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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Be Defensive

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2009
     | 4,415 views

    We need to know how to defend our faith.

    BE DEFENSIVE INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known a word but when someone asked you what it meant you found yourself at a loss for words? You knew the word and what it meant but you couldn’t think of the actual definition or the correct way to explain it. That’s the way it is for some Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What In The World Is Happening

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,144 views

    What is there left to trust in a world that appears to be in complete meltdown?

    What in the world is happening? Over the past few weeks, despite some ups and downs, investors around the world have lost over 70 trillion Rand! That’s 70 with 12 noughts added or, to put it another way, it’s over 20 times greater than the value of all goods and services produced in South Africa ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Peace Or Poison?

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    To live by worry is to live against reality.

    Philippians 4:4-7 reads, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling Distractions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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     | 20,074 views

    When we battle distractions in our life, we must position our focus on Christ who also takes all our worries and troubles. Let us bring ourselves to Him.

    Opening illustration: Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma Of Our Lot In Life

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016
     | 5,123 views

    Many people are unhappy about the life they have to live. Even the rich are not satisfied. In life we have to learn to suppress our selves from high expectations and just content ourselves in God's service!

    I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma of Our Lot In Life Kelly Durant Ecclesiastes 2:17 Therefore I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity and grasping for the wind. 2. How many of you have ever ordered a cheeseburger at a fast ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Divided Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,140 views

    Solomon’s foolishness is repeated by his son who refuses to listen to the wise counsel of his advisers and instead turns to his younger peers who agree with him.

    By Rev Roy Hamer About thirty years ago Jo and I were involved in Youth Adventure camping. In fact you could say it’s how we met. You see we had mutual friends who where rock climbers and Jo and I often went climbing with them. Jo was a great climber: nimble flexible and brave. On the other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014
     | 7,973 views

    God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trusting A Predictably Unpredictable God In Unpredictable Places Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 17, 2013
     | 6,534 views

    Just because some gods fail, doesn't mean there is no God... because there is One you can trust whose provision is sufficient for where he lead and for what you need.

    201306016 4th Sunday After Pentecost C Series: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part II Title: “Trusting a Predictably Unpredictable God in Unpredictable Places” Text: I Kings 17:8-9 (8-16) Thesis: Just because some gods fail, doesn’t mean there is no God… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Elements Of Advent

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,570 views

    This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

    As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumphant Faith Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2020
     | 9,085 views

    Triumphant faith is the result of going from tested faith – putting faith into action – living by faith – to expressing Joy. Triumphant faith is not instant faith; sometimes it takes a long time, but it always wins in the long run.

    Triumphant: - having won a battle or contest; victorious. Feeling or expressing jubilation after having won a victory or mastered a difficulty. Triumphant faith is a actually a transition from faith to joy, from faith to praise. However Triumphant Faith is different - Triumphant faith is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Honoring Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 15, 2023
     | 2,270 views

    God's mercy moves us to present ourselves as living sacrifices, a spiritual act of worship he called it. In verses 9-21, we see that life of worship on display when we love and honor others. Today, we're going to learn the recipe of honoring our neighbors.

    I was watching a Julia Child cooking show last week. Julia Child will probably always be that perfect cooking personality. She continues to inspire generations today to embrace the joy of cooking. But it wasn't just her skill with intricate recipes, it was the way she responded to her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - I Am The Lord’s Servant!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 16, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,144 views

    She was a young girl, living in an obscure village in a humble, farming area. And she was pregnant - a scandalous situation for a young, unmarried teenager.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 1:26-38, 46-49; 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 ILL. He was an impressive man in his 50's, vice-president ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Uses The Word To Invoke Deeper Thinking Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 15, 2018
     | 7,625 views

    The battle of the heart is won by winning the battle of the mind. To win the battle of the mind, Jesus worked to get people to think on a deeper level.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to take another look at a story that is familiar to many. We have examined this narrative in the recent past, but today, we are going to examine this story of the Woman at the Well through a different lens. • One of the things that seem to have happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Christmas: A Miraculous Birth Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 11, 2017
     | 4,575 views

    3 misconceptions about Mary: She was sinless, The perpetual virginity, She as the co-redemptrix of humanity .Four angelic predictions about Jesus: He will be great, He would be called Son of the Most High, He will be given the Throne, His reign won't end.

    A miraculous birth Luke 1:26-38 December 10, 2017 Three misconceptions about Mary: 1. Mary was sinless 2. The perpetual virginity of Mary 3. Mary as the co-redemptrix of humanity Four angelic predictions about Jesus: 1. He will be great v.32a 2. He would be called the Son of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To ‘hallow’ God’s Name Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 8,816 views

    Mary shows us how she hallowed God's name by giving God the priority in her life. By hallowing God's name we seek his direction in our lives.

    Message "How to ‘Hallow’ God’s Name” A Sermon on Luke 1:39-56 Let’s do a little survey. How many of you say the Lord’s Prayer at least once a week? What about once a month? Once every six months? It’s interesting isn’t it that the prayer isn’t used as much as in the past. So we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist