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    What Are You Sad For Today?

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 6, 2020
     | 2,792 views

    Do we have anyone out there who has burden for the lost souls or the people who are drunk, addicted and in deep sin?

    What are you sad for? Nehemiah 2:2 “So the king said to me, "Why is your face sad though you are not sick? This is nothing but sadness of heart." Then I was very much afraid.” A) BURDEN FOR SOULS B) FAVOR COMES WHEN YOU OBEY GOD AND STICK TO HIM AND HIS PLANS C) WHEN THE RIGHT TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith And Fear

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,360 views

    We ask for more faith than we realize we have. We let it lie dormant in us, while all the time God is there, and our faith in God is there, doing very little.

    There is a legend from the Orient about a traveler making his way to a large city. One night he meets two other travelers along the road: Fear and Plague. Plague explains to the traveler that, once they arrived, they are expected to kill 10,000 people in the city. The traveler asks Plague if Plague ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Consider The True Glory Of Our King!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Oct 23, 2023
     | 1,420 views

    In His "state of humiliation" as theologians say, Jesus' glory was most deeply hidden! Through these verses from Colossians we are invited to see the true glory of King Jesus!

    “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” All four of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) tell us about the written notice of the charge against Jesus—and for which Pontius Pilate crucified him. It’s a small but important detail from the Friday that we call good. Does anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Qq & Aa Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 347 views

    This morning we are going to see some truths that get to the heart of the religious establishment’s problem with Jesus: his authority.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:23-27: Last week of Jesus’s life. Follows Sunday’s prophetical and demonstrative entrance into Jerusalem, Monday/Tuesday’s indictment of the temple practices, the living parable of the cursing of the fig tree, and now he is teaching in the temple on Tuesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balaam, The Donkey, And The Angel

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 24, 2025
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     | 3,688 views

    Like Balaam, Christians are full of compromise today.

    TITLE: BALAAM, THE DONKEY, AND THE ANGEL SCRIPTURE: NUMBERS 22:22-35 / II PETER 2:15 / JUDE 11 / REVELATION 2:14 One of the most interesting characters you will ever find in the Bible is a guy named BALAAM. In all honesty, I’ve had a hard time figuring this guy out. • He starts out and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demons, Pigs, Restoration, And Rejection

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,864 views

    Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken residence.

    Demons, Pigs, Restoration, and Rejection Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessings And Curses! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 1, 2023
     | 4,185 views

    Looking at the practical wisdom of James. James 3:1-12

    Blessings and Curses James 3:1-12 July 2, 2023 A "minister, priest, and rabbi" lived in a small town and became good friends. They decided to go on a fishing trip together. While they were there they began to share their innermost thoughts and secrets. The priest explained he enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Win!!

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,426 views

    Christ’s victory gives us a victory too

    It had been a long flight and the crew was tired. This was even made more apparent by the rough landing. This particular airline had a policy that the pilot must stand by the door as the people exited to thank them for flying with the airline. The pilot was dreading this because of the landing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Easter Make A Difference

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 237 ratings
     | 19,667 views

    Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter

    Second Sunday Easter John 20: 19-31 "Does Easter Make a Difference   A pastor tells the following in the Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of people here for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Taking The Plunge Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    We’re only clean because God, in HIS mercy, washed us clean.

    Introduction Down South they tell about a Baptist minister who preached about baptism by immersion every Sunday. His congregation agreed with his doctrine, but they were getting pretty tired of hearing about it every week. Nobody wanted to hurt his feelings, but they’d had enough! The deacons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made New - Living The New Life Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 15, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,686 views

    How do believers live between now and the Second Coming? What attitudes do we need to cultivate?

    Made New - Living The New Life Bible Reading: Psalm 148 Revelation 21: 1-8 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If you watched the CTV news on Thursday evening you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Help Me God, I'm Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2022
     | 4,038 views

    The Devil has done his work of discouragement for a long time. If you feel discouraged, you are not alone. God's children do get discouraged. But what did Jesus mean when he said that we can have “life more abundantly,” “life to the full?”

    Alba 8-18-13 (Revised 10-23-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M DISCOURAGED John 10:10 I don’t know if this story about Abraham Lincoln is true or not, but the story is told that Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough looking man drew a revolver and pushed it in his face. "Abe" figured ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,290 views

    Just like his early followers, we live with one eye on the clouds awaiting Jesus’ return, but until that day, we have the proof of his resurrection, we have the power of the Holy Spirit, and we have a purpose to fulfill.

    The Journey: Following the Spirit through Acts (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 1:1-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/25/2017 Six months ago, we set out on a sixteen-week journey that took us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Healing For A Hurting World

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    Jesus offers us the healing that we need in thsi world.

    INTRODUCTION  Clarice Lukenbill, Spencer, Ind. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare." I overheard two older men talking about their health problems at our church. "My new doctor doesn’t just treat the symptoms, he treats both the mind and the body." "Hmm," the second man grunted and thought for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy In The Middle Of Misery Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 16,086 views

    ONE WHO KNOWS WHERE TO LOOK DISCOVERS MERCY. Habakkuk indicates three places to look for mercy. During shaky times mercy can be found in prayer. During dark moments, mercy can be found in the power of God. During points of uncertainty, mercy can be found

    October 14, 2000 -- AM MERCY IN THE MIDDLE OF MISERY Habakkuk 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Our God is a great God, and greatly to be praised. A finite mind could no more comprehend His glory that one can compress the ocean into a bucket. All eternity will be spent learning more and more about how great, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist