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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Not Called To Just Cloister Or Cluster

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,173 views

    We have been obsessed with ourselves too long and we wonder why the world is so dark.

    If the only ministry you do is in church, then you missed most of what ministry is about. True, we are to attend church consistently to learn how to do ministry and exhort one another. Still, our ministry is to be community and world focused. We come in to prepare and grow to go out. Indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Old Testament Warning To Christians Today Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2022
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     | 4,648 views

    We ought not to make unholy what God says is holy

    Introduction The year is 539 B.C. There is 539 years to the appearance of Christ on earth as a baby in a manager. There are 2022 years from Christ birth to the present day. But the warning given in 539 B.C. applies to this very day. It is a very old warning, but it is one that we must take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Did It For Me

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023
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    It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

    You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Using Your Gifts

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022
     | 1,847 views

    Even though they are aware of their abilities, some people believe they are entitled to make use of them however they see fit. When we use our abilities, how does it glorify God?

    Peter writes that everyone has some abilities. He also states that we are to use what God gave us to reach the world, not for our pleasure but for serving and edifying God. Paul mentions various gifts or abilities. • 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Justice And Equality

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,172 views

    What are principles for Christian working relationships? Regardless of employment positions, Christians are to bring unity within the church body.

    This passage of scripture mirrors that of Ephesians 6:7-8. Paul does not censure nor support slavery; however, he teaches that Christ rises above all divisions between individuals. Slaves are advised to work sincerely like their lord is Christ himself, yet masters are to be fair and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumph Over Enemies

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022
     | 1,179 views

    Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again.

    Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again. God had given Esther a natural beauty, He allowed her to speak with the king, and He provided and opportunity for Mordecai to overhear a terrible plot. In verses 1-16: • Previously, Haman had enticed the king to sign a decree ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Guest Becomes The Host

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

    July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Are We To Be An Example Of Evangelism?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 29, 2023
     | 906 views

    Evangelism is more than just preaching the Gospel. It is the sharing of the teachings of Jesus Christ to others. The individual Christians life should be an example of Christ to the world.

    How Are We to Be an Example of Evangelism? 2 Kings 4:8-37 This is the story of how Elisha restores a child to life. This is similar to the story in 1 Kings 17:17-24. What does this story have to do with evangelism? The answer is simple. Someone needed to hear the Word from God, and so God sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do We Have A Vision Of Goodness?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 4, 2023
     | 809 views

    Are we focused just on what and who is inside our church doors? Or are we looking, searching and sharing what we have with others so that they may come in?

    In this context, vision alludes to the disclosure (prophesy) that the prophets would obtain from God. Where there is obliviousness of God, sin and crime go out of control. The public moral compass of society relies upon the knowing God’s directions, yet it likewise relies upon individuals keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving God With All Of Our Life

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,338 views

    Many times we thought that we love God and yet what we show is different. How do we show that we really love Him?

    TOPIC: LOVING GOD WITH ALL OF OUR LIFE Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 v. 5, “5 Ibigin mo si Yahweh na iyong Diyos nang buong puso, buong kaluluwa at buong lakas.” “You hall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Introduction: (1 PPT) LOVING GOD WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Live For Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,164 views

    Paul said, "For me to live is Christ, and die is gain."

    To Live for Christ Philippians 1:15-26 Good morning. Jim Elliot was a passionate evangelist and a martyred Christian missionary. The pursuit of his life was to intimately know the Lord, to tell others about Jesus, and to obey the call, Christ had for his life. Jim Elliot committed his life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Beloved Child Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,788 views

    2 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

    Introduction In his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, Herbert Lockyer writes: Infidels and agnostics are usually cowards when the death dew lies cold on their brow. Unprepared to enter eternity, they lose their braggadocio as its gates open to receive them. What fear grips ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Labor Day – "Well Done. . .”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,920 views

    If we’re honoring work, shouldn't we go to work an hour early on Labor Day & say to our boss, "I'm so thankful for this job that I'm here early, & I don't even want to be paid for today, because I appreciate my job so much."

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Gen. 2:2,7,15, 3:17 19, 7:33; Matt. 7:23, 25:21; Luke 10:2; Col. 3:23-24 A. This is Labor Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Lesson At Jesus' Feet!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,189 views

    We can get so busy in DAILY MENIAL CHORES that we forget the beauty of an intimate relationship with God. Mary is found 3 times at Jesus' feet. At Jesus' feet is more than a position. Choose the good part.

    THE LESSON OF SITTING AT JESUS’ FEET… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) While visiting door to door in Middlesboro, Ky., we had some friends and the daughter was visiting. She asked me: PREACHER WOULD YOU MIND TAKING YOUR SHOES OFF SO I CAN SEE YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral Message

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,782 views

    No matter what happens, we can trust God’s timing. Since our time on earth is limited, let’s make the most of the time we have left.

    Prelude: Amazing Grace Opening Song: The Old Rugged Cross Welcome I can think of four reasons for us to gather today. First, we’re going to remember Sheryll and celebrate who God created her to be. Second, it’s a time for us to begin the process of saying good-bye. Third, we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist