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  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    "When The Waves Rise-Recognizing The Overwhelming” Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 20, 2025
     | 191 views

    In every season of life, there comes a moment when the weight of responsibility, expectation, and uncertainty feels far too heavy to bear.

    Title: # 1 “When the Waves Rise-Recognizing the Overwhelming” Text: 2 Cor. 12:9 “But he said to me; My grace sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Friendship Factor

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 18, 2021
     | 2,279 views

    This message talks about the benefit of choosing your friends carefully. The key verse is Proverbs 13:20 - Walk with the wise and you will become wise.

    Introduction – it's midnight – highway- breakdown – who to call? Text: Prov. 1:10-15 ( if sinners entice you... mugging/ drugs/ ...partying) *A message for the young... A message for choosing a friend... Culture says ? more connected than ever – lonelier than ever. ** Proverbs is a book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Followers Are Completely Honest With God Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,876 views

    the 3rd of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers are completely Honest with God, Luke 18:9-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Two men worked on a large ocean-going vessel. One day the mate, who normally did not drink, became intoxicated. The captain, who hated him, entered in the daily log: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are God's Royal Priest Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,567 views

    The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

    YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Most Important Virtue - Love

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 17,645 views

    The Bible has a lot to say about love. But so does the world. The problem is that the world doesn’t say the same thing the Bible says, & we tend to get the two mixed up.

    MELVIN NEWLAND,MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I like the story about a rather legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace To Face The Hours

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,980 views

    A message to help those face life each and everyday with the grace of God.

    GRACE TO FACE THE HOURS Scripture Reference: Job 14:1-5 A few weeks back, a movie came out entitled, "The Hours." Though the underlying theme of homosexuality may surprise you, the critics declare the movie was thought provoking as it dealt with how individuals handle the stresses of life as each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Friends Help Us To Maintain Joy.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,513 views

    1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    As Others See Us

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 32,376 views

    John the Elder writes an appraisal of three church members: Gaius - who serves others, Diotrephes - who hinders others, and Demetrius - who attracts others.

    AS OTHERS SEE US The third letter of John is one of the shortest in the New Testament but it has much to say to us. It’s a warm and honest pastoral letter. A straight from the shoulder message from a pastor to his people. Where encouragement and commendation are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Idolatry”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 9, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Exodus 32:7-14 Title: “Idolatry”

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Exodus 32:7-14 Title: “Idolatry” This text is part of the Golden Calf story, a story more complicated that it looks at first blush. To understand it we need to fast forward to the time after Solomon’s death when Jeroboam led ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Deciphering Da Vinci (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on May 3, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    Dan Brown couldn’t even get his front page "Facts" straight.

    Why am I doing a four week study on the Da Vinci Code? Let me open simply with these quotes and letters: "Honestly, [reading the book] shook my whole faith. I realize that the book is fiction, but much of what he wrote about seemed like it was based on historical facts aside from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feasting At The Table Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,730 views

    Joseph demonstrated great grace when he invited his brothers to eat with him--the same grace Jesus offered the Canaanite woman, and the same grace He offers you.

    Texts: Genesis 45:1-15 Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell When we began our study of Genesis back at the end of May, we learned who the Main Character was. In Genesis chapter 1, we watched as the Author of the play also made Himself known as the Set-designer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,716 views

    Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

    OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing Time

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,759 views

    The Christian life is about seizing every opportunity to do what pleases God and brings othes to Christ.

    Title: Doing Time Text: Ephesians 5:8-17 Thesis: The Christian life is about seizing every opportunity to do what pleases God and brings others to Christ. Introduction A man had been driving all night and by morning was still far from his destination. He decided to stop at the next city he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,608 views

    Pentecost 1(C) - Hope does not disappoint as we boast about God’s glory which also leads us to boast in our sufferings.

    HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT US June 11, 2006 - PENTECOST 1 - Romans 5:1-5 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How many of you have ever been disappointed? It would not take us much thinking to think of a disappointment or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran