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  • Mark Elkins avatar

    God's Love

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,183 views

    Understanding that God is love. True love isn’t an emotion, it is God! And God’s love transcends everything. Nothing can keep God’s love from anyone!

    A couple had been married for fifty years. “Things have really changed,” she said. “You used to sit so close to me.” “Well I can remedy that,” he said moving close to her on the couch. “And you used to hold me tight,” she said. “How’s that,” he said as he gave her a big hug. “ Do you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Father Does ...

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,515 views

    Fathers - 1) Honor Yourself; 2) Honor Family; 3) Honor God.

    What a Father Does Ephesians 6:4 … Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS: A. Father’s Day .. Today is Father’s Day. 1. Observe . This day we honor and remember those men in our lives who are or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Evil Woman In The Bible

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,522 views

    As much as he might have feared the ridicule or laughter of his cronies for not keeping the hasty vow, he now faced an even greater fear, because he thinks that Jesus is actually John returned from the dead!

    January 6, 2003 The Most Evil Woman in the Bible Mark 6:14-6:28 　 Today, we are going to look at one of the most evil women in the Bible. Her name is the feminine form of Herod—it’s Herodias. That was the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Jesus Christ!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 15, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,970 views

    Fear of disturbing someone with the mention of God is becoming more & more prevalent. You see, even mentioning Jesus – unless as a curse word - seems certain to offend some people.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:8; Isaiah 53:5 (NCV); Romans 1:16 I don't know just how much you are aware of some of the turmoil that is going on in our nation, particularly this past week. No, I'm not talking about political turmoil. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Them Dry Bones

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,206 views

    There is something about being surrounded by death that makes us contemplate life in a very honest way. God uses a kind of cemetery full of bones to illustrate the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    Them Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-12 Acts 2:17 NIV In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Joel 2:28 NIV [ The Day of the LORD ] And afterward, I will pour out my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

    Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Peace is the purpose of God for mankind, the promise of Jesus, the possesson of God’s people, and the pursuit of mankind.

    Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matt. 5:9 INTRO.: Peacemakers, it seems, are blessed even above the pure in heart. They will not just see God, they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers enjoy an intimate relationship with God as sons. Maybe the greatness of the reward reflects the difficulty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,748 views

    How Jesus came to be a light to a dark world.

    JESUS... THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 1:4-5 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (NKJ) John 1:9 (Jesus)... was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (NKJ) John ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Pass The Baton

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 21, 2011
     | 8,328 views

    The sermon is based on the idea of how the Word of God is passed from one leader to another.

    Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Pass The Baton In a relay race, one athlete runs a lap, and then hands the baton to a second, who then runs and hands it to a third, who runs and hands it to a fourth. Notice, the first runner never crosses the finish line, but the team will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Little Changes Make Huge A Huge Difference

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    This message actually is about setting goals rather than making resolutions. What do you need to change?

    This is the last Sunday in 2008. That’s hard to believe isn’t it? It seems like the years are flying by faster than ever... Around this time every year we start thinking about changes and many of you start thinking through resolutions. Believe it or not, this year, I don’t have a huge list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plans On Purpose

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2020
     | 2,180 views

    God is in control with His purposes and plans.

    1. I’m grateful for the recent ice storm so I would have a good sermon illustration. a. Negatives • Cold • Darkness • “Stuck” • Isolation • Rescheduling appointments and changing plans b. Positives • Slowing Down • Appreciation for things we take for granted -- electricity; heat; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Greatness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021
     | 2,491 views

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37.

    Prelude Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Purpose: Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37. Jesus Mark 9:30-31 “Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christ Came To Show Us

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 6, 2020
     | 3,340 views

    The Epiphany season celebrates God's manifestation of himself to the world through the coming of Jesus Christ. What does Christ show us about God.

    - WHAT CHRIST CAME TO SHOW US Explanatory Introduction This is the season of Epiphany which means the manifestation of God to the whole world in the person of Jesus Christ. January 5 is the day of Epiphany, and sometimes refers to the last day of the 12 days of Christmas. Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Vision Of Blind Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 6, 2025
     | 88 views

    This sermon examines the final acts of Isaac and Jacob, showing how true faith allows us to face death with worship, submit to God's sovereign plan, and confidently speak blessings over the next generation regarding a future we may not live to see.

    Introduction: Seeing Beyond the Grave They say that "hindsight is 20/20," meaning it is easy to see things clearly after they have happened. But these two verses introduce us to a different kind of vision: foresight. Isaac and Jacob were old men. Their bodies were failing. Isaac was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth: A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
     | 230 views

    Ruth's decisions determined her future.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. She was given a name that means friend. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under God’s special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist