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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Enemies: Don't Deny It, You Do Have Them

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 2, 2023
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    We like to pretend we are far too nice to have enemies. But the bible is realistic. It doesn't try to pretend we don't have enemies. Instead it tells us how God wants us to treat them...

    Who is your enemy? Who is your enemy? You are probably going to reply to me “I don’t have any enemies….” Afterall it hardly seems very nice to have enemies? “Live peaceably with all” said our reading (at least if I cut out the words that came before) Surely if I am a Christian I am not allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    "before Religion" Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023
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    Genesis 1:1. It is said that if you can get through the first verse of the Bible, you can read and believe the rest. Do you believe in God? If so, why? How do I know God exists?

    One of the simplest stories in the Bible seems to be one of the hardest stories for some to believe. One of the famous men that doubted the Biblical creation story was a man named Charles Darwin, who died in April of 1882. Through Darwin’s studies he determined that man was not created by God, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Third Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2023
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    The third sign in John 4:43-54 teaches us that Jesus is the Son of God who grants life by the word of his power.

    Introduction Loving parents will do anything to get their sick child well. When two of John Crowley’s young children, Megan and Patrick, were diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disease called Pompe Disease, the disease was considered a death sentence. Crowley gave up his entire life to pursue ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Unveiling Retribution – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2023
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    The Retribution of God comes more against the person or group or nation because of his/their actions against God, primarily because of the deeds done to His people. In this SERIES we look at the retribution of God, injustice and the Christian, dealing with injustice.

    THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – UNVEILING RETRIBUTION – PART 1 We are going to take up a new series of Justice and Injustice and will cover matters such as retribution, judgement, vengeance, injustice and the Christian, and a very important area –“How to deal with Injustice”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Fourth Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2023
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    The fourth sign in John 5:1-15 teaches us that Jesus is the Son of God who makes people spiritually whole.

    Introduction Carolyn Weber has written a book that is titled, Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir. Weber grew up in Canada and was awarded a graduate scholarship to study Romantic Literature at Oriel College of Oxford University in England. She arrived at Oxford as a feminist from a loving but broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Josh's Journey Through The Silence: Spirituality In The Making

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023
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    This is an example of story preaching based upon 1 Samuel 1-7, incorporating a combination of several stories, both biblical and non-biblical.

    Following the pastoral prayer, the minister of music prepared to lead the people in a hymn of praise. As the pastor reflected upon the worship service and the sermon he was to preach, his mind drifted to the text for his sermon. It was the first passage of scripture he had heard read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rahab’s Rehab

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Oct 22, 2023
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    Spying is a dangerous business. It’s a practice that’s probably been around as long as men and countries have gone to war against each other.

    Rahab’s Rehab Jos 2:1-19 Zec 3:2b …Is this not a brand plucked from the fire? Spying is a dangerous business. It’s a practice that’s probably been around as long as men and countries have gone to war against each other. Some countries may not admit to it, but I think it’s probably safe to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Prodigal Son And His Homecoming

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2023
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    Many groups celebrate homecoming in various ways. The Prodigal Son also enjoyed a homecoming after he returned to his father.

    (Based on a sermon preached 10-22-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Full disclosure: many sermons have been preached on this text and any overlap is accidental and not intentional. I have not knowingly used anyone else’s words in this message without attempting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Gets To Choose

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 30, 2023
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    Continuing in the series on Romans. It examines God's freedom to choose a people, and individuals. It examines God's choice of Israel and briefly brushes predestination.

    Romans 9 God’s Work in Israel and You We are at an interesting, and to some, a frightening time in the history of the world. We look at what is going on in the middle east, and we look in our Bibles and we wonder, “Is this it? Is this the end? Is this the beginning of the end?” We look at what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Why Prayer Works Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 1,987 views

    Jesus is our Great High Priest. Without Him in this role, prayer would be empty words and hopeless. Yet, as High Priest Jesus makes intercession for us. Our praying is powerful because our High Priest Jesus actively works through our petition. What does Jesus do?

    When I was serving as a Pastor in Indiana, we lived near a college and monastery named, “St. Mary of the Woods.” At the monastery there was a place for elderly folks for elderly folks to live from the area so often I went to there often to visit. To be granted entrance to visit my members of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    No Graven Image: The Curse Of Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 22, 2022
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    God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin.

    God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin. In J.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", a scene takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abandonment Issues Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,205 views

    This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

    How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Year 2023 - Your Legacy: Will It Make It Through The Fire?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022
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    As we begin a new year, I wanted to share a message about our legacy. As you read the fictional stories of the three funerals, think about what your legacy will be when you leave here.

    Your Legacy: Will It Make It Through The Fire? Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; First Corinthians 3:11-15 Happy New Year New Light! This morning I want to talk with you about your legacy – the one you will leave behind on earth but will greet you in heaven. This is the first Sunday of a new year and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    How To Have Victory In The New Year

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 2, 2023
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    It is God's will for us to live victoriously in this New Year, and we can! We can live without hopelessness, fear, and utter frustration in the New Year before us if we are committed to Christ and confident of all His promises to us.

    It is God's will for us to live victoriously in this New Year, and we can! We can live without hopelessness, fear, and utter frustration in the New Year before us if we are committed to Christ and confident of all His promises to us. To live in victory in we need to follow God’s plan for us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "My Little Brother” Funeral Sermon ( Douglas Belger)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2023
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    Intro: My mother gave birth to six children. Doug said when mom…

    1. Gave birth to Martin she said I can do better than that! 2. Gave birth to Billy she I can do better than that! 3. Gave birth to Jack she said I can do better than that! 4. Gave birth to me she said I can do better than that! 5. Gave birth to Lois she said I can do better than that! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist