice (vs 11b) Korah – ambition (vs 11c) SERMON BODY: • Ungodliness is the state of believing in God, • While adopting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020
     | 1,942 views

    8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

    MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Pastor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2018
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     | 33,928 views

    If you really want to love and honor your leaders, remember them by the way you live your life; follow them; and pray for them.

    An elderly woman walked into a little country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring." "Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Eulogy James Smith Sr.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2018
     | 4,229 views

    This is the eulogy I did for my father. He had 9 kids by 4 mothers. We had very different views of our father. He became a Christian later in life. This message attempts to bring healing and hope to all 9 of us.

    Eulogy James Smith 10/30/2018 There were a lot of important things going on in 1939. The United States was hosting the World Fair. Hitler was making plans to invade Poland. Russia was planning to invade Finland, and most of the World was about to break out in World War ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remember Your Creator

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 11, 2018
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     | 19,079 views

    Two men think about life as they face the end of their journey on earth. Has life been meaningless or relevant? Do they look forward to a joyless process of degradation, a painful descent towards the valley of death, or to something more glorious beyond the horizon?

    [Sermon preached on 11 November 2018, 25th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] A man of about my age—sixty, give or take a few years—sits down, takes up pen and parchment, and starts to write. Or perhaps he calls his secretary and starts to dictate. He senses that his life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Danger Of High Places Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,742 views

    Haughtiness is a deceptive sin. It's the type of sin that often traps religious people. Do you know how to recognize this sin in your life... and how to protect yourself against it?

    POEM: A lion met a tiger as they drew beside a pool. Said the tiger, "Tell me why you're roaring like a fool" "That's not foolish," said the lion with a twinkle in his eyes. "They call me king of all the beasts because I advertise." A rabbit heard the talking and ran home like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis King avatar

    Loyalty

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 7, 2018
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     | 14,243 views

    This is a Bible Study Lesson on loyalty as it relates to us, our country, and our God.

    Let's dip into God's Word for a few, brief, verses. (pick at least three to read to your class) Judges 8:35, They also failed to show any loyalty to the family of Jerub-Baal (that is, Gideon) in spite of all the good things he had done for them. 1 Samuel 22:14, Ahimelek answered the king, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Makes A Man Look Good?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2018
     | 6,775 views

    Father's Day Message on What Makes A Man Look Good To A Woman And To Godl

    What Makes A Man Look Good Psalm 1:1-6 2 Timothy 3:1-5 6/17/2018 What makes a man look good? Although we like to talk about how women are always looking in the mirror to make sure they look good, the truth is that men have the same desire within them. Some of us have been known to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Healthy Bodies Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018
     | 3,800 views

    This is the last message in the series of messages exploring the nature and function of the church.

    “HEALTHY BODY Part 6” “Critically Connected” We have been exploring the three essential principles of how God designed the body of Christ to function. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality We have so far considered specific relational commands associated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance