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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Heaven Or Hell: An Eternal Destination Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 2, 2019
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    Revelation 21:1-7

    Heaven or Hell: An eternal destination July 31, 2022 Revelation 21:1-8 Introduction: Back in the 1990’s I spent a lot of time on a place called The Appalachian Trail…It’s a 2,300 mile trail through some of the most wooded and mountainous places in our country…A friend of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Solomon's Unseen Journey

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
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    Through 'Lessons from Solomon's Unseen Journey,' we'll uncover the deeper parts of his life. / Let me start with a story that might remind us of our journeys

    "Good morning, everyone. Today, we're going to explore King Solomon's story. / Known for his Wisdom, there's more to his life than we often hear about. / Through 'Lessons from Solomon's Unseen Journey,' we'll uncover the deeper parts of his life. / Let me start with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Life In Heaven

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
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    what will our lives be like in heaven

    Background to passage: Rev 4-5 are chapters of praise to God and Jesus respectively that culminate with angels, living creatures, saints, and elders praising the Lord for redemption because he is the lamb that was slain before the foundations of the world. He was also is proclaimed as the only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Prepare Your Heart (Shrove Tuesday) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 4, 2025
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    Shrove Tuesday is a day that, for many, is simply about pancakes. But for us as followers of Christ, it is much more—it is a time to prepare our hearts for a deeper walk with the Lord.

    Go! And Prepare Your Heart (Shrove Tuesday) Introduction Today we stand at the threshold of a season that calls us to reflection, repentance, and renewal. Shrove Tuesday is a day that, for many, is simply about pancakes. But for us as followers of Christ, it is much more—it is a time to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Eternal Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 25, 2024
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    Paul prays for believers to have hope in Christ Jesus. How is this different from worldly hope and how does it help us navigate life?

    Have you ever thought about how the meaning of a symbol or a logo can change meanings if you were to rotate it upside down? For example, if you turn the hands over on our title slide, it looks kind of like someone is now washing their hands. If you rotate the lesser than symbol in math, it becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Restoration

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 25, 2025
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    Restoring people to the faith is a vital ministry. Everybody stumbles and many become convinced they can't be successful as a Christian. That's why salvation is by grace. Restore someone with the right attitude.

    MINISTRY OF RESTORATION Gal. 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE TAILGATER 1. A stressed-out man on a busy street was tailgating a woman. Suddenly, the light turned yellow just in front of her. She did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though she could have beaten the red light by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Got What You Wanted, But You Lost What You Had!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2018
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    We must guard against pursuing our desires at the expense of do what honours God. Christians, especially, can lose effectiveness in service if they fail to consider the cost of their choices.

    GENESIS 25:29-34 YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED, BUT YOU LOST WHAT YOU HAD! [1] Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore, his name was called Edom.) Jacob said, “Sell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 29, 2009
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     | 8,861 views

    We are called to 1) Restore the Broken 2) Relieve the Burdened 3) Repent of Bragging & 4) Respect your Boundary

    This week on the Fox network show Red Eye, comedian Greg Gutfield mocked reports from Canadian military generals, that the Canadian army has been so overstretched, that after the Afghanistan deployment, they would require an operational pause to repair and refit the military. What made the comedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sowing And Reaping Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020
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    It is true - we do reap what we sow, whether it be in training for a marathon, planting corn or beans, strengthening our marriages, disciplining our children, taking thoughts captive, or simply being kind to people.

    Dance Lessons: Sowing and Reaping Galatians 6:6-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-28-2020 Run, Forrest, Run I stood at the starting line of the 2014 Christie Clinic Marathon in Champaign shaking like a leaf. Yes it was a bit chilly but that’s not why my nerves were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
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    Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

    HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caring For Oneanother

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 17, 2007
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     | 6,407 views

    Christ followers are to care for each others needs in the body of Christ.

    Caring for Oneanother Gal 6:1-5 Peanuts- Lucy asks Charlie Brown “Why are we here on earth?” Charlie Brown, “To make others happy.” Lucy -“Then why are others here?” Most Americans would answer, “To make me happy!” You don’t think so? So why are so many upset with others when they don’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Run To Win Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,925 views

    All Christians should discipline themselves spiritually like athletes training for a contest.

    In business, school, athletics, you name it – those who succeed are those who discipline themselves to perform the tasks that are necessary for success. And the same is true in our spiritual lives. Although we celebrate the fact that our salvation is not something we can earn – it’s important for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

    Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

    INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Do Your Best Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,765 views

    Urge students to do their best in the new school year

    (Back to school Sunday) Last week I talked with a high school student in our neighborhood. I knew he liked to play football, so I asked him if he was going to play this fall. “No,” he said. “My grades aren’t good enough.” “But they could be, couldn’t they?” I asked. He nodded. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Justin Meek avatar

    Render Unto God Series

    Contributed by Justin Meek on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 15,489 views

    The first step to visionary stewardship is giving our whole hearts unto God

    Render Unto God . . . Text:: Matt. 22:15-22 Series: Claim the Vision - Sermon 1 TEXT QUOTED: KJV Matthew 22 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist