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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Are We The Rich Man Or Lazarus?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 9, 2022
     | 3,288 views

    have we been faithful to Jesus or our own desires?

    ARE WE THE RICH MAN OR LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-31 This is another one of these parables attributed to Jesus that causes consternation to preachers everywhere. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus always preaches God's love and grace and sacrificed his life so that we all can have eternal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Endless Peace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 19, 2025
     | 124 views

    The endless troubled world is looking for an endless peace, this is available only in Christ. The end of wars, famine, starvation enmity are possible only in Christ and not in Christianity.

    Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Theme: Endless Peace by Prince of Peace   Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love Endures Forever! “Thou shalt be holy as I am Holy” is our annual theme, the monthly theme is “Prince of Prince”. Background: Isaiah Chapter 9 could have been Prophesied probably in 730 BC. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
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     | 1,180 views

    God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

    The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Disintegration Of The Family As A Unit In Today’s Society : A Biblical Examination Series

    Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 27, 2025
     | 325 views

    The family, ordained by God from Creation (Genesis 2:24), is under unprecedented attack in modern times. As society drifts from biblical foundations, we witness the tragic disintegration of what God designed as the primary institution for nurturing faith, morality, and human flourishing.

    I. Historical Context: God’s Design vs. Human Fragmentation Biblical Foundation a. God established the family before governments or churches existed. His design included: - Marriage as a sacred covenant (Malachi 2:14, Matthew 19:6) - Children as blessings to be raised in godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Avoid Hell Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 853 views

    The sermon discusses the concept of hell, the importance of redemption through Jesus Christ to avoid it, and encourages reflection on personal perceptions of hell.

    What comes to mind when you think about hell? For many of us, I imagine we think of a place in our life filled with pain, torment, or frustration. Others may only have the images in our heads that we’ve seen through movies or online… Story idea; Share here what picture or image comes to mind for ...read more

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    Construction Workers

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,642 views

    Building on the solid foundation.

    Construction Workers Introduction: A. Smiling A mother noticed that it was about time for school to dismiss and since it looked like it would rain, she drove toward the school to pick up her eight-year-old daughter. She turned down the street to see her daughter running ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    La Mente Series

    Contributed by Samuel Malave on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 63 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    Un sermon que descubrira el potencial mental que tenemos. Como usarlo para la gloria de Dios.

    Titulo: “LA MENTE” TEMA: “EL CONTRASTE ENTRE LA MENTE Y LA CARNE” Este es el Segundo mensaje de la serie de cuatro mensajes acerca de la mente. Registro Biblico: Romanos 7:25 Intro: La semana pasada estuvimos hablando sobre el tema “Renovando Nuestro Entendimiento”. Hoy continuamos con este ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shinning As Stars Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    Believers can be a powerful witness through their words, walk, and work.

    #18 7-29-07 Shinning as Stars Text, Philippians 2:14-16 Introduction, The impact of a person’s life can be for good or bad. The following examples demonstrate the different impact a person can have on their descendents. 1. Max Jukes, was an atheist who lived a ungodly life and married an ungodly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    A continuation of our examination of the manifestation of the Fruit of the Spirit. The Origin, nature and characteristics of this Peace as well as what we a believers can do to insure its continuance in our lives.

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - PEACE INTRODUCTION Refer to: Wk 1 – Choose Freedom – Gal. 5 Wk 2 – Intro to Fruit of Spirit – contrast with works of flesh Wk 3 – Fruit – Love – its characteristics 1Cor 13 Wk 4 – Fruit – Joy – Untouched by our circumstances Humor Illustrations .My therapist told me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? What is this parable trying to teach?

    Parable of the unjust steward Problem areas Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? Verse 8 says that it was because he was shrewd. In other words, Jesus was not commending the dishonest servant because he was dishonest but for the shrewdness of his action. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    Do You Understand What You Read?

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 10, 2012
     | 3,094 views

    Special notes on the Book of Revelation

    SPECIAL NOTES ON REVELATION By Denis O’Callaghan, Ph.D. The proper designation of this last book of the Bible is given in the first three words: "REVELATION, or unveiling, OF JESUS CHRIST." The order of communication is as follows: God gave the Revelation to Jesus Christ; He signified, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 4 - Genesis 18:16-30 - Just Passing By And Saw Your Light On ... Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    So why did they stop off at Abraham's place first? Just passing by, saw your light on and thought we would drop in? Lord, let me have that kind of light, but what was the point of eating a meal with Abraham and then going on?

    Part 4 - Genesis 18:16-30 - JUST PASSING BY AND SAW YOUR LIGHT ON ... He slipped away into eternity peacefully the other day as we stood by his bed. The family and I held hands and prayed as an old man who loved the Lord and loved his family was in that moment absent from the body and present with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Luke 6:48 Enabled Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,159 views

    We are enabled to do mission. The foundation we ahve in Christ is firm we will stand, using what he has given us to do his will.

    Luke 6:48 Enabled I’m starting this wee spiel with a definition Stewardship: Historically, stewardship was the responsibility given to household servants to bring food and drinks to a castle dining hall. The term was then expanded to indicate a household employee’s responsibility for managing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Romans, Part 19 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 20, 2011
     | 3,302 views

    Understanding the role of God in our lives is critical. We are called to be slaves to Him, to His power, and to His authority. It is when we try to take charge that we get into the difficulties of life.

    Romans, Part 19 Romans 6:15-23 Introduction - We are no longer under the bonds this world wants to place on us Gal 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelizing The Cities Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2015
     | 3,771 views

    Just as post-Resurrection Judaism created a culture that rejected the Gospel, so modern society tries to make people incapable of receiving Christ. But we must bear witness, especially in the cities.

    Thursday of the Second Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Last Sunday we heard Jesus tell his key disciples not to disclose their vision of Him transfigured until He would rise from the dead. There was a good reason for that. The Jewish mindset, which had been formed by prophets like Jeremiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic