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  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What Jesus Expects From Us

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 3, 2024
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    If we really know the Biblical Jesus and have faith in Him, what are some of the positive reactions He expects from us?

    "The Jews answered him, 'Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?' Jesus answered, 'I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is In His Holy Temple Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2024
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     | 1,611 views

    Psalm 11:1-7 teaches us to trust in the Lord despite advice to the contrary.

    Introduction Today, I would like to begin our summer series of sermons. Due to summer schedules with people traveling and various interruptions, I thought it would be wise to do a series of messages that do not build from one week to the next. So, over the summer months, I would like us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Birth Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2023
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     | 3,243 views

    The birth of Moses in Exodus 2:1-10 teaches us about the providence of God.

    Introduction Today is Week 2 in our Advent series that I am calling, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” Throughout the Bible, births often herald great hope and expectations and are the result of great faith in God. Many births are a foreshadowing of the greatest birth of all, the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Travelers, Three Roads

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2024
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    This is a rewrite of Jerry Falwell's great message. It's a revelation about the different stages a Christian can pass through on their way to the Promised Land. It will bless your people.

    THREE TRAVELERS, THREE ROADS Isaiah 35:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TREEMENNDOUS Puppy For Sale--$5,000. 1. A salesman was asked by a little boy how to sell his puppy. He told him to put out advertising and make the price a little high so he could negotiate to the price he wanted. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    A Shepherd's Perspective On Christmas

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 29, 2023
     | 1,577 views

    An angel appeared to the shepherds out in the field

    A Shepherd’s Perspective on Christmas Luke 2:1-20 Good morning. I read an attorney’s website about eyewitnesses to an auto accident that said… “Eyewitness testimony is valuable evidence in a car accident case. It can provide critical insights into the circumstances surrounding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Men Of Conviction

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 3,798 views

    When we talk about Bible convictions, we are not talking about preferences.

    Illus: David Gibbs, is a lawyer that has fought many battles in the court room on the difference between convictions and preferences. According to the US Supreme Court - • A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength. A preference is a strong belief, but a belief that you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This King Of Glory?

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 4, 2024
     | 1,716 views

    The promise of the King of Glory arriving

    Who is this King of Glory? Psalm 24 Good morning. In Medieval times, a King had total dominion, and giving an order to kill a subject was completely at a king’s discretion. Paying homage to a king involves a subject, publicly declaring their total allegiance to a monarch, and the king had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Conquers Fear

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Nov 23, 2025
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    You know the bible mentions FEAR around 300-400 times BUT it mentions faith/trust/believe 1,000 times. Let that sink in. Faith overcomes Fear and Fear is there to test our Faith!

    2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Let us pray… Let me tell you a story. One day a man decides to clean his roof gutter. It was filled with leaves and dirt and it was blocking the drainage. So he puts up his ladder, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon 11 - Relations That Work Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2025
     | 166 views

    As Colossians chapter 3 ends and chapter 4 begins, Paul addresses the relationships that disciples need to navigate. Paul teaches that when the Lordship of Jesus is lived out in our relationships, then they work best.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a Peanuts cartoon about relationships. 1. Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” 2. Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am…huggable and buggable.” B. And how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power And The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 813 views

    God's directions to complete his vision

    The Power and the Plumb Line Zechariah 4:1-10 Good morning, Lincoln Log Masters is a reality show about building log cabins. The show details the process of building log homes and shares some terms about the tools used to build those homes. The show also addresses the risks associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In Forgiveness”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 19, 2025
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     | 451 views

    Forgiveness is one of the more necessary doctrines/teachings that believers in Christ need to hear and understand. This is especially true if we ever want to go to the next level in our discipleship, that is, in our Christian lives.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Forgiveness” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHQ2Xb0ZLIk&t=10s Forgiveness is one topic I never tire of teaching, because it is one of the more necessary doctrines, or teaching that believers in Jesus Christ need to hear and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Treasure God's Word

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 29, 2025
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     | 272 views

    God’s word has power to change and transform our lives and all of our situations. The question is, “Do we treasure God’s Word?” May we ask God to open our eyes so we can see the wondrous truths hidden in it and will choose to walk in total obedience to God and His Word.

    Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 1:6-7, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit As A Dove Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2025
     | 1,118 views

    God the Holy Spirit reveals Himself as a dove in order for us to experience the peace, gentleness and security of God's presence.

    A. It’s been about a month since we had a sermon in our Holy Spirit sermon series, so I’m thankful to be able to return to our series today. 1. So far in our series, we have learned that the Holy Spirit isn’t an it or an impersonal force, but is the third person of the Godhead – the trinity – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 47 - Avoid The Hot East Wind Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 395 views

    God sent the hot east wind to rebuke the prophet Jonah. If we want to avoid the hot east wind from blowing over our lives we must set aside pride and disobedience and live in humility and obedience to the sovereign Lord.

    Our meditation is based on Jonah 4:8, “After the sun had risen, God sent a hot east wind, and Jonah was about to faint from the heat of the sun beating down on his head. So he wished he were dead. "I am better off dead than alive," he said.” (GNB) Jonah was a prophet of God who preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Choose Your Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    The Lord can be my shepherd if I choose Him. But why would anyone NOT choose Him? And what difference can He make in my life as "my shepherd"?

    In September of 1938, a man from Long Island purchased a barometer. When it arrived in the mail he was disappointed to find that the needle appeared to be stuck. It pointed to the sector on the barometer that was marked “hurricane.” He SHOOK the barometer several times… but the needle never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ