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  • Michael Stark avatar

    An Investment In Hope

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,278 views

    In a world which is increasingly unstable, what should the follower of Christ do? How shall we invest our lives to ensure that we accomplish something of eternal worth?

    “The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the guard that was in the palace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watcha Gonna Do When He Comes And Deals With You Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2013
     | 9,715 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 47

    Isaiah 47: 1 – 15 Watcha Gonna Do When He Comes And Deals With You 1 “Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; Sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no more be called tender and delicate. 2 Take the millstones and grind meal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Job: The Character Of A Father

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 18, 2024
     | 636 views

    Job was not just a man who was known for suffering but also as a man of character and presence in his children's lives.

    Note: I have studied sermons and devotions on this topic. So I have gleaned from the studies. Title: Lessons from Job and Parenting Theme: Text: Job 1:1 – 5 Opening Scripture Job 1:1-5 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Children's Day

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 1,377 views

    Children are a precious gift from the Lord and a vital part of God’s plan for families, the church, and the future. They are not just tomorrow’s leaders—they are today’s treasures.

    CELEBRATING GOD’S HERITAGE: CHILDREN IN HIS PLAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 127:3 Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:14, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6–7, Ephesians 6:1–4, Mark 10:13–16 INTRODUCTION: Children are a precious gift from the Lord and a vital part of God’s plan for families, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do So Few Have Assurance Of Their Salvation?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13 Assurance of Salvation - To be absolutely confident that God will act on His promise to save us from hell, death, sin and destruction through the substitutionary atoning death of Jesus Christ. I know that if I were to die today I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,646 views

    1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

    1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

    Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Hear God's Voice This Christmas Eve?

    Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Christmas sermon that explores the unusual way God does things in his world.

    Job 35:7 Free Text Christmas Eve / Day 2000 Do You Hear God’s Voice This Christmas Eve? God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. --NIV Job 37:5 Dear friends in Christ, who have come to worship the newborn King: Do you hear God’s voice this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael LoBrutto avatar

    What Will You Do With Jesus, Who Is Called The Christ?

    Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 14,077 views

    Three aspects of Pilate’s question.

    WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS, WHO IS CALLED THE CHRIST? TEXT: MATTHEW 27:11-26 FOCAL VERSE : MATTHEW 27:22 I. SETTING: The events before Christ was lead away to be crucified. 1) Upper Room 2) Garden of Gethsemane 3) On trail before the sanhedrin 4) Brought to the governor 5) Three aspects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Ever Do

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 30,775 views

    The most dangerous thing you can ever do is .....

    NUM.32:1-12; 20-23 "THE MOST DANGEROUS THING YOU CAN EVER DO" * There are many dangerous things you can do. * But I believe the most dangerous thing a person can do is rebel against God and not do what He says to do. * One of the hardest things to do after we are saved is to persevere, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Braun avatar

    Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Chapter 1:1 – 15 My goal is that you would “draw a line in the sand”, so to speak, that you would start believing things to die for. Go over the Romans Outline. Let’s Begin... Rom 1:1-6 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do All Roads Lead To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 520 ratings
     | 31,888 views

    Is it impolite to tell people of other faiths that they are wrong?

    OPEN: In one of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips, Linus and Charlie Brown are engaged in serious conversation. “I have a theological question,” says Linus, “When you die, and go to Heaven, are you graded on a percentage or on a curve?” “On a curve, naturally,” Charlie responds. Linus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 12,143 views

    When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

    OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 18,384 views

    Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

    OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ