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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    If I Have 600 Facebook Friends, Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 23, 2013
     | 5,487 views

    This message addresses the ironic situation we find ourselves in today: more connected than ever yet lonelier than ever. The message focuses on the idea that having 2 or 3 good friends is more important than having 600 Facebook "friends."

    [Video: see attached sheet – “The Innovation of Loneliness” – only use part of it – it’s at vimeo.com/70534716] FIRST THINGS FIRST: It’s a lie that you can have 600 friends. - For our purposes this morning, I want to use the terms “friends” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism At The Red Sea Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,891 views

    In 1 Corinthians 10:1-2, Paul said, “All our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.” This message looks at how the Red Sea crossing is connected to baptism.

    When I was in high school, I was part of an acapella quartet, and we sang all over the county. Well, one time our group sang at a black church in Perryville, and at the end of the service a baptism was held. Something I remember that had an emotional impact on me was the singing of an old Negro ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Faith-Filled Heart Produces A Fruit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    Christmas preparation begins in the heart and overflows into our life. Through John the Baptist’s preaching the Spirit prepares hearts to bear fruit for Jesus. Parts: A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life

    Text: Luke 3:7-18 Theme: Your Faith-filled Heart Produces a Fruit-filled Life A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life. Season: Advent 3c Date: December 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Update Of Some Current Affairs – And What Is Ahead! (December 2025) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 22, 2025
     | 245 views

    Australia has seen a terrorist attack but who is responsible? We look at developments in the Middle East and see their connection with prophecy. Then I list 12 matters I think are going to be driving the world in the next year. This message considers the latest in signs of the times.

    UPDATE OF SOME CURRENT AFFAIRS – AND WHAT IS AHEAD! (December 2025) Some readers here have heard of the slaughter of 15 of God’s earthly people, the Jews, in Sydney a little while back. This happened on the cerebration of Hanukkah when two murderous Islamic radicals opened fire on the gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. Once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hard Gospel

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,821 views

    The gospel of Christ makes tough demands on people’s lives, these demands cannot be negated or compromised.

    The Hard Gospel By Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aim: To show that the gospel is “hard,” that its truths are tough and that it requires some difficult decisions. Text: Mark 10:17-23 Introduction: I will never forget many years ago visiting Belfast city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From Difficulties

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    To lead the people to understand that God will always find a way to deliver His people from difficulties.

    Deliverance From Egypt Let My People Go – Exodus 5:1-13;16 Illustration: Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Mentoring Model

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,977 views

    Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody.

    Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People Quote: A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. M. Luther. Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody. 1. Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,875 views

    To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

    What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,645 views

    God desires us to be people He can talk to and people who obey His voice.

    I. The people came to the prophet looking for a Word from the Lord. A. They wanted to hear a good message! 1. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to hear a good message. 2. They didn’t really want to hear what God had to say. 3. A lot of people are more interested in entertaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conflicting Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,412 views

    A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.

    Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    God's Heart For The Lost

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,806 views

    in the deepest place of God’s heart is an intense, burning, passionate love for people. All people.

    God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Da Vinci Code, Looking For A Reason, Or Looking For An Excuse

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,945 views

    people who are looking for reasons will walk by faith, people who are looking for an excuse will walk away

    Intro: I have really enjoyed reading the many sermons that are responses to the Da Vinci Code novel. As one elder said years ago in a service, some people spend their lives looking for a reason, some people spend their lives looking for an excuse. After reading the many sermons it is quite clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    The Church That Would Not Keep Quiet

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 22,615 views

    Why some people praise GOD? Then why some people just come to be praise police.

    Text: LUKE 19: 37-40, “When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational