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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Flames Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 4, 2012
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    Four question to asks. Christ died to sin in two senses:1) In regard to sin’s penalty- He met its legal demands upon the sinner. 2) In regard to sin’s power- forever breaking its power over those who belong to Him. Paul’s point is that believers have d

    Flames Of Righteousness Romans 6:9-12NKJ Over a hundred years ago, a dignitary of France visited America. Upon his return home he wrote: “I sought for the greatness of America in her harbors and rivers and fertile fields, and her mines and commerce. It was not there. Not until I went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Will God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014
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    There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

    OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born To Be Wild Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2013
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    What can ferrets and hamsters teach us about our freedom in Christ?

    OPEN: Years ago, there was popular rock group named Steppenwolf. How many of you have ever heard of Steppenwolf? (most raised their hands) How many of you have heard of their song “Born To Be Wild”? (everybody raised their hands) The chorus went like this (I sang it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember What You’ve Got Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2020
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    Paul tells us that before we became Christians, we had nothing of value. What did Paul tell us we had that makes a difference in our lives?

    OPEN: The year was 1905. There was a baseball game between the Rhyolites and Beattys in Salt Lake City. The batter stepped up to the plate and hit a ground ball toward First Base - but it struck a small rock and shot off at an angle. Fortunately the 1st baseman (William Giffiths) easily fielded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Do I Need A Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2020
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    Jesus said He was the good shepherd. But why do I need Him to do that? Why can't I get along just fine without Him?

    OPEN: Several years ago in the country of Turkey, a flock of sheep made the news. It seems that the shepherds of the flock had been eating breakfast when their sheep began to wander off. Now, ordinarily this wouldn’t have been a problem, except the flock was just a stone’s throw away from a cliff. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Christmas Gifts- The Right To Live By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 11, 2007
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    Christ came so that we might receive the full rights of Sons. One of those rights is to live by the Spirit

    Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Title: Christmas gifts –The right to live by the Spirit Introduction Christ came at Christmas for two reasons (Gal 4:4) 1.To redeem us 2.To reward us with the full rights as sons Last week we looked at one of those rights –the right to worship God 1.We have the right to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James E. Parks avatar

    Sign Up – It’s Free (And Always Will Be) Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010
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    Message reminding us that our salvation is free and anyone can join.

    I was at one of those stores where you have to have a membership card to get in. The store will remain nameless, but you have to pay $35 a year or so to get into the store to then buy their items, which are said to be a great deal. Now you really still need to check what you are buying because ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Three Affirmations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2021
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    First John 5:18-21 gives three affirmations that Christians know regarding their spiritual status.

    Scripture Today we are going to conclude the First Letter of John. Last time I mentioned that as John comes to the end of this letter, he wants to instill certainty in his readers about the assurance of their salvation. So, he takes up the theme of what it is that we know in 1 John 5:13-21. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    John 17:24-26 'jesus Desires' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2012
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    In the closing of His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus shares His desires, with the Father for those who believe in Him.

    John 17:24- 26' I Desire'. What is your desire today? Your desires will tell you a lot about yourself, & your relationship with God. We all desire something, but the question we need to ask ourselves , ‘are those desires of mine, are they in line with Gods will for me? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Owner Of It All

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004
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    God is the owner of all things and we are just the stewards of what He has entrusted us with! This is a newsletter devotional for stewardship month

    The Owner of it All 2 Corinthians 9:8 Newsletter Devotional Is all of that stuff that you have really yours? Does it really belong to you or is there something else at work in this life? I think that for the most part, the church as a whole does not understand the concept of stewardship because ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
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    The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth

    lesson 5: The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth “The Church is God’s creation and design; it is His method of providing spiritual nurture for the believer and a community of faith through which the gospel is proclaimed and His will advanced in every generation.” Rick Warren Introduction ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Commanded To Function Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2019
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    The function that God has commanded all of us to have in Leviticus 11:45 God commands, “you must be holy because I am holy”.

    We continue in our series dare to be different and this month our theme is different function. The word Function is a Noun and it means an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing. So for this all-age service what I want us to think about is the function that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Let My People Go Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2015
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     | 93,519 views

    I'd always thought Moses just told Pharaoh "Let my people go." But Moses never said it quite that way. What did Moses actually say... and why should it matter to us?

    OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SJrHDSlE7A from 0:50 to 1:31 (it’s the part of the move “The Ten Commandments” where Charlton Heston/Moses confronts Pharaoh/Yul Brynner and declares “Let My People Go.”) There’s an old Negro spiritual Louis Armstrong made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wedding Homily (Standard)

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011
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    The wedding homily i generally use.

    We are all here to witness and to celebrate a marriage. A marriage is indeed taking place this day; yet, it is not mere a marriage of two people, but of two peoples–two families, two sets of friends, being united together through love, into one family, one group of friends, one people. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Have You Anything To Declare?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    A call to declare the praises of God to the world.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12 Title: Have you anything to declare! Introduction If you fly oversees you are required after you land to go through customs with your belongings. Everyone going through customs has to make one of two choices. Either you have something to declare or you have nothing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God