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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Need For Biblical Standards

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021
     | 3,261 views

    We live in a society where most of us recognize the need for standards.

    This is one of the problems we hear so much about in our public education. That is, the need for a National Teachers Exam, where all teachers will be tested by a CERTAIN STANDARD, and if they cannot pass the test, they cannot teach. But there is a lot of opposition to this, because the teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Can Do With A Happy Meal!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,984 views

    Often we feel like our resources are inadequate. "There's no way God can use me." But we find that God delights to use weak things because it redirects people to Him. Little is much when God is in it.

    WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A HAPPY MEAL John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Euphemisms of a low IQ 1. Elevator doesn’t reach the top floor; 2. 2 bubbles shy of a bubble bath; 3. Not playing with a full desk; 4. Few French fries short of a Happy Meal; 5. Light’s on but nobody’s home; 6. No oars ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    State Of Affairs

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,529 views

    in the test we will see four truths about carrying a rebuilder's burden

    A. Opening illustration: Rebuilding PCB B. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of the Medo-Persian King Artaxerxes I. The year is 445 BC, the 20th year of his reign. Politically they were looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Sunday After Christmas (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 874 views

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

    Psalm 93:1-5, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 1:14-18. A). THE LORD UPON HIS THRONE. Psalm 93:1-5. This Psalm is about, first and foremost, the Creator God upon His throne. He is “robed with majesty” (Psalm 93:1). He has also, incidentally, “established” the created order. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop The Chariot

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 26, 2024
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     | 1,888 views

    The harvest is ready but the laborers are few! We haven't much time left to bring the lost sheep into the Lord's fold. If we truly love him, we should be about the Father's business.

    How many of you love St. Peter jokes? Here is one which I hope ties into our message for this morning. It goes like this: A man arrives at the gates of heaven. St. Peter asks, "Denomination?" The man says, "Methodist." St. Peter looks down his list, and says, "Go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,549 views

    We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

    Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Go! And Embrace The Power Of Reconciliation - Romans 5:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2025
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     | 764 views

    Explore a profound truth that lies at the heart of our faith—the power of reconciliation, and the depth of God's love through Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Embrace the Power of Reconciliation - Romans 5:10 Introduction: We gather today under the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to explore a profound truth that lies at the heart of our faith—the power of reconciliation. Our guiding Scripture is Romans 5:10 (NLT): "For since our friendship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are We Ready For The Wedding?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2025
     | 372 views

    Jesus has invited us to the wedding at the second coming. Are we ready? Are we sharing the invitation with others?

    ARE WE READY FOR THE WEDDING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Two part Are we really and prepared for the imminent return of Christ Jesus? Are we expecting Jesus to comeback after the church? Are we neglecting some weightier spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    It Will Be Worth It All!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,966 views

    There are just 2 Major points in this sermon. And to lead us into those 2 points I want to read Isaiah 55:9. “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways & my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL TEXT: Isaiah 55:9-12, Psalms 46 & 121, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7 Two weeks ago I was looking forward to celebrating my 92nd birthday the next day. Then you all surprised me with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sixth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 322 views

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

    Psalm 90:12-17, Genesis 4:2-15, Romans 6:3-11, Matthew 5:20-26. A). APPLICATION OF THE TRUTH CONCERNING THE BREVITY OF LIFE. Psalm 90:12-17. Psalm 90:12. When we do reverence the LORD, we will want Him to teach us to make a right application of the truth about the brevity of our lives. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 38 - The Attributes Of God The Father Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 362 views

    God is our loving Heavenly Father who sent His only begotten Son Jesus to be the atoning sacrifice for the sins of all mankind. When God is our Father we have forgiveness of sins, healing, redemption, His loving kindness and tender mercies and a life of total contentment.

    For today’s meditation let us dwell on Psalm 103:13, “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” (ESV) This Psalm that David wrote is based on the understanding that the relationship between the Almighty God and mankind is like that of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Dunn avatar

    Who You Gonna Call?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 109 views

    Today is God’s appointed moment to surrender to Christ, because sin’s essence is self and no second chance awaits after death.

    A Familiar Question with Eternal Weight We all know the line from pop culture: Who you gonna call? It was written for a movie that made people laugh, but the question itself is deadly serious. When a crisis hits, when the next breath is uncertain, when eternity draws close—who you call on ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Peace Of Christ, Breath Of Heaven. An Advent Message. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 12, 2025
     | 190 views

    Is true peace found? In Christ as we know The Holy Spirit with us, Breath of Heaven.

    The Peace of Christ, Breath of Heaven. An Advent message. The first part of this sermon is a little auto biographical. There have been a few times in my life when I was living on the edge, well it felt like it anyway. I don’t mean the times when I was kayaking or climbing, even screaming down a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Eyes Have It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 752 views

    Encourages Christians to prioritize spiritual growth over material wealth, maintain moral vision, and engage in meaningful meditation for a Christ-centered life.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to be nourished by the Word of God. It's always a joy to see each one of you, eager and ready to receive the divine wisdom that God has prepared for us. We are here, not by chance but by divine appointment, not as strangers but ...read more

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    Are You Thirsty? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 664 views

    This sermon explores God's perfect love, His transformative grace, and the hope for transformation through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you today, gathered in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are perfectly loved by a God who sees us, knows us, and desires to transform us by His grace. Today, we are going to turn our hearts ...read more

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