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  • Scott Turansky avatar

    The Sexually Healthy Church - Genesis 18:16-33 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,232 views

    Now I do think it’s important to talk to children about sexuality.

    Today we’re going to look at the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. So for those of you who are online, I just want to remind you as I’ve tried to share with you in advance already that this is probably not appropriate for children nine years and younger. Now I do think it’s important to talk to children ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Benaiah - A Mighty Man!

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,245 views

    No matter what situation or circumstance one finds oneself in prove loyal and triumph by being loyal to one’s God and one’s country!

    BENAIAH – A MIGHTY MAN! “Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter…” (2 Samuel 23: 20). In the Old Testament record, the name Benaiah belongs to at least a dozen men, but the most fascinating of all that are mentioned is this Benaiah. He was born a priest (1 Chronicles 27: 5) but became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Intimate Savior

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    Christ comes as the intimate savior willing to ’get His hands dirty’ for the sake of saving a lost, hurting, and dying world.

    The Intimate Savior Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: illustration of uncleanness (Trying to get Shelley dirty after working) I. Leper What it means to be a leper diseased -any number of skin diseases -affects skin, but goes deeper; exposing raw flesh feared-fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

    II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pratical Ways To Honor Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 14,287 views

    this series deals with how to honor authorities within our lives.

    Honoring Authority, part 3 Practical Ways of Honoring Authority Definitions Honoring authority is to respect and value those in authority over you because of the influence and responsibility they carry for your life. Opening Review Romans 13:1 „h Every person alive is under some type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Love And Respect

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 10,775 views

    Wedding of young couple

    Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:25 Marriage is a sacred, holy, and mysterious relationship designed and created by God as a gift to humankind. But, in recent decades this beautiful gift has been damaged by divorce, ridiculed as obsolete, and dismissed as old fashioned. Yet marriage still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baby Dedication

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 39,875 views

    Baby Dedication using roses as illustration.

    Baby Dedication: The precedent for the ceremony of baby dedication may be found in the presentation of Samuel by his mother, Hannah, in I Samuel 1:28. Jesus considered the “little ones” infinitely precious, and he said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Will It Take For You To Really Believe?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,106 views

    What circumstances must happen to make you really trust God to take care of you?

    Introduction: Elijah had been fed by ravens and drank from the brook. Then the ravens quit coming, and the brook had no water. Now he was told to go find a widow, and she would feed him. God sent a prophet to the widow. In our text, the prophet faces another difficult trial of faith. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up, Live In The Light

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,940 views

    God wants us to live in the light, not in darkness.

    Some animals especially those in the ocean floor live in darkness. Some of them even do not have eyes since they live in darkness. Today we are going to talk about living in light. When we go outside in the sun and come back to shade, it takes some time for our eyes to get adjusted to the shade. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithful?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2010
     | 6,826 views

    What is the true extent of our faithfulness?

    Luke 16: 1 – 13 / Faithful Intro: A farmer’s cow gave birth to identical twins. He said to his wife, “Mary, because the Lord gave us 2 instead of 1, we will raise 1 for ourselves and the other for the Lord. We’ll feed and treat them the same. . . The calves grew and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

    How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Characteristic Of A Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    There are few places in God’s Word where one can find a better or briefer characterization of a Christian than here.

    CHARACTERISTIC OF A CHRISTIAN 1 Peter 1:1-2 INTRO: Many times the true greatness and splendor of a New Testament passage lies not only on the surface or in that which is actually said. Often the greatness of a passage stems from the ideas and convictions that lie behind it. That is true in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Limits Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    The cross of Christ not only brings peace, but also division. When faced with opposition and division, disciples of Christ stand firm while loving and respecting their opponents.

    Luke 12:49-56 “The Limits of Peace” INTRODUCTION The night sky was cloudless and filled with stars. Shepherds watched their flocks, while they huddled around a campfire. Suddenly, they were surrounded by a multitude of angels. They were told not to fear because the angels brought them good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Christmas In Danger Of Extinction?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2012
     | 2,299 views

    My all-age talk for Christmas Day 2012. Using an illustration of the extinction of the Christmas Island Pipistrelle I ask people to think about the future of the Church in England. Will we listen to the leading authority in our Church and take action?

    Since 2009 nights on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean will never be the same again. On 26 August 2009 the sound of the Christmas Island Pipistrelle was recorded for the last time. Since then there has been silence. The tiny animal was 2 cm in length and weighed less than a £1 coin. At the start ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Spare Me

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2015
     | 3,767 views

    God's grace through Christ Jesus unto us all---some grafted in opened the door; it is our belief and strong convictions to the truth in the faith of Christ Jesus that keeps us.

    SPARE ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 13, 2015) “For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee” (Romans 11:21, King James Version [The Gentiles forbidden to boast]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends