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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 30, 2022
     | 3,815 views

    Looking at the beatitudes to learn how to better be like Christ.

    Matthew 5:3-8 Pure in Heart August 28, 2022 We’re looking at the 6th of 8 beatitudes of Jesus. Remember, these are counter-intuitive, seemingly backwards and contrary thoughts about how to live life in a way which brings us closer to God and honors and glorifies Him. The beatitudes are in the NT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stretch

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 31, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,580 views

    What does stretch mean to me? It means busting loose and busting out. It means new territory. It means new opportunities. It means going beyond. It means the devil made a big mistake, he didn’t kill me when he had the chance. It means fresh fire.

    I have a One word Sermon today: Stretch Our text is Philippians 3:13-14 [13] Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Simple Words Have Deep Meaning Of Light

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2023
     | 1,080 views

    What is so profound about the Father's words about the Son on the Mt. of Transfiguration? Find out.

    2.19.23 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 To be sure, we were not following cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the powerful appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when the voice came to him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Happiness Through Being An Example Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 16, 2020
     | 4,060 views

    Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus.

    Happiness Through Being an Example Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Happiness; Joy; Obedience and Disobedience / Philippians 2:12–18 Live the kind of life that will make others want to follow Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we search for in life is happiness. There are so many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Commit Your Plans Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 14, 2022
     | 5,609 views

    Since things have come from the Lord, men cannot overrule their responsibility in planning, and involving in their daily activities. No one could simply sit at ease and tell himself that God would plan for me and execute everything for me. Commit your plans.

    Theme: Commit your Plans Text: Proverbs 16:1-3   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: We have entered into this new month and this is our second Sunday. We are thinking about the Secrets of Success throughout this month. I began this month touching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (6 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,567 views

    John gives us seven tests to take to see if we KNOW the Lord. Today we come to the FIFTH test.

    So far we have taken FOUR tests: I. The Attitude Test II. The Action Test III. The Affection Test IV. The Actuality Test Today we want to look at this FIFTH test. V. THE ADULTERY TEST WHAT KIND OF TEST IS THIS? This is a test that deals with our relationship with the world. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022
     | 3,451 views

    These addresses will examine what the Rapture is, the meaning of the word, the biblical passages pertaining to the rapture, and how history changed the teaching. The Rapture is the blessed hope (glorious hope) and Christians should rejoice in the teaching.

    AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 1 OF 4 We are going to enter a journey into the understanding of the Rapture. I am wanting to do that because this is such an important subject, and the changes in the world in these past 24 months have been quite dramatic, further pointing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Insomnia

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
     | 916 views

    God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

    This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cleaning Services

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,221 views

    We have been forgiven in Christ for the sins that we have committed and confessed. But the underlying condition out of which these sins arise - what’s to be done about that?

    “Out, damned spot!” may be one of the most widely recognized lines Shakespeare ever wrote. I wonder why? In a more innocent age it might have been for the forbidden thrill of saying “damn.” But of course that doesn’t apply any more, does it. It’s one of the milder epithets available. If that’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Renew Sex Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    Jesus did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He calls on us to live understanding Heterosexual relations are for the purpose creating, understanding relational intimacy and continuing God’s will in the world

    On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions. Urban legend has it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,962 views

    An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

    “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021
     | 3,066 views

    As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

    June 27, 2020 If you’re old enough to remember the days of LP’s, Reel-to-reel, and 8-track tapes – when there were no microwaves, child-proof medicine bottles, standardized car seats, seatbelt laws or bicycle helmets………. CONGRATULATIONS --- You survived your childhood!!! I remember: • Knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus Is Raised Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 2,809 views

    But what would happen if we applied alternative history to Easter? What if Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead? What would happened if Easter was Erased?

    Many of you watch annually It’s A Wonderful Life. George Bailey, the movie’s main character, has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. Bailey loses $8,000 through no fault of his own and fears he will be sent to jail and his company will collapse. Thinking of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Remember And Surrender Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,658 views

    Memorial Day: This message reflects upon and remembers how both God and His Son, Jesus Christ, have impacted our lives. Whenever we fail to remember what God has done, then we can easily fall astray from the path of righteousness.

    Tomorrow is Memorial Day; therefore, we will observe this very special day with a message from the Word. I wish to begin by sharing some of the history behind Memorial Day; however, I have encountered two separate versions of the story on how this holiday began, and so, I am going to present both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: Jesus Came To Save You Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 2,769 views

    God Designed Christmas to Save Sinners.

    It’s Christmas. Police officers direct traffic at malls to accommodate the overflow crowds of last-minute shoppers. Children are crazy interested in what will be under the tree with their name on it. Husbands are starting to consider maybe I should go shopping for my wife! Yet, to appreciate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist