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  • Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. avatar

    A Leper's Prayer

    Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,884 views

    Life often presents extreme conditions from which we pray to overcome. Some conditions are described as hopeless. How do you pray in such times? This sermon challenges us to learn from a deplorable condition known as leprosy. Hear the prayer of a leper.

    This text illustrates what I choose to call A Leper’s Prayer. Before you think that it is irrelevant, you must understand the level of intensity in prayer that comes from the heart. I can’t think of a situation more drastic, more hideous or more undesirable than that of the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023
     | 2,471 views

    Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

    Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus, The Man Of Surprises Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2023
     | 3,029 views

    As we move through Mark's Gospel, Jesus continues to amaze and surprise the people as everyone tries to figure out who Jesus really is. In this sermon, Jesus really surprises everyone by touching the leper and forgiving the sins of the paralytic.

    A. Have you ever thought you knew someone, but then you were surprised by something interesting that you learned about them? 1. What’s true about our friends is also true about celebrities. B. Let me share some of the surprising hobbies that some famous celebrities have that you probably were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Physiology Of Faith - Class 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,543 views

    III. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Son IV. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Holy Spirit

    CLASS 2 III. DEVELOPING A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THE SON - JESUS Now that you have had a glimpse of God the Father, it’s time to understand who God the Son is. A. Write down the answers to these questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Is He your personal Savior? 3. Is He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023
     | 1,692 views

    When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week Four The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,680 views

    A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY

    THE CHURCH OR A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses the importance and history of the church. Doctrines are often misunderstood or abused, and the doctrine of the church is no exception. Differences in understanding church membership and its importance can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Everyone Giving Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    No one can give everything, but everyone can give something.

    EVERYONE Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2023 When a dad and his family came into church one weekend, the son saw his dad put a one-dollar bill in the offering box. As they were driving home after the service, the father started complaining: “I didn’t like the music, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Persecuted: Why? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,568 views

    The Beatitudes are a beautiful picture of the character of Christ and of consecrated Christians. Why would such a lifestyle depicted in the first seven beatitudes provoke persecution rather than admiration and esteem?

    Intro In our study of the Beatitudes, we come to the eighth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i The reward declared in this final beatitude is the same as declared in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How To Live A Fruitful Life For Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2022
     | 4,163 views

    How can we live a fruitful life for Jesus Christ? 1. With the right seed. 2. With the right service. 3. With the right soil. 4. With the right Savior.

    How to Live a Fruitful Life for Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Today in vs. 1-23, we will take another look at one of the Lord's parables. These were the earthly stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Living In The Kingdom 21 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 8, 2022
     | 2,376 views

    This is part two of my message on Matthew 7:13-14 which looks at what Jesus said about entering the narrow gate. In this messahe we look at what it takes to enter that narrow gate.

    Living in the Kingdom 21 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; 15:18-19; Romans 6:1-7; 12-18 This is part two of the message I started last week. If you recall from last Sunday, Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Manifestation Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2022
     | 1,675 views

    The rejection of God’s Manifestation of Glory is seen through 1) Humanity’s Rationalization (Romans 1:22), and 2) Humanity’s Religion (Romans 1:23).

    Romans 1:22–23. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. (ESV) For over a century, Eerdmans has been an important institution within the broader evangelical movement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Redemption Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    To experience redemption, you must receive the Redeemer.

    While any form or vestige of slavery is wrong and repugnant, a story is told about Abraham Lincoln, who went to the slave block and noticed a young girl up for auction. Moved with compassion, he purchased her freedom. When Lincoln told the disbelieving girl what he had done, she asked, “What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Worry Not!

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,134 views

    Worrying is something many people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new troubles.

    Worrying is something most people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Enjoy Life Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022
     | 2,847 views

    This sermon focuses on the three primary sections of chapter 9 where Solomon addresses the certainty of death, the unpredictability of life, and the suggested solution: Enjoy life.

    Let’s read through todays passage - Ecclesiastes 9:1-12. If you were following along in the text, you might have noticed that these passages can be broken down by three areas. The first area deals with the certainty of death. The last section deals with the unpredictability of life. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    5th Sunday After Pentecost. July 13th 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    Year C, Proper 10.

    Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 82, Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37. A). THE PLUMB-LINE TEST. Amos 7:7-17. When I was at High School, we were building a garage. We were taught how to mix mortar, lay bricks, and to check everything was lined up straight with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational