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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Five Foolish Virgins Weren’t Ready To Meet Their Maker, Are You?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 27, 2014
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    We are used to living our lives according to deadlines, but are you prepared to meet the mother of all deadlines that Jesus describes in the Gospel here for us today; the parable of the wise and foolish virgins? Read on, and be surprised.

    Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Prayer: In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, let these words speak for you, bless each and every one of us Father, in the name of Jesus, Amen. Summary: We are used to living our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Pt. 6 The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013
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    pt. 6 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at people from the bible and how they connected to God through prayer. feel free to use any or all of this.

    Learning to Pray Pt.6 The Lord’s Prayer Intro How many of you believe deodorant is important? How often do you use it? How many of you believe that changing your oil in your car is important? How often do you do it? How many believe it is important to have a clean house? How often do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Doctrine Of Assurance: "Caught Between Two Worlds" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
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    Living between two worlds diametrically opposed to one another

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 14, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “Caught Between Two Worlds” [Part Three] 1 John 4:1-6 On numerous occasions you’ve heard me speak fondly of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying With The Right Motives Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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    Christ says that a man who prays to be seen by men loves to pray, but he is a hypocrite

    Introduction A. This come from Pastor Tim again, Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants. As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?" "Yes," I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lawyer Hears The Story Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2017
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    The parable of the Good Samaritan is probably the best-known story. I have read where some consider it the greatest story ever told.

    Judea Lesson: Lawyer Hears the Story of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 The lesson today is one of the parables that characterize the gospel of Luke. His gospel is full of the wonderful parables that Jesus used to make a point. Dr. Luke majors in parables just like Mark majors in miracles. Dr ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accused Of Connection With Beelzebub Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 21, 2017
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    Our Lord gives a simple explanation on the purpose of a candle. It is a light giver; its purpose is to transmit light. The resurrection of Christ is the light that this world needs.

    Judea Lesson: Accused of Connection with Beelzebub Luke 11:14-36 This incident is also recorded in Matthew 12:24-30 and Mark 3:22-30. From this account has come the notion of the so-called unpardonable sin. (Luke 11:14-15) And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contemporary Insanity Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2017
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    Nebuchadnezzar was blessed by God but thought too highly of himself. His temporary insanity that woke him up to the reality of God. He went on to honor God. Our culture has a "Contemporary Insanity" that rejects God and pushes him away. We must wake up!

    1. Pride The owner of an old-fashioned corner grocery store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around a pot-bellied stove, playing checkers on a faded board. His ability to produce a scripture for all occasions never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Do In Remembrance Of Me

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 30, 2017
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    We know what Jesus has done. What are we supposed to do so that as we partake it will not be in an "unworthy manner," & thus be "guilty of sinning against the body & the blood of the Lord?"

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 A. In just 3 weeks we will be celebrating the events of Palm Sunday. We will recall the "triumphal entry" of Jesus into Jerusalem & the crowds shouting "Hosanna," & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Won’t We Get A Second Chance? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 20, 2011
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    Universalism suggests that everyone will be saved because they will realise their error shortly after death. God warns that such thinking is wrong, and now calls all people to life in His Son.

    “Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” God is God of the second chance, the third chance, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Of Anti-Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 7, 2011
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     | 3,472 views

    Let us also beware of the spirit of anti-Christmas that prevails during this season and pursue to alienate ourselves from it. Just as the heavenly hosts, the shepherds in the fields of Judea and the magi’s from the East joined together to celebrate the bi

    Opening illustration: When Secret Service agents train bank tellers to identify counterfeit bills, they show them both fake money and real money, and they study both. To detect a counterfeit problem, they must look for the differences in the genuine bill compared to the counterfeit—and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Sears avatar

    A Good Measure Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011
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     | 7,924 views

    An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

    Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Gifts Are For Giving

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 12, 2008
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    Actions we can take to be faithful to God’s design for using spiritual gifts.

    …no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Be A Philanthropist! Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 29, 2010
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     | 4,188 views

    God calls each of us to the Adventure of Life He has set before us. Everyone has his or her own path, but we all have the same call. Today we examine the call to generous giving.

    Choose Your Own Adventure “Be a Philanthropist!” Last week we began our series on the ways God calls us to the Adventure of Life he has set before us. Everyone has his or her own path, but we all have the same call. Today we look at the “Life of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. #67~19:11-14 The Glorious Return Of The Lord Jesus Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 13, 2010
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     | 4,820 views

    Today we’re going to talk about the event that the whole creation has been waiting for, the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this very earth. From the very 1st verse of Genesis unto verse 11 of the Revelation where we’re at today, has all been

    Rev. #67~19:11-14 THE GLORIOUS RETURN OF THE LORD JESUS 8-21-10 Today we’re going to talk about the event that the whole creation has been waiting for, the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this very earth. From the very 1st verse of Genesis unto verse 11 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Neighborly Advice

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010
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     | 4,236 views

    This sermon examines the parable of the Good Samaratan and gleans principles that are pertinent for Christian living.

    NEIGHBORLY ADVICE LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Sam Ross, a writer and traveler, was taking a trip through England. Weary and thirsty, he came upon a small unpainted house standing on a hill. Near one side of the road was a signpost that pointed to a path and also a sign that read: “Come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist