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  • Loyd C. Taylor avatar

    The Greatest Day Of Love

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023
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     | 6,898 views

    Many say that Valentine's Day is the "Great Day of Love." This message reveals what the greatest day of love really is.

    This sermon was preached at a Valentine's Banquet The Great Day of Love! Humor: Be honest, is there anyone here that doesn’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? February 14th Marriage Counseling A husband and wife came for counseling after 40 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hoping Or Wishing

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,711 views

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance.

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance. “[T]his birthplace of David would also become the birthplace of his greatest descendant, the Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Multiplication, Not Addition Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 24, 2022
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     | 4,349 views

    Based on 2 Timothy 2:2 - Helps hearers understand the NT basis for discipleship & the impact of generational multiplication

    “MULTIPLICATION NOT ADDITION”. 2 Timothy 2:2 FBCF – 1/23/22 Jon Daniels INTRO - In a commencement speech at Univ of TX, Admiral William McRaven gave this challenge to graduates: “If every one of you changed the lives of just 10 people, and each one of those folks changed the lives of another 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The History Resumed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2022
     | 1,736 views

    Moses and Aaron were Israelites; like Christ was, who was to be the Prophet and Priest, the Redeemer and Lawgiver of the people of Israel. Moses returns to his narrative and repeats the charge God had given him to deliver.

    The History Resumed Ex. 6:26-30, NIV 26It was this Aaron and Moses to whom the LORD said, "Bring the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions." 27They were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt about bringing the Israelites out of Egypt—this same Moses and Aaron. 28Now when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The One Thing They Took With Them

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 4, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 14

    July 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 10:1-11, 16-21 The One Thing They Took with Them Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus sending 70 followers out on a mission. Before they head out, Jesus gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fending Off The Flaming Darts

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 26, 2022
     | 1,775 views

    This sermon is about recognizing and avoiding being hit with Satan's fiery darts.

    Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1) ” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Support From A King Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 3, 2022
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     | 3,067 views

    Those who spend their efforts to destroy God’s work are fighting for a lost cause. God will Triumph. A little faith overcame opposition. Through faith the Israelites overcame apathy. There is so much we can do as Christians with the Holy Spirit through faith.

    The noted 18th century French Philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778) was a renowned Atheist. He criticized the Bible and he claimed that “One hundred years from my day, there will not be a Bible in the earth except one that is looked upon by an antiquarian curiosity seeker.” A few decades after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Mama Said

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023
     | 1,283 views

    On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

    What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Is Death Stalking Humanity?” "The Questioning Mind Wants To Know”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,566 views

    I begin with a story about Busch Stadium and use it to tell why we humans try to find away arround God's rules the Ten Commandments. Then wrap up the answer of Jesus to the questions about death and sin.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 20, 2022 Luke 13:6,8 Lent II “Why is Death Stalking Humanity?” “The Questioning Mind Wants to Know” In 1966 the St. Louis Cardinals built a new ballpark and named it Busch Memorial Stadium. There is a story that the owner of the Cardinals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chicken Of The Sea

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,238 views

    Jonah didn't follow God's clear direction for his life. Jonah didn't take a Bible Principle (Bible Truth) and make it a Conviction (belief based on Bible Truth), then take that Conviction and make it a Standard in his life.

    Introduction SLIDE Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Desert Him? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,806 views

    In the moment of conflict, his disciples deserted him. But Jesus wasn’t alone at the cross. John tells us of others who were there.

    - What Will You Do With Jesus? - Will You Desert Him? Introduction John 19:28-30 - the last moments of Jesus’ life. 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thursday Evening After Passover

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 12, 2022
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     | 1,045 views

    What happened after the Passover and what was its cause?

    Thursday Evening after Passover Mark 14:53-72 Rev. Dr. Michael Koplitz 53 They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gathered together. 54 Peter had followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Secret Life Of Titus Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 23, 2022
     | 3,237 views

    We might think that Titus had a boring life. He is never mentioned in the book of Acts. But when we piece together the life of Titus from Galatians, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy and the book of Titus we realize Titus had one of the most adventure filled ministries of anyone we find in the Bible.

    In the movie the Secret Life of Walter Mitty we see Walter who works at Life Magazine developing pictures. He is leading a very boring life. Because his life is so boring he daydreams of having exciting adventures where he is at the center of danger and excitement. But then back at work he finds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Your Kids To Christ Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2022
     | 2,936 views

    Based on Mark 10:13-16 - Sermon encourages parents to be proactive in bringing their kids to Christ.

    “BRING YOUR KIDS TO CHRIST” Mark 10:13-16 FBCF – 5/22/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Talked to moms a couple of weeks ago. Talked to dads last week. Now I’m talking to both of you if both of you are here and both of you are in the picture. I know we have some single parents here, too. So whether you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Thess 5:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022
     | 1,854 views

    Believers do not have to fear judgment because it is not part of God’s appointed plan for us

    This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational