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  • KEITH MAYNARD avatar

    A Lesson From Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Mar 5, 2016
     | 12,686 views

    Steps to Change your life.

    A Lesson from Bartimaeus Mark 10:42-10:52 PARABLE OF THE PENCIL--------------- The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. "There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live As Children Of Light

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 27, 2023
     | 3,575 views

    Light is just as necessary in our spiritual life as it is in our physical life. In the spiritual realm, darkness means whatever is contrary to the God.

    Paul started the chapter saying that the goal of the Christian life is perfect imitation of God. Paul is exhorting the believers in Jesus Christ to "Live as children of light." (Ephesians 5:8) because God is light. The apostle John said that one day, “we shall be like him, because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Win By Losing (January 29, 2023 Version)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,535 views

    Just think, the cross was a place of execution. It was therefore considered a place of defeat---the final word for the executed and a warning from those who did the executing.

    WIN BY LOSING Text: I Corinthians 1:18 -25 1 Corinthians 1:18-31  For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Are The Light Of The World. Be Who You Are

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 1, 2023
     | 3,124 views

    What does it mean to be the light of the world? Is this a sweet nothing? Find out.

    2.5.23 Matthew 5:14-16 (EHV) 14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. No, they put it on a stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 In the same way let your light shine in people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strengthen What Remains

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 29, 2022
     | 9,489 views

    Jesus calls us to live the life we have now. Too often, we are so busy lamenting the past or reaching for the future that we miss what He wants us to do presently.

    Strengthening What Remains I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Resilience is the ability and the process of overcoming life-challenging and threatening experiences and events. Bouncing back does not happen overnight. The ability to live with what is left after trauma is something that not everyone possesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Mother’s Heart Revealed Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,456 views

    Mother's Day: Sometimes we feel that mothers are perfect. This message reveals a near-perfect mother. From Naomi, we see a mother’s strength, her love for her children, and we learn some things about a mother’s personality.

    As you already know, today is Mother’s Day. I would like to begin our message with a short story: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk. “I want to by a slip as a present for my mom,” he said, “but, I don’t know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom From Above: Living In Light Of The Victory Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,827 views

    Ah wisdom, who can have it? Who can live wisely in such a strange corner of the universe? Who can live on this place they call Earth? More so, who can live rightly?

    Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV Ah wisdom, who can have it? Who can live wisely in such a strange corner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Move Into The Light

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,524 views

    Many of us were afraid of the dark as children. Should we be afraid of the dark as adults too? Light is good. Light is knowledge. Light is the protection of our Lord.

    Move to the light It’s normal to be apprehensive when we feel vulnerable and when we can’t see clearly it contributes to that vulnerability. In other words, being afraid of the dark and yes, when I was little, I was very afraid of the dark. It didn’t help that we lived in a creaky old house ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Compassion Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2024
     | 1,420 views

    Compassion is a concern for the suffering of others; it means to “suffer with.”

    Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship COMPASSION Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… -The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. -The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. -The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. -The life of service in imitation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon Haggai's Call From Gloom To Glory

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2025
     | 880 views

    Greater glory is coming! The gloom of the people was brought on because they were disappointed in the appearance of the new temple. So much was lacking, yet God promises glory, greater glory.

    Sermon – From Gloom to Glory (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 “On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "the Gift Of Love: A Heartfelt Christmas Story"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,933 views

    It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved us, He was moved to do everything else that He has done.

    Introduction: Good morning, beloved family in Christ! As we gather here in this beautiful Advent season, we are invited to reflect on the miraculous gift of love — a love that changes everything. Today, I want to share a heartfelt story, a story that teaches us about love, sacrifice, and hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Is Christmas Good For The Economy?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2023
     | 1,220 views

    In the well-known "A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie, who is upset about the commercialism of Christmas cried out: "What is Christmas all about?" How would you answer him?

    Is Christmas good for the Economy? 1 Peter 3:15 It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday sales are everywhere. We are beckoned to go out and buy gifts for our loved ones. Businesses everywhere are hoping for good sales this season. It is known as Black Friday because it is during this season ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Survivor 5: How To Protect Your Torch Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    This is the fifth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon protecting our credibility and Christian witness (10-13-02)

    Opening *Enter with the “Survivor Torch” and “Survivor” theme music playing. Say: Every week on the Survivor reality series, you can see the tribe members carrying a torch similar to this one. They carry it with them to the “Tribal Council,” where that must vote one person out of their tribe … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Redemptive Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,490 views

    I feel very strongly that the commencement of Celebrating our Cultural and Spiritual Heritage as African descendants must begin with a recognition and appreciation of the Role of the Holy Spirit in our Redemptive History. For He was and is and is yet to p

    “God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    It Shall Be Well

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 42,533 views

    We look at the declaration of Faith---IT SHALL BE WELL, or no named heroes.

    THE DECLARATION OF FAITH: IT SHALL BE WELL or No Name Heroes By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I don’t know what you are going through today? But I know a God that loves you. God has a plan and a work for you. You can never find fulfillment without ministry. Please study this? Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God