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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    With Peace Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,603 views

    We are seeking joy in the journey of life and we are going to be talking about finding joy through peace. Peace seems fleeting for a lot of people today! We see a spirit of despair running wild in our society.

    Series: Finding Joy in the Journey through Peace! Scripture Text: Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Mother’s Day 2019 We are seeking joy in the journey of life and we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Living Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,329 views

    When Jesus rose from the dead, Thomas got a 5 minute show and tell. By contrast, the 2 men on the road to Emmaus received a 3 hour dissertation. Why the difference? Perhaps Jesus spent more time with these hopeless men, to show us how to have a living Hope in a hopeless world.

    OPEN: A preacher told of going through his father’s effects after his dad died, and among the things he found was father’s 7th grade report card. Back in the Fall of 1941 this 7th grade report card showed the grading scale on the back of it. There was A, B, C, D, F, and something he’d never seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "when A Mother Prayed"

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,774 views

    The prayer of a God-fearing mother is a powerful force

    “When A Mother Prayed” Matthew 15:22-28 David P. Nolte A six-year-old boy couldn’t see his mother so he panicked and began shouting frantically, “Joyce! Joyce!” His mother was just an aisle away and she chided him, “You shouldn’t call me ‘Joyce,’ you should call me ‘Mother,’ because I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit Of The Spirit # 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,177 views

    Some of you may remember a young lady by the name of Tracy Lyperd, who was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago.

    She was all smiles as she wore her crown. But when we read of her in the newspaper again, she no longer had a smile on her face because she was in some serious trouble with the law. Her boy friend had dumped her and married another woman. She drove 250 miles to seek revenge. She took along a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2022
     | 4,301 views

    Jesus is the resurrection and the life.

    The Resurrection and The Life Jeffery Anselmi / General Signs / Resurrection; Lazarus (Name) / John 11:1–4; John 11:28–44 Jesus is the resurrection and the life. INTRODUCTION A local café served as a regular hangout for several senior adult men. They typically got together for lunch and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter - The Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,628 views

    A journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power.

    This morning I want to take us on a journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power. We are going to briefly consider what happened on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope In Times Of Despair

    Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 16, 2015
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     | 17,205 views

    How can we find hope when we despair of being rid of depression or guilt or besetting sin? How to find hope in Jesus.

    Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Still, Know God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
     | 8,581 views

    To show that we give glory to GOD whatever we do, We do all for the glory of GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still before GOD? Yes, I'm always praying in tongues when I'm alone. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (New International Version) 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Tale Of Two Friends

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,743 views

    Jesus tells a story of a man with two friends. One has a need. The other has the resources to meet that need. The story deals with the lessons learned abour persistent prayer.

    A ship was caught in the midst of a raging storm. Water was breaking over the bow. The pumps were not able to pump enough water out to keep up with the water pouring in. One hundred men worked together with buckets in an attempt to save their ship. Soon it became evident to the captain that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Paradise Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,315 views

    The criminal on the cross is offered: 1. PRESENT Salvation 2. PERSONAL Salvation 3. PLEASING Salvation Also lessons learned: 1. Never too LATE 2. Never too BAD 3. Never too HARD

    Paradise Last week we began our study of the seven sayings of Jesus upon the cross. The first saying of Jesus was a prayer of forgiveness. This morning we have come to the second saying of Jesus on the cross - it is a promise. We aren’t sure of the exact time between these two statements ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Eulogy

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,209 views

    A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

    Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Call Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
     | 10,015 views

    the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

    The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Having A Heart For The City Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
     | 6,617 views

    A curious thing happens as Jesus begins his journey into the city, Jesus begins to weep. “Have you wept over our city?”

    Heart for the City Luke 19:37-44 Today is Palm Sunday which celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. More than 200,000 people descended on Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover each year. Passover celebrates God’s deliverance of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Choose Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 15, 2016
     | 12,538 views

    Part 5 of this series focuses on our need to truly walk in love.

    Choices – Part 5 Choose Love Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 13; Galatians 6:7; 1 Corinthians 13: Introduction This message is Part five of my series “Choices” and I want to encourage you to “Choose Love.” Now you may be wondering what love has to do with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love And Lust Have Different Agendas Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 16, 2016
     | 4,658 views

    Love, Lust, Motives, Power

    Love Like You Mean It – Love and Lust Have Different Agendas 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (pg. 800) February 21, 2016 Introduction: Proverbs 4:23 is a scripture we should absolutely commit to memory...even more than that, we should embed it in our souls... “Above all else guard your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ