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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Memorial Day Sermon

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 24, 2025
     | 212 views

    So often we see the little value that people put on the human life in our society.

    Illus: For example, it was broadcast on national radio that a young man was walking down the street during the wintertime wearing a brand name leather jacket. Another young man saw him wearing the jacket and he came up behind him and hit him in the head with an iron pipe and killed him and took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 18, 2025
     | 266 views

    Prophetic signs in religion, politics, nature, society, and mission show that Christ’s return is near.

    Introduction – Bad News and Good News This morning I have bad news and I have good news. We’ll spend a little time with the bad news, but most of our time with the good news. Is that all right? The quality of life for the future is a cause for concern. With the multiplied problems facing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • John Thompson Ritchie avatar

    Missing In Action Or Right On The Money?

    Contributed by John Thompson Ritchie on Dec 2, 2014
     | 6,699 views

    Message is a call to men to step up and fulfill their God-given role to lead spiritually. It is also a call to roles of spiritual mentorship beyond the scope of fatherhood as traditionally defined.

    Father's Day Missing in Action or Right on the Money? Joshua 24:15 "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve ; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fisherman

    Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 24,242 views

    Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. We can learn a lot about catching "fish" if we examine how the fisherman does it.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Part 1

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    This message concentrates on Christ’s words, "I am the way and the truth and the life." Do you really believe that?

    Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Pastor Glenn Newton December 28, 2003 Text : John 14: 5-14 You know folks we are becoming a cynical kind of people. Let me explain what I mean to you. What would you say to me if I told you I knew of a company that would give you $250 just for filling out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Live The Alternative Part 2

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 2,820 views

    An exhoration to live a truly alternate lifestyle.

    Live The Alternative Part 2 Last week we discussed the World’s or establishment’s lifestyle. The normal lifestyle if you please. This week we will study the only true alternative lifestyle, that of the Spirit. It is rare and radically different from normal. As the works of the flesh are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,012 views

    Romans 12:1-8 Part 1

    Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Well here we are in chapter twelve of Romans. Paul has now turned the corner in his instruction to us. We have gone through eleven chapters in these past eight months in which we have learned about how God out of His grace and mercy for us imperfect, undeserving sinners. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Romans 15:4-6,13 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,873 views

    Romans 15:4-6,13

    Romans 15:4-6, 13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,507 views

    ...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

    Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Dozen Desires

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 24, 2009
     | 2,998 views

    David’s hunger for the Word is examined

    ‘David’s Dozen Desires’ In Psalm 119 David reveals his heart’s intent by requesting the Lord to work in his life through the Word of God over six dozen times. His most frequent desire was for the Lord to ‘quicken’ him with the Word of God. This has been the desire of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Imperishable Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 96 ratings
     | 41,903 views

    In our text, let’s consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

    INTRO.- Many good things don’t last long, do they? A delicious meal. A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. They all eventually wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Langley avatar

    A Memorial Day Message

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on May 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,788 views

    Seeking to honor those who have died in service to our country and remembering Jesus Christ and his sacrifice every Sunday. What will our memorial be?

    A MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE INTRODUCTION Tomorrow is Memorial Day. It is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have given their lives to keep this country free. It is because of their sacrifice that we are able to sit here and freely worship today. As the saying goes, “Freedom isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Our Life-Map

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    The Bible is our compass and map for life.

    One time, I searched the Internet with this question, “What to do if lost?” According to Hike Safe, a hikers’ website, “Obviously the best thing you can do for yourself and the search team is to avoid getting lost… The best ‘rescue’ is the one that is never needed. Hiking safely is about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Sinking Into God's Word

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,393 views

    The instructions have been given to us, and through His Word (The Bible) we will be able to stand no matter what happens in our lives.

    Sinking Into God’s Word Psalm 119:105:112 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. 107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. 108 Accept, I beseech thee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Smith avatar

    You Are Here Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    You can’t get to where you need to go unless you know where you are.

    Back at the tender age of 19 I landed an assistant manger job at the Radio Shack in Thomasville. As a lifelong Lexington boy I only knew enough about Thomasville to find my way to work. But I didn’t get out much and anything further north than DCCC was unknown territory to me. One day at work I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist