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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Melancholy Psalm

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,599 views

    What can we learn from a psalm without a happy ending? (Material adapted from Shawn McMullen in an article in Lookout Magazine and from Peter Slofstra at: http://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/reading-sermons/dark-ending-bright-beginning)

    HoHum: Gloom, despair, and agony on me; Deep, dark depression, excessive misery; If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all; Gloom, despair, and agony on me WBTU: Started studying on depression and went to Psalm 88. Psalm 88 has been called the most melancholy of all the psalms. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Shepherds? Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2015
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     | 5,877 views

    I would propose to you, though much debate, speculation and misrepresentation surrounds the birth of Christ. There are Biblical truths that must be grasp if one is going fulfill their place in the proclaiming of the birth of Christ, like that of the shepherds.

    Why the Shepherds? Introduction: It is that time of the season when there is a desire to observe Christmas, give, show acts of charity and cling to those church traditions of the birth of Christ. Luke 2: gives us a clear truth that God intentionally broke the conjecture of man to bless, call ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shepherd To Lost Sheep-Do You Read Me? Over

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 11, 2015
     | 4,310 views

    Jesus is our shepherd. We must distinguish his voice from all the other voices we hear in our daily lives and follow Him in faith. No forces other than our own can snatch us out of His good care and keeping.

    I want you to think back for a moment to the time when you were preparing for Confirmation, especially all the hard work and studying that were involved. You probably felt like the little girl who was attending a confirmation service with her mother. She was fascinated as each person who was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 45 ratings
     | 21,658 views

    Anger is one of the hardest emotions for Christians .to deal with. We often do not acknowledge we have it .because we feel we are not supposed to have it In the first place. There has to be a better way and beloved there is! Updated August 2018.

    Everyone has their Pet Peeve... One of mine is ……telemarketers. Is there any group more persistent than telemarketers? Like the determined character in a horror movie, once a telemarketing company has you in its sights, it won’t stop chasing you until you agree to buy some product you have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Lost Coin Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,860 views

    This sermon looks at the Parable of the Lost Coin

    The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I can’t find my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When A King Became A Baby

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 9, 2013
     | 6,053 views

    A Christmas Sermon that emphasizes that the King was in control of all the events surrounding the incarnation.

    When a King Becomes a Baby Luke 2: 1-7 When Matthew quoted the prophet to declare that one of the names of the little baby would be “Immanuel”, he was making a statement about who the child would be: God with us. He was God long before the stars began to send forth their light or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Our Bible Trustworthy? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 3,671 views

    The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. This lesson shares 10 reasons why we can know the Bible is trustworthy.

    The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. The phrase, "The Bible's been translated and recopied so many times..." has been one of the more frequent objections that are given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbs 25 - Similitudes And Instructions Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,111 views

    This is a verse by verse look at chapter 25.

    We will now look at chapter 25. 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. Proverbs 25:1 (NASB) Hezekiah's story is told in 2 Kings 18-20; 2 Chronicles 29-32; and Isaiah 36-39. He was one of the few kings of Judah who honored the Lord. By contrast, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk In Faith - Understanding God Is Sovereign Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013
     | 3,941 views

    Jesus said that, "all authority has been given to Him on heaven and earth." This is His claim of absolute sovereignty. This means that He is the boss of everything.

    Have you ever had a boss you didn't like? According to Forbes magazine over 2 million Americans quit their job every month because they don't like their job. Of those 2 million 31% didn't like their boss. For those who hate to do the math that is about 620,000 people a month who quit because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Of The Good Guys Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,125 views

    Are you changed by the Spirit, made one of God's good guys?

    The word, Complete, is defined in my Collegiate Dictionary as “lacking nothing; whole; entire; having all the required or customary characteristics, skills ” A Complete Christian is one that has applied himself to being whole through Jesus Christ, who will not settle for less than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Begins His Ministry

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,427 views

    The focus of the Holy Spirit is a ministry that accents the Jesus-factor in our daily life.

    Ministry is a very common topic among us who are Christians. We talk about it and believe that we are doing ministry for the Lord. Yet, very few people understand the dynamics involved in spiritual ministry. It is not like doing a job out in the world, although we have somehow made it like that. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When God Winked

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 27, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,007 views

    We’re going to look at an instance of GOD WINKING. We’re going to hear some wrong ideas of what that means, what it really meant, and why it’s important for us today.

    WHEN GOD WINKED Acts 17:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE QUESTIONS 1. Q: Who was the greatest male financier in the Bible? A: Noah - he was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. 2. Q: Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible? A: Pharaoh’s daughter - ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,528 views

    Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

    Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Trinity, God In Three Persons

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 11, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 22,099 views

    The first Anglican Article of Religion states: "There is but one living and true God. There are three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit." God in three persons blessed Trinity.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there a four readings before the Message is shared. The Scriptures appointed for Trinity Sunday this year are: Genesis 1:1-2:4; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 12:11-13 and Mathew 28:16-20 A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Missionaries Have A Lot To Teach Us Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2014
     | 3,247 views

    A sermon talking about Jesus' mission and then the church's mission (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 8 Mission Focused)

    HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- I recently traveled with some friends to central Mexico for a week long mission trip. The missionaries we visited function like most I’ve met, using their time and resources on ministering to their community. The leaders of this mission, and the churches they lead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ