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  • Anoop Samuel avatar

    Trick Or Treasure

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Oct 26, 2014
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     | 8,606 views

    Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. Watch out for tricks and treasures!

    Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. What are the things in which Satan is tricking us? What are the treasures ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sheep Or Goats

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015
     | 7,140 views

    Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

    My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ash Wednesday: Year C

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019
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    The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon is for Ash Wednesday, Year C

    Ash Wednesday The Rev. Rian Adams At one time Advent was hands down my favorite season of the church year. The happiness, the joy of anticipation, the hope of a star, the birth of a child… it all added a hopeful newness to my soul. However, over time our culture has ruined Christmas with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    It's Not All Bad!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016
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    Sometimes when we look at certain Bible passages we get the feeling that only suffering and persecution awaits the true believer in Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even in the midst of trials we can have joy and peace and hope! PTL!!

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Please look up this Scripture as we will read it in a few minutes) As I was thinking of last weeks sermon we had spoken about the death of James, the brother of John and the miraculous deliverance of Peter from prison and of the fact that there is a great wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unfaithful Impatience Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 11, 2016
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     | 9,194 views

    The Golden Calf shows Israel's unfaithfulness at Mt. Sinai. Moses intercedes and God forgives

    Introduction Faith has a short shelf life. Yesterday's faith doesn't rollover to today. This fact is especially evident in today's story of golden bull. The Lord had moved miraculously in the lives of the Israelites. God had parted the Red Sea, provided them with manna every morning and given them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,745 views

    At the wedding of Cana, Jesus performs a miracle and his disciples see a sign of who Jesus truly is.

    John 2:1-11 “Watching for Signs” INTRODUCTION Today we have a fun passage of Scripture before us—the wedding at Cana. Even though this is a very serious passage with a powerful message there’s a certain lightness to the story. It is a celebration; a wedding feast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014
     | 4,694 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Fruit of the Spirit

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:16-25 We are in the last leg of our Galatians series, “Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel,” finishing chapter five today, looking at the fruit of the Spirit. I had some individuals disagree with me on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens When Faith Comes From Within

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2018
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     | 7,053 views

    The obverse side of the previous conversation: what comes out of the mouth when the heart is full of faith.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FAITH COMES FROM WITHIN. Mark 7:24-37. In the earlier part of this chapter Jesus had disputed with some Scribes and Pharisees about ritual and tradition; and had taught those who would hear that defilement does not come from without, but from within (Mark 7:1-23). It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 15, 2017
     | 4,113 views

    Does God only care about moms in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the disadvantaged moms, like the Hagars?

    Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along Genesis 21:1-21 1. Mother’s Day is a day we set aside to honor our moms. 2. Our world needs good moms, and many moms fit that bill. 3. Moms have their own vocabulary; a few terms from the Mom’s dictionary: AIRPLANE: What Mom impersonates to get a 1-yr.-old to eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Faithful Messengers Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
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     | 9,604 views

    What is expected of God's Messengers? Faithfulness in life and doctrine.

    live the life Ezekiel 2:8 But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house Our fate will be the same as those who are rebellious in the world if we ourselves are rebellious. There is not a place in the church for hypocrites. I heard someone say a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2014
     | 3,363 views

    All the major players in the Christmas story -- except Herod -- were noted for their humility. Let us take note and showcase humility in our lives.

    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas (Luke 1:39-56, Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Many people contemplate the subject of humility. • What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. ~ Abraham Lincoln • The graveyards are full of indispensable men. ~ Charles De Gaulle • Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking The Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark Whitehead on Dec 9, 2012
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     | 6,427 views

    Biblical principals for a walk that pleases God

    Faith Builders Connecting with God/our Faith Faith that Pleases God 3.2 Walking the Walk 12.9.12 Victory Pastor Mark Whitehead We have been talking about faith – I hope this short video gives you a different perspective on faith! (show video – Kids on Faith, Sermon Spice) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011
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    A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

    LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compelled To The Corss

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 30, 2012
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     | 5,221 views

    Taking up the cross.

    Compelled to the Cross Intro: Simon the Cyrenian 1: Who was he? a) man from north Africa b) a larger city, in what is eastern modern day Libya c) he was in Jerusalem at Passover during the crucifixion of Christ d) not much else can be known of Simon the Cyrenian Fact: The Gospel of Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    More Genuineness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 3,833 views

    Hypocrisy is dangerous. Motives matter.

    GENUINENESS 6:1 Any atheists with us this morning? You’d be surprised. We might all say that we are believers, but really the proof is in the pudding; and in this case the pudding is not what we say, but what we do; how we live. In my 40 years of attempting to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist