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  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Just Bee Mommy

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 7, 2022
     | 3,092 views

    Deborah, the judge, was prophetic, present, and praise God as she mothered the nation of Israel through one of its darkest times. She is a great example to mothers today.

    Just Bee A Mommy I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One Sunday, a couple of years ago (2018), Ben and Jackee Belnap noticed an important envelope containing $1,060 mysteriously missing. For the previous year, University of Utah football fans had been saving money to pay back Ben's parents for season ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Live An Exceptional Life!

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 8, 2022
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     | 3,048 views

    This message is based on Genesis 22 and looks at God's testing of Abraham and his obedience; Abraham is called the "man of faith" in the NT

    Title: How to live an exceptional life Text: Gen 22:1-18 Introduction: You may have heard of the passing of Guy Lafleur (April 2022) ... an ordinary person in every way – with one exception...He was an exceptional hockey player... 5 Stanley cups 3 Art Ross trophy’s (scoring title) 2 Hart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be An Iwitness

    Contributed by David Owens on May 9, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    Jesus has given the Great Commission to His followers. Sometimes disciples are too intimidated or confused about how to fulfill that commission. This sermon offers a simple model for outreach as God's eyewitnesses.

    Introduction: A. Before I begin a new sermon series next week, God put it on my heart to focus this week’s sermon on the place of evangelism in the life of a disciple of Jesus. 1. Two weeks ago, we completed our sermon series on the final days of Jesus’ earthly life by looking at one of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transfigured By Glory Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
     | 2,187 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Transfigured by Glory” Luke 9:28-36 A sermon for 2/27/22 – Transfiguration Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 9 “28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Our Savior And Scarecrows: How To Fight Your Fears” Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    God didn’t call Abraham to be the Father of Faith because He was a spiritual giant; quiet to contrary, He called Him because He was human, yet willing to be molded, melted, and changed. He wants to do the same for you.

    One of God’s staple, primary commands to His followers is simply: “Do not fear.” It is interesting but did you know that the phrase: “Do not fear or Fear not” occurs over 300 times in the Bible and in some translations it actually occurs 365 times—some say 1 for every day of the year. Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith: Learning To Believe In What You Believe

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,861 views

    Abraham teaches us what it takes to walk with God by faith. Where do I start? Abraham shows us that trusting God begins when I:

    In the records of American History during the gold rush days there is a story about a family that was crossing the Arizona desert on their way to California. As they traveled across the hot and blistering desert, water supplies grew scarce and all the family could see was the blinding haze of heat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Trumpets - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 11, 2022
     | 2,346 views

    An expository look at the 7 Trumpet judgments found in Revelation 8

    1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Living In The Kingdom 17 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 12, 2022
     | 2,189 views

    In this message we examine what Jesus said about worrying.

    Living In the Kingdom Part 17 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 90:12; Psalm 139:23-24 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning I want to share what Jesus said about worrying. We will be looking at verses twenty-five through thirty-four of Matthew chapter six ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaping The Harvest - Lessons From Noah

    Contributed by Paul Green on May 15, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    We will never be able to enjoy the fruits of the harvest without first planting the seed. Noah’s ‘harvest’ was ‘righteousness’. But Noah could never have harvested righteousness without first planting the seeds that lead to righteousness

    Did you hear the story about the little girl sitting on her grandfather’s lap. He was reading the Bible story of Noah’s Ark to her. And in her innocence she asked, “Granddad, Were you in the Ark?” “Why, no I wasn’t.” Said the granddad - And she looked at him and said - “Then why weren’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Commissioned For Missions - A Changing Church For Changing Times.

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 24, 2022
     | 3,647 views

    Taking the gospel to the end of the world required the Church to change. Each of us has the opportunity to change and grow until our very last breath. Every living thing must change to survive and fulfill its purpose.

    Sermon – Believers Commissioned for Missions Scripture Lesson Acts 13:1-4 “Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas, and Saul. 2 One day as these men ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In The Kingdom 19 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 28, 2022
     | 2,445 views

    In this message we will examine what Jesus said about asking and receiving. He was not talking about a formula to always get what we want, but about our relationship with God.

    Living in the Kingdom 19 Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12; First John 5:14-15; James 1:5-7 This morning in the continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom,” we will be examining what Jesus said about asking and receiving. As we read these verses I want to remind you that Jesus was teaching a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Series Sermon 28 The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim John 5:40-47 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022
     | 2,356 views

    Men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection.

    (5:40–47) Introduction: men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection. 1. People refuse to come to Christ (vv.40–41). 2. People do not love God (v.42). 3. People accept false messiahs (v.43). 4. People seek the approval and honor of mere men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost Sunday, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    JUNE 8TH, 2025.

    Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 104:24-35, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-17, John 14:25-27. A). A PENTECOSTAL HAPPENING IN JERUSALEM. Acts 2:1-21. There is a time and a place for everything - or so the old folks used to say. There was a time for Christmas, and a time for Easter. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Become A Good Buddy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2022
     | 1,745 views

    Body language has become a very important thing these days.

    Body language is used in nearly every aspect of daily life, and observing someone can sometimes tell you a lot about how a person is feeling and what is on their mind. For example, in poker, people try to limit their body language to prevent others from guessing their hand or what they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Believe About Mankind Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,555 views

    What does it mean to be made in God's image?

    We are continuing our study on what we believe and why and today we are back in Genesis looking at the creation of mankind, starting with Adam and Eve. I heard that Adam was sitting in the Garden of Eden, talking to God one day and he said, "God, you've given me life, the purpose of naming ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible