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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What Should I Be Doing During The Lord's Supper? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 2, 2003
    based on 318 ratings
     | 12,051 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to cut through traditions and get to the spirtual purposes for the ordinance and give practical ways to accompish these purposes.

    1 Corinthians What Should I Be Doing During the Lord’s Supper? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 May 4, 2003 Intro: A. [Communion Misunderstood, Citation: Terry Fullam, "Worship: What We’re Doing, and Why," Preaching Today, Tape No. 102.] I’m thinking of a small-town church in upstate New York. They’d had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Response And Responsibility

    Contributed by Doran Eichenberg on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,192 views

    We were created on purpose for a purpose and as believers we have a responsiblity to accept to accomplish that purpose that is the abundant life.

    RESPONSE AND RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: We continue today with our study of Genesis. In the previous weeks we have identified that the following: Genesis 1: God created everything for YOU!! Genesis 2: You were created to “live” not just “exist” (i.e. You have a purpose) Genesis 3: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Wright avatar

    Living The Perfect Pattern/Identity Check Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 5,047 views

    Living The Perfect Pattern

    Today, what we do is we come to Part 6 of Identity Check: Living a Verified Life. If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of 1 Peter and go down to chapter 2, and I want you to find verse 18. In verse 18, it says, "Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is Jesus In Here? - 3:16 & Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,569 views

    As powerful a verse as I Timothy 3:16 is, it seems out of place with verses around it. That is, it seems out of place until we understand "the mystery of godliness". What is the "mystery of godliness?"

    OPEN: 5 year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again and he persisted. Finally she said, “It’s OK-Jesus will be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary, You Did Know!

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 22, 2015
     | 9,263 views

    Comedian Mark Lowry wrote what has now become a classic Christmas song entitled Mary, Did You Know. This message answers his question that yes, Mary did know that her son was the face of God.

    Mary, You Did Know! Luke 1: 39 – 56 The big news this week has been The Voice finals. Yes, a young man by the name of Jordan Smith captured America’s attention (and their votes) with a stirring rendition of the now classic Christmas song Mary, Did You Know. Smith closed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    The Center Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021
     | 5,335 views

    Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

    As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The God Who Makes House Calls

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 7, 2020
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     | 9,046 views

    In a day when it takes a month to see a specialist & doctors give you 10 minutes after a long wait, it's awesome we have a God who makes house calls. Jesus did 13 times & still does today!

    THE GOD WHO MAKES HOUSE CALLS LK. 8:40-56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own office, the boss admitted the salesman. 2. "My secretary told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Building Bridges Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,551 views

    God loves to position His people to speak with people He has prepared.

    Do you use SIRI or GPS? Do you have an Amazon Echo or Google Assistant? If so, you are utilizing AI, or Artificial Intelligence. This week, I read an op-ed published in the Guardian that was written entirely by Artificial Intelligence. Here’s the headline: “A robot wrote this entire article. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "a Baby Changes Everything"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,801 views

    Perhaps you would agree with the statement made in that song, “A baby changes Everything.” It’s true. We have 4 children.

    “A Baby Changes Everything” Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-24 Perhaps you would agree with the statement made in that song, “A baby changes Everything.” It’s true. We have 4 children. When had been married 6 months when my wife became pregnant and when our first child entered our lives, everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time For A Holy Ghost Revolution

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,149 views

    It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy.

    By: Donna Kazenske It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy. It’s time for the watered ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Don't Sleep With The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,702 views

    This message is so needful today warning us of the dangers and temptations lurking around every corner to rob and entice us to sin, offering us the best of both worlds, opening a door for the enemy to rob us of the blessings God intends for us.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Numbers 22:16-18) (16) "And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:" (17) "For I will promote thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Craig avatar

    Revelation 4: The Coronation Of The Elders

    Contributed by Jim Craig on Jul 8, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    A message that highlights how God will replace the rulers of the nations with the Church.

    The elections are now behind us and we do have a new president. The slogan right now appears to be “Change is Coming.” Many of us are hoping that the change will be for the positive. Yet I’m sure others are hoping that not too much change will come! Take for instance the former ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus: Mark 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022
     | 3,040 views

    Part 2 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 2.

    Following Jesus (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/8/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a sixteen-week journey that will take us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and into the cities of Nazareth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025
     | 245 views

    Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more than nostalgia. It’s the holy season where we slow down and enter again into the Scriptures

    The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-11 Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Are You Doing Here? Prowhat Are You Doing Here? Problems Have Purpose!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2015
     | 4,457 views

    What are you doing here? How long will you stay here after the brook goes dry? Will we learn problems have purpose?

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? PROBLEMS HAVE PURPOSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com A LESSON FROM MY DAD. I was in the 8th grade and my Dad and I were traveling in East Tennessee. My Dad asked me a question: WHAT IS THE HARDEST WORD IN THE WORLD TO SAY? I knew this one --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God