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  • Gary Bennett avatar

    Amos - An Overview Series

    Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 19,154 views

    To provide some background to the book of Amos. To do that, we’ll need to know some history and geography with a bit of sociology and covenantal theology thrown in. A dash of horticulture and zoology wouldn’t go astray either.

    REFLECTIONS ON SOCIETY? THE KANSAS SENATE PRAYER Many people pray when they begin a sermon. I’m not going to do that! Instead, I’m going to read a prayer that first saw the light of day 4 years ago (23rd January 1996). It was a prayed at the opening of a new session of the Kansas Senate. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Believer’s Security In A Dangerous World

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 2, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    The believer’s security may be experienced by those who abide under God’s protection. Protection is promised because protection will be need.

    Sermon – The Believer’s Security in a Dangerous World Ps 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Daring To Imagine Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 648 views

    Imagination is important because it fuels my passion, focuses my plan, flows from my purpose and has faith in my potential

    DARING TO IMAGINE A few years ago, they opened a new area in Disney World themed around the Star Wars movies called Galaxy’s Edge. The whole area is like visiting a different planet with 2 new rides. I saw a special about the people who designed it. They are called Disney Imagineers. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Keeping The Dream Alive

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 29,791 views

    Hope for continuing on in the faith, and in what God has planned for your life!

    Keeping The Dream Alive! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Wedding Service

    Contributed by Grant Bennington on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 287 ratings
     | 48,760 views

    A simple, personal wedding Service based on marriage being a lifelong process of getting to know each other.

    The Covenant of Marriage GATHERING Processional: Greeting: The miracle of love is like the miracle of the flower; it thrives upon the sunshine of a smile...it entwines itself around the heart. Its roots are secured in the memories of yesterday and its petals breathe the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Now See Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,278 views

    Part 10 in the series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at the story of the blind man and how Jesus gives each one of us an opportunity to respond to his power and serve with our lives.

    I Now See Love Never Dies, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church Jason Kotarski June 6, 2010 Before I got involved in the church, I did a lot of my growing up in the local punk rock music scene. I had found a place that accepted me for who I was and it gave me a chance to explore my love for music ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Faith

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Mar 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,094 views

    Faith

    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  To have faith is to believe then you shall receive.  Only the Just shall live by faith.  To have faith is to believe that you will receive.  Faith in God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is Heaven An Actual Place Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,707 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus addressing the issue of heaven w/His disciples. And what we’re going to discover are some reasons we can have confidence that heaven is an actual place. We’re going to discover some reasons why

    “Is Heaven An Actual Place?” John 14: 1-4 January 10, 2010 Intro: Lee Strobel had an interview in his 1994 book “What Would Jesus Say?” w/Donald Trump. This interview took place in 1989 when Trump was on top of his game. One writer asked Trump what else there was left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens To Us After Die?

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,616 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving encouragement to a man @ his future as he was dying. That right there is a great comfort to me to see that Jesus is speaking of a future for a man who was dying. But thru this conversatio

    “What Happens to Us After We Die?” Luke 23: 39-43 January 17, 2009 Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Holy Lives Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
     | 5,859 views

    God offers us hope that cannot fail us but he also calls us to lives of holiness

    By Rev Bill Stewart If you were watching TV on the April 12, 2009, you may have seen pictures like this one of Captain Richard Phillips shortly after his rescue. Captain Richard Phillips According to CNN.com: U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot three pirates holding an American cargo-ship captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When You Have Nothing Else To Lose!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    Sometimes in spite of all the positive thinking we can generate, life is really terrible. Simple optimism will not do.

    When you have nothing else to lose! Keep Hope Alive A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Praise be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look What The Lord Has Done For Me

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,391 views

    What the Lord has done for Me and can and will do for you, if you just call upon His name

    LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR ME PSALM 40:1-4 INTRODUCTION: This psalm is a celebration of God's great goodness to him, and all his people. He praises God for delivering him out of deep distress, vs. 1-5. Thence takes occasion to speak of the work of our redemption by Christ, vs. 6-10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Room For Christ At Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    Instead of trusting in a stimulus package or a health care reform system that only creates false hope, believers can prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the hope of the world.

    FBMB November 29, 2009 Sunday Morning Making Room for Christ at Christmas Luke 2: 36-38 Intro.: I have a big announcement to make this morning. No it’s not about someone being pregnant, it’s not about a sports team going to a bowl game, it’s not a new stimulus package, it’s not about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?"

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,384 views

    This is a sermon based on the call narrative of Samuel. It motivates us into our own call... especially in times of a spiritual droubt.

    1 Samuel 3:1-20 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Believe It Or Not Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2012
     | 6,472 views

    WE have to decide if what we believe really matters in the way we live. Our faith is based on our hope in God.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 PC VIDEO DEFEAT • SLIDE #2 • We all need something to hope in, the hope that we have can inspire great faith and confidence. • Hope and faith are linked very closely together. • The key I wanted you to take from the clip is this; your actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ