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  • William Baeta avatar

    Unity In Diversity

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16.

    Theme: Unity in diversity Text: Exodus 34:4-9; 2 Cor. 13:11-13; John 3:16-18 There are three questions that are asked in every age and generation and that is where do I come from, who am I and where am I going? The answer to this question is very important as it gives a person an identity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,525 views

    what it cost you to be Christian

    THE COST OF THE CROSS Years ago when I was in the College, accommodation on campus was very scarce. It was very difficult to get accommodated throughout one’s study period. But no sooner I stepped into the University that I learnt from “satellites’ that it was possible to get accommodated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Thankful Giving

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 293 views

    Today’s scripture reading is a parable about belonging and membership in the Kingdom of Heaven.

    “A Thankful Giving” “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freed To Be A Slave! Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    The Christians great Emancipation from slavery to Sin!

    Freed to be a Slave! Romans 6:15–23 INTRODUCTION On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed and presented the Emancipation Proclamation. This great document and speech would change the course of American History leading us into the Civil War. Most importantly though the Emancipation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Call To Maturity

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,870 views

    We will consider maturity in terms of various aspects of our Christian lives (Jesus, Cross, The Word, Suffering, Eternity) and how we contrast these from immature and mature points of view.

    Introduction: The year of increase will happen as the church grows both qualitatively and quantitatively. The existing members are called to mature so that they can take care of the new members. We consider maturity today in terms of various aspects of our Christian lives (Jesus, Cross, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Is There Hope In Death?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,945 views

    We do not need to be afraid of death

    Introduction: - Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” I. King David’s view of death - II Samuel 12:18-23 - David’s men saw the distress in him - They were afraid to approach him with the news of the death of his son - Once David new his son had passed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 20, 2025
     | 565 views

    Jonah was one of the few prophets to be called to foreign soil. He had to go there!

    The Story of Us Jonah March 23, 2025 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chapter 1 - Running From God Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 30, 2020
     | 3,855 views

    God said to go east, so he goes west. God says to go overland, instead he takes off toward the sea. Sent to the big city, he tries to flee to the end of the world.

    Jonah Chapter 1 – Running from God February 2, 2020 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foundation Keys To Achieving Jubilee Part 2

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2020
     | 3,026 views

    We shall continue to discuss the foundation keys to Jubilee as was spoken to us by God through His servant, these remaining keys are service and obedience;

    FOUNDATION KEYS TO JUBILEE PART 2 TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 28:1-2, LEVITICUS 25:12 INTRODUCTION We shall continue to discuss the foundational keys to Jubilee as was spoken to us by God through His servant, these remaining keys are service and obedience; CHRISTIAN SERVICE We are called to please ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Healing Of The Son Of A Nobleman.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,536 views

    The second significant sign in the Gospel of John.

    THE HEALING OF THE SON OF A NOBLEMAN. John 4:46-54. Returning to Cana, where Jesus had turned the water into wine, He was met by a royal official from Capernaum whose son was sick, even to the point of death. The man entreated Jesus to come down and heal his boy (JOHN 4:46-47). “Except ye see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Church Life Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 27, 2007
     | 3,369 views

    This 8 part series with application questions after each part deals with what it really entails to be a genuine contributing part of the Lord’s church in any local setting. Timeless Truths.

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE An Equipping Course UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of understanding the Church. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Fast Food Is It Good For You?

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    We all want God’s presence but how can we have it if we are eating the wrong food. Waiting on God

    We all should know the answer to that but are we listening? Fast food is great when you are in a hurry and you haven’t got the time to prepare a meal! Unfortunately there is a big down side. Most fast food is high in sugar and saturated fats and lack a lot in nutritional value. The end result ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Will Of God And The Family Feud Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,922 views

    We would all be better off if we would just submit to the will of God.

    The Will of God and the Family Feud Text: Gen. 27:1-40 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 27:1-17 2. Illustration: I find that doing the will of God leaves me with no time for disputing about His plans. — George Macdonald 3. Fighting the will of God is like spitting into the wind; it always leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Letting Go Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,114 views

    A look at five reasons why we don't want to forgive and four reasons why we must forgive. Unforgiveness blocks our prayers. Even confession is unavailing if we don't forgive.

    LETTING GO OF UNFORGIVENESS Matthew 18:24-35 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. In New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was online checking his bank account and found that this particular pack ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keep God In The Calculations

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2022
     | 3,463 views

    People often figure out what to add to, or subtract from, their lives. They try to multiply, or divide, pursuits in life. They often leave God out of the calculations.

    Perhaps it began with marks in the dirt, then progressed to piles of stones, and then somewhere along the line came the abacus, but men have always had a means of calculating debts, payments and other quantities. These days we have desk calculators, computers, smart phones and even watches that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ