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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Rescued From A Horrible Pit

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 15, 2026
     | 198 views

    For 2nd Sunday of Epiphany, Year A January 18, 2026

    Rescued from a Horrible Pit Psalm 40:1–11 NKJV I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christmas Promise Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
     | 2,096 views

    Yes, we have seen difficulties, we have gone through tough times, and sometimes we felt it was all over, but God has enabled us to overcome every setback because of his son Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Christmas is a poof that God is in charge of things. No matter how difficult the situation, God’s promised son was conceived and delivered on time. There was no delay. Whatever God started he completed; what God promised he fulfilled. That means every time we celebrate Christmas it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Henderson avatar

    "the Waiting Room" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 4, 2023
     | 2,743 views

    Christmas is about waiting. Most if us are terrible waiters. This message addresses that problem and will help your congregation learn some reasons what that needs to change. Good things come to those who wait.

    “What Are you Waiting For? Isaiah 7:13-14 So, we begin a new preaching series today, five messages leading up to Christmas and it all begins in a room like this one. This is a waiting room, actually, our doctors waiting room he has on his website because it basically looks like this all the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bragging Rights Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
     | 1,663 views

    Suffering is part of the process of changing us into people fit for the kingdom of God.

    Everybody knows that Christians shouldn’t boast, right? Some people are so leery of boasting that they hide the gifts God has given them in the mistaken notion that God will be pleased with their humility. But that’s just as bad as seeking every opportunity to grab the limelight, because God can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    In The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,106 views

    There is power, healing, salvation in the name of Jesus. in the fight against the Coronavirus, we cannot forget that god is bigger than any problem we face.

    In the name of Jesus Acts 3:1-10 11-16 Introduction- Good morning! I look around and I picture where people would be sitting Who would have thought that a month ago we would be having church minus people in the pews? That believers would have to be creative in bringing the gospel even to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Only Believe - A Calming Word For Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 30, 2022
     | 4,515 views

    What would life be without the physical presence of Jesus? Who would lead them, feed them, protect them? So the departing Jesus using these moments to calm their troubled hearts with trust and hope in God. He can calm your fears too!

    Sermon: A Calming Word For Troubled Hearts Scripture: John 14:1-8 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.[a] If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?[b] 3 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    Having faith isn’t about expecting something back in return, not in this life anyway

    Faith I don’t have cable TV or a satellite dish. Several years ago I came to the conclusion that it was pointless to pay fifty dollars a month for two-hundred channels and still find nothing worthwhile to watch on TV. I cancelled the satellite subscription. We live out in the sticks so our “air” TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Canopy Of Glory Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,537 views

    Just when we expect another pronouncement of doom, we are told of great blessing.

    Isaiah 4:2-6 The Canopy of Glory 9/17/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever gotten a letter or even been told verbally either a number of things that were wrong with you or were going to be done to you? “And here’s something else you need to hear…” “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Through The Journey Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2023
     | 2,405 views

    In Hebrews 10: 19-25, together, we are encouraged to 1) Draw Near in Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22), 2) Hold Fast in Hope (Hebrews 10:23) and 3) Encourage in Love (Hebrews 10:24–25).

    Hebrews 10:19-25. [19]Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, [20]by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, [21]and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22]let us draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Being Busy For The Lord

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 5,285 views

    Here are some examples of how I've grown spiritually

    Being busy for the Lord An 80 year old lady called the police station on her cell phone and requested assistance. It seems someone had broken into her car when she was in the mall and totally destroyed the interior. They had ripped out both the steering wheel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Bear The Spices In The Darkness?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    An Easter message for those who are bearing burdens.

    CAN YOU BEAR THE SPICES IN THE DARK? TEXT: John 19:38-42 John 19:38-42 KJV And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Where Could I Go, But To The Lord!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 31,815 views

    When You're Between a Rock and a Hard Place, realize that Jesus is the rock that’s stronger than any hard place. Jesus is the Rock that will roll your blues away! Amen!

    Where could I GO, but to The LORD!! Even though most of the time in our lives things run smoothly and they go great for us, there are occasionally going to be obstacles that try to bring us down, You see, they come in a lot of different shapes and sizes, the devil doesn’t care what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon: The Hidden Lines

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,155 views

    There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. Beware of the hidden lines.

    Subject: The Hidden Lines Scripture: Proverbs 29:1 “He that being often reproved and hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” Introduction: There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. This verse says, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Subject: God’s Answer For The Dead Situations Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 14, 2025
     | 570 views

    In Ezekiel 37, speaking a prophetic message to dry bones means to actively declare God's word and promises over seemingly hopeless situations, believing that God can bring life and restoration where there appears to be none.

    Subject: "God’s Answer for the Dead Situations of Life" Text: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 “The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    They Remembered His Words

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 3, 2021
     | 5,015 views

    This a sermon for Easter/Resurrection Sunday 2021

    “They Remembered His Words” Luke 24:1-12 A sermon for 4/4/21 – Easter Sunday Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 24 “1 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist