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  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Putting Light On The Subject Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,788 views

    What does the creation of light and the timing of its creation on day 1 reveal about you and your God?

    Scientists, in 2016 made an interesting discovery. When studying human conception, they saw something that they had never noticed before. What they noticed was that when sperm meets an egg that there is a sudden flash of light. They describe it as “an explosion, or fireworks.” As a matter of fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trial Begins Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,456 views

    In the shadow of suffering, we gather today to explore a timeless tale of faith, friendship, and divine mysteries. Join us in uncovering the story of Job.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters. Today, we find ourselves continuing our journey through the profound story of Job, a man whose life has become a profound testament to the unfolding drama of divine justice in the face of unimaginable suffering. As we delve into the second chapter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Gift Of Love: A Heartfelt Christmas Story"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,927 views

    It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved us, He was moved to do everything else that He has done.

    Introduction: Good morning, beloved family in Christ! As we gather here in this beautiful Advent season, we are invited to reflect on the miraculous gift of love — a love that changes everything. Today, I want to share a heartfelt story, a story that teaches us about love, sacrifice, and hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Always Provides Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 30, 2024
     | 833 views

    God knows what His test will accomplish or reveal about Abraham’s character and, more importantly, what this test will reveal about Himself.

    We are continuing with our Genesis “From Dust to Life” series. Throughout this book so far, we have seen God bring life to people who were in impossible situations, some brought on by their own bad decisions or because of the bad decisions of others. Time and time again because of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing The Supporting Role In Someones Life Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 863 views

    Are you a leader? A mentor? Are you a disciple? A follower? God says we all need someone to be a role model in our life. Ultimately, He wants you to be one to someone else as well.

    I was reading about a Pastor one Sunday that had a lady leaving out of the church that said: “Pastor, that was a model sermon.” The Pastor felt pretty good about the statement until he got home and looked up the word “model” in the dictionary and read this: “Model, a small imitation of the real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Small 2023 Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023
     | 2,822 views

    We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before.

    Starting Small We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before. We try to balance so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mystery Of The Beast

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    1. Today we may have one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation.

    1. Today we may have one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation. We can read it over and over and still not grasp what it is that we are reading. I hope to offer you an explanation that will not only be clear but help us to understand more fully how God is working throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Counterfeit Or Concrete Christianity Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    The definition of Christianity is needed today. All clarifications based in God’s word will be helpful. This message evaluates a counterfeit Christianity, or a Concrete Christianity.

    Counterfeit or Concrete Christianity James 1:26-27C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES1-5.WPD {26} If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. {27} This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Adult Language Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

    ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Holy Spirit Hasn't Stopped Working

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came in a visible and spectacular way. Today, he still comes, in a quiet and unspectacular way. But just as powerful.

    Acts 2:1-21 THE HOLY SPIRIT HASN’T STOPPED WORKING Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day we remember how God the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in a miraculous way. On that day, the New Testament Christian Church was officially born. Hundreds of times the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Not Overcomplicate The Gospel's Message – Rom. 10:5-13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,898 views

    How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13

    How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

    Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 56,410 views

    Our God is a consuming fire.

    A Consuming Fire (Heb.12:29) I have always been intrigued by that concluding verse in Hebrews 12:29: …for our God is a consuming fire What does that mean? God is a consuming fire. Most of us are familiar with the story of Sodom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 20,045 views

    The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

    OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Rejoice For All The Glorious Things Done By Jesus"

    Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 11, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    This sermon will produce rejoicing in people who have seen Jesus’ work in the lives of others.

    Title: “People Rejoice for All the Glorious Things Jesus Does .” Luke 13 10   And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11   And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12   And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist