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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Church Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,605 views

    Revelation 3:1-6 shows us the distinction between a faith devoid of works, and a daily, living, dynamic relationship with Christ,

    Once again, approximately 34 million Canadians have lost an hour of sleep in the service of the grand national experiment called Daylight saving time. First introduced to Canada 100 years ago as a way to save coal, the project is now an annual eight-month ritual tolerated purely due to the belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Keep Faith Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
     | 6,463 views

    Malachi #4

    Keep Faith! Malachi 2:10-16 After breaking up with his fiancée, a young man realized the error of his ways when he wrote: “Dearest Marie, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Affair Proofing Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    4th in a 5 part series of applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.)

    "AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE" Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Hebrews 13:4 INTRODUCTION: As you drive and see signs (common road signs)like these do you resent it or appreciate it? If you understand that D.O.T. puts those signs there for your protection due to certain road conditions you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sin's Fountains Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,766 views

    In this concluding section concerning light & love, God has an important warning. We are warned that there is no place for both God & the world in our lives (Mt. 6:24). You cannot love God & love the world. One reason we are not to love the world is be

    1 JOHN 2: 15-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SIN'S FOUNTAINS [Matthew 6:19-24] A group of first-graders had just completed a TOUR OF A HOSPITAL, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Wisdom For Families Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    HOw can parents showe wisdom in the way they raise their children

    We’ve spent 4 weeks reading through Ecclesiastes working out how that sort of wisdom literature fits with the rest of God’s revelation of himself and I hope we discovered that it fits well. But I thought we might round that series off with a short excursion into Proverbs, in particular to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel Sumagaysay avatar

    The Love God Hates

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Sep 17, 2012
     | 9,918 views

    A seven year old boy asked me a question when he saw the caption in our bulletin, " Does God hate love Pastor? What does this mean?" I just told him to listen to my sermon so that his question will be answered.

    The Love God Hates 1 John 2:12-17 Just before I preached one Friday morning a seven year old boy asked me a question when he saw the caption in our bulletin, " Does God hate love Pastor? What does this mean?" I just told him to listen to my sermon so that his question will be answered. Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    “thou Shall Love Your Spouse” (7) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,488 views

    Marriage is all about giving, but adultery is all about taking. Adultery breaks every other commandment. Adultery is stealing, it's lying, it's coveting... Adultery is the supreme example of selfishness. You say: I deserve to be happy, I need this for me.

    It was this couple at the restaurant, having dinner together in a corner of that fancy restaurant. And on their way out, in the semi-obscurity of the parking lot he noticed a wallet on the asphalt. Inside $ 10,000 in cash and a lot of cards along with some other documents. They went back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • John Bright avatar

    "the Power Of Confident Prayer" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,842 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "The Power of Confident Prayer" Luke 11:1-13 A sermon for 6/26/22 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “5 And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    The Uncomfortable Christ

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,693 views

    What kind of fire is Jesus talking about? Is this the fire of judgment? The fire of hell? The fire of destruction? I don't believe so. This is the fire of purification, the fire of truth, the fire that burns away what is false so that what is true can shine forth.

    OPENING Good morning, church family. I want to begin today with a story that might help us understand something profound about the nature of Christ's ministry. Last summer, I had the opportunity to speak with a forest ranger in Colorado. As we drove through a section of the national forest, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 314 views

    God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

    INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Authentic Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    What is Prayer? How is it supposed to work? When and how do you do it, and why? Jesus answered all of these questions when he gave us a model prayer - the Lord’s Prayer. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    LESSON: AUTHENTIC PRAYER [LEARN TO PRAY LIKE JESUS] Slide Graphic – praying hands. Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way (1 Samuel 12:23) Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

    JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Spirtual Viruses

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,164 views

    An all day sermon about sins that attack our Christianity.

    Spiritual Viruses About a month ago I wasn’t paying attention clicking open junk e-mails. And I clicked on one and as soon as I did it I knew I was in trouble. I ran my anti virus program but it had been to long since I updated it and it only caught one virus. I thought that I was safe but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Lindsey avatar

    Bridges

    Contributed by Terry Lindsey on Oct 27, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 13,879 views

    Jesus bulit the bridge for us to cross into the Kingdom of Heaven

    Bridges My topic tonight is about bridges. How many of you crossed a bridge on the way here?? Many of us cross bridges everyday and never give it much thought. Webster’s defines a bridge in several different ways but I am using the definition of “A structure built over a river, etc., to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Disciplining Our Thought Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,924 views

    We all live in the world between our ears. Our quality of life depends on the way we manage our thoughts. Message expounds Philippians 4:8 and explores how we develop a disciplined mind.

    We all live in the world between our ears! During this message today we will all have different experiences. Just because we’re all listening to the same message or sitting in the same sanctuary does not mean we’re having the same experience. There will be similarities. But your experience is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic