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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Folly Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012
     | 7,041 views

    What the cross means.

    Introduction We return to our letter this morning. Paul has been addressing the matter of divisions in the church (v. 10). It was bad enough that they were identifying themselves under the names of church leaders, but even worse was that Christ was being treated as just another leader with these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 10, 2015
     | 4,065 views

    Forgiveness, Release, Redemption

    The Well - A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven John 4:16-19 March 27, 2022 Introduction: “Here’s a really really important question...“If your past never becomes your past is it really your past?” If you never deal with the Elephant in the room, isn’t the Elephant always there? H. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Jesus Drank And I Don't

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    We know Jesus drank wine but is that a reason or excuse for social drinking?

    Why Jesus Drank and I don’t In 1983 I witnessed a disaster of a wedding. Angela and I were standing up with another couple that we had gone to Bible College with and it was like the pastor just didn’t care. He dropped papers, fumbled through his readings and forgot names. It was horrendous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    American Horror Story: The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,305 views

    In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

    Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Restored My Soul

    Contributed by Ricky Hurst on May 15, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    A parallel between the restoration of a car to the restoration of a soul.

    Open- PRAY! Lido Anthony Iacocca was born October 15, 1924 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Italian immigrants. His family had settled in Allentown and ran a small restaurant called Yocco’s Hot Dogs. He grew up and graduated from Allentown High School in 1942 and later he attended LeHigh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mystery Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 14,063 views

    A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Charge Of The Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,059 views

    This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

    We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Indestructible Love

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    What in this world is truly indestructible? Only God’s love.

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reminded, in a shocking and brutal way, that nothing in this world is indestructible. For over two decades, the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood watch over New York City, monuments to man’s skill, and energy, and intelligence. Everyone assumed they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want Christmas To Be Over!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    Christmas can be difficult and sometimes you just can’t wait until it is over. This sermon looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Joseph and what it must have been like for him.

    Maybe you can relate to this. I got this story from a friend of mine, and it tells the story of how the tradition of putting the angel of top of the tree began. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gaining Victory Over Depression Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    Using Neil Anderson’s book "Overcoming Depression" to help gain victory over the spiritual and emotional battle of depression.

    We are concluding our series “Victory in Jesus” this week, I am actually cutting the series short because Mother’s Day is next week. I didn’t think we would want to be studying depression on Mother’s Day. Our series has focused on God’s promise that through Jesus we have victory over sin and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Chasing After The Wind

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,758 views

    We can live a meaningful life4 in a world filled with vain pursuits.

    Title: Chasing After the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Thesis: We can live a meaningful life in a world filled with vain pursuits. Introduction: The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite bible books… despite its reputation as somewhat of a downer, I find it to be filled with wit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Wise People Build Wealth Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021
     | 2,367 views

    The book of Proverbs is Principles from Heaven for Life on Earth. And God gives us some amazing counsel inside the pages of Proverbs on how to handle our money. Money is such a powerful issue in our lives that we must address it.

    On January 19, 1901, few knew the future of the Texas economy was about to experience a seismic shift forward. In a matter of days, the oil geyser in little Beaumont, Texas, called Spindletop, produced more oil than the rest of the world’s oil wells – combined. In fact, everything that runs on oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,486 views

    What to do when we realize we aren’t fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives.

    Life in the Fast Lane Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 26, 2004 Introduction “Are you a hedgehog or a fox? “In his famous essay “The Hedgehog and the Fox,” Isaiah Berlin divided the world into hedgehogs and foxes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do What You Are Told!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    "The obedience we give to Christ is the obedience of faith"

    Intro: During the winter of 1940 Josephine Kuntz’ husband, a house painter and textile worker, was temporarily unemployed because of the weather and a seasonal lay-off. It was a difficult time for the family. They literally had no money. Their eighteen month old daughter, Rachel, was recovering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Great Christian

    Contributed by Tony Rivers on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    Jesus tells us that in order to be great, we must be willing to become servant to all.

    Jesus Explains His Kingdom Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: Attention: At one point during my seminary days, my wife and I gave up our jobs in Walters, Virginia so that we could return to Southeastern Seminary and so I could finish my degree. The plan worked out beautifully. I was able to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist