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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Last Words

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007
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     | 6,617 views

    The closing benediction of Jude is the Bible’s last words before the grand finale. These are the Coach’s finaly rallying cry before the Ultimate Contest.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Last Words Before The Big Game Jude 24-25 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cohabitation

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    If you are a teen listen closely, because the odds are very high that someone will ask you to move in with them. Decide now, how you will respond.

    COHABITATION TEXT: Gal. 5:16-26 INTRODCUTION 1. While conducting a pastor’s seminar on how to cut the divorce rate in the Tampa Bay area, Religious writer Mike McManus asked, "How many couples who come to you to be married, are living together?" In a chorus, they replied: "70 to 75 percent!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    Jesus prayer in John 17 closes with a powerful request for us who believe through the message of his first disciples. We are called to be one!

    Opening story... Robert Putman, a Professor at Harvard, wrote a book called Bowling Alone. In it he documents the decline in community life over the last four decades. He got his title from this “trivial yet telling example”: the percentage of adults who belong to a bowling league today is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

    Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Win Souls…..

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 6,084 views

    The Lord Jesus is the master soul winner. This means that if you are interested in learning how to be a soul winner you need to examine the life of Christ closely.

    For example, look at Matthew 4:18-20, we read, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    18 Principles For Church Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 11, 2008
     | 6,040 views

    In Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians, Paul offers 18 principles for healthy church life regarding leaders, ministry, worship and the Holy Spirit.

    For the past several weeks we have focused on a letter that missionary Paul wrote to a young church he started in the city of Thessalonica. He wrote this letter in 50 A.D. and, of all the books in the New Testament, this one was written first. When he gets to the last part of his letter, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Finish

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Dec 30, 2022
     | 9,193 views

    Before you embark on a new year, close out the old year first. To truly experience a new start, you must finish the old.

    “FINISH” ECCLESIASTES 7:8-10 Now that Christmas is behind us, the real work begins: de-decorating. To me, this is the worst part of Christmas. Have you ever tried to out your Christmas tree back in its original box? It is impossible! Here is the easiest way to store your Christmas tree. (Picture) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,773 views

    This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

    Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Model Father

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    This parable teaches us to seek a close relationship with our children. We need train our children by instruction and example in the way they should go.

    A Model Father 06/15/08 AM Text: Luke 15:11-24 Introduction ILL: It’s the third Sunday in June, and I’d like to say happy Father’s Day to all the dads here today. Father’s day owes its existence primarily to the persistence of one Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora got the idea for Father’s day in 1909 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 14, 2019
     | 2,726 views

    When people lose hope they make bad decisions and live in darkness, despair and loneliness. Jesus has come to make nigh or close to Him.

    Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Place For God To Dwell Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,362 views

    Solomon said that the Temple he built wasn't big enough for God to live in... but we're told God dwelt there anyway. Why would God take up residence in the Temple (and the Tabernacle), and where does He dwell now?

    A woman told of going to her Bible study at church and telling her 3-year-old son, Chad, they were going to God’s house. Each time they walked through the quiet sanctuary on their way to the nursery, Chad looked around in awe. It was a beautiful building. One day however, the child asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Children From God

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024
     | 748 views

    Sanctity of Life message regarding where we should be as believers, and where our culture is, and what we do about it.

    Background to passage: The year was probably between 1100 BC and 1080 BC. The period of the Judges had been long and tumultuous. Samuel was to be the last of the judges and a huge transition into the kingdom years. The book of 1 Samuel begins with the birth of Samuel. 51 years ago, the Supreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Ask God To Go Away Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2020
     | 2,984 views

    There are times when we instantly reject the message of God because it offends us and hurts us. We don't even want to consider it's true. But what happens when we ask God to go away?

    - Image: a broken mirror with most of the pieces missing. - Maybe do the image as a drawing on a piece of butcher paper, with four of the ten pieces colored in blue to look like a mirror. - Discuss how little of yourself you would know if you had such a limited mirror. We look at ourselves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Wake Up To God's Purpose

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 19, 2025
     | 101 views

    God calls us to be spiritually alert and prepared to respond when He calls. There’s a world that needs us now… not later.

    Introduction As a Firefighter one of the worst things in the world that can happen is sleeping through an alarm… I remember one time after we had a long day of hose testing, everybody was pretty tired and we were hoping for a quite night, which never seems to happen… about 1:00 or 2:00 in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Way To God Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,515 views

    Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past.

    Jesus - The Way To God TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past. By His death on the cross, Jesus made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist