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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Walk This Way, Talk This Way Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    Christians should not be living like the rest of the world.

    Walk This Way, Talk This Way Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A country farmer and his son came to the city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but were especially awe struck by the elevator. Neither of them had ever seen one before. The boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Made As Though He Would Go Further"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    This is a short devotional about spending time with the Lord. Jesus was a GUEST WHO NEEDED INVITING, but He is A GUEST WORTH INVITING.

    “…and he made as though he would have gone further" Luke 24:28 Luke 24:13-35 I heard a story recently about a boy who went on a date with a girl he loved deeply. He asked her, "Can I kiss you?" She was silent. He then asked, "May I kiss you?" Again, she was silent. He said, "Well, are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Created To Flourish: Work, Rest, And God's Purpose - Genesis 1:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,659 views

    God created us with a purpose. He has woven work, rest, and stewardship into the fabric of our being. Our jobs, homes, and even the small, seemingly insignificant tasks in life are part of God’s grand design

    Created to Flourish: Work, Rest, and God's Purpose - Genesis 1:28 Genesis 1:28 (NLT) – “Then God blessed them and said, ‘Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Openness Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,057 views

    1. Jesus’ arms are open as an act of invitation 2. Jesus gives an open invitation to a life of fruitfulness.

    It must have been quite a scene as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. First, he is not riding a warrior’s horse, he is riding on the colt of a donkey. His head is bobbing as the colt takes its awkward steps. And all around is a motley crowd. Former prostitutes, shouting children, people who had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Gripping The Promises Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    This is an overview of Isaiah 40-44 with a focus on God and his promises in Isaiah 41.

    Intro to Is 40-44 Aug 19, 2012 Intro: There are lots of great reasons to study the Bible, as opposed to just reading it or just listening to sermons about it (though both are good!). One of the biggest reasons is this – often what God is actually saying is much bigger than a sermon, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was John's Purpose For Writing His Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,760 views

    This message informs the hearer of the purpose of the gospel, and by so doing direct them to study the gospels in order to know what kind of life Jesus has for them.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What did John say was his purpose for writing his gospel? But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 Purpose: This message informs the hearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Beauty Of Communion

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,279 views

    In His presence we find His purpose. There is a refreshing to the weary, a hope for the hopeless... May the Dew of God be yours.

    THERE IS GREAT BEAUTY IN COMMUNION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hosea 14:5 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. I. COMMUNION IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL... WE LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL WHILE BURIED IN THE TRENCHES IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 8) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,447 views

    If you have never received Him as your Savior, then you are lost and must be born again. If, however, there has been a time in your life when you bowed as a sinner and called on Jesus by faith, confessed your sins and received Him into your life ...

    Opening illustration: There was a much lesser wedding couple of years ago. William and Kate have invited 40 kings and queens, 50 members of the royal family (Not Fergie), 60 governors general and Commonwealth prime-ministers, 200 members of the government, Parliament and diplomatic corps. But also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Holy Spirit At Work!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,312 views

    Over the years I have been amazed at some of the ways that the Holy Spirit gets our attention. In this message Casey tells how the Holy Spirit finally got through to him. And I would like for you to hear his story too.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK THE HOLY SPIRIT AT WORK! TEXT: Romans 8:38-39; Acts 2:2-4, 36-43, 4:19-20, 8:1, 31-39, 9:3-5, 18:8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shortcut, Short Circuit (October 16, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 13, 2022
     | 1,393 views

    Shortcuts lead to short circuits in our spiritual lives. Today we will talk about repentance, confessing faith and persecution.

    SHORTCUT, SHORT CIRCUIT Text: John 10:1 -2 and Matthew 5:10-12 John 10:1 "Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. Matthew 5:10-12 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Live Healed By His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 351 views

    1 Peter 2:24 encapsulates the heart of the Gospel: Christ's sacrificial love, our liberation from sin, and the healing available through His suffering.

    Go! And Live Healed by His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: Today we gather to reflect on the profound truth of 1 Peter 2:24 (NLT): “He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.” This verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Rsvp --- Re` Pondez S'll Vo*us Plai`t

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    RSVP -- RE` PONDEZ S’LL VO*US PLAI`T is the request for a responce to a invitation. How will you respond to the invitations of Jesus?

    RSVP --- RE` PONDEZ S’LL VO*US PLAI`T By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts, I did points 1 through 3 on Sunday morning and then reviewed, and did points 4 through 7 in the night service. It is possible to do this lesson in one part, but you must move ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Abraham, David, & Job: When God Invites Us To Ask Him Questions

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,533 views

    What are the questions that keep you from walking with God? What are the questions that cause you to not want to be a Christian? What are the questions that as a Christian you have that you wish you understood more deeply?

    What are the questions that keep you from walking with God? What are the questions that cause you to not want to be a Christian? What are the questions that as a Christian you have that you wish you understood more deeply? That is the theme of this series. Now many of you may have been told in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Weldon Lemke avatar

    The Pursuit Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Weldon Lemke on Oct 7, 2014
     | 7,178 views

    Christ invites us to have joy

    - I want to share a bit of my journey this morning with regards to joy (or quite often its lack) - Things good in life. Great family, good career. - I excelled at work and church. - Kids healthy, making lots of money, going up the ladder. Moving around and being promoted. Making friends. - Only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Ya'll Come

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 9,587 views

    God’s invitations are open to everyone.

    Ya’ll Come As I was working on this sermon one evening, researching the text and thinking about what this passage was saying to me and what I was to share with you about this particular passage at this particular point in time, I was watching one of my all-time favorite movies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed