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  • Mark Zorn avatar

    "radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 104 views

    Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another.

    Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good News-Bad News Story

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,724 views

    Joseph was a man who learned that if you stay true to God, no matter what, bad news will turn to good news.

    Good News – Bad News (Genesis 50:15-21) Good News - Bad News Story: A certain man told his friend that his brother was working to get his pilot’s license. His friend said, “O, that’s great!” “No, it wasn’t great because the engine caught fire.” “Oh, that’s terrible,” said his friend. “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Christian Sources For Encouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 22, 2025
     | 520 views

    The teaching method of education has changed drastically in America, and I am glad it has.

    For example, it use to be for us to make a good grade on our report card we had to have a good memory. For example, in homiletics in college we were assigned to take a test on: • Memorize 10 of these • Memorize 13 of these • Memorize 25 of these And if you had a good memory you made “A” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Brings Friends And Family Together Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,815 views

    This morning, we are continuing our series on the Cross of Christ. What the cross means to us today as we examine how Christ’s death reaches into our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Today’s lesson is aptly titled “The Cross Brings Friends and Family Together.”

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Welcome to Friends and Family Day - Guests visiting - Our series: The Cross of Christ DNA DISCOVERIES: “MORE THAN FRIENDS” Family histories and lineages are becoming more and more popular as people want to learn about and discover who they are, where they came from, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Take Off The Choker Hold

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,281 views

    I've learned that my words that come out of my mouth.. Control what comes into existence in my life..Have you?

    Proverbs 18:24 NKJ. 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, ?But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.? You see, there are a lot of people in this world who say they want friends...but not everybody wants to be a friend...that’s what you find on facebook, twitter and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,454 views

    If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

    Why Trust and Love Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beyond The Sunday Face

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 15, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    There is such falseness in American churches today. Most relationships are merely a façade. In this “throw-away society” the Church lacks transparency, “realness”. As a result we have become oblivious to the needs of others.

    Beyond the Sunday Face · Some will not like this sermon today. · Some will you be mad at me for preaching this. · The Holy Spirit is going to challenge everyone of us. · There is such falseness in American churches today. · Most relationships are merely a façade. · In this “throw-away society” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus, The Social Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,558 views

    Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing?

    Jesus, The Social Messiah (John 2:1-12) Questions: Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing? We can find the answer to these questions in our text, as well as a few applications for our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    What Can We Really Count On

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,570 views

    There are not many things you can really count on in this world today. Hardly anyone is true to their word today. We really can not count on others today, but there is one that we can count on. He will not fail to hold true to His words.

    WHAT CAN WE COUNT ON Luke 18:1-8 Intro: Recently I received an e-mail that had several questions in it, These questions seemed to have no clear answer. 1. Why do Dr.s & lawyers call it a practice? 2. Why is abbreviation such a long word? 3. How come when driving & looking for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Letting Go Of Loneliness

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    Loneliness and feelings of abandonment can rob us of life’s joys. The Bible offers clear paths that we can take to overcome loneliness and regain the joy of life.

    Psalm 22:1-2, 19-21, 27-31 “Letting Go of Loneliness” INTRODUCTION In the book, Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean Auel, the main character Aila commits an unpardonable sin. She is a woman, but she likes to hunt, which is the domain of the men. The Clan passes a death sentence on her, and cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Like The Dew

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    Fellowship is likened to the dew of Hermon, representing an incredible miracle.

    Like the Dew Montreal/Cornwall August 28, 2004 Hot, clear, and sunny days can be quite a blessing to those in a farming community. Particularly, during haying season, at the end of June and beginning of July, and during harvest, in mid-to-late August and beyond, to have numbers of days like that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of co

    Introduction · This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. · It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. · Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of committed Believers in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Amistades Transformadoras Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,753 views

    Cómo ser de influencia con los amigos

    AMISTADES TRANSFORMADORAS Proverbios 27:17 “El hierro se afila con el hierro, y el hombre en el trato con el hombre” Intro: Todos queremos amistades verdaderas. Todos queremos amigos. Hemos ya visto que el modelo del amigo ideal es Jesucristo. Él nos enseñó a amarnos unos a otros. También ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • C Jordan avatar

    Relationships #1 - The Value Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,181 views

    In Matthew 22, Jesus stated that the two most important things that we can do in life are to love God, and love people. Why are relationships so important?

    RELATIONSHIPS #1 – THE VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS OPENING: • This morning I want to talk to you about why it is absolutely essential that we learn how to build strong and healthy relationships with one another… • This message is on perhaps the most important issue in the world. Why? KEY TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Chandler avatar

    Like A Good Neighbor

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    A look at the Good Samaritan gives us great insight as to how we should live our lives in a world that desperately needs Christ.

    Like A Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 How do I know if I am really a Christian? Love God with all of your: Heart Soul Strength Mind Love others as you love yourself Who is my neighbor? Anyone God brings you in contact with. Internet has made the world smaller. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ