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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Best Of Two Worlds

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2023
     | 4,032 views

    Intro: One of the favorite songs for many Christians is the song MANSION OVER THE HILLTOP

    There was a time when Christians sung this song over and over again in their churches because they were excited about heaven. But some churches can not remember the last time when they sung this song about heaven. WHAT HAS CAUSED THIS CHANGE? The reason many no longer preach, teach and sing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "crumbs"

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2023
     | 1,917 views

    As we come to this table and feast on this bread and wine, I am so grateful that God is the One who made up the guest list and not one of us and you should also be grateful that I am not the one who determines who may or may not sit at the table, amen?

    [This sermon was part of a Communion Service.] Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Today we ‘feast’ on … [hold up a piece of bread and a communion cup]. To the naked eye, this doesn’t seem to be much of a “feast,” does it? A typical ‘royal’ feast in Jesus’ day would start out with an appetizer to whet ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Helmet Of Salvation: We Are Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,316 views

    When we encounter the completely true thought that “we are not good enough” our society and our need for self-esteem creep up and we take our helmet of salvation off because we are disillusioned with God and we open ourselves up for temptation and doubt.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Helmet of Salvation: We Are Not Good Enough Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Start with the End in Mind This morning I want to share with you where we will end up in our time looking at God’s Word and then I want to rewind and get us there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Son Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2023
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     | 1,563 views

    In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son Abraham" because Jesus fulfills God's call to Abraham that one of his descendants would bless the whole world.

    Introduction When Robert Moffat, the Scottish missionary to South Africa, came back to recruit helpers in his homeland, he was greeted by the fury of a cold British winter. Arriving at the church where he was to speak, he noted that only a small group had braved the elements to hear his appeal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    A Better Way To Live, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 1,710 views

    Message 3 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    Most of you know that I grew up as a pastor’s kid (for some of you, that explains everything). And my dad became an expert over the years at helping wounded churches become healthy…today we call that revitalization. And during the time that I lived at home, he pastored three different churches…and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Loyd C. Taylor avatar

    The Courage Of Love Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023
     | 1,837 views

    We began a series of messages declaring that what the world needed was LOVE, God’s LOVE! There’s no greater need! There’s no great call! There’s no greater act of Courage!

    Text: Joshua 1:1-9 (1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, (2) Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Message

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2024
     | 980 views

    This is a Father’s Day message aimed at men encouraging them to be virtuous men by looking at others as God sees them, especially women. Boaz is the example being used in terms of his relationship toward Ruth and his workers.

    A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Father’s Day Ruth 2:1-10 1 John 4:19-20 Today we celebrate Father’s day. I got a text from my daughter, Judge Samantha, four days before Father’s Day inquiring about a possible Father’s Day gift for me: Good morning dad, what size shirt do you wear? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom From Division-3(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2024
     | 538 views

    3 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

    FREEDOM From DIVISION-III—1Corinthians 1:12-13(:10-17) formerly: 'The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION' Attention: Whole, raw cow milk, if collected from the cow & left undisturbed for 24hrs., will separate into cream & ‘skim’ milk. So in order to avoid the natural separation, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 31st, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    Year C, Proper 17.

    Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16, Proverbs 25:6-7, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14 A). A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nonconformists Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,308 views

    This sermon is an introduction to the series titled "Do Not Conform, Be Transformed" and provides a broad overview of the book of Romans along with the negative patterns in the world.

    Good morning. Since today is the first Sunday in June I thought it would be a good Sunday to begin a summer sermon series. A summer series simply entitled ‘Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.’ This series is based on the passages found in Romans 12:1 and 2. But before diving into the series I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Introducing The World-Changing Servant Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 4, 2022
     | 1,542 views

    God sends his Servant, and what does He do? In short, Christ rebuilds the covenant. He reconciles enemies. He restores the earth. He sets the prisoners free. He shepherds his flock in peace and goodness. And He does one more thing: He builds roads!

    Time and again Isaiah brings Genesis to our minds—Genesis, that amazing book of beginnings. Like in Isaiah 44, where God calls himself, ‘The First and the Last,’ for God is the one who existed before all things and who called everything into being. Or chapter 40, where God recalls the story of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Abraham & Sarah’s Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2022
     | 2,689 views

    Abraham’s faith produced obedience to the God who gave him promises. He based his life upon the future fulfillment of divine promises. He exhibited his faith by living the present life in the hope of the future fulfillment of God’s promises.

    HEBREWS 11: 8-12 ABRAHAM & SARAH’S LIFE OF FAITH [Leaving a Legacy Series] [Romans 4:20-22; Acts 7:2-5; Gen. 12, 17, 18] There are only two ways to live. One way, by far the most common, is to live by sight, to base everything on what you can see. This is an empirical or scientific way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,364 views

    After Jesus painted the portrait of a servant in the beatitudes, He illustrated the influence of a servant in the properties of salt and light. The world needs us to be salt and light and we can be that through our service.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with an interesting and poignant story. 1. One day Bill and Hillary Clinton were out for a drive while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed to stop for gas. 3. They pulled into a tiny gas station, and out walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    When Heaven Is Silent

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 27, 2024
     | 1,093 views

    Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time.

    When the Heaven is Silent Mat 15:21-28 Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time. You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    God’s Grace Collides With Culture

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024
     | 1,017 views

    Unless you happen to be like the man who said: "I am not prejudiced, I hate everyone!" All of us if we are honest are prejudiced. When prejudice is in operation, it will always collide with God's grace.

    Sermon - God’s Grace Collides With Culture Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist