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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Challenges Of Rebuilding

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014
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    This was a presentation to the Canadian Valley Technology Center near OKC) on the anniversary of the EF-5 tornado that destroyed their facilities. They are in the process of rebuilding. This was to encourage their moral in the effort.

    1. Daniel and Ezekiel Webster Doing Nothing Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, was to be absent from the home. He left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
     | 5,641 views

    Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

    A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Are We Told To Take No Thought For Our Lives?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 6, 2023
     | 765 views

    We should turn our worries into prayers. While we are in prayer and with thanksgiving in our hearts, we should learn to give it to God and leave it there.

    Matthew 6:25-34 closes this piece of the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus teaching about worrying. Indeed, even to the extremely poor, Jesus says not to stress over food or garments. God takes care of the birds and garments the lilies in a beautiful manner, and God’s children are definitely more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 332 ratings
     | 101,303 views

    This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

    It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Regaining Hope When It Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    Last of a five part series frm 1 Peter about finding hope for our lives.

    Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 Background The end of all things is near… (V.7) • Letter probably written by Peter in mid 60’s AD • By then Christians were beginning to undergo persecution by Nero • Peter sees what is happening and thinking back to the words of Jesus believes that the return of Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's Warfare: The Nature Of Our Adversary Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 18, 2022
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     | 6,930 views

    Though Satan is a vanquished enemy, the war between God and Satan has not diminished over the centuries, it has intensified. That war is over every man’s soul and Satan is not going to take a day off.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/147557 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 16th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 6, 2022
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     | 2,811 views

    Year C, Proper 28.

    Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12:1-6, Malachi 4:1-2, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19 A). NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH. Isaiah 65:17-25. “Behold,” says the LORD, “I create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17). The word for “create” is the same as in Genesis 1-2. But this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do About Cranks

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    Divisive people, like divisive doctrine, harms the people of God. Failure to address divisive people ensures that the church is hindered in her labours.

    “As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.” Harry Ironsides was quoted as saying, “The brightest light draws the most moths.” He was referring to cranks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restoring Of Peace

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Aug 15, 2007
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     | 6,432 views

    Worry effects many people today. Jesus came to give peace and authority over storms.

    The Restoring Of God’s Peace Mat 8:23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. Mat 8:24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Mat 8:25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Complacent David Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 9, 2016
     | 15,095 views

    When David became complacent his heart for God turned to a heart for self.

    I want to start today with a story entitled “Kierkegaard's Complacent Duck.” According to his parable, one spring, a duck was flying north with a flock. In the Danish countryside that particular duck spotted a barnyard where tame ducks lived. The duck dropped down and he discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2020
     | 10,252 views

    In these difficult days before Jesus comes, to encourage your church family to excel, appreciate your leaders, one another, God’s plan, and God’s Spirit at work in each other.

    A loaded [SUV] pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four teenagers leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Community Advice

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,075 views

    Troublemakers are in every church. St. Paul advices Titus to ignore troublemakers and focus on good works. Good works seen as best way to focus community and combat dissention.

    Community Advice Do you remember growing up and receiving unsolicited advice from your parents? I always hated listening to these lectures on life because I thought I knew infinitely more that my folks. I thought they knew nothing. Certainly it was they who needed enlightening by me. Mark Twain ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Overcoming Pride With Humility Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,663 views

    Proverbs 6:16-19 gives us seven things God hates. We will look at the first of these and see how to overcome them with God's grace.

    Good morning Signal Mountain! First, I would like to express my appreciation to Joel Baxley and David Bible for preaching last Sunday while I was in California doing the wedding service for Patrick and Amanda. The Lord has blessed this congregation with talented members who are willing and able ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,504 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 11:23-34 regarding the Supper

    Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Title: Why the Lord’s Supper? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/20/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington—a memorial B. Background to passage: Paul had warned the Corinthians about divisions in the beginning of the letter, but moved on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Church Life: Leadership, Unity, Gossip, & Rebellion

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,088 views

    Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved.

    Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved. And he was part of a small church that met in a high school auditorium every Sunday. As the months went by he became more and more involved in the church, serving in various ministries, helping ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army