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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Be The Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2018
     | 9,350 views

    If we have received the indescribable gift of Jesus and are thankful for this gift then we should want to choose to be the gift to others this Christmas season.

    Video Illustration: Mr. Hollands Opus is a story about a man who invested in other people with music and in the scene he is discouraged – feels like a failure because his program is cut and he soon discovers how he had become the gift to so many people. Series: Be the Gift! Thesis: If we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Removal Strategy-3(2017) Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2017
     | 3,404 views

    3 of ? Genesis records God’s strategy for Removing the Legacy of Wickedness. But what does His strategy address? God’s strategy for removal(the legacy of wickedness) addresses/engages...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY-III—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—REMOVAL—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For RESTORATION—Genesis 9:1-19 F—SAME Ol’ SAME Ol’—Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man On Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    A man on mission is all about ministry. A man of valor values all life, including the preborn.

    A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down, so he waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day, the first truck driver picked up his repaired truck. When he drove into town, he couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,253 views

    This sermon looks at what it means to follow the Good Shepherd.

    Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Are you following the Good Shepherd? Or are you following someone or something else? Who are you following?? Who influences you in your life? What or who is behind the decisions you make? This week as you make decisions As you respond to how others react As you live ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Loving With Actions And In Truth Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,373 views

    We are a people who put others first, who freely share, and who love in truth and action.

    Loving With Actions And In Truth: Who We Are 1 John 3:16-22 Oct 16, 2005 Intro: What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Jesus declares Himself to be the Good Shepherd.

    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2014
     | 5,797 views

    A sermon on how we should define the term authentic Christianity.

    "Authentic Christianity" I John 3:11-19 (Key verse) 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Flock, One Shepherd: The Unfinished Mission

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024
     | 1,065 views

    It’s not a small thing for Jesus’ followers to be scattered. He needs to gather us “so there will be one flock,” and even so there is “one shepherd.” Jesus cares for people all over the world. As one of His followers, do you care for people all over the world?

    Today, we conclude our week of praying for missions by fasting and praying. If your personal priorities were like favorites on your phone, what would be included? Like the saved numbers you place in your cell phone, what priorities would be included among your favorites? The care of your family, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken Cisterns

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,064 views

    There is a Fountain of Living Waters who never disappoints.

    (read Jeremiah 2:9-13) In his commentary on the book of Jeremiah, Andrew Blackwood says this: “Many Palestinians were dependent upon cisterns, laboriously carved from the rock. Cistern water at best is flat and tasteless; it is easily contaminated with various types of growth that produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 34 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015
     | 5,569 views

    Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Study Lesson # 34 – Romans 12:17-21 By Rev. James May We live in a world where it is so easy to suddenly find yourself in a position of having to defend yourself against something or someone that will come against you without any probable cause. I was watching a video a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Excellence, Honor & Respect--Happy Mother's Day

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 9, 2020
     | 6,178 views

    Jesus transforms broken women into women of excellence who are deserving of honor and respect.

    Excellence, Honor, Respect By Rick Gillespie- Mobley May 10,2020 Psalm 139-13-18 Colossians 3:12-17 Today is Mother’s Day which is a time in which we say thank you to all the mothers and special women in our lives who have made us better than what we were. God chose to send every one of us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keep The Fire Burning!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 8, 2015
     | 48,968 views

    The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings.

    Keep the fire burning! Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings. Testimonies: Beth and Tom about how the Convention ignited a fire in their hearts. Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit As Gift Giver Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2025
     | 1,033 views

    The Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with at least one spiritual gift and it is our honor and duty to use our gift to advance God's kingdom, strengthen the body of Christ, and serve a hurting world.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a young schoolboy who was trying out for a part in the school play. 1. His mother knew that he had set his heart on getting a part, but she was afraid that he would not be given a part in the play. 2. On the day the parts were awarded, she drove to school to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,698 views

    What are the characteristics of a good shepherd? Jesus sets the example.

    I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-21 Today we will look at another one of the “I AM” statements in John’s gospel. The particular way that these two words are presented in the gospel are similar to the Greek translation of Exodus 3:14 for the name of Yahweh. We looked last week at “I AM the Door” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ben Peak avatar

    The Three Stages Of Giving

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,087 views

    What kind of giver are you?

    A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was decided to ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness