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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Eyes Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 12, 2024
     | 2,941 views

    THE EYES OF THE LORD OUTLINE 1. GRACE 2. THE APPLE OF HIS EYE 3. GUIDES 4. RIGHTEOUS 5. SUFFERING 6. WICKED 7. GIVING 8. GRATITUDE 9. SINS 10. HEART 11.CHURCH 12.NATION

    THE EYES OF THE LORD OUTLINE 1. WE FIND GRACE IN THE THE EYES OF THE LORD 2. THE LORD KEEPS US AS THE APPLE OF HIS EYE 3. THE LORD GUIDES US WITH HIS EYE 4. THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE UPON THE RIGHTEOUS 5. THE EYES OF THE LORD SEE OUR SUFFERING 6. THE EYES OF THE LORD SEE THE WICKED 7. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter Day (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 393 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 111:1-10, Exodus 12:21-28, Colossians 3:1-7, John 20:1-10. A). A COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 111:1-10. After the initial exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” (Psalm 111:1), this song forms an acrostic, using all twenty-two Hebrew letters in alphabetical order. As for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Abiodun Adeniyi avatar

    The Secrets Of Personal Developments.

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 23, 2025
     | 460 views

    A secret is something that is hidden from the generality of the people but known to some individuals or a group of individual. It may also be something that is necessary for a breakthrough or as information which has been kept away from the eyes and minds of many people

    The Secrets of Personal Developments. 29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:29 Introduction: There are three important words here that we shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 6, 2025
     | 841 views

    Based on Philippians 1:19-30 - Challenges hearers to realize that we live in joy when we live in Christ.

    “TO LIVE IS CHRIST” Phil. 1:19-30 FBCF – 5/4/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – How many of you here today want to have more joy in your life? Seems to be a scarce commodity these days. So many things work against us to steal our joy – stress/anxiety, burdens we carry, uncertainty in our nation/world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Find Your Towel

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 141 views

    Jesus gives authority to serve, not rule—power shaped like a towel, lifting others, revealing love’s quiet strength, and mirroring His heart.

    1. The Ladder and the Towel My senior pastor once stood with me in the church fellowship hall staring at a row of framed photographs—portraits of evangelists who had conducted meetings through the years. His finger paused on one. “H. M. S. Richards, Sr.,” he said softly. Then came a line I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    17. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2025
     | 115 views

    Today we begin the fifth Kingdom Parable, the Treasure Hidden in the Field. It is most interesting and we depart from the usual, accepted meaning of this parable. It really has a very lovely meaning, which we explore over four messages.

    17. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 1 of 4 This message is in 4 parts and it is awkward to break it up as it is one whole. I hope it flows well for the reader. [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE So far we have done four of the seven Parables of the Kingdom. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Allen Hern avatar

    John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help You Gain Peoples' Cooperation?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    Show how much you have need for and appreciate one another. Paul writes, "From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (Eph. 4 :15 ,16) 12

    What are some of the Biblical guidelines in gaining others cooperation? Quote: Cooperation is best gotten when people know how much you love them and seek their best interests. People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. 1. Ask the Lord to give you a special passion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Shrewsberry avatar

    If Life Is A Game, Then Here Are The Rules...

    Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    In the media and the marketplace, our philosophy of life has been reduced to a bunch of slogans, cliches, trite phrases that we use to describe our lives...

    If Life is a Game, Then Here are the Rules... Matthew 6:25-34 1. In the media and the marketplace, our philosophy of life has been reduced to a bunch of slogans. Slogans, cliches, trite phrases that we use to describe our lives. Our television commercials are the biggest culprits of these ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Terry Tuley avatar

    The True Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    An evangelistic Message to stir people to realize there is no other way to heaven except through Jesus

    THE TRUE WAY TO HEAVEN John 14: 1-6 It was the time of the Last Supper. Here we find Jesus and his disciples gathered in a little upper room preparing to eat together for the last time. Jesus had tried to prepare his disciples for what was ahead. They had literally left all to follow him and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Francis Avila avatar

    Resurrection Brings New Peace

    Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    For those of you who live constantly in fear; fear of failure, fear of death, fear of terrorism, fear of uncertainties, the message Christ brings on Easter is: "Peace Be With You."

    Resurrection Brings New Peace! Easter Sunday,2003 Text: John 20:19—31; Introduction: Humors: 1. In Taiwan, the translation of the Pepsi slogan “COME ALIVE WITH THE PEPSI GENERATION” came out as “PEPSI WILL BRING YOUR ANCESTORS BACK FROM THE DEAD.” 2. A man had fallen between the rails in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Opportunity And Opposition

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    Does your witness stand up in the face of opposition?

    Pastor J. H. Crowell, when about sixteen, sailed on a shipping vessel, where he was the only Christian in a crew of twelve. Before leaving his mother, he promised to meet her three times a day at the throne of grace. So regularly, he went below and prayed aloud. He thought he must. His fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 2: The Seasons Of Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. INTRODUCTION - REVIEW 1. Winter – Dreams and planning (childhood). 2. Spring – Planting and preparation (youth). 3. Summer – Growth and hard work (adult). 4. Autumn – Harvest and enjoying the fruits of your work (retirement). B. PERSONAL JOURNEY THRU THE SEASONS 1. The direction is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leo Launio avatar

    Conformity Or Transformation

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,406 views

    Are we a thermometer Christian or a thermostat Christian?

    INTRODUCTION: I. Illustration--Two items that measure temperature: a. Thermometer 1. It measures the temperature of the body 2. It is usually used to check whether a person has a fever or not. 3. Although it reads the temperature of the body, it cannot change it. b. Thermostat 1. It measures the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    Jesus Cares For His Momma

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    If Jesus cared for his momma, we ought to care for ours too.

    John 19:25-27 Topic- Jesus cares for His momma In these passage of scriptures, we see how Mary and the other women that were with her, watching her Son Jesus the Christ die such a very slow, cruel, painful, brutal, violent, bloody death on the cross. No doubt as Mary watched her Son Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist