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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Unwrapping Jesus

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    A Christmas Eve message talking about our need of unwrapping the wonderful gift of God's Son, Jesus Christ.

    Unwrapping Jesus It’s only a couple of hours before Christmas, and besides all the hustle and bustle that surrounds this time, despite the rude drivers on the road and the harried sales clerks, most everyone enjoys this time of year, especially the preparations and decorations. We enjoy this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    When You Reach The End Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,517 views

    Exile is imminent because of the judgment of God. What does the final chapter before that teach us?

    CYCLES AND CRASHES: This era of Israeli history comes to a final descent. - 2 Chronicles 36:1-14. - Let’s talk for a moment about cycles vs crashes. Cycles are those ups and downs that are part of everyday life. They are what we expect. Things are a little better then they’re a little worse but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Look Just Like ...

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Apr 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,790 views

    The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith.

    Friends in Christ, The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith. In the pew in front of us in a family of five – ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Character Study Of Cain Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 804 views

    Cain’s life serves as a warning against jealousy, anger, and disobedience. Though he had potential, he allowed sin to rule over him, leading to his downfall. His story highlights the importance of a right heart in worship and the dangers of unchecked emotions.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF CAIN – FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE, MURDERER OF ABEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?" – Genesis 4:9 Supporting Texts: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Great Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    The gift of Christ at Christmas is powerful, personal, and life-changing.

    For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Kids in particular become enthralled in the process of receiving gifts. And kid’s tear open gifts without any hesitation. “You never hear kids say, O no, you shouldn’t have. And yet the great gift of Christmas seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Fellowship: Understanding Koinonia

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 76,711 views

    Fellowship is so much more than potluck meals and getting together for game night. Fellowship is the selfless emersion into each others’ lives.

    There are many who have become familiar with the Greek word ’koinonia.’ The most common thing people say is that it means "fellowship." I ask you to keep that thought in mind as we go through the lesson. I want to start with a short story about something terrible that happens to some Romanian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mystery Of Married Singles

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,116 views

    What it means to be Complete in the Lord

    There are numerous mysteries, with the help of the Holy Ghost, which the Christian has to unravel. One of these is the Mystery of being a married single. What does this mean? It is a pointer to the fact that though you may be single from the perspective of the world there is a spiritual marriage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Spirit Moves

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 16,622 views

    The movement of the Holy Spirit brings revival to the church

    We desire a revival from God that is anything but Biblical. We want God to come on the church in power and do amazing things. We also want God to leave things the same and not change anything. There has never been a time in history when God moved in power among people and left things as He found ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Using Our Talents For The Kingdom (9/24/2017)

    Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022
     | 2,151 views

    Use Your Talents For God

    Matthew 25:14-30 Headings in Various Translations Parable of the Talents – Parable of the 3 Servants – Parable of the Bags of Gold Different translations mention gold, silver, goods, possessions, money, valuables … Meaning of the Greek word “talanton” (talent). A talent was not a coin, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being The Best At What We Do.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent

    Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 15,256 views

    This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

    AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,009 views

    A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    1st Things 1st: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,617 views

    If we believe that Jesus is coming back soon, why don’t we live like it?

    With summer winding down and school about to start everybody has been cramming in those last minute vacations… I can remember one summer in particular our family made plans to go to Disneyworld! Now this was a “big deal” for a 10-yr old kid and I remember the anticipation just about as much as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    United We Stand – Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    Lessons To Remember Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021
     | 2,905 views

    Great life lessons are taught by the Book of Ruth which are of eternal value for each of us and those we love

    Presenting messages on the Book of Ruth has been such an encouraging exercise, and such a short one, it has been hard to leave it behind. So, I’ve decided not to, at least just yet. We’ve covered the text of Ruth in four messages, and this morning we will take a fifth to review this subject of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church