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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Sticky Fingers Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022
     | 1,179 views

    This commandment teaches us that keeping our hands off our neighbor’s things is as important as keeping our hands off our neighbor’s neck.

    One of my favorite movies ever is a little gem called “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” It starts out with an idyllic look at society among the stone age tribesmen of the Kalahari desert. They have absolutely no possessions. Not one. Not even so much as a loin cloth. They spend most of their time hunting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love What Matters Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 743 views

    God's love is eternal and unconditional, unlike the temporary and conditional love of the world. We must make a daily decision to choose God's love and values over worldly desires.

    Imagine you're starving, and you have a choice between a candy bar and a healthy meal. The candy bar might taste good for a moment, but it won't fill you up or give you the nutrients you need. That's like choosing the world's temporary pleasures over God's lasting love. That's like choosing the ...read more

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    "The Wisdom Of The Wisemen" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 404 ratings
     | 14,584 views

    Why were the wise men wise? Will we be wise this Christmas? We will if we do what they did.

    THE WISDOM OF THE WISEMEN Text: Matthew 2:1-3; 7-12 Introduction- I would like to speak today on the subject- "The Wisdom of the Wisemen." They were wise, very wise, indeed! Will we be wise this Christ- mas? We will, if we do what the wise men did. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Pentecost - What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,445 views

    Giving a background to the events of the Day of Pentecost, and ending with a challenge for us today.

    THE DAY OF PENTECOST WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? Everyone loves to celebrate Christmas, they may not know the true meaning, or even care about it, but even the most pagan of people celebrates Christmas - it is an occasion for ‘a good time’! When it comes to Easter, the world recognises it as having ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Healing From Fear Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Feb 4, 2006
     | 3,040 views

    Jesus promised us His peace against the background of fear and confusion

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 14:25 – 27 Healing From Fear Introduction: The Nature of Fear and Peace. A. “Troubled” means a subverting undercurrent. 1. Not natural like being annoyed, or hit with something big. 2. This is the unnatural subverting ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sola Fide

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,840 views

    An application sermon with concise background on the reformation; Sola Fide - Faith Alone.

    “Sola Fide” Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 Introduction There are two kinds of magnets, steel magnets and soft iron magnets. The steel magnet receives its magnetism from the load stone, and has it permanently; it can get along very well alone in a small way; it can pick up needles and do many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Memorial Service For Military Personnel

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,636 views

    This message was preached for a young man who had extensive military background.

    Memorial Service for Brian McKay Good afternoon. I am David Henderson and I am the pastor of Eagle’s Landing Baptist Church here in Port Richey. We are grateful for the life of Brian McKay and very pleased that our military is here to help honor his life. Scripture/Psalm 23 Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
     | 747 views

    Explaining and learning the background behind many hard to understand Bible verses.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS 1. Demands a response: How is a question different from other English sentences? a. Confusion. Why does the enemy ask questions? “Has God indeed said you shall not eat?” (Gen. 3:1). b. Conviction. Why does Jesus ask a question? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 30

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    1. Background 2. Our Rescue 3. Learning from our mistakes 4. Celebration

    April 21, 2004 Title: Psalm 30 Text: Psalm 30 Introduction 1. Last year, we studied the Psalms during Sunday Nights throughout the summer. • This year, I thought we would resume our study of the Psalms, only on Wednesday evenings… • Here in Florida, it can get pretty hot … • Most people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Filling In The Blank Space Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    In most Bibles there is blank space between the name of the book and the first chapter. That blank space should serve as a reminder that we need to understand the background behind each Bible book. This message covers some background on the book of Colo

    Filling in the Blank Space Series: Jesus, Post-Resurrection Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 22, 2006 I have some bad news for you this morning. I have sensed the truth of what I am about to tell you for many years, but research is in. In a 2003 study, researcher, pollster, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Which Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    Who do you follow?

    Matt 24:4-5 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. KJV Especially in the last fifty years we have seen this prophecy come to pass. We have seen many cult leaders stand up to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timothy Series

    Contributed by Wayne Clarke on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,047 views

    Profile of Timothy, co-worker with Paul, based on his family background and ministry.

    Timothy Series on Paul’s Partners Bible passages Acts 15:39-16:5, Phil 2:19-24, Tim 1:3-8 Tim – one of the most important and most interesting characters in the NT – story hard to piece together. Acts… in Paul’s letters, writer with Paul of 6 of them… 2 books letters written to him in Ephesus… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message From Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

    Contributed by Keith Buice on May 18, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,797 views

    A Mother’s Day message for visitors and members that have a Roman Catholic background

    A Message from Mary, the Mother of Christ. John 2:1-5 Introduction: Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Best Sermon Ever" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jul 8, 2015
     | 10,713 views

    Matthew 5:1-3. The background of the Sermon on the Mount and the 1st Beatitude: "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit"

    Hopefully at some point during the past week (maybe even just this morning), you saw the title of this morning’s sermon. Some of you may have heard that my sermon title was “The Best Sermon Ever” and concluded that I had become a little full of myself. Let me be clear, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shortsightedness

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,991 views

    A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

    I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist