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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Mixed Multitude Among Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 24, 2020
     | 4,399 views

    Allowing unsaved individuals to provide guidance for the church invites destruction of the Faith.

    “A mixed multitude also went up with them” [EXODUS 12:38a]. [1] The world is attending our services. That is the good news! The bad news is that the world is attending our services. Churches of this day tend to order services of worship of the Living God with a view of accommodating the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power For Us Who Believe

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,836 views

    Pray to be enlightened to the resurrection power of Christ at work in our lives. We need to claim it and through faith release that power in our lives.

    Eph 1:18-23 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    A sermon focusing on Forgive Us Our Debts

    Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6 Barbara Reynolds, former columnist for
 USA TODAY, wrote about an adult relative
who had abused her sexually when she was a child. She
described how one day, as an adult, she faced that
man and confronted him with the facts of the
incest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Shepherd & The Sheep 1 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017
     | 7,268 views

    The Promise For His Sheep: Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where we instantly recognize His voice (and it doesn’t take 25 years either)

    The Shepherd & The Sheep The Promise For His Sheep John 10:1-11 Recognizing Yvonne’s voice… I can hear her call me “Charless” and I don’t need to see her, I don’t need to be looking at her to know without any doubt that its Yvonne… Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The Yoke That Gives Us Rest

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 15, 2020
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     | 13,107 views

    When we understand what Jesus meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” then we will be able to access the peace and quietness that comes with knowing that we are not battling the things in life by ourselves.

    We’re going to begin with a poem that I’m sure you have either heard or heard of it. It’s Footprints In the Sand by Mary Stevenson “After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand…. I noticed that at many times along the path of life, especially at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Guards Us From Sin And Its Effects

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
     | 2,974 views

    To prove from secret messages from the LORD that we are carefully and constantly guarded by JESUS from sin and it's effects.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good guard? No, JESUS is my Guard and Garrison. Isaiah 58:8 (Amplified Bible) 58:8 Then shall your light break forth like the morning, and your healing (your restoration and the power of a new life) shall spring forth speedily; your righteousness (your rightness, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Turner avatar

    What The Lord Can Do For Us !

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    God knows where we are, and what we need ! He can do great things in our life !!!

    What The Lord Can Do For Us ! I. The Lord Will Lift You Up. Psa 40:2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. David describes the condition he finds himself in as like being in a horrible pit whose bottom is of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    Using time wisely is an important Christian virtue, as God has a plan that He wants to accomplish with and through your life.

    Pastor’s Bible Class What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely October 21, 2007 A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME “Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    Today’s text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit.

    God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listening And Obeying

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2011
     | 5,620 views

    Listening to God leads us to a place of obedience in Him and allows us to draw closer to Him if we obey. (Ref: Psalm 85:1-13)

    Listening and Obeying Psalm 85 I. What has God Done (v1-3) - In the face of wickedness God still loves us - v2: Selah (Pause/think about it) - Forgave iniquity .... how? Jesus! - Wrath has been delayed because of His love for us (John 3:16-17) - God's love is without end because: - He loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Schultz avatar

    The Reflection That Sets Us Free

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

    Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Shepherd Brings Us Home

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 171 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd who provides, protects, pursues, and ultimately brings His people safely home to dwell with Him forever.

    Psalm 23:1 — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” There are passages in Scripture that seem to sing even when you read them silently. Psalm 23 has wrapped itself around wounded hearts and weary souls for three thousand years. It has been whispered in hospital rooms, recited at ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Scott Sharpes avatar

    Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,336 views

    During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

    Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Cup Of Salvation

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
     | 8,817 views

    What causes the psalmist to break out in his expression of love? The salvation of the Lord. Close to death, the Lord delivered him.

    Psalm 116:1-19 The Cup of Salvation 4/20/00 Introduction Some of you may have picked up in the order of service that we are going through the six psalms of ascent sung by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for the Passover. As would have been traditional, Jesus and his disciples most likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Word Of God Speak! - Gospel Of John Series 1e Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Dec 23, 2024
     | 699 views

    Jesus Christ, the Word, is the Son of the Living God, and He is God. Jesus is God’s revelation of Himself to mankind.

    Last week we talked about unrecognizable Jesus. His coming/birth…His death and resurrection were all prophesied. Yet, many didn’t recognize Him as the Messiah because they didn’t want to acknowledge their sin, nor have their sin exposed. Jesus is unrecognizable to those who choose not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational