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  • John Bright avatar

    The Parable Of Two Lost Sons Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,754 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet.

    "The Parable of Two Lost Sons" Luke 15:11-32 Pastor John Bright Luke 15 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.” Pause right there. Those words I just read; they were “Breathed by God”! God wants you to hear His Word right now! So, what is your response? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Isn’t Fair

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023
     | 1,836 views

    God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

    Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Samson, What A Life, In Our Weakness God Is Glorified. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2025
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    Samson was a rugged character, rough as old boots. When he did call out to God, God answered his cries. They weren't cried out often. Are we consistent in our faith and prayer life? It makes a difference to our spiritual strength.

    Samson, what a life, in our weakness God is glorified. Judges 13-16. The Judges are as we mentioned last week were a group of leaders of Israel. We started with some discussion about Othniel last week and how out of all the Judges he nailed the role, and then the rest started into a down-ward ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sermon - God’s Instructions For Purposeful Living

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 11, 2025
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    Some people live on purpose and some just respond to what the world delivers. A “life of purpose” is not something you do or something you have automatically, it is choices that each of us make. Living a life of purpose guides all our choices and shapes the direction of our life.

    Sermon – God’s Instructions for Purposeful Living Scripture - Psalms 1:1-6 AMP, “Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 11, 2025
     | 595 views

    Things happen in life that sometimes make it more difficult to love better— to love others as Jesus wants us to love them. When bad things happen, we cannot be happy about it!

    Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Love Better INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1—MAIN TITLE SLIDE - Love better. - Loving better is a work in progress. - Remember, we are seeking to learn how to love our church family and those in the community better. - Things happen in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The High Priestly Prayer (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 18, 2025
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     | 522 views

    Looking at the High Priestly prayer, which was prayed by Jesus in John 17

    The High Priestly Prayer (part one - John Part 54) Text: John 17:1-5 If you will, please take your Bibles and open them up to John chapter 17. This morning we’re going to be looking at what is commonly called “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus”… Some folks have said that this is the “ACTUAL” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The High Priestly Prayer (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 31, 2025
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    In this sermon we look at the conclusion of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer from John 17

    The High Priestly Prayer (Part Three) Text: John 17:20-26 We’re finishing up John 17 this morning, and we’ll be looking at the last section of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. And just to re-cap… in verses 1 – 5, Jesus prayed for Himself… He prayed that the Father would glorify Him, so that He could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "From Genesis To Glory: The Legacy Of African American Labor” Honoring The Past And Inspiring The Future

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 21, 2025
     | 534 views

    The inspiring theme "African American Labor," a reflection not only on historical events but also on the resilience and ingenuity of our people. Just like Joseph, our journey has spanned from bondage to blessing, shaped by faith, struggle, and an indomitable spirit.

    "Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still living?' But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'Come close to me. When they had done so, he said, "I am your brother Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Oneness In The Diversity Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2022
     | 3,106 views

    We are designed to be different, to be interdependent, and to be one in Christ.

    1 Cor 12:12-31 - Our Oneness in the Diversity Paul explained in the previous section that God has given the Body of Christ the various gifts necessary for the growth of His church. • The spiritual gifts come from a common source (the Holy Spirit) and for a common purpose – the building up of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 31, 2022
     | 2,052 views

    What do you think would happen to you when you experience God's glory? How do you think your life will be radically changed once you grasp the glory of His grace?

    Last week, we spoke about “Following the King” from John 12:12-26. We spoke about Christ’s triumphal entry into our hearts, but then we spoke about going beyond simply thanking and worshiping Him for all He has done to taking steps of faith to follow Him. Following Jesus means no longer following ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God The Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 4, 2022
     | 2,339 views

    Jesus is God in the flesh.

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized for doing something good, something that helped another person? • Maybe what you did for someone else was life-changing, yet there was someone or a group of someones who just had to put their two cents in. • If you have ever faced criticism for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unconditional Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 18, 2022
     | 2,737 views

    Jesus shows us that God values everyone.

    INTRODUCTION ? Have you ever thought about how many songs, how many movies, or how many books have love as their subject? ? Then think about how many ways we use the word love. ? I love steak. ? I love baseball. ? I love my daughters. ? I love my wife. ? I love my job. ? I love my cats. ? I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    03. A Good Mourning Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 24, 2023
     | 1,744 views

    There are 9 words in biblical Greek that can be used to express grief or sorrow. the word Jesus uses for mourning is the strongest of all the Greek verbs. It is reserved for mourning the dead and it is used to describe our relationship toward sin

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come to the second of the Beatitudes in the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Last week we heard the words of Jesus, in Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,549 views

    We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

    Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Signs Of Christmas!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,186 views

    I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ