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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

    I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 9 – Part 3 – If I Call My Dad An Idiot, Am I Cursed? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    It’s interesting that the first time wine is mentioned in the Bible, it is connected with drunken behaviour. BUT IT IS HAM’S DISRESPECT, NOT NOAH’S FAILURES THAT FEATURE IN THIS STORY.

    Genesis 9 – Part 3 – IF I CALL MY DAD AN IDIOT, AM I CURSED? Here’s the story – Noah gets drunk and gets naked in his tent. He behaves badly. He fails in terms of his witness to his family. He fails God in that he’s way out of control. It’s interesting that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can See The Spirit Of The Antichrist The Day We Live

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 5, 2016
     | 4,133 views

    Look around time is near for the Lord to come again.

    WE CAN SEE THE SPIRIT OF THE ANTICHRIST THE DAY WE LIVE 1st John 2: 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment Has Been Scheduled Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2016
     | 5,261 views

    Whether judging a nation in the course of history or all mankind in the end times, God is completely organized and on schedule.

    Judgment Has Been Scheduled (Psalm 75) 1. This week, I emailed Janie to remind her to purchase a new giant calendar for 2017. Even though the new year is more than 6 months away, we will soon be scheduling events for 2017. 2. Sometimes, when event are scheduled even further in advance — ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is The Way Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2022
     | 2,056 views

    Although we should be concerned about how we live in this life, the most important concern is the way to God and thus heaven; Jesus is that way.

    Jesus is the Way (John 14:1-11) 1. Misunderstandings happen all the time. Here are some: My toddler was about to hit her head on a bar at the playground, so I told her to duck. She quacked at me and then hit her head. A guy ran into a service station and said he needed some 710. They had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Purpose Of The Second Coming

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 1, 2022
     | 2,090 views

    The Second coming of Jesus Christ as told by Mark

    The Purpose of the Second Coming Mark 13:24-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, 25 AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. 26 “Then ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ready To Surrender Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 13, 2021
     | 2,326 views

    When you understand God’s mercy and the wonders of salvation, when you are overwhelmed by Who God is, this should make you consider surrendering Your life to Him.

    Ready to Surrender (Romans 12:1-2) 1. Airline personnel deal with the public, and anyone who deals with the public has stories. 2. Farida can’t even begin to count how many times she’s been asked to open a window or the emergency exit to “let some fresh air in.” Incredibly enough, this doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 1: The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019
     | 3,393 views

    Scientists have been attempting to figure out where and how the universe started ever since Galileo came up with his telescope. Yet, we have discovered nothing.

    We have been to the moon and back, we have robots of sorts on Mars and have for years. They have yet to discover any evidence of life...so what have we learned and how much have we spent doing it? Could we not have spent those monies on our homeless and poor? In our scripture, if we look real ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Cana And Boundaries

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,734 views

    Jesus had his personal boundaries- He remains slightly aloof from the situation. He told Mary, “Not our job,..."

    Jesus had his personal boundaries-- He remains slightly aloof; reluctant to get involved in the situation of the shortage of wine. He told Mary, “Not our job,” and “Not my hour for what God has called me to do!” Lesson for us-Watch out for “Caretakers disorder.” -e.g. “No one else on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Prodigal's Father Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 27, 2018
     | 4,674 views

    The father maintains his love equally with both sons.

    One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” Erma Bombeck in her usual humorous way wrote the following about fathers, “When I was a kid a father was like a light in the refrigerator. Everybody’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Last Raps Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,183 views

    As he concludes his letter, the writer to the Hebrews reminds us to give special care to three relationships in our spiritual lives.

    Last Raps (Hebrews 13:7-23) 1. A game warden catches an unlicensed fisherman in the act. "You're going to pay a big fine for all those fish in your bucket" But, officer, I didn't catch these -- they are my pet fish and I just bring them here to swim. When they're done they jump back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Eighth Commandment Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,916 views

    Eighth Commandment

    EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). “To the rich young ruler, ‘I said . . . you shall not steal” (Matthew 19:18). “I wrote through Paul, “You know the commandment, ‘You shall not steal’” (Rom. 13:9). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO GET STUFF 1. How do I want you to get STUFF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    God's Holy Spirit And Change

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
     | 4,956 views

    It is the Holy Spirit of God who is God's agent for changing us into the image of His Son.

    God’s Change Agent 2 Corinthians 3 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luke Vasicek avatar

    Anna, The Prophetess: Luke 2:36-38 Series

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Dec 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,763 views

    The Birth of Christ compelled Anna to tell others about the coming Messiah and God's promises; it can do the same for us.

    Please rate! Thank You! The Birth of Christ Motivates Us Luke 2:36-38 Introduction: When Herod was king of Judea, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee to announce to a virgin named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, that a child would be born to her. The angel Gabriel ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Practical Keys To Serving God With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 642 views

    Serving God with excellence requires deliberate commitment, discipline, and an excellent spirit in every area of life and ministry.

    PRACTICAL KEYS TO SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:1-4 Key Verse: “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.” (Daniel 6:3) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God