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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Who Is Keeping Score?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018
     | 7,633 views

    God want us to use our precious time wisely and not foolishly and we use it wisely by investing it in eternal things rather than temporal things.

    Theme: Time Management Introduction to Theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff that life is made of.” The world we live in knows the importance of Time Management but where they miss the mark is on what they prioritize - which usually is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Signs Of Divine Judgment

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2010
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     | 7,539 views

    1) The Past signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:5-7), 2) The Present signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:10), 3) The Future signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:12-13)

    Of the many stories this summer on the environment, one that has continued to draw attention is the story of the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit. The interaction and hiding of findings of the unit became known as climategate. The Oxburgh Inquiry was supposed to review the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rising From Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012
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     | 10,094 views

    Everyone faces tough times and trials. Too many times the answers we here are trite or condescending. But in the story of Lazarus we can find the meaningful truths that will allow us to rise from the difficulties of life.

    Rising From Life’s Difficulties Text: John 11:1-46 I. Introduction Illustration: Walking Dead – Hershel Greene -I can't profess to understand God's plan, Christ promised the resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind. Are things not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    What Is Real Hope? Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023
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     | 3,339 views

    Christmas is a time that is considered to be a time of real hope. Yet, it actually took place in a very hopeless time. What do we learn about real hope from Mary?

    Anyone here named “Hope?” Hope is one of the most awesome names in the United States. Here’s what we know about the name: 1. Hope is ranked as the 714th most popular name in the US. 2. Based on the Social Security Baby Data base there are 73,426 people in the US named “Hope.” 3. There are 18.9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
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     | 4,042 views

    Looking at some of the Myths about homosexuality

    “the Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2” Gladstone Baptist Church – 10/9/06 pm Tonight I want to continue the series I started last week when we began to talk about Homosexuality. If you weren’t here last week, we were confronted with the fact that as Christians, we are often guilty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Jesus Is Coming: As The Prophets Foretold Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
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     | 14,265 views

    Christmas Series

    Jesus is Coming…As the Prophets Foretold Intro: It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the Christmas season already. It seems like summer just ended and already the lights are out and the decorations are hung and before we know it, Christmas morning will be here again. I love this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John White avatar

    Christ Calls Us To A Compassion For Souls

    Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006
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     | 4,233 views

    A continuation of my series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered tog

    From the series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Jesus Is Coming Back Soon

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
     | 6,615 views

    "When you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near." - Luke 21:31

    10 Signs That Jesus Is Coming Back Soon 10 Signs That Jesus Is Coming Back Soon "When you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near." - Luke 21:31 No one can tell us with certainty what tomorrow’s weather will be except the one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    10th Sunday After Pentecost. August 17th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Year C, Proper 15.

    Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 12:49-56. A). THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,074 views

    How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

    Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kindred United: God First, Everything Else Second Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 12, 2014
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     | 5,548 views

    Do we REALLY love God, or just giving God and others lip service?

    Back in 2012, we had a three part message series on the year's theme DRIVEN. I find that for us to be united as brethren here in our church, we need to use these same principles.Thus, we are going through these same three messages then one more message beyond that, and finally, Lord willing, back ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Sanctity Of Preaching Not Foolishness In The Pulpit

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 29, 2022
     | 3,321 views

    God’s Word is not only Holy itself, but it is able to make us Holy. Jesus prayed, John 17:17, which is really the Lord’s Prayer says, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”.

    The Sanctity of Preaching not Foolishness in the Pulpit By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Nehemiah 8:4, “And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose…” PRAYER: - DEFINITION: - Sanctity: holiness of life and character: GODLINESS: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    What Is The Truth?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 21, 2022
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     | 2,201 views

    Today, we are going to look into what the truth is and why it is so important for us to recognize the truth the way God intended it. Through His Son, Jesus. Jesus is the way, the TRUTH and the life.

    You know, over the last few years we experienced a lot of division in the church. Why? Because some men and women have started to move away from God's Word, the Bible. They look at the Bible, and then they only believe those verses that they like - the rest of it, they push it out, and then... ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Primary Signs Of Jesus' Return - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,060 views

    Signs Continued

    9. The Rise of the Antichrist The word "Antichrist" is used seven times in the Bible (See 1 John 2:22). The Antichrist emerges from this alliance (Daniel 7:24; 9:26). The first Roman Empire destroyed the Jerusalem Temple in 70 AD, so the Antichrist will likely come from a renewed Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim White avatar

    The Battle Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 5,694 views

    Spiritual warfare in the Church can be won by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and not loving life more than the cause. Some insights on the Battle of the Church and the need for unity.

    The Battle of the Church 1 Corinthians 1:10-13. Satan attacks the Christian, the family, and the Church. Efforts to defeat Satan in the family and Church will have little effect unless the battle of the mind is experiencing victory. However, when God’s people walk with Him, we find peace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist