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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Worship - Satisfy Yourself Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,203 views

    You had enjoyed food and friendships and being productive and investments and vacations and hobbies and reading and shopping and sports and TV and travel … but not God.

    Today, we launch a new series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This series fits nicely after talking through Creed for the summer. First, we discussed our creed and now our deeds. Beliefs always precede our behavior. You can find today’s sermon notes on YouVersion and go to “Live event.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vines And Branches In The Vineyard

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    An exposition of the vine and vinedresser imagery in Jesus teaching in John 15:1-10

    Psalm 148, Isaiah 41:14-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18, John 15:1-10 Vines and branches in the Father’s Vineyard The Psalm appointed for today is a long, enthusiastic summons to praise the God who made the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. As such, it is a fitting response to what David tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Bringing Joy To The Lord's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 29,088 views

    It is mind-boggling to realize that we have the capacity to make God rejoice by our faithful ministry.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 25 “Bringing Joy to the Lord’s Heart.” Luke 10: 1-24 Dr. John R. Hamby Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Joy To The Lord’s Heart Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2018
     | 13,160 views

    Today’s passage reminds us that with salvation comes the responsibility to join the task of sharing the good news with those who have not yet heard. Some will go great distances, others will share with friends and neighbors, but we are all called . . . .

    10-26-04 Bringing Joy To The Lord’s Heart Luke 10:1-10:24 Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness. These seventy men are not called apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Where Does My Help Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,622 views

    Psalm 121:1-8 shows us how God helps his people.

    Scripture Our various governmental agencies have directed that there be no meetings of ten or more people at the present time. This is because of the worldwide Corona Virus pandemic. Like many churches, we wrestled with our response to the directive. Our Session decided that as a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,394 views

    The Bible speaks about a real place called hell, and it’s a place where many people will unfortunately go when they die. But some individuals reason that hell is contradictory to God’s love and mercy and should not be preached.

    I have entitled our message this morning “The Reality of Hell.” Hell is a topic that tends to be avoided in a lot of churches and by a lot of pastors today. One person has accurately identified the perception of hell today when he said, “Since the days of fiery sermons from Puritan preachers like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Seven Churches Of Revelation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 19, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    This message will look at: 1. What Jesus said to the Seven Churches 2. The security of the Born-Again Christian 3. What repentance and salvation mean.

    The book of Revelation tells us about seven churches that are examples of what a church should do, and not do, to be healthy, growing, and vibrant with the anointing of God. This message will look at what Jesus said to the churches, the security of the Born-Again Christian, and what repentance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Non-Repayable Debt Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    All people owe a non-repayable debt to the Lord. If He dismisses our debt, then we should extend the same courtesy to any of our debtors. If Jesus forgives us; we should forgive others. Our debt is forgiven through faith in Christ.

    I have entitled our message this evening “A Non-repayable Debt,” and we will be looking at what is commonly called, “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.” “John Oglethorpe, in talking to John Wesley, once made the comment, ‘I never forgive.’ Mr. Wesley replied, ‘Then, Sir, I hope that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Bring Joy To Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 550 views

    Luke is the only Gospel writer that tells us about the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only Gospel that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness.

    How to Bring Joy to Jesus “Then Jesus was filled with joy of the Holy Spirit.” Luke 10:1-24 Intro: Luke is the only Gospel writer that tells us about the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only Gospel that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 20,990 views

    The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Portals Or Potholes To Hell?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,866 views

    There has been a dramatic increase in the number of those who say they are experiencing angelic visitations as a result of open heavenly "portals"

    NASA has used spacecraft to detect energetic particles and magnetic openings in the Earth's magnetosphere. They are known as 'X-points' or electron diffusion regions where the magnetic field of Earth connects to the magnetic field of the Sun, creating an uninterrupted path leading ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Step #3: Tap Into God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    When life hands you puzzle pieces you can’t figure out, what do you do? How can we handle it? Let’s examine how Paul dealt with his "thorn in the flesh", and learn some lessons for us! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Tap Into God’s Grace (OR Bitter or Better OR Let it Change You) 2 Cor. 12:7-10 - 2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Too many times we get caught up in situations that put us at a crossroad and we find it difficult to figure out which way is the best way to go. That is because the devil is good at what he does, his job is to make the wrong choice look as right as possi

    Choose Wisely Genesis 25: 29-34 29 One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home exhausted and hungry from a hunt. 30 Esau said to Jacob, "I’m starved! Give me some of that red stew you’ve made." (This was how Esau got his other name, Edom – "Red.") 31 Jacob replied, "All right, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,113 views

    When we think of God, what comes into our mind? For many, our view of God is shaped by our upbringing and view of our parents or others who were authority figures in our lives. We tend to combine that with what the Bible says to come up with our view of

    Who is God? God is Omnipotent! Jeremiah 32:17 17 "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. NIV Series introduction Slide Good morning. Who is God? I know that each of us have conceptions about God, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation - The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2020
     | 3,149 views

    This one phrase has given some folks "spiritual heartburn" from time to time. Would "Our Father in Heaven" ever lead us into temptation? Let's look at some other Scriptures and see if we can figure it out!

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today Pastor Karenlee will be reading from Psalm 23. But, before she reads today’s Scripture let’s take a brief review of what we have seen so far in the “Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene