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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    All Mixed Up

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023
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    How do we know where we should make a stand?

    A few decades ago, when George Bush was running for president, he visited Bob Jones University. You would not believe the media firestorm that ensued. Some people were outraged that Bush went there at all, while others were astonished that his political opponents made so much of it. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Appointed Once To Die

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2025
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    There’s an alternative explanation of death being taught in the US culture, very subtly. It has been adopted by 43% of Americans and even one-quarter (25%) of U.S. Christians. Hebrews 9:27 is the antidote for this serious sickness!

    APPOINTED ONCE TO DIE Heb. 9:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 4 actual tombstones 1. When voiceover artist Mel Blanc, who was the voice behind Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Pie, Sylvester, and many other popular cartoon characters, died in 1989, his family put the Looney ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Follow When It’s Hard To Understand - John 6:60 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2025
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     | 437 views

    Have you ever faced a moment when following Jesus simply didn’t make sense? When His Word cut across what the world calls “reasonable”? Maybe you’ve read something in Scripture and thought, “Lord, this is hard to understand!”

    Go! And Follow When It’s Hard to Understand John 6:60 (NLT): “Many of his disciples said, ‘This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?’” Introduction: When Faith Doesn’t Make Sense Have you ever faced a moment when following Jesus simply didn’t make sense? When His Word cut across ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cinderella Church

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 25, 2023
     | 973 views

    Let’s ask God to help us dream big and believe in the future he has for us.

    "Who is here among you that remembers this house in its former glory?“ Most of you, right? Do you remember how things were, a couple of months into the rebuilding process, when the debris had been cleared away but the rebuilding hadn’t really begun yet. The shock of the fire and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good! Better! Best!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2023
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    Good? better? Best? What becomes the enemy of us improving? Once we get good at something will we ever improve? CONSIDER OUR GIVING?

    GOOD, BETTER AND BEST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS THE BEST PRESENT YOU EVER RECEIVED? WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE? THEN GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT. THEN THE BEST! We lived in southern Ohio. My brother was in the seventh grade. I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In Whom We Have Redemption: Colossians 1:12-14

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2025
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    We should join Paul in thanksgiving that we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus.

    In Whom We have Redemption Colossians 1:12–14 NKJV Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Life Worth Following Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 18, 2025
     | 360 views

    A good servant of Christ (1) guards the truth, (2) grows in godliness, and (3) lives the Gospel.

    1 Timothy 4:6-16 A Life Worth Following If you are appointed to be a member of the recruitment committee tasked to recruit a pastor for the church, what would be some of the criteria you would look for? • What qualities do you think you will be looking for in the potential candidates? • Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Piggy Bank Burped

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025
     | 189 views

    Heaven’s currency is grace. Stop feeding the piggy bank of performance — the cross has already paid every debt in full.

    Part 1 – Earth’s Economy They tell me gold passed four thousand dollars an ounce last week. The financial networks lit up like Christmas trees—investors smiling, anchors breathless, everyone announcing, “Buy gold before it’s too late!” It happens every time the world feels a little shaky: we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "All Saints Day, A Day Of Remembering”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 681 views

    Why are the Beatitudes used as the gospel lesson on All saints day?

    In Jesus Holy Name November 3, 2024 Text: Revelation 7:9-17 All Saints Day, Redeemer “All Saints Day, A Day of Remembering” 11-3-19 Sermon Notes “For All The Saints” All Saints’ Sunday Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joy Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 473 views

    This is the 51st Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#51] JOY OF SALVATION Luke 13:18-30 Introduction: As we journey through the season of Advent, we are reminded of the divine joy that comes with the promise of salvation. In Luke 13:18-30, Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God growing quietly yet powerfully, like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Life With Our Words Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 14, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 800 views

    This is the 16th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#16] CHOOSING LIFE WITH OUR WORDS Proverbs 10:12-21 Introduction: Our text talks about how powerful our words really are. Sometimes, we don’t realize just how much our words can impact others- Either hurting them or encouraging them. Proverbs show us that what we say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Our Glory

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 24, 2024
     | 861 views

    Those who have sowed and nurtured seeds of faith will witness the profound transformation as those they guided to Christ receive heavenly bodies before their very eyes. They will behold the moment when Christ bestows upon them crowns of righteousness, a testament to their faithful labor in His name!

    You are Our Glory 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As we look out into this world with its disdain and violence towards God’s righteousness, we are tempted to feel like being the sheep who are called to proclaim the Good News to the wolves is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 And Matthew 6:33-34 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,260 views

    In Matthew 6, Jesus invites us to put our faith in God, reminding us that God is not only able to care for us but is willing to meet our needs as we seek Him first.

    Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 and Matthew 6:33-34 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a powerful teaching from Jesus about worry, a struggle that affects so many of us. We all face moments of anxiety—whether it’s about finances, health, relationships, or the future. But Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,501 views

    Encourage believers to persevere and endure their trials with faithfulness, focusing on Jesus as their example and strength.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Hebrews 12:1-3, focusing on the power of perseverance, the necessity of endurance, and the reward of faithfulness. C.S. Lewis once said, "God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What ...read more

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    First Things First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,536 views

    Prioritize seeking God, trust in His power and provision, and experience the peace that comes from relying on Him in all aspects of our lives.

    Good morning, dear church family! I am excited to share with you today a message from the book of Matthew. It's about the priority of seeking God, the power of trusting God, and the peace of relying on God. Before we dive into the Scripture, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "The man who has ...read more

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