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  • Tom Owen avatar

    Genesis 55 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009
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     | 4,411 views

    verse-by-verse

    Last week we saw how Joseph, his brothers and even the Egyptians mourned the death of Jacob. But what now? What’s next now that Jacob is gone? Do they go back to a normal life back in Egypt? Well they should, but there’s suspicion in the air. [Read Genesis 50:12-15.] For some reason or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

    I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Unity?

    Contributed by John Quigley on May 29, 2007
     | 10,919 views

    Unity in the church today and yesterday.

    Dealing with people is so very difficult, this week on Thursday as I was working on my sermon for today, my computer system went down. I was no longer able to connect to the internet, I was studying for the sermon and I was no longer able to do so. I called the folks at Wild Blue and told them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Response To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,140 views

    If and when we are persecuted, how shall we resond?

    The Christian Response to Persecution Acts 4:23-31 In America, where I live, we formally have freedom to worship and express our religious views. I use the word “formally” because there is increasing erosion to these freedoms. We have not suffered the severe persecution our Christian brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Meaning Of Jesus’ Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 9,809 views

    A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REASONS THAT JESUS WAS BAPTISED

    THE MEANING OF JESUS’ BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:1-17 I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT BAPTISM OVER THE YEARS. A YOUNG MINISTER NAMED JAY UTLEY TOLD THIS STORY OF HIS FIRST BAPTISM. THE PERSON HE WAS BAPTIZING WAS ALSO A YOUNG MAN, BUT IT HAD BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS SICE JAY WAS BAPTIZED AND WONDERED HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Identification Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2019
     | 11,595 views

    As Jesus talked with the woman at the well, He revealed much regarding worship. Through their conversation we discover there are two distinct types of worship - Religious worship and Righteous worship. All worship will fall into one of these categories.

    The Identification of Worship John 4: 19-24 This is a portion of a very familiar passage of Scripture. I’m sure that most of us have heard the account of the woman at the well many times. She was a woman who was shunned and rejected by those who knew her. She was an outcast of society due to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Past The Elementary Stage

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 2, 2014
     | 3,707 views

    To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you mature in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:1 (Amplified Bible) 6:1 THEREFORE LET us go on and get past ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel: Preaching With Compassion Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,566 views

    The Galatians responded to the gospel, grew in their faith and had a close relationship with Paul. For some unknown reason after receiving their freedom in Christ they took a turn back to bondage. They started following the regulations of the law.

    Whales are one of the most impressive creatures on earth. It’s amazing even to watch a film of them swimming in the ocean. They are an inspiration with their strength, majesty and freedom. But tragically with their immense size they become trapped when they have come too close to shore. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Willing Kinsman Redeemer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 17, 2014
     | 3,139 views

    Let's discuss two common accusations (against a willing kinsman redeemer and the atonement) in our day

    HoHum: How can you tell if a redneck wedding is formal? The shotgun is painted white. WBTU: Is Boaz willing to marry Ruth and redeem Naomi’s land? In chapter 3 we find that Boaz agrees to do this. In chapter 4 we find that he confronts this near of kin to see if he will redeem. We find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Serve - Deacon Ordination Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017
     | 14,040 views

    Message for a Deacon Ordination Service - Why deacons?

    Acts 6:1–4 (NKJV) Brother Sharber, our former pastor, a number of years ago was explaining to me the difference between the pastor and the deacon. Both are charged with doing good. Doing good for the church and doing good for the community. Whereas the pastor was paid for doing good, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ancient City Of Damascus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2022
     | 1,759 views

    Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history.

    Ancient City of Damascus Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It was the center of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history – one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Moses Tries It His Way: An Exposition Of Exodus 2:11-25

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2020
     | 3,073 views

    We sing the hymn "Have Thine own Way" and all too often go out and do it our way.

    Moses Tries it His Way: An Exposition of Exodus 2:11-25 How many times do we feel that God has a special calling on our lives, and we get into a rush trying to fulfill it? When we became Christians, we received the Holy Spirit in our lives. God has a purpose for every one of us. He has distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    Our Never-Dying Souls In Jesus Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
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     | 1,062 views

    Remember always the beauty with which our souls came into this world – the gifts, the talents, and strengths -- are to accomplish the will of God for our lives in this world.

    In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks powerful words about our soul, raising the question of what is there if we gain the whole world at the cost of losing it. To ponder the soul that God has given us, I'd like to share two stories with you. The first story is from my days of teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Believers’ Promise

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Mar 5, 2025
     | 196 views

    II Peter 3:9 Human life is limited, we often fail to reach our standard as a normal human being.

    BELIEVERS’ PROMISE II Peter 3:9 Human life is limited, we often fail to reach our standard as a normal human being. One is considered to have reached that standard once one can live in the right path day by day. Apparently this normal standard is hard to obtain. Actually the standard set by Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Story Of Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
     | 602 views

    Jesus recognised Zacchaeus's repentance as being true by what Zacchaeus did

    The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, a baby boy was born in a one room log cabin - with a dirt floor -on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. And when he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican