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  • Michael Bates avatar

    Feeling Kind Of Empty?

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023
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    Feeling unhappy and empty inside? Trying to find ways to fill those empty voids? Material possessions and wealth brings only temporary happiness. God, though, will fill your emptiness with eternal joy, love, and pleasure.

    Please open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 and lets all read together: The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Babe Has Come, The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 17, 2019
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    This is our third Advent sermon of 2019. In this sermon we continue looking at Isaiah 9 and how Jesus being fully man and fully God makes Him the only One qualified to be both our Mediator and Savior

    Advent 2019 (Pt. 3) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:4-12 This morning we’re returning to our Advent series… and we’re going to be looking once more at Isaiah chapter 9, but also I’m going to have you turn to Luke 2 as well… And while you’re opening your Bibles up to Isaiah, let me just remind you of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spong Vs Spong Part 4

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2020
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    What is the word of God, or the word of the Lord, or similar phrases? Why is the Bible often referred to as the word of God? Is it a legitimate use of such phraseology? Does the Bible only contain the word of God? How is the phrase used in the Bible itself?

    What is the word of God, or the word of the Lord, or similar phrases? Why is the Bible often referred to as the word of God? Is it a legitimate use of such phraseology? Does the Bible only contain the word of God? How is the phrase used in the Bible itself? A Narrow Definition Some people try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Then What?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2020
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    Each follower of the Christ has had the experience of praying earnestly, only to be disappointed to discover that God has not answered his/her prayer. When God doesn't answer our earnest request, then what?

    “[Jesus] told [His disciples] a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, ‘In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, “Give me justice against my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Introduction To The Holy Spirit, And How He Works In And Through Us.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025
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    The Holy Spirit, few preachers discuss him, many do not understand him, others are afraid of him. If we only knew the power of the Holy Spirit working us within, it would change our lives for the better.

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction: You will have notice that I finished that prayer with the words, “O Lord, our strength, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Baptized To Go And Bear Fruit

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large grand pianos. The only way to get the piano into the Sanctuary was by taking out the back windows and raising the piano over thirty feet into the air.

    Baptized to Go and Bear Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 Intro: A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Cost Of Our Salvation? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2025
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    What kind of a Heavenly Father would delight in the suffering of His children? A God who knew the only way to save His creation would be through the sacrifice demonstrated and carried out by His Son, the Messiah, the Christ!

    Isaiah, Part 21 What is the Cost of our Salvation? Isaiah 53:1-12 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – so glad you are here today; Happy Father’s Day! - Last week (Wednesday), we saw the intro to this incredible passage (recap): -- Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Measure Upon Measure – Guilt And Shame – The Restoration Of God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 19, 2025
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    We embark on a series to examine the consequences of Adam’s sin and how this was addressed by Jesus Christ, not only to restore what Adam and Eve lost, but to restore it in greater measure. In this first consequence we will look at GUILT and SHAME.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – GUILT AND SHAME – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 1 (A). MEASURE UPON MEASURE - INTRODUCTION An incident occurred in Brisbane some years ago which reached the National news. An elderly lady who required the assistance of a walking stick to get around, was driven to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life Worth Imitating Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
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    The Christian life is not only about what we believe but also how we live. God calls every believer to be a living example of Christ on earth—a life that others can observe, learn from, and follow.

    LIVING A LIFE WORTH IMITATING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:12, Titus 2:6-8, Hebrews 13:7, Matthew 5:16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is not only about what we believe but also how we live. God calls every believer to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Prays For Himself Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024
     | 494 views

    We will see that in our passage this evening Jesus asked for only two things. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about to happen. And that God would restore His Son to His former glory.

    Tonight’s passage begins the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. Jesus’ time had come. His death on the cross was quickly upon Him. So, we will see that in our passage this evening Jesus asked for only two things. 1. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about to happen. 2. And that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Finding God

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 11, 2020
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    When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... what about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus

    When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... What about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus? The Buddhist is told Buddha is the only master. The wisdom of a man vs. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad King avatar

    "4 Elements Of The Birth Of Jesus We Can Believe"

    Contributed by Brad King on Dec 1, 2020
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    A challenge with basing our lives upon philosophical naturalism is that the birth narrative is full of God's supernatural mighty work. So we have a decision to make. Is the birth of Jesus to be viewed only as any other?

    Matthew 1:18-25 offers four elements about the birth of Jesus we can believe. 1. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural origins. 1:18 2. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural interventions. 1:19-20 3. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    An Invitation To All Who thirst Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2022
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    Only God will satisfy those who thirst spiritually. The time to respond to God’s invitation is now. Barren lands will be transformed and the trees will clap their hands. You should seek the Lord while He may be found.

    I have a vivid memory of temperatures of 100 degrees with high humidity. We were spending the hot summer days of high school in full football pads doing wind sprints and all sorts of drills. We took salt tablets to prevent cramps from all the loss of salt through sweating and we would be so thirsty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Christ's Thirst SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 861 views

    "I thirst" is a statement from the cross that was only recorded by John in his gospel. I believe there were at least three reasons why God inspired John to record that statement. This sermon explores those three reasons.

    Last week, we explored the fourth statement from the cross, where Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This cry revealed the spiritual agony Jesus experienced as He took on the sins of the world. Today, we will focus on the fifth statement, recorded only by John in his ...read more

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    Living A Full And Blessed Life SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    The pursuit of Happiness is a common goal for all human beings. God's Word should be and is the guide to achieving this Happiness and Psalm 37, written by King David, gives us wise advice on how not only to seek but to obtain Happiness.

    The Pursuit of Happiness: Insights from Psalm 37 The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal for all human beings. The Declaration of Independence of the United States recognizes this in its famous phrase: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are ...read more

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