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  • Julio Gonzalez avatar

    "Round And Round We Go" Series

    Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    If we look at life only from the viewpoint of the natural physical man, it can get very discouraging. Life is nothing more than one big “rat race.” That is what Solomon is seeing in this first chapter of Ecclesiastes.

    "Round and Round We Go" Eccl. 1:4-18 Rev. Julio González The older we get, the more we begin to see life as an endless cycle. Babies are born, then they grow older and then they die. Then more babies are born. It rains, the sun shines for a while and then it rains again. We work, we eat, we sleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boys, Bears And Baldness Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,809 views

    Elisha teaches us the importance of respecting divine authority

    September 15, 2013 Weird Stories in the Bible Boys, Bears and Baldness 2 Kings 2:23-25 Opening words: Today, I begin a new six part sermon series, Weird Stories in the Bible. Before I begin, I will admit two things. First, I will admit I have not selected these pieces of scripture. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Does God Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,362 views

    We're all familiar with the story of Mary and Joseph and the baby in the manger... but where does God fit into the story?

    A Sunday School teacher had her students put a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. It was the Christmas season, and her pupils were excited as they set up the model barn and covered the floor with real straw and then arranged the clay figures of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the Wise Men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

    A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Image Of God In Us

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    Sermons explains "becoming saved" and "being saved" using the idea that God’s image is in us.

    THE IMAGE OF GOD IN US Tony Compalo is a sociology professor. He is also an ordained Baptist minister. One day he takes a late-night flight, and the passenger next to him wants to talk. He brags about how important he is, and goes on for what seems to be an eternity. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cremation Of The World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010
     | 4,522 views

    Just as surely as God created the earth, cursed the earth, flood the earth, and visited the earth, so surely will God one day destroy and recreate the earth, whether the skeptics believe this or not.

    The Cremation of the World (2 Peter 3:3-10) 1. All of us have probably done some day-dreaming about traveling through time. 2. What would it be like to visit the past. But our main area of curiosity is the future. What will things be like in 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 years? 3. In 1896, H. G. Wells ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Apostolic Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,772 views

    There is a side to God which is like that of a mother. Mothers feature in the lives of the Apostles. Deborah rose up in Israel as a mother to lead the nation. Timothy was trained in the Christian faith by his mother and grandmother. Spiritual mothers are

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Minister), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Faith That Is All Shook Up

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,279 views

    It is not always by what I say, but it is always by the way I live that shows who I have my faith & belief in.

    A Faith That is All Shook Up Acts 4:29-31 NLT And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” After this prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What's Your Net Worth?" Series

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,418 views

    Jesus would teach the Peter the Fisherman "How to Fish." Seven points concerning the "net." Wash it... mend it... drop it... fill it... etc...

    Title: "Your Net Worth?" On Sunday nights we have been studying the miracles of Christ. This is the third message in that series. In reading and rereading the text, I try to look for a common theme. I kept reading the word, "Net." I trust that the Lord will use this message to be a blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Heaven Bound Pt 7 I Will Wear My Coat In Heaven! Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008
     | 3,454 views

    Some final thoughts on what heaven will be like

    Some people believe that Heaven will be a simple restoration of Eden before the fall, where all of creation will be free of decay caused by 1000s of years of environmental pollution. There are clear scripture to support this idea Isa 51:3, Eze 36:35, Isa 35:1, Isa 55:13 I have two problems with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Glory Of His Incarnation And The Glory Of His Exaltation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,513 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 11 Luke 2:1-20; Revelation 5:9-14 The Glory of His Incarnation The Glory of his Exaltation

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 11 The Glory of His Incarnation and the Glory of His Exaltation Luke 2:1-20; Revelation 5:9-14 December 21, 2014 Today we finish our series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” This week I want to start by looking at Luke chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peculiar Pilgrims

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    Even when we are not great orators, it is no bad thing to own the good news concerning Jesus Christ as a valid subject for conversation.

    PECULIAR PILGRIMS. 1 Peter 2:1-12. Jesus told His disciples, ‘You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1:8). When persecution broke out after the martyrdom of Stephen, the church was dispersed throughout Judea and Samaria, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Importance Of The 7 Feasts Of Leviticus 23

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024
     | 621 views

    God has a plan, a long-range intricate plan. He does not improvise as things move along, for He moves things along at His pace in His way.

    The 7 Feasts of Leviticus and You (Leviticus 23) 1. The church board wanted a truly special speaker for today. So they decided to ask the man considered the best preacher in the state, but he said “no.” Then they decided to ask the most academically acclaimed speaker, but he said “no.” Then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Can I Expect From Christ As My Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2025
     | 521 views

    The abject failure of the shepherds of Israel point to a Good Shepherd who will actually care for Israel.

    SCATTERED: God has concern for the weak sheep. - Ezekiel 34:4-6. - Matthew 9:36. - Let’s start with the accusation that God is bringing against the shepherds of Ezekiel’s day. - Just so we’re all on the same page: we obviously are not talking about literal shepherds. Rather, we are talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Told Stories/Parables - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,199 views

    Parables: One of Christ’s most popular forms of teaching.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist