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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Undeserved Credit Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2014
     | 7,123 views

    A study of Proverbs 4 verses 1 through 19

    Proverbs 4: 1 – 19 Undeserved Credit 1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father’s son, tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 He also taught me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    For God So Loved The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 24,453 views

    Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop Riding The Complain Train

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,187 views

    Being someone who grumbles or complains is detrimental to our spiritual well-being. Let's see what we can do about that.

    STOP RIDING ON THE COMPLAIN TRAIN Last week my sermon was on making sure we don't lose our song. Jesus put a new song in our hearts-a song of salvation, a song of joy, a song of thanksgiving. But when we suffer hardship or loss it's easy to lose our song. But we need to maintain our song when it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tradition Bucking Change

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 6, 2015
     | 3,773 views

    Howbeit Jesus who saved man still lives?

    Tradition Bucking Change by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 5, 2015) "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was the beginning with God. All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    From A Stone To The Pieta

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012
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     | 4,287 views

    Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

    SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 11 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 28, 2019
     | 5,430 views

    This is Part 11 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part Jesus tells his audience 3 things not to do for the sake of being seen. This teaching includes a model for prayer.

    Part 11 - Three things to do, not to be seen by men, and a model prayer Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 11 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus as he delivered what is familiarly known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Was Darkness Over All The Land

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 3, 2021
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     | 3,726 views

    The rework of the Easter 2020 message, which was not delivered. Jesus was God in the darkness as He hung on the cross, and He is God in the darkness of these evil days.

    “From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radiate Series

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    Our text for this day speaks to us of being different. It calls us to be God’s People in this present world! It calls us to stick out, to make a statement, to live with reckless abandon.

    RADIATE MATTHEW 5: 1-16 OCTOBER 7, 2001 BRIGHTEST DAY/RALLY DAY INTRODUCTION: Is this normal? This is a statement by Max Lucado after the event of September 11, 2001. Also read “The letter from Hell.” TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks to us of being different. It calls us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday 2012

    Contributed by Js Collins on Apr 24, 2012
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     | 9,573 views

    The beginning of his entry was great-celebrating that he was king of the Jews. They shout and praise him and laid down palm leaves liken to roll out the red carpet.

    Palm Sunday 2012 Mt 21:1-11 1 ¶ now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Beth-page, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2. Saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed By Truth: Which Father Do You Know The Best? John 8:44 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 690 views

    From John 8:44, our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to understand the influence of spiritual paternity in our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: Which Father Do You Know the Best? Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound and challenging words of Jesus found in John 8:44. Our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 20, 2019
     | 3,716 views

    Part 6 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part examines the beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

    Part 6 - Beatitudes – peacemakers Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 6 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overshadowed

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 11, 2022
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     | 3,252 views

    A Short teaching on being Overshadowed by the Holy Spirit

    Overshadowed When we think about a shadow, we generally think of something dark and sinister just lurking outside our sight, and it fills us with fear. The idea or the link between shadows and fear is seen in the statement made where a person is afraid of their own shadow. We see such fear when ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Clear The Way, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 10, 2025
     | 226 views

    John's introduction of John the Baptist's ministry, life, and purpose can be one of much revelation to us - if we would be willing to see that we TOO are called to be just as faithful and share what we know about Jesus.

    John, Part 2 Series: Clear the Way, Part 2 John 1:6-13 - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … intro: • A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) • John wrote 5 books in NT: 3 epistles, Revelation, and this Gospel (~90 AD) • John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imitating God: A Life Transformed By Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,045 views

    The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, gives us a command that is both simple and profound: "Imitate God." Lets explore what it means to imitate God by walking in love, holiness, and light.

    Imitating God: A Life Transformed by Truth" Introduction: Today we are diving deep into a powerful truth from God’s Word—a call that challenges us to a higher standard of living. The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, gives us a command that is both simple and profound: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Godly Men - Are They Extinct?

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,182 views

    Where are the Godly Men? Are They Extinct? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ. Are you up to it?

    1.- Where are the godly men? 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why?  The reality is that for many men, although they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational