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  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    Finding The Lost Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,890 views

    We are happy to look for the lost. We are happy that Jesus, at least, is willing to venture out to find those who have strayed and to bring them home for a celebration. The problem is, at some point, many of us give up on the lost. We give up, but Jesus Goes to get you, to find the lost.

    Finding the Lost Having Words with Jesus FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 15:1-10 The Story of the Lost Sheep 15 1-3 By this time a lot of men and women of questionable reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Church's One Foundation

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020
     | 4,511 views

    John 17

    THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) My wife Doris had three sisters and a brother and all their kids are overseas now. Her nephew was the last to leave Hong Kong and lived us two years in the 1990s when he went over for college. The first major split in the Family chat group was on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Friends In Low Places Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dean Sr. on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,039 views

    As follows of Christ we are commanded to go "into all the world" making disciples, and that may include some mightly "low places."

    “Friends in Low Places”* by the Reverend Bennett Wayne Dean Sr.(The RevChief) Luke 10: 1-15; Mark 2: 13-17; (See also Matt. 11:19; Luke 5:27-28; 10:1-2); John 4: 1-18; 28; 39-41 This is another in the series of sermons based on popular music. It has been a somewhat controversial series, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believer's Boast

    Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,773 views

    Our faith is an expression of our Godly boast.

    Preacher’s Boast Romans 1:16-17 September 21, 2002 A minister, a boy scout, and a scientist were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and explained that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot then added, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Responsibility

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,612 views

    Results of both good and bad fathering

    Romans 8:28 A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITY 15/06/03 1 Timothy 5:8 I read recently of a Christian couple whose two beautiful teenage daughters, ages 19 and 15, were drowned during an outing. What a horrible tragedy. But the father wrote, "Although it has been the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Was Forrest's Momma Correct?

    Contributed by Mike Schultz on May 22, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,900 views

    A sernon dealing with the uncertainty of life and God’s presence despite that uncertainity

    WAS FORREST’S MOMMA CORRECT? Isaiah 43:1-7 Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? Do you continually wonder as to why you were placed on this earth? To an extent we have all been called to share the gospel, but surely there must be more for me specifically taking up space on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Goals And Great Gifts

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    Tkanksgiving message 2001

    Great Goals & Grateful Gifts November 18, 2001 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ I am thankful for The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. The taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. The clothes that fit a little too snug because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Submission Means Development

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    We can prevent God’s blessing by unbleif

    SUBMISSION MEANS DEVELOPMENT Deut. 1:19-36 "The positive side of life" Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on. Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Making A Full Recovery

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,164 views

    How do we get back on track after lapsing into sin?

    Often, as we come together for Sunday morning worship or Friday evening Bible study, the topics we address have to do with how to be a good Christian. I don’t mean that in a negative way ("aren’t you a good little Christian"). I mean that we consider what the Bible teaches about how to be faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on May 1, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 20,338 views

    This sermon is about letting the LOrds power work in your life

    praise The lord on today The LOrd gave me a word to give you on today and it is simply this " it is finished." John 19:30 A couple of days ago while talking to a friend about the bible the Lord led me to the last days that Jesus was on the earth in the flesh . You know the story about how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • David Gauthier avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,677 views

    What God can do with a heart full of hope!

    Last week, we looked at how Ruth stepped forward and in a bold move, visited Boaz at the threshing floor in the middle of the night to propose marriage. Scene 1: Taking Care of Business (vv. 1-12) Boaz went to the city gates where the official business was taken care of. In the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

    James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Need A Friend?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 34,592 views

    JESUS IS OUR FRIEND!

    NEED A FRIEND? JOHN 15: 1-17 OCTOBER 13 INTRODUCTION: I am told about this newspaper in England giving a reward for the best definition of what is a friend? Thousands answered, the winner? "A FRIEND IS ONE THAT COMES WHEN EVERYONE ELSE GOES.” JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #10divine Possibilities: Cheese With Your Whine? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    Do you want cheese with your whine? Let us study the role of Determination, Importunity, and Persistence in are Christian walk.

    #10 --- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: DO YOU WANT CHEESE WITH YOUR WHINE? DETERMINATION/ IMPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,865 views

    Second in mini-series on judging. This message, based on John 7:24 discusses how to make "right" judgments and how to communicate them to the world.

    Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively." John 7:24 July 17, 2005 Introduction Last week, on our walk through the gospel of Matthew, we looked at the words of Jesus in chapter 7, verses 1-5 where Jesus says that we are not to judge, and that we need to be careful about cleaning up our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan