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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Christmas Sunday 2020 - Why The Shepherds? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 19, 2020
     | 5,567 views

    The Messiah was coming into the world! Why on earth would the Lord choose to announce the good news to shepherds of all people?

    Why Shepherds? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he meditates day ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Only Jesus Will Bring Peace To The Earth Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 23, 2020
     | 3,727 views

    There will only be peace on earth when Jesus comes again to rule. All Bible references are from the NASB.

    We have been examining what the angels were praising God about when they praised God with the words: Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” As we have commented on this over the past few weeks, this peace on earth was directed towards those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are You Angry?

    Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 26, 2020
     | 5,624 views

    An important factor in mental health is telling ourselves the truth about our rights so we are not angry. The story of Cain is used to introduce Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) a.k.a. Misbelief therapy

    INTRODUCTION Genesis 4:1-6 …”Why are you angry?” Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021
     | 3,711 views

    Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

    Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: When He Rescued His Nephew, Lot Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2021
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     | 5,031 views

    Lot and Abram, plus their respective households, separated from one another. Lot and his group chose to settle near Sodom. War broke out and Lot was captured. Abram came and rescued him!

    Introduction: After Abram and his household were ordered to leave Egypt, they returned to Canaan. Genesis 13 describes how Abram and Lot both realized there wasn’t enough room (and probably food) for both of them to live together. Abram gave Lot the first choice and said that he would go in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Service For A Christian Woman

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 12, 2021
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     | 37,322 views

    This was a celebration of the life of a woman who was ready to meet the Lord face-to-face. This person stated she was ready when the Lord called her home.

    When we lose a loved one, we often have questions for God. I know you are hurting today. So, God gives us a word about hurt. Losing a loved one hurts. God understands our hurt and He encourages us to express our hurt to him. Many times, on days like today, we try to deny our hurt or ignore it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Next Step: A New Thing

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2021
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     | 6,766 views

    You ever think about your next step? Your last step? God has given us the opportunity to step into a a new thing. The trap of the same old same old stuff will bring spiritual death.

    YOUR NEXT STEP, A NEW THING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this lesson in 3 parts… I like series.) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP? WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF A NEW THING. There was a song of yesteryear called “THE NEXT STEP” The words were powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Call To Arms Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 2,786 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:27-30

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Call to Arms” Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Grace-Filled Goodbye Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 2,114 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:20-23

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Grace-Filled Goodbye” Philippians 4:20-23 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believe In Me, I'll Save The World Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2021
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     | 6,316 views

    Jesus gave the people one final notice before focusing on His disciples before going to the cross.  What reasons does Jesus give to believe in Him and how do we need to respond? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

    When I was a child, I had visions of grandeur. I wanted to be the hero who saves the world. I liked watching cartoons about heroes- I got up on Saturday mornings to see Super Friends and Mighty Mouse. On weekdays, I got home from school in time to watch Thundercats and Heman. I like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham: Good News And Good Laughs? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 18, 2021
     | 3,590 views

    Abraham saw three Visitors near his tent. How he, Sarah, and the Visitors interacted makes for a very interesting story. One of these Visitors had a special message for Abraham and for Sarah.

    Introduction: Genesis 17 describes two events in Abram’s life which took place after Ishamel was born. First, God appeared to him and revealed another of His Names as “the Almighty God” or “El Shaddai”. Then, God established a covenant (firm and binding contract) with Abram, God changed Abram’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Incubator

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2021
     | 2,926 views

    WE NEED SOME SPIRITUAL INCUBATORS TO HELP LIFE DEVELOP! What is your mind and your mouth incubating? Life and death are in the power of the tongue.

    THE INCUBATOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. What is an incubator? A device to bring life, a place that aids development? I was teaching the 7th grade at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021
     | 4,009 views

    Have you ever thought you were not good enough? we all have- but when you allow that to be in your relationship with God, you feel like you don't measure up for receiving God's abundant grace by Faith.

    Justified by faith in Christ Romans chapter 5:1-11 I am certainly glad that we are able to get together as we take a look at God’s Word together. Prayer- This morning Lord, would you speak to your servants through your servant so that we might sense your presence and sense what you want to do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Lift Us Up Lord

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 6, 2021
     | 2,390 views

    Jesus is the only one who can lift us up where we need His healing touch---a touch only Jesus can give! Look at Jesus’s domestic touch, His couch in the community and the necessity of prayer.

    LIFT US UP LORD Text: Mark 1:29 - 39 Mark 1:29-39  As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  (30)  Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.  (31)  He came and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joanna: Wife Of Cuza Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 7, 2021
     | 4,848 views

    The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live.

    Joanna: wife of Cuza Luke 8:1-3. The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live. The lives we are to live are, however, a continuation of the spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God