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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Godly Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2014
     | 4,233 views

    If not left behind us, our pasts, our mistakes and sins are ever in front of us, and we spend our time tripping over or dodging them. God wants us future- focused, not past-ensnared.

    The following is a brief homily given during a weekly mid-week event called: "The Feast" at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto, Canada. The future is a big mystery. One thing that we all share in this room is a lack of knowledge about what’s going to happen in the future. Often we think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Miracle Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,361 views

    Disappointment turns to joy for fishermen without a catch. Jesus on the shore of our difficulties. Peter forgiven, restored and commissioned.

    SERIES: Miracles With a Message #8 TITLE: The Last Miracle TEXT: John 21:1-14 INTRO: In the last several weeks, we have looked at seven miracles of Jesus, called "sign miracles" because their purpose was to inspire belief in Jesus. Today, we look at the last and greatest miracle. I. FISHERMEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Loss Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,862 views

    The Loss of the Harvest

    Jeremiah 8:13 - 22 The Loss of the Harvest 20 the harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. Jeremiah's Warning - their fields would be ruined - v. 13 their cities would be destroyed - v.16 the people would be either killed or taken captive - 17 For, behold, I will send ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Happy, Happy, Happy!

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,785 views

    A sermon that helps us to see the true path to happiness in life.

    “Happy, Happy, Happy!” Philippians 3:13-14 Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Heart Beat Of Jesus"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2013
     | 11,652 views

    Years ago I heard Dr. Adrian Rogers put it this way: “the heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.” I agree. In other words if you really want to see change take place, you have to change someone’s heart.

    HEARTBEATS “The Heartbeat of Jesus” Matthew 6:21 I am sure that one thing all of us could agree on this morning is that our world is in deep trouble. America is in trouble and something has to be done. But what we might not agree on is what the solution actually is. Many of us would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    20-20 Vision In 2020

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 28, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,083 views

    We need keen vision to navigate through life.

    “20-20 VISION IN 2020!” PHILIPPIANS 3:4-14 David P. Nolte A couple of years ago, I had cataracts removed. The doctor offered 3 options. 1. He could put a lens in one eye for seeing near items and for reading and in the other eye a lens suited for distant objects like road signs and traffic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Know The Lord Will Make A Way For Me

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2018
     | 9,915 views

    A New Year sermon to point out that God is at work in our lives to do NEW things in our lives.

    1. Roman god, Janus (from whom we get January) was their god of beginnings, transition, passages, and endings. He is depicted with a face looking forward and a face looking back. 2. New Year Customs • Those inventive people, the Italians, have a custom. As midnight on New Year’s Eve approaches, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    The Lord Blessed Them And They Threw It Away.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 18, 2014
     | 5,927 views

    If we are dead, numb, and lifeless as is said by some about the Church then what does that say about us. Because we are the Church.

    We are celebrating this week; its Thanksgiving in our Country. I hope Americans truly understand why we have this great country and where the many blessings come from. I hope we are giving to God what is God's. 91% of Americans have turkey for Dinner. And so... I was thinking about Butterball ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Truthbombs - Pt. 2 - It's Moving Day! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

    Truth Bombs Pt. 2 - It's Moving Day I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Don’t Look Back!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,809 views

    Why should Christians remember Lot’s wife? Just like Sodom and Gomorrah, before Christ’s return, the world will be saturated with evil. Christians are warned to come out of the world and not be a part of it.

    Opening illustration: If a person sees a house on fire and does everything he can to rescue the occupants, he is heralded as a hero. And that’s the way it should be. Why is it, then, that a Christian who accepts what God says in the Bible about hell and tries to warn people is ridiculed as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Webster avatar

    The Power Of God's Forgiveness

    Contributed by James Webster on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    This is a short devotion on the power of God to forgive ALL our sin.

    “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from ALL sin.” I JOHN 1:7 NKJV (emphasis mine) Is there a particular sin in your past that haunts you more than the others? Is there something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Allowing Ourselves To Be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,116 views

    How can we (individually and as a church) stretch ourselves spiritually and accomplish spiritual goals? This text will show us how.

    Allowing Ourselves to be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Philippians 3 Introduction: 1. How many of you have ever heard the expression, “This is really stretching me”? What do we mean when we say, “This (new job, college class, project at work, problem, trial) is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    An Amazing Comeback Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,986 views

    In our Let's Talk About series we're looking at what an amazing comeback God has in store, as He rebuilds the Jerusalem of our souls, and the Temple of our Spirit from the ruins of our past.

    Let’s Talk About “An Amazing Comeback” Jeremiah 30:18-19 ** Watch: https://youtu.be/4twrC7B6y0U Now you might think it strange for me to go back to the Old Testament to explain the heart of the New Testament, and that is, the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ and the new life He brings to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Year End Inventory

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024
     | 6,186 views

    Jesus tells us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, the other things we are concerned about will take care of themselves. Paul doesn't want us to merely call ourselves Christians or think of ourselves as Christians. He wants to know Christ and wants us to be real followers of Jesus too.

    Opening illustration: Business owners are busy at the end of the year taking inventory. This is a painful but necessary reality so they can know if they made a profit or not. They take the information they receive and make adjustments for the coming year. As Christians, we need to stop at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Joy In The Middle Of The Journey

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025
     | 789 views

    A sermon that encourages us to choose Joy not only because of who God is, but because of what He has done for us

    Today I want to talk to you about choosing joy because of who God is and what He has promised. “Let me start by asking you a question —have you ever been in a season where it felt like life hit the pause button? You’re praying, you’re waiting, you’re doing everything right, but it feels like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational