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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit Of The Three Angels Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014
     | 9,546 views

    Be careful to show hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawares--Hebrews 13:2. Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

    The Life of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit of the Three Angels Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In the last chapter the LORD promised Abraham what humans even today would consider impossible. Sarah was going to be a mother of a son named Isaac in twelve months. Abraham laughed at the idea, but the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Water To Wine. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    The first of a five part series on how Jesus takes ordinary stuff the base and turns it into an extraordinary thing. How he will take lives that have nothing to offer, lives washed in doubt and have those people do extraordinary things.

    In John’s gospel we find Jesus doing the first extraordinary thing of his ministry, his first miracle. This is a miracle that has a few stumped as it involves the manufacture of wine from water. I get the distinct view that many would not really approve. But this miracle is not just about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Love And Respect Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,836 views

    It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other.

    We Both Need Something It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other. Women by nature want to know that their husbands love and adore them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quitters - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 6,276 views

    Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

    I. Introduction Happy New Years! It is in this season that we have been trained to make resolutions. Goals set for change. Great promises to ourselves. Weight will be lost. Bills will be paid off. Hobbies will be explored. Sites will be visited. Here were the Top 10 resolutions for 2018: 1. Eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember Who You Are

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,550 views

    Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

    Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Glorious Kingdom On Earth Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2015
     | 4,264 views

    Ask yourself these important questions: Am I currently a citizen of the Kingdom? Is my household ruled by love? Is grace the first thing I demonstrate to those around me by example? If the answer is no, we must reevaluate what we call "Lord".

    God’s Glorious Kingdom on Earth Grace Sermon Series, Part 2 Matthew 6:9-10 Introduction - The word translated "grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek: -- It is the word “charis”, which means “favor, blessing, or kindness” - When grace is used in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
     | 10,522 views

    In the last days, there will be trouble, but Jesus says that He will be with us and help us overcome them.

    In these last days 2 Timothy 3:14-3:17 Introduction- Please turn to 2 Timothy Chapter 3 We continue in our lessons learned from Apostle Paul series. Apostle Paul gives advice, straightens out our difficult thinking, and today in his word to the church offers us a warning and the chance to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Remeber Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
     | 4,097 views

    This message was given at annual meeting to allow th econgregation to remember the focus and purpose of what we do and help others see what the church is to look like.

    In these last days 2 Timothy 3:14-3:17 Introduction- Please turn to 2 Timothy Chapter 3 We continue in our lessons learned from Apostle Paul series. Apostle Paul gives advice, straightens out our difficult thinking, and today in his word to the church offers us a warning and the chance to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    No Contest: God Is Greater Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2013
     | 7,582 views

    God’s assurance that he cares is not enough. We must also have a God who can do what he pledges to do.

    No Contest: God is Greater (Isaiah 40:12-26) 1. You never know what is going to happen in life. For example, on Friday: Kokomo — A 12-year-old boy suffered serious injuries early Friday when he was hit by a vehicle at Berkley Road and Columbus Boulevard. The boy, whose name was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Jesus Is The Mighty God”

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,901 views

    To show how God gave us a hero

    “Jesus is The Mighty God” We want to understand the power of God available through the Christ Child, who is the “Mighty God?” Isaiah 9:6 Who is your all-time hero? Who is it that you look up to because of their character or accomplishments? Some may immediately think of a family member; a sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Confirmed By God

    Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,423 views

    God’s actions confirm His nature. God breaks in our world to give confirmation of His greatness. He does this in this passage and many times in the Old Testament – to confirm Himself as Lord.

    ’The proof of the pudding is in the eating’ is a very old proverb. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations dates it back to the early 14th century (albeit without offering any supporting evidence for that assertion.) The phrase is widely attributed to Cervantes in The History of Don Quixote. It means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Attending Worship Meaningful.

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 8, 2012
     | 6,799 views

    The people of Nazareth attended church that day when Jesus taught. But their focus and heart was not God like.

    Gospel Mark 6:1–13 What do you think a person mean when they say; "attending church is not meaningful to their lives today"? Obliviously there can be more than one meaning. But in today's reading that is one take on what happened. Mark 6:1 He went away from there and came to his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Craig Sully avatar

    Saving The Skeptic

    Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    What can be done to reach those who, through their past, personal experiences, are hardened to the Good News of the Gospel

    Saving the Skeptic John 7:1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Marriage Is A Very Bad Idea Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    In marriage, if i look to you to make me happy, i’ll never be happy. If i look to myself and work to become everything i should be, i’ll be happy-maybe never satisfied with my performance, but happy.

    21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Overcome In A Crisis Situation Through Trusting In The Lord.

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    When a crisis struck, what do we do? Do we look at the problems as a giant and ourselves as grasshoppers? Or do we look unto our God as the great and mighty one able to do above what we know and believe?

    All over the world the story is the same as people are facing hard times. The coronavirus outbreak has caused untold pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost but economic difficulties as well. In that situation you might ask what to do to beat the odds? Or how do I cope with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational