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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024
     | 2,830 views

    Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

    The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Great Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2020
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     | 13,536 views

    The praise song "How Great is our God" is a statement of faith - Our God Is Great! But the question today is "How Great Is YOUR God?" Do you know the answer to that question?

    Back in the 1800s, there was a famous intellectual and agnostic named T.H. Huxley. One weekend when Huxley was with a group of men at a weekend house party, on that Sunday morning, most of theEm were preparing to go to church - Huxley approached a man he knew was a sincere Christian and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coronavirus, Our National Affliction Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2020
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     | 3,440 views

    The Bible gives us clear teachings on how it is God who brings pestilence upon a disobedient people or a nation who is His enemy.

    Coronavirus, Our National Affliction God’s Chastisement on an Unrepentant Nation According to news releases, COVID-19 is on the rise with the government and medical field warning people to take caution, by wearing mask, avoid large crowds, stay home, do not have family Thanksgiving gatherings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7 S' Of Being Found Ready When Jesus Returns

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 22, 2020
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    The following sermon is going to look at Paul’s seven S’s of being ready to meet Jesus: sudden, sorrow, sound, sleeping, sober, salvation and solace.

    7S of Being Ready 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ promised that He was going to prepare a place for His own- and one-day return, Christians have been “looking up” and speculating as to when this glorious day will occur. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2020
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     | 9,755 views

    A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist

    John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2020
     | 4,474 views

    By faith, we rediscover the joy of putting trust in Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION • Oh my, it is December already! • How many of you love the Christmas season? • Last week Jerry started us off on a Christmas series entitled Behold! • Today we will continue with that series as we will be spending our time together in Luke 2. • Jerry stated last week that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Ready For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,631 views

    Luke starts with the story of a child... but not Jesus. Luke starts with the birth of John the Baptist? Why? Why would John need to mentioned before Christ was?

    OPEN: How many of you have started decorating your house for Christmas? As you drive thru Logansport you’ll see a lot of homes have put up Christmas trees and all kinds of Lights and Nativity scenes, and various other decorations. Out in my front yard, I’ve put up my own decorations: there’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Questions That Need To Be Asked

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 29, 2022
     | 1,467 views

    Every four year we all enjoy watching our political system at work before our very eyes.

    • That is, the candidates for congress, senate, and for president of the United States are asked some of the most profound questions that candidates can be asked. • And, almost without hesitation, the candidates would have us believe they are so brilliant they have the answers to all those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Stir Up The Gift

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 29, 2022
     | 17,822 views

    Stirring up that which is inside of you.

    I want to say thanks be to God, that there is still near the sheep a house of mercy, and grace and a pool that supplies every need, like Grace: which keeping from what I don’t deserve and Mercy which allows me to get what I do deserve. When we look at John 5, we see that there was a multitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Should Draw Close To The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,787 views

    We often hear someone saying of someone else, “HE HAS AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM.”

    What do people mean when they say that? They mean that person has an attitude that is not right about some things in his life. This was exactly what James was saying about people in our text. For example, many think the Bible condemns people for having money. The Bible does not! HOWEVER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Jesus Name

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,172 views

    What did Jesus mean when He told the disciples, "You ask anything in My name and I will do it?" While this promise is not to be applied to any request we make to the Lord it is the key to working effectively in His kingdom!

    In Jesus Name John 14:12-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to be a disciple and while entering Jerusalem hear the leader of your group called “The Way” predict His own death was about to occur! They who had “left everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Redemption (June 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 4,758 views

    There is no doubt that Jesus did a mighty act in delivering this demoniac from his bondage. There was a cost. There is always a cost involved. ... The response of those in the community of the Garsenes echoes how some people in world might have the same kind of response to the cost of redemption.

    THE COST OF REDEMPTION Text: Luke 8:26-39 This story is filled with all kinds of things that we could mention. Perhaps, the main things is the cost of redemption. What is that cost? Someone (Mel Lawrence) once said, “Redemption is God’s mighty act of delivering us from anything or anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Take Courage In Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020
     | 5,582 views

    Our past experiences, our past victories give us the confidence that we can sail through. But in reality every time the sailing needs proper guidance and metrological advice. Know the secrets of your life voyage.

    Text: Acts 27:21-26 Theme: Keep up your Courage Introduction: The Lord is Good; His love endures forever. I praise God for this opportunity to meditate and share the Word of God with you all. We continue to ponder the hope amidst despair. God does communicate with us through many passages and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Happy Dance

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,423 views

    If your relationship with Jesus doesn’t put a spring in your step and cause you to do a happy dance once in awhile, maybe you’ve hit a spiritual funk? Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your realization of how much Jesus loves you and exactly what you should be expecting from your relationship with God?

    Psalms 3:1-8 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield [a]for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the Lord with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Van Heukelom avatar

    Boaz's Character As A Man Of God

    Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Aug 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    It's sad---but too many men need to relearn how to be a Biblical man---Boaz has a lot to teach us in this regard

    Boaz’s Character- a Man of God, Aug 9nd 2020 Ruth 2 Hello, I'm Pastor Greg with Calvary Reformed Church. We started a series last week on the book of Ruth. I'm finding this to be a pretty amazing series. Before we start, let's have a word of prayer: Father God as we come before You we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed