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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Unbelief Permeates

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,114 views

    The Pharisee ask for a sign after the feeding of the 4,000

    Unbelief Permeates Mark 8:11-21 Some of my biggest food temptations are carb loaded foods, which include yeast filled breads, like hot yeast rolls. There is a restaurant near Branson MO called Lambert’s Café. Lambert’s Café is known for their yeast rolls, which they throw to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Murder Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 12, 2023
     | 1,481 views

    For God, next to our relationship with Him, the issue of our relationships with each other is a top priority and there is no greater abomination to the human relationship than taking someone else’s life.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Up to this point in our Series on the Sermon on the Mount, we have looked at the introduction of Jesus’ message. Jesus taught us the basic principles of the Kingdom of Heaven in conjunction with our salvation when ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Artificial People Living Artificial Lives - Message Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2023
     | 2,207 views

    Do people live artificial lives because they are artificial, OR they are artificial because they live artificial lives? Olives will never be produced from a fig tree. The world is full of artificial people. What about Christians – are you living an artificial life that does not please God?

    ARTIFICIAL PEOPLE LIVING ARTIFICIAL LIVES - MESSAGE [A]. EXPOSING ARTIFICIALITY I have just seen one of these documentaries set in a very exclusive English Hotel rated with 5 stars. It is popular with some of royalty and film stars and other high profile people. It is very expensive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's Controlling Your Narrative?

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 19, 2023
     | 2,931 views

    There are only two narratives at play in the world, and we are living to one narrative or another When it comes to life, humanity and the world, there are only two narratives at play and being told, God’s narrative and the world’s narrative!

    WHO’S CONTROLLING YOUR NARRATIVE Controlling the narrative is the buzz phrase today. It is among the most prevalent phrases in society, business, politics, sports and life in general: "controlling the narrative." Controlling the narrative is, telling it your way, before someone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Saul The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2023
     | 2,553 views

    God is in control of our lives, and we need to follow where he leads us.

    SAUL THE APOSTLE PAUL Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Years ago, when I was a young Christian, my chief form of fellowship was Christian coffee houses. This is much different from what Christian coffee houses look like today. There would be refreshments, but the main goal of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Church Unity By Humility Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2023
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     | 2,938 views

    Diversity inside the body of Christ happens when the members take on the same mindset as Christ and humble themselves by looking out for the needs of others rather than that of their own!

    Unity by Imitating Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does Christ mean to you? After Apostle Paul finished advising the Philippians the way to handle persecution was to live a life worthy of the Gospel by standing firm in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5th Sunday After Pentecost. June 28th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    Year A, Proper 8.

    Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 13:1-6, Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:15-18, Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42 A). THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM. Genesis 22:1-14. Sometimes in our Christian lives we are challenged to surrender to God that which we hold most dear, that upon which we set our hopes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "An Integrity-Filled Heart”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,190 views

    When talking about the qualities that are necessary for a Christian heart, integrity is one quality that cannot be ignored. If David had a heart after God’s heart, and if David had a integrous heart then integrity is an integral part of God’s and our heart.

    A Christian’s Heart “An Integrity-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFlrbjpo_Ck When talking about the qualities that are necessary for a Christian heart, integrity is one quality that cannot be ignored. The reason is because that’s the type of heart God ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Three-Foot World Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2023
     | 1,870 views

    Pastor John teaches us how to narrow our focus in today's media-saturated world so we can keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.

    Three Foot World Colossians Series, April 30th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction- I’ve been doing a lot of reading about mental health issues lately, and have noticed an uptick in the amount of people we are seeing in the ER seeking help for mental illness. 5/6 shifts in the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Miracle Grow For The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 15, 2023
     | 2,807 views

    In Mark 4, Mark continues to record Jesus' short parables about the growth of God's kingdom. In this sermon, we learn four "miracle grow" principles for kingdom growth.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a question: How many of you like to garden? 1. Let’s ask a follow-up question: How many of you consider yourselves good gardeners? 2. There is a difference between liking to garden and being good at it, right? 3. I don’t consider myself a gardener, but let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Set Apart But Never Alone

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023
     | 3,113 views

    This message helps to solidify the truths of God's Holy Word and encourages the believer that God never leaves us alone as we are sometimes shunned by the world.

    Man has always had a thirst for knowledge. For centuries man has searched for wisdom as we have strived to increase our knowledge. In Athens, hundreds of years ago, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle spent their time discussing the latest and greatest ideas. Then the Roman Empire gifted the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esau's Egregious Errors

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,961 views

    When we want instant gratification, we commit the same kind of errors as did Esau.

    Jacob and Esau were twins but they were as different as day and night. 1. Jacob was more the domestic Homeboy who enjoyed the quieter things while Esau was the hunter out in the woods bringing game for the table. 2. Jacob was smooth of skin, Esau had a hairy body. 3. Jacob was suave, Esau ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Strengthens Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,930 views

    God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

    OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Should We Always Forgive? Eight Points Connected With Forgiveness For Our Assurance Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022
     | 2,704 views

    Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects in Christian living because pride and resentment step in the way. We look at the sadness in Nigeria in 2013 and consider 8 points related to forgiveness and then at what forgiveness is, and is not.

    SHOULD WE ALWAYS FORGIVE? EIGHT POINTS CONNECTED WITH FORGIVENESS FOR OUR ASSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO FORGIVENESS To begin, I am going to paste here a parable the Lord gave, all related to forgiveness. There are many deep, essential words that connect us with God, but one, if it did not exist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "good News: Righteousness"

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 11, 2022
     | 1,185 views

    "Good News: Righteousness" - Romans chapter 1 verses 8-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Bible Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 8-17 SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul appreciates them (vs 7-8). (2). Paul prays for them (vs 9-10a). (3). Paul longs to encourage them (vs 10b-13). (4). Paul has an obligation towards them (vs 14-15). (5). Paul introduces his theme to them (vs 16-17). SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren