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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Creation And Light Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 7, 2021
     | 2,651 views

    Can we really explain the creation of the universe when we were not there?

    Let’s continue our worship by listening to what more God has to say through the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 38…. We had noted from the beginning of the Book of Job that Satan challenged God that Job would curse God if he lost all his priced possessions and his health. God allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Put Thou My Tears Into Thy Bottle

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 20, 2021
     | 5,033 views

    This sermon shows us the deep and meticulous way God sees us. He knows and is concerned with His people in every way. (Make this sermon yours by putting in your own stories of how you have been comforted by God)

    Psalms 56:8 (KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? This scripture shows us the tender heart of our heavenly Father. He has a tear bottle —in fact, perhaps a tear bottle for each of His wandering children. Ancient “tear bottles” have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    7 Things That We Should Not Love

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 2, 2020
     | 5,128 views

    WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 1. OURSELVES SELFISHLY. 2. ANYBODY MORE THAN JESUS INCLUDING OUR FAMILY. 3. MONEY. 4. THE WORLD 5. DO GOOD DEEDS OR PRAY TO BE SEEN BY MEN. 6. PROMINENCE BEFORE MEN. 7. HONOUR OF MEN.

    7 THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE OUTLINE 1. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE OURSELVES SELFISHLY. 2. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE ANYBODY MORE THAN JESUS INCLUDING OUR FAMILY. 3. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE MONEY. 4. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE THE WORLD OR WORLDLY POSSESSIONS. 5. WE SHOULD NOT DO GOOD DEEDS OR PRAY IN ORDER TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A -- 17th Sunday, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2020
     | 3,747 views

    It’s so important that ordinary Catholics read Scripture as a devotional inquiry which the Catholic Catechism calls “the intimate sense of spiritual realities which believers experience.”

    A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So, he hatched a plan: He mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and then a little more the next day, and even more the next, each time reducing the amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Accusing Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,319 views

    Was Jesus ever falsely accused? Purpose: Did He face vilification? Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus handled unfair criticism in Mark 3:20-35.

    Intro Was Jesus ever falsely accused? Purpose: Did He face vilification? Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus handled unfair criticism in Mark 3:20-35. Is our Faith Crazy? Are Christians nuts because of their self-sacrifice? Mark 3:20 Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming One In Ministry Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2017
     | 4,754 views

    When Jesus prayed, what was central on His mind?

    Intro When Jesus prayed, what was central on His mind? Purpose We actually have record of one of Jesus’ most important prayers and what He prayed about. Plan Let’s look at what was on Jesus’ mind in His important prayer in John 17:1-11. John 17 How we Got Jesus’ Prayer Part of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "be" Attitudes 05

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,021 views

    This message continues the series with "blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfied."

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT 05 THE BEATITUDES MATTHEW 5:3–6 “BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 4BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED. 5 BLESSED ARE THE MEEK, FOR THEY WILL INHERIT THE EARTH. 6BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking Christ

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Mar 19, 2023
     | 1,039 views

    Its a great time to be ALIVE

    Jeremiah 29:13‘You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. If you are looking for something extra today is your lucky day There is definitely some extra in here, there’s a command There’s a promise, there’s a guarantee and then it comes with direction. So lets start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasoning In Righteousness

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,368 views

    The Lord Jesus told His followers to go out and preach the Gospel to every living creature (Mark 16:15). That means using of Scripture, thought, reason, and logic under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to show people the need to turn to Christ for salvation.

    In today's butchery of the English language where emojis are used more than words to share information and ideas, I think that it is time for all of us to get off the machines for a few moments and learn something from the great men of God whose counsel and wisdom have been forgotten. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2024
     | 1,075 views

    Let’s take a quick look at the wording of these verses to look a little deeper into the event.

    Our passage tonight happens to fall in a timely manner. It is the familiar story that we hear each year at this time. Tonight’s passage is the familiar passage of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But let’s take a quick look at the wording of these verses to look a little deeper into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Search Out And Follow Good Examples

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 13, 2022
     | 1,214 views

    We need to be serious and zealous about who we elect to positions that substantially influence our life.

    Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for this day and praise your holy name. Lord, we know that we will be a light for the world. We know that we often forget or ignore our responsibilities and do not live up to all that you command. Forgive us for falling short of your expectations. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    You Will Long To See

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2018
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     | 4,535 views

    When times are tough, what do we long to see? Do we long to hear once more the stories of Jesus?

    Prelude This week several stories of firefighters and a police chief losing their homes to wildfires have emerged. They had no time to mourn their losses, because they had a job to do in continuing to fight. Something greater than personal loss drove them on, they longed to see others saved. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    Part 1: Preparing For The Fight Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019
     | 5,590 views

    I was raised NOT to fight. My Father told me since I was knee-high that fighting was wrong and that I would get a “whoopin’” if he ever found out that I had been fighting.

    The first fight I ever had was unofficial if you will and it was between a local farm-boy and myself. I was defeated, although it took awhile, and I ended up with two black eyes and some swelling to my jaw. I never asked for the fight but it happened and I was ill-prepared to defend ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Cramer avatar

    Setting Our Minds On Things Above. Colossians 3:2

    Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 30, 2025
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     | 970 views

    A message about setting our mind and heart on being more like the call on our lives.

    Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Standing Firm In The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 19, 2025
     | 384 views

    The will of God is the safest and most glorious place for a believer to be. It is the divine compass that directs our steps and ensures that our journey in life is not wasted.

    STANDING FIRM IN THE WILL OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:17, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God