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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Second City Of Refuge - Shechem Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022
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    In the previous message we studied the name of the first city named ‘Kedesh’ which meant ‘holy.’ For this message we will study the name of the second city ‘Shechem’ which means ‘shoulder.’

    Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 20:1-2, “Then the LORD told Joshua to say to the people of Israel, "Choose the cities of refuge that I had Moses tell you about.” (GNB) Even during the days of Moses, the Lord had commanded him that when the Israelites reached the Promised Land, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When The Holidays Are Hard: Finding Peace When You Can't.

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 1, 2022
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    The holidays are often the happiest time of the year for many people.  It’s easy to forget that for many, the family gatherings, songs, and celebrations overlook the losses they have endured - and instead of being the happiest season of all, it becomes a hard time of year.

    When The Holidays Are Hard: Finding Peace When You Can't Introduction The holidays are often the happiest time of the year for many people.  It’s easy to forget that for many, the family gatherings, songs, and celebrations overlook the losses they have endured - and instead of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wilderness Years Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 2, 2022
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    Yahweh protected David throughout the wilderness years and for the most part, David relied on Yahweh and put his loyalty to Him above all other considerations. However, there is one glaring moment when David decided to go it alone ---- with disastrous consequences.

    December 03, 2022 The stories of the Wilderness Years cover 9 chapters in 1 Samuel. Here are the highlights. After Jonathan and David parted, David fled to Nob, where the Tabernacle resided. He went to see Ahimelech, the high priest. Ahimelech was surprised to see David and asked why he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Of Jacob Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 3,048 views

    We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

    The Godfathers Pt. 4 - God of Jacob I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family as this family rises and then nearly falls from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Priority Mail Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,952 views

    We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

    Return To Sender Pt. 3 - Priority Mail I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962, the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Everlasting Love

    Contributed by John Newton on Dec 19, 2022
     | 1,515 views

    About a third of the way through the letter “J” in my dictionary you will come across the word “jeremiad”..

    About a third of the way through the letter “J” in my dictionary you will come across the word “jeremiad”. And what, you ask, is a jeremiad? Well, a jeremiad is defined as (and I quote) “a long literary work, in which the author bitterly laments the state of society and its morals in a serious tone ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Breaking Through Baptism

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.

    “Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Real Love… Talking About That Real Love”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 29, 2025
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    Jesus prays in John 17—not just for the disciples beside Him, but for us, those who would come to believe through their witness. That’s real love. Not temporary. Not performative. Real love is legacy love. Transformative love. Love that acts and lasts.

    Sermon Title: “Real Love… Talking About That Real Love” Scripture: John 17:20–26 (The Message) Occasion: Cumberland UMC, 1st Sunday in June 2025 The Message 20-23 I’m praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me. The goal is for all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
     | 731 views

    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Times: The Issachar Anointing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 20, 2025
     | 1,676 views

    We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be on all sides. However, as believers, God has equipped us with the wisdom and strength to live faithfully in every season, trusting Him.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Narrative of the present Israel-Iran war. Narrative of the condition of the American church and what we must do. Discerning the times, knowing what to do and then taking action! INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 23, 2025
     | 607 views

    Based on Psalm 51:11-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the absolute necessity of the presence of God in our lives.

    “THE PRESENCE OF GOD” Various Psalms FBCF – 6/22/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – (Open Bible to Psalm 51) Last week’s sermon on holiness in “Life Songs” series had 3 points: - Living in holiness starts w/ our salvation – grows as we desire the presence of God in our lives – impacts others around us Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith That Shapes Us Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025
     | 164 views

    Faith matures as we surrender to God’s shaping hands—trusting, obeying, and allowing His grace to form Christ’s likeness within us.

    Introduction — From Saved to Shaped When we first meet Jesus, faith saves us. But when we keep walking with Him, faith begins to shape us. The same grace that opens the door of salvation now wants to renovate the house. God never intended faith to be a momentary flash of belief — He designed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    No Fault Of Mine

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
     | 138 views

    Jesus stood on humanity’s fault line, bore our blame, and made us faultless in grace—secure on the unshakable ground of mercy

    > “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (ESV) --- Introduction – The Medal, the Fault Line, and the Mirror A church once gave their pastor a medal that read “Most Humble Pastor.” They took it back the next Sabbath—he wore it to church. That little story ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Don’t Poke The Lion

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2025
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    We humans are wrongly unafraid of God's fiercest creatures. Wisdom dictates we shouldn't "poke the lion." There are at least 3 lions in Scripture: the devil, the church, and the Son of God, Jesus.

    DON’T POKE THE LION Num. 24:8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SNORING IN CHURCH 1. A man went to see his doctor for advice about being cured of snoring. The doctor asked, “Does your snoring disturb your wife?” 2. The patient replied, “Does it disturb my wife? Why it disturbs the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 176 views

    A Spirit-filled church receives the power of the Holy Spirit to witness for Christ, live in unity, and finish God’s final mission.

    There is a picture of the church in the book of Acts that stands as both our history and our calling. It is a picture of a community awakened, empowered, and united by the Holy Spirit for the fulfillment of God’s final purpose in the world. Acts does not begin with a church capable of such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist