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  • David Dunn avatar

    God’s Heart On Display Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 102 views

    At Calvary God’s justice and mercy met, providing forgiveness, new life, and unshakable hope as the true center of the universe and every heart.

    Introduction – The Answer to Every Question Stand at the foot of the cross and look up. A rough wooden beam against a dark sky, a dying man between heaven and earth. It may seem like defeat, but here—right here—is the pivot of all history and the answer to the deepest questions every heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jehovah’s Witnesses

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
     | 3,128 views

    THE PURPOSE OF WRITING THIS BOOK

    As author of this book, I have never been involved with the Jehovah’s Witnesses in any way, so the things I am going to mention are not personal. In fact, none of the people that I associate with on a daily basis are members of this group. SO WHY WRITE A BOOK THAT DEALS WITH THE JEHOVAH’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Family

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    God has given us His Church to be our support system. Through Christ we are bound together in a community of faith. Belonging to Christ, we belong to each other. Through Christ, God has made us a family, a community of faith. This is our God-given support

    Building Family Acts 2:42-47 The huge redwood trees in California are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would have a tremendous root system, reaching down ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Destination Bethlehem: A Grave Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,755 views

    God's purpose of salvation of fallen man is revealed in the first days of the life of the baby Jesus.

    “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Possessing God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,352 views

    Just like the way God changes a person who puts their faith in Christ, so God is going to completely change this old run down, sin cursed earth. When we become God’s, the old life is over.

    Purpose: To describe the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to make everyday decisions based on the truth of Christ’s coming. INTRODUCTION: "London businessman Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Water Of Life, Tree Of Life, Throne Of God And The Lamb Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2019
     | 7,739 views

    This section describes what could be called the “New Eden.” What the first Garden of Eden was supposed to be is fulfilled here. What Adam and Eve would have had if they had not fallen is what is given to God’s people. Adam and Eve lost paradise; here, God has remade it.

    Tom Lowe 2/5/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.D.3: The Water of Life, Tree of Life, Throne of God and the Lamb (22:1-5) Scripture (Rev. 22:1-5, KJV) 1 Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, 2 in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: God’s Lampstand Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
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     | 7,763 views

    THE CHURCH IS SUPPOSED TO BE A LIGHT TO THE WORLD. THIS MESSAGE EXAMINE HOW BRIGHT WE SHINE AS THE CHURCH

    THE CHURCH: GOD’S LAMPSTAND REVELATION 1:12-20 FEBRUARY 24, 2019 I MUST TELL YOU THAT THIS IS A VERY EXCITING DAY FOR ME. I’M GETTING TO PREACH ON THE CHURCH WHICH IS BECOMING VERY SPECIAL VERY SPECIAL TO ME, AND I GET TO SPEAK FROM A BOOK THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES IN SCRIPTURE, REVELATION. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bethlehem?

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 93 ratings
     | 18,943 views

    This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,889 views

    How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Leadership God’s Way Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 3,146 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 18:13-18. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 18:13-18 “Leadership God’s Way” Pastor John Bright Exodus 18 “13 And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. 14 So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Church 12 Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,431 views

    The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

    Series: The Church Sermon: Church 12 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Open with video: We are ---The Church! Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:19-25: 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed By The New Life Received From A Gracious God

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
     | 797 views

    Milk is for what purpose? To provide the nutrition for the baby to grow healthy. Today we will discover how Apostle Peter uses an illustration of milk regarding growing toward spiritual maturity.

    1 Peter Series Part 7 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness expressed by the new life received from a gracious God Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: The taste of a fresh baked pie. or mom or grandma’s home-made food and desserts? And when you put the treat in your mouth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Forms Of Id

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 10,039 views

    A message on the purpose of baptism.

    Did you ever notice that they always ask for TWO: two forms of ID please. Even when you go to apply for some form of ID, they always ask for two forms of ID. When I applied for my driver’s license they wanted two forms of ID – My birth certificate and my social security card. When I applied for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours! Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    Genuine worship informs the mind about God, inundates the heart with the Spirit, and initiates the body into Christ-likeness.

    On April 21st of last years the Associated Press reported: Another round and amen! Beer was on tap and a mechanical bull inspired the sermon as a new church held its inaugural service in a western Ohio bar. The Country Rock Church drew about 100 people to Sunday night’s meeting at the Pub Lounge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing Your Dna: Destiny, Nature, Authority

    Contributed by David Demola on May 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,449 views

    Pastor Demola encourages Christians to live in full knowledge of their God-given destiny, nature and authority.

    Open your Bibles to Luke chapter 11. I want you to do me a favor today, will you? I need everybody to kind of get your right hand out, get your right hand out like this. Everybody get your right hand out. Got it out? This is what I want you to do. I’m putting my thinking cap on. Tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational