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  • Humberto Hilario avatar

    Building A Home Series

    Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 24, 2014
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    Building your family within a society has no faith values is critical

    Building a Dream Home Psalm 127 "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Not! (Revised April 2024)

    Contributed by Brian B on Aug 9, 2016
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     | 20,273 views

    A straight forward message shared from the three points laid out so clearly in verse 1. Fear not because God has called you by name! Fear not because God has redeemed you! Fear not because You belong to God!

    Fear Not! (Revised April 2024) Isaiah 43:1New King James Version (NKJV) The Redeemer of Israel 43 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. Introduce… This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Last Laugh Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,290 views

    Why did Sarah laugh? And what does her laughter tell us about our relationship with God?

    OPEN: Dr. Short (one of the men who teaches Sunday School here) loves to share short puns in his classes… and I’m jealous so I decided to share a few of my own with memes. #1 - squirrel spreading his arms heavenward “I tried to come up with a squirrel pun, but everything I thought of was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Happened To Shame?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
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     | 2,184 views

    God has given us all a conscience. This conscience can cause us to have a lot of GUILT!

    Illus: The minister rose to address his congregation. "There is a certain man among us today who is flirting with another man's wife. Unless he puts $100.00 in the collection plate, his name will be read from the pulpit." When the collection plate came in, there were 19 one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Four Soils Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,630 views

    Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

    The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    An Unimpressive Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    It is the very lack of pretense and privilege accompanying Jesus’ birth that makes him more attractive as you get to know Him.

    12-20-98 INTRODUCTION Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Harold Nichols avatar

    Then I Cried Unto The Lord

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,848 views

    WHAT IS YOUR GOD MADE OF

    THEN I CRIED UNTO THE LORD TEXT: JUDGES 17:6 IN THOSE DAYS THERE WAS NO KING IN ISRAEL, BUT EVERY MAN DID THAT WHICH WAS RIGHT IN HIS OWN EYES. INTRODUCTION: IN TEARS TODAY I BRING FORTH MY HEART AS I LAY IT UPON THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE OF GOD’S THRONE, (THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD OF WHICH I SPEAK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Sanders avatar

    Last Minute Medicine For America

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 2, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    America is in trouble today, but still God has the power to deliver a nation from destruction if we get serious about the holy business of prayer.

    I. Introduction · I would never have predicted one change that came about in this country after September 11, 2001. The return to popularity of the American flag. · The fact that the flag is flying everywhere since that time is a good sign, but it is not enough just for the flag to flap in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Minas Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    Benefits of using God’s blessings to bring glory to Him

    Stories Jesus Told - 2 "The Minas" Luke 19:11-27 INTRO.: Have you wondered if living the Christian life is worth the sacrifices and effort required? This story answers the question. Historians tell us this parable is unique among the parables of Jesus because it makes reference to an actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holding The Ropes For The Next Generation

    Contributed by William Morris on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,611 views

    Message for senior Adult Day

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Acts 9:23-31 Title: Holding the Ropes for the Next Generation (Senior Adult Day) Date: August 25, 2002 Introduction: Today we honor out Senior Adults, and the Activities Committee asked if it would be possible for me to preach a message appropriate for such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riches Untold

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    Advent - a time to reflect on God’s "Uncut Diamonds"

    New Romney 03-12-06 THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    A Test For Abraham

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    To examine why God allowed Abraham to be tested and the results of that test

    A Test for Abraham Genesis 22:1-18 Primary Purpose: To look at why God would test Abraham and the results of that test I have said that faith is the way in which we appropriate the work of God into our lives. We see this event throughout the Bible. Abraham was first tested with his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Excited By Prayer

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008
     | 3,779 views

    Before-prayer preparation, prayer, after-prayer action

    Excited by prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-20) Brunel Runnymede CU, 18/2/04 Introduction • Why be excited? Psalm 100. Because God who has every right to hate us, loves us. • Gym- jogging with pastor; warm-up, exercise, warm-down; consequences of not going consistently/not doing warm-up; results take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Light Walkers

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,929 views

    Don’t get angry at people in spiritual darkness for not being able to see what’s obvious to you. Instead, bring them some spiritual light

    Light Walkers -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone for answers to eternal questions. The tragedy of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Living Dogs And Dead Lions"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    There are five men in this text that I do not want to be: The Sensuous Man, The Survivor Man, The Society Man, The Social Man, and the Status Man! I want to be the Spiritual Man!

    Title: “Living Dogs and Dead Lions” Introduction: Did you take the time to read the text? If so, pretty depressing, right? You have to keep in mind that Solomon is writing this text from the view point of the natural man “under the sun.” Reread verse three. If you take God, Heaven, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist