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  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    Before Taking Communion Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Aug 8, 2021
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    Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it.

    Communion Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it. After all it is something that we believers partake of often and it is very easy to become complacent. We call what we are about to do, The Lords Supper or Communion. When Jesus first started this meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Take To Give Birth To Your 'vision?' Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005
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     | 7,524 views

    Joseph and Mary had to be taxed, be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (their vision / mission).

    Subject: Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Galilee to Judea when Jesus was to be born? Complement: To be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus. Idea: Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Build Something That Will Last! Take Comfort! Give Comfort!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2024
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    Are we so focused on materialism that we have lost our vision for eternity? The are two judgments coming,.. the Judgment of the believers and the great white throne judgment. What treasures are we laying up?

    BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST! TAKE COMFORT! GIVE COMFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (MSG) Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Wants To Give You The Best Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2019
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     | 7,983 views

    The Christian life is the best life anyone can ever have... 1. Jesus gives us the best freedom (vs. 31-36). 2. Jesus gives us the best Father (vs. 37-47). 3. Jesus gives us the best future (vs. 51).

    Jesus Wants to Give You the Best Life The Gospel of John John 8:31-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2017 (Revised September 14, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8, the major Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Look At Family

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
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    There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

    1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005
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     | 6,220 views

    Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

    Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Give Us This Bread

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 2, 2021
     | 3,055 views

    Jesus invites the followers to take 'this Bread' into yourself.

    John 6:24-35 Give us this bread. 1. The crowds of people want to find Jesus right after he had performed the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. They are searching for Jesus • Jesus goes to the others side of the lake and the Crowds are looking for Jesus. Jesus says “Very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Today Vs Tomorrow? New Hope

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2024
     | 1,059 views

    3 days in a big fish, new hope. 3 days in a grave, new hope, never give up, try again... Jesus gives new hope. 3 days in a dark grave.

    TODAY VS TOMORROW, TOMORROW #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TODAY MAY APPEAR CRUEL, HANG IN THERE JOY IS COMING. This too shall pass. Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why It Matters Exactly Who Jesus Is Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,926 views

    God gives eternal life and joy to those who die “in the Lord.”

    Scripture Introduction The relationship between Jesus and the religious leadership continues to deteriorate. By refusing to acknowledge their importance, his ministry threatens their power and prestige. Therefore, they turn on him: attempted arrest, entrapment, theological tests, dismissing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Give Me Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 746 views

    God wants us to take care of our money and be generous with it. Generosity is the opposite of greed and worshiping money. It doesn't matter how much money we have, we can all be generous.

    Let's do a little experiment. I have here a $20 bill. Who wants it? (Pause for response) Okay, now what if I crumple it up? Still want it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty? Still want it? (Pause for response) Of course, you do! Because no matter what I do to it, it's still ...read more

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  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    A Shorter List; 30 Vs 2 Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,248 views

    In Romans 12:9-21, Paul gives us an overwhelming list of 30 encouragments. However, they can be slimmed down to just two overarching themes: self-sacrificial love and overcome evil with good. We also see how these things point us to Jesus.

    Our text from Romans this morning is quite challenging. Paul writes to encourage God’s people to live in their in the calling, but his words are overwhelming to us. “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil. Hold fast to what is good. Love one another…be fervent in spirit…rejoice in hope, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darian Catron avatar

    Taking The Witness Stand

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,755 views

    What is a testimony and what is it worth? Who is our testimony for and what is it to do? John the Baptist gives us a good example of what it means to testify to the truth.

    Introduction: If you were called as a witness in a case tried before a judge and juror to answer questions asked of you by a prosecuting attorney and defendant, what would you be giving? You’d be giving your testimony. From that testimony, the jury is called upon to determine the truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Mary Vs. Martha: Busy Vs Better Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,134 views

    It is good to be busy serving the Lord; however, we must not neglect discipleship because being too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus series, we will come upon an interesting situation that most all of us can relate to. • Have you ever been really busy doing something at home, maybe like cleaning the house, and your spouse and children are sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Play Vs. Work? Toys Vs. Tools?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2021
     | 1,677 views

    Perhaps we find more joy in pleasure, fun and entertainment than we do effort, work and sweat? Playing games offer little profit?

    PLAY VS WORK? TOOLS VS. TOYS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Do you know what is called the oldest toy in the world? The stick may just be the oldest toy. Sticks can be an endless source ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat! Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,627 views

    you must take a risk to follow Jesus; Charlottesville VA

    Matthew 14:22-33 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you and call us to action, our Creator and Sustainer. In today’s gospel of Matthew it was pointed out that the wind was very strong and the waves were very high, but Peter did not notice them at first. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal