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  • Monte Brown avatar

    A Better Name

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014
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    God Keeps on Speaking; “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets,” Hebrews 1:1

    Introduction God Keeps on Speaking; “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets,” Hebrews 1:1 From the creation of mankind to the time that Christ came, God used many segments of history and many events that stand out to mankind as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: 700 Years In The Making Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 5, 2011
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    In the gloomy times of life we need to remember that the Light of the World HAS come and that His kingdom is forever and a time will come when gloom will be gone for good.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Christmas: 700 years in the making Date: December 4, 2011 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Do you know what an APTRONYM is?  I don't remember covering this in ENGLISH class when I was in college  But one of the benefits of weekly sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflcit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2019
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    Christian leaders will suffer at times and should speak the truth in love to those who oppose them. We must lead with love and truth in times of conflict.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing we all face, many times on a daily basis? • Sometimes, unfortunately, we face this use even within our own homes and families. • We all, at times, find ourselves in the midst of conflict. • Because of conflict, Paul is writing from prison. • Both of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live Victoriously By Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013
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     | 6,483 views

    Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life on earth, we will go through various seasons.

    Live victoriously by faith Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Peter's Missionary Journey Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 20, 2023
     | 1,488 views

    Peter dominates the 1st 12 chapters of Acts. He is mentioned 53 times in Acts with 52 of those times occurring in chapters 1-12.

    October 21, 2023 Peter dominates the 1st 12 chapters of Acts. He is mentioned 53 times in Acts with 52 of those times occurring in chapters 1-12. Peter traveled the country ministering to the believers as he went. One of the places he visited was the town of Lydda. Lydda – Now the town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Hour To Wake From Sleep

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025
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    St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

    First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    To Really Gaze.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,334 views

    To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus?

    To Really Gaze. Colossians 3:14-17NIV To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus? Gazed into God’s words? Gazed into the peace of Christ? Gazed into redemption? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Not Be Wasted

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 2, 2023
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    At times, some devoted people are cut off before their time, but if God's children can pray and be discerning, untimely deaths could be avoided.

    From the Genesis 4 story, we see that: • Waste could come from jealousy and anger (Gen. 4:5). • Jealousy could develop into enmity. • Enmity could arise from within, as Cain and Abel were brothers. • Enmity could arise from without, as Peter and King Herod were not related - Acts 12:1-19 o Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Your Yes Be Yes Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 798 views

    Jesus always kept his promises and made time for silence and reflection. We can learn from his example to manage our time well.

    You might be thinking, "What does Jesus know about my crazy schedule? He didn't have to deal with school, homework, sports, social media, and everything else I've got going on." But here's the thing, Jesus totally gets it. He had people pulling him in all directions, but he still managed to keep ...read more

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    Practicing The Presence Of God: Following The Beat Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023
     | 1,074 views

    If you are a real born again Christian, you have Jesus Christ living within you. You are in fact part of His body, the body of Christ. You carry His presence with you. The presence of God, with you.

    I recall a few weeks back I was trying to get into the mindset of Christmas, so I was watching old Christmas cartoons from the mid 1900s. A fair amount of it was oddly poisonous to my spirit. It was not edifying or encouraging to my inner man. It was a lot of self focused desire for stuff, a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    An Unchanging God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2021
     | 14,985 views

    The depravity of mankind is displayed in every place throughout all of history; however, this time we find ourselves living is truly perilous times. God has no need to change for He is complete and perfect in Himself and has no need of anything.

    An Unchanging God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I like to play golf although I haven’t been able to play lately one thing about golf that is totally true is consistency is the name of the game. The problem is I wasn’t always consistent. If we are honest most people aren’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Strong Refuge Is Our God

    Contributed by Kenneth Robbins on Jan 5, 2018
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     | 22,569 views

    A reminder that in the midst of our most troublesome times God our strong refuge is always right there by our side.

    Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Dirty Birds Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
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     | 14,911 views

    Sometimes God will use some nasty buzzards to sustain us during times of famine.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 02 Dirty Birds TEXT: 1 Kings 17:2-7 1 Kings 17:2-7 KJV And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, [3] Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. [4] And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can I Make It Through Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God.

    Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God. I. DON¡¦T BE DUMBFOUNDED BY SUFFERING (12-13) 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time , Year A; 14th Sunday, Cycle A-- Different Yokes For Different Folks

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 13, 2020
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     | 4,613 views

    It is an act not of juggling balls on a stage, but of carrying eggs from a barn.

    A yoke is a wooden frame fitted on working animals to evenly balance the load on each individual animal and allow them to work as a team. Jesus wears the yoke and we are yoked to him. A teacher read to her class the text, “My yoke is easy.” “Who can tell me what a yoke is?” she asked. A boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic