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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Content To Be Content

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 28,261 views

    So how do we turn our back on the feeling of being discontent and cultivate a great sense of contentment in our lives?

    CONTENT TO BE CONTENT 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12 #content SHEEP STORY PART 1 (p) Once upon a time, there was a herd of sheep in a safe green cozy valley. You know sheep… fluffy… eat a lot… gets haircuts to make clothes for people. This herd of sheep was pretty large and was taken care of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 6,488 views

    The message to the church at Smyrna. This church had a constant threat of death, but they remained faithful.

    I. Introduction A. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles north of Ephesus 1. It was and still is an important sea port a. The city's name is now Ismir 2. It was the site of the temple to Emperor Tiberious B. As a representative church, Smyrna pictures the time from about 100 AD to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Puff Of Smoke Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016
     | 5,649 views

    What did King James say about smoking?

    Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon Outline - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,198 views

    We can talk about Jesus, claim to know and love him, and say that we are serving him, but are our actions proving it to be true. The next generation will learn from what we do more than from what we say.

    Actions speak louder than words The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    1 John: Living In The Light - An Introduction To The Book Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 3, 2016
     | 6,212 views

    The Word of Life (introduction to the book) - 1 John chapter 1 verses 1-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why did he write the letter? • He wants Christian’s to be satisfied: • Chapter 1 verse 4: • He wants Christian’s to be sinless: • Chapter 2 verse 1: • He wants Christian’s to be safe: • Chapter 2 verse 26: • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020
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     | 3,465 views

    Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

    Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Son Of Man, Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Eric Wright on Feb 21, 2022
     | 4,826 views

    When death occurs, the medical examiner performs what we call an autopsy.

    This is where the M.E. does a series of test to determine the cause of death. In this process, information is gathered about the moments before death but also certain attributes of a person’s life. This assessment demonstrates if there is any damages to the body and it’s organs and also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,000 views

    When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2025
     | 653 views

    When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Would There Be Enough Evidence To Convict You?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 28, 2024
     | 1,016 views

    Imagine if you will a court room. God is the judge. Satan is the prosecuting attorney, and he is telling the court everything that we have done wrong. Jesus is the defense attorney.

    At the time when the Jewish remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls, Joshua was the High Priest (Haggai 1:1, 2:4). In verses one - four: Satan “resisted” (accused) Joshua, who depicts the country of Israel here. The allegations were exact, Joshua remained in “filthy garments” (sins). In ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Look Who "Gets It"!

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    As far as Jesus is concerned it's not so much religiosity and background but practiced faith in him which counts. This story isn't as much about thankfulness as it is about WHO was thankful.

    Is anyone here a Canadian? If you were Canadian you would know that tomorrow is Canadian Thanksgiving. In the States we have Thanksgiving on November 25th this year. The Chinese had their Autumn moon festival a few weeks ago. The Koreans had their three day harvest festival, Chuseok, just a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,174 views

    Pastor John teaches about having a heart focused on giving thanks to God.

    The Power Of Thanksgiving CCCAG November 28th, 2021 Scripture: 1 Thess 5:16-18 We're going to start off today with an exercise. I want you to close your eyes. Picture in your mind what Jesus may have looked like when he was here on this earth. Now I want you to focus particularly on his facial ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Not Fair

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,017 views

    God is not fair in the way he deals with us. For that we can be thankful. Instead of being fair, he shows us mercy and grace.

    “The Unfairness of God” Psalm 103:8-10 June 20, 2004 When was the last time you felt like you were treated unfairly? When did you last think, “That’s not fair”? It doesn’t matter what it was about, it could have been anything. You just simply felt that whatever it was that happened, it wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Don't Take God's Grace For Granted Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 51,306 views

    God chose, blessed and empowered Samson, but he squandered the grace of God for most part of his life. he lived an unhappy, messed up life. Don't take the grace of God for granted.

    Judges 13:1-14 - Don’t Take God’s Grace for Granted 30 Aug 2015 It’s easy for us to take things for granted, and take people for granted, when they are there for us all the time. We fail to appreciate them when they are with us. Sadly most people tend to realise the value of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024
     | 1,189 views

    Amid physical, emotional, and spiritual fear, Jonah prayed first and was thankful.

    Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Jonah 1:1-2:10 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Jesus on Jonah READ MATTHEW 12:38-41 (ESV) “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You.” 39 But He answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ