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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Sorrow Of Heart

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 25, 2024
     | 1,528 views

    I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about depression.

    Sorrow of Heart PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Numbers 21:4 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up, Get Up, Open Our Eyes

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023
     | 1,239 views

    This is another vision for Zechariah. Here we see work that is being done and encouragement given to complete that work.

    This is another vision where Zechariah sees the golden lampstand and olive trees. The ultimate meaning of this vision answers the question “How will any Christian finish the work that the Lord has given them to do?” It is by the Spirit of God. In verses 1-5: The angel came and woke Zachariah up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Are We To Know The Truth?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023
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    The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

    When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon: Rock Bottom Is Not A Final Destination

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2026
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    "Rock bottom" is not a final destination, but rather a solid foundation for rebuilding life with greater strength, purpose, and resilience.

    Sermon: Rock bottom Is Not A Final Destination Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8 “Three days later, when David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid into the Negev and Ziklag; they had crushed Ziklag and burned it to the ground. They had carried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Great Cloud Of Witnesses

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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     | 3,155 views

    The apostle Paul wrote these words, encouraging believers in Jesus to run the race. Run the race of what? Of the faith.

    Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Weary -- Yet Pursuing

    Contributed by Ray Swift on May 3, 2021
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     | 7,160 views

    Many of us are weary and tired from the pandemic and other difficulties in life. As weary, broken and frustrated as we may feel, we cannot and must not slow down or stop. We can still be obedient to the Lord's work in our own lives and churches with the promise the Lord will be there with us.

    FB, Youngsville April 25, 2021 Sunday AM Weary -- Yet Pursuing! Judges 8:4 Intro.: LBC GREETINGS/THANK YOU. On January 30, 2020, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and issued a set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Support Others In A Time Of Need? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
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    Today, I want to speak to you on this topic, “How Do I Support Others in a Time of Need.” What can you do to do support your friends and loved-ones during their time of need. You can pray, really pray for your friends, family, and church family when they are down.

    Today, we begin a short study on the first half of the New Testament book of Colossians. Having introduced this book a few weeks before Easter, we’ll explore the first part of the book and get back to the second half of the book later this year. I love it when something has me “charged up!” When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Barnabas - Be A Bridge Builder

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 5, 2021
     | 3,873 views

    a narrative message about the ministry of Barnabas - and how we can all be a Barnabas!

    “Be a Barnabas - be a Bridge Builder.” Subject; What role did Barnabas play in the ministry of the early church? Complement: he reached out and recruited Saul and partnered with him in the mission. Preaching idea: Be a Barnabas! Text: Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who had been scattered by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For All The Saints

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 1, 2023
     | 1,623 views

    It is right to remember those who have gone before us in the faith. They serve as witnesses to the faith we should have.

    For All the Saints Hebrews 11:32-40 We come to what should be a very important day for us on the Christian calendar, the day known as “all Saint’s Day or the Feast of All Saints. It is a day in which we are to remember those in the faith who have one before us, many of whom suffered great hardship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building Each Other Up

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up.

    “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:9) "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11) As a Body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Benefits Of Showing Appreciation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 14, 2023
     | 3,384 views

    As it turns out, the effects of gratitude and showing appreciation can be important for our overall well-being for several reasons I attempt to uncover in this lesson.

    Appreciation Banquet Sermon - The Benefits of Showing Appreciation Scripture: 2 Samuel 23: 1-5, 13-17 “These are the last words of David: “David, the son of Jesse, speaks—David, the man who was raised up so high, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023
     | 2,841 views

    Our hope is not just something that we are waiting for in the future after we DIE! No, it is a LIVING HOPE that we have been reborn into NOW!

    Where Angels Long to Look A study through Peter June 11th 2023 I’ve been praying and reading for a while about where to journey next in the scriptures as we continue on our mission to know Christ and make Christ known. All of this (the bible) is good, and ‘All Scripture is breathed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The 5 Love Languages - Words Of Affirmation Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,476 views

    Looking at how we can better love one another and God through love languages. Using the book by Gary Chapman as a basis for the series.

    5 Languages of Love Words of Affirmation April 24, 2022 We’re starting a new series today. It’s called The 5 Languages of Love and is based off of the book by Gary Chapman with the same title! I know that’s not super original for a title, but why reinvent the wheel. I’m going to be using his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which World Do You Want To Call Home Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,744 views

    Why I chose to live under the Kingdom of God rather than Satan's Kingdom

    Which World Do You Want to Call Home? Introduction: This world is a tough place to live. We are told as Christians this is not our home but that we have a heavenly citizenship. We belong to the Lord. Heaven is our home. Unfortunately, those in this world who do not know Christ belong to the devil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,580 views

    What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist