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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    First Christmas Risk-Takers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011
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    Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

    Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Community Connection Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012
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    This series addresses the value and need for small group ministry in the local church

    THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Community Connection” Philemon 1:2 – “to the church that meets in your home” INTRODUCTION In my teen years my brothers and I shared house chores. Both parents worked long hours so it was reasonable that we would help around the house and yard. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Growth Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2010
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     | 8,919 views

    We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we make along the way.

    Title: The Growth Choice Text: “Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” II Peter 3:18 Thesis: We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 5,523 views

    Some people don’t want America to be considered a Christian nation.

    Why Terrorist Hate America, Part 3 Oct. 25, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Our nation is based upon religious freedom, & true Christians would never force conversion upon anyone (matter of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Parables Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 11, 2020
     | 6,182 views

    Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest.

    Message Matthew 13:10-17 “The Purpose of the Parables” Today we are starting a series of sermons which will look at the Parables of Jesus. “Parable” is the English translation of a Greek word which literally means “to place alongside”. From this literal meaning we get the idea that a parable is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 6, 2024
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    We need to live in the light or we will die in the dark

    “Living in the Light” John 3:18-21 There was a news article: - published Friday (10/4/2024) - in the “USA TODAY” - about the devastation and chaos brought on by Hurricane Helene I am going to share parts of the article with you: ? Rescue crews across western North Carolina ? searched Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Woman With Grasping Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 22, 2021
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    While trying to heal Jairus' daughter, Jesus encountered a woman who believed that the faintest contact with Jesus would result in her healing. Jesus' blue fringe brought her the fringe benefits of salvation!

    THE OUTCOME OF GRASPING FAITH Mark 5:24-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR – Loyalty Tested 1. The instructor from a dog training workshop in Salt Lake City noted that a dog’s loyalty can be tested by the owner. 2. If the owner will fall down and pretend to be hurt, a dog with a bad temper will tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Over Fear. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2021
     | 6,816 views

    When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples.

    The Power Over Fear Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of The Gospel / Fear; Faith / Matthew 14:22–33 When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples. INTRODUCTION • Last week in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Birth Of The Messiah Part One

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 10, 2021
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    Celebrating the birth of Christ

    The birth of the Messiah Isaiah 9 Introduction- Good Morning… I am glad that you are joining us this morning and pray that the Lord blesses you and speaks to you! I want to be the town crier…a town crier also called a bellman is an officer of a royal court or public authority who makes public ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Samson, What A Life, In Our Weakness God Is Glorified. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2025
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    Samson was a rugged character, rough as old boots. When he did call out to God, God answered his cries. They weren't cried out often. Are we consistent in our faith and prayer life? It makes a difference to our spiritual strength.

    Samson, what a life, in our weakness God is glorified. Judges 13-16. The Judges are as we mentioned last week were a group of leaders of Israel. We started with some discussion about Othniel last week and how out of all the Judges he nailed the role, and then the rest started into a down-ward ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When Jesus Seeks…

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 19, 2024
     | 907 views

    What do you think would happen, if Jesus Himself would be looking for someone?

    “Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, ’Do you believe in the Son of Man?’ He answered, ’And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?’ Jesus said to him, ’You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.’ He said, ‘Lord, I believe,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apple Of God’s Eye

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025
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    Being the Apple of God's Eye means that we are never forgotten or overlooked, His gaze is always upon us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us even when we fail to recognize it.

    The Apple of God’s Eye By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The past 2 weeks I have been dealing with my eyes after having had emergency eye surgery due to a Retinal Detachment. I then was struggling with only being able to see through only one eye which was extremely rough and still I ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Understanding Post Traumatic Stress

    Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010
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     | 5,000 views

    For military Veterans & families to help understand how PTSD is developed & some ideas on how to deal with it.

    This is written with the aim of explaining to both veterans & their families the reasons behind this major problem & to give some advice as to how to manage it successfully. Post traumatic stress disorder is not necessarily for war veterans, but can be caused by stressful experiences in life such ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Ministry Of Preaching And Pastoring

    Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012
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     | 12,200 views

    Preaching is God's method to proclaim and persuade men to Christ.

    Jeremiah 1:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Learning About Love" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2016
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     | 8,900 views

    We are called to love others as God loves us.

    The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), "God is light" (1 John 1:5), and now, in this passage, "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist