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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How Is Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021
     | 2,079 views

    I guess one of the biggest frustrations that parents have, is when they talk to their children and they either don't hear, or choose not to hear what the parents have to say.

    Illus: One woman’s three year old daughter, Beverly, was playing with her toys. Her mother, who was folding laundry across the room, noticed Beverly's shirt was dirty and needed to be changed. After calling two times with no response, her mother gave her the full three name call: "Beverly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nick At Night Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 22, 2021
     | 2,107 views

    If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

    Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    He Heals The Brokenhearted Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2021
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     | 4,611 views

    Psalm 147:1-20 teaches us why we should praise the Lord.

    Scripture During this Season of Advent, we have been looking at “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Today I want to conclude our study by looking at Psalm 147. One commentator notes that “the Book of Psalms began with ‘Blessed is the man’ (1:1) and it ends with a sustained, five-fold equivalent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Real Christmas Message (It's Not Just A "story")

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2021
     | 2,718 views

    We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only hope for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. This is the REAL Story of Christmas

    The Real Christmas Message* *I dislike the word "story" as in the Christmas "Story", as the word "story" gives a sense of fiction. CHRISTMAS IS A MESSAGE of TRUTH that needs to be told and heard around the world. Arranged by William Akehurst, HSWC We celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preaching From Philippians #7

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,035 views

    As we look at the life of the apostle Paul in this passage of scripture, we see that he is in jail.

    Illus: A man that was in prison was asked, “What is the worst thing about prison?” He said, “The worst thing about prison is that you are here and everybody that you love and care for are out there!” Paul knew exactly what this man was talking about. He was in prison and those that he loved and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Our Place Of Refuge” (Part 1)

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,969 views

    The Cities of Refuge are a foreshadow of God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But how do they resemble Jesus as our refuge? We will explore their names and how they reveal the character of Jesus Christ. And when put together, they reveal how sufficient He is in providing that refuge.

    Our Place of Refuge (Part 1) Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPOYN68DzZg As we enter into the year 2022, the uncertainty of what we might expect is palatable. Literally,f we can taste the uncertainty as another wave of the COVID virus, or what is being called the Omicron strain, is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Dealing With Division Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
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     | 4,208 views

    When people are bound together with a common goal and purpose they are able to get along and work with one another; however, when intentions are unclear and people are lacking direction, they will often begin fighting each other.

    The Israelites, in conquest of Canaan, were united in purging the land. They had a purpose that brought them together. However, when they started settling down, then disagreements began erupting. When people are bound together with a common goal in mind and fighting for the same thing, they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Our Christian Behavior

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022
     | 2,026 views

    This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

    Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mighty God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020
     | 6,574 views

    Going through the descriptions given to the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9. This sermon is adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central.

    Mighty God Prince of Peace, pt. 2 If you weren’t here last week we began a series covering one of the most famous descriptions of Jesus in all of history. Isaiah 9. This is the Christmas season. Last night I took dozens of people through this story at the living nativity and was honored to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Are You Doing Here--It's A New Year?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 11, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,885 views

    What do we expect God to do in our lives in the coming year. What can we expect from the new year that God brings to us. The Life of Elijah shows that God works even through our discouragement.

    “What Are You Doing Here” 1Kings 19:1-18 1 Peter 4:12-19 1/13/2020 Have you ever given someone an assignment to go and do something, and you thought they had left to do it. But then you turn around later and they are in the same spot, and you ask the question, “what are you doing here?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    "i Will Bless You!"

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,650 views

    Why did God pick out a fairly obscure man like Abraham to give all these blessings? He wasn’t a man of great accomplishments, renown, or power. Why would God choose him?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Genesis 12:1-7; 1 Samuel 16:7 ILL. I want to read part of what Danny Dutton, an 8-yr-old 3rd ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    As A Man Thinketh In His Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,597 views

    Romans tells me the way to know God's Will for my life is to be "transformed by the renewal of your mind." What does that mean, and how can we accomplish it?

    Have you ever received a “sweepstakes” offer in the mail? For years magazine companies like Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Publishers Clearing House have sent out mailings offering a sweepstakes where a lucky winner could win substantial prizes if they’d just send in the paperwork. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Me? Forgive You? Ha!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,407 views

    we must learn to forgive if we want to be forgiven

    “Me? Forgive You? Hah!” Matthew 6:9-13 David P. Nolte It is a dangerous prayer to pray. If the Lord would answer it in the form we ask, we’d be in a bad way. Ironically Jesus taught us this kind of prayer. He did not intend it to become a mantra, but a model: He said to “pray in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020
     | 1,917 views

    8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

    MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Acquittal Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 19, 2020
     | 3,608 views

    The bad news is that we are guilty before God; the good news is that Jesus paid the price for our redemption, and now we are acquitted of all our sins by receiving it by faith.

    THE GREAT ACQUITTAL Text: Rom. 3:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Back during the Civil War Era there was a law where a black slave could earn money for his work, and after they had saved up enough money, they could actually buy their freedom from their master. During Sherman’s infamous march ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist