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  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    "pak Khom" (How Much Land Does A Man Need?"

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 19, 2025
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    Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land

    "Pak Khom" (How Much Land Does a Man Need?" Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land. He believed and was convinced that if he had enough land, his life would be secure and he would no longer have to fear anyone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leos Passion

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2017
     | 4,771 views

    Sermon for a elderly man 84 years old god Christian man.

    There was a male nurse the day Leo came out of surgery, Leo he was not very alert at all, until the young good looking male nurse hugged Louise and Leo crossed those arms as if to say she’s mine and you better not hug her I love her! And this may mean pain to your physical body. I laughed so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding The Kingdom Within

    Contributed by Tim Desmond on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,887 views

    This sermon looks at how prayer and meditation can help us connect with the Kingdom of God and change our lives.

    One of the most pervasive feelings in modern society is alienation. We are alienated from our work and from each other by our fast paced lifestyle and focus on success. However, no matter how much connection we have with other people and to our work, the deep feeling of alienation will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Respond When Mistreated

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    When a person mistreats you or performs evil against you, what is a positive way to respond? Why is it important that we respond this way?

    Nineteenth century Russia was a nation in turmoil. But that was nothing new. The nation had actually been going through a period of unrest for a couple hundred years. But finally it seemed to be coming to a head. On the one hand, there was the Russian nobility who resisted any change. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Temptations Of Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,242 views

    Jesus being tempted in three important areas of life 1. Our need for food 2. Our need for identity and 3. Our need to worship The choice is how we respond

    Introduction Leo Tolstoy tells this story: A young Russian inherits his father’s small farm. He immediately starts dreaming of how to expand his property when one morning a well-dressed stranger visits him and makes him an offer that is too good to be true. He could have free of charge ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Long Time Coming

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,526 views

    Eternity, everlasting, forever life!

    Quotes: “The life of the dead is set in the memory of the living.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philippics “We do not need to grieve for the dead... They are home.” ― John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom “There will be today, there will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mastering Success For Life!

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! This sermon will also challenge churches on the importance to being successful!

    Mastering Success For Life! Jeremiah 29:11 We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book…continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.” NLT Rarely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Wells In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,141 views

    Uses the experience of Hagar to remind us of God's care.

    “Wells in the Wilderness” Gen. 21:14-21 1. DEPRESSION OF HAGAR. A. DEPRESSION BECOMES DESPAIR WHEN YOU LOOSE YOUR HOPE. (Prov 13:12) "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:” 1) Satan is a thief who seeks to steal our hope by redirecting it in people or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Community

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 9, 2021
     | 2,077 views

    How did the people in today’s text handle their material things and wealth? Did they withhold any resources? Today we will look at the greed, grace and how strong their grip is in our lives.

    LIVING IN COMMUNITY Acts 4:32 – 35 Acts 4:32-35  Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.  (33)  With great power the apostles gave their testimony ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Your Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 62,539 views

    Sermon 1 of 4 in series called Building Relationships

    Building Relationships – Series Sermon 1 – Our Relationship with God – Displayed in our reactions to man 1 John 1:5-10 Each and every day of our lives, we have relationships with others that have been formed through the years. Some relationships are positive in nature, others are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Deciving Yourself?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,144 views

    Deadly risk taking is more common then we realize. We may not purposely stare down the barrel of a shotgun. But many Christians behave in a self-defeating way that is equally careless and risky, and deadly.

    Are You Deceiving Yourself? / Part-1 Galatians 6:7 KJV A Example of deadly risk taking In 1982, “ABC Evening News” reported on an unusual work of modern art—a chair affixed to a shotgun. It was to be viewed by sitting in the chair and looking directly into the gun barrel. The gun was loaded and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    War And Peace Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2019
     | 4,390 views

    Joy can be discovered and embraced through times or war and peace. We just have to seek the one who brings perfect peace even in the midst of war.

    Opening Video: Memorial Day Memorial Day – A day to remember those who gave their lives for the cause of peace in a time of war. Series: Find Joy in the Journey Scripture Text: Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Caring To Other Cultures Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,748 views

    Jesus had no social prejudice nor felt inconvenienced; therefore, He was able to meet the needs of a woman from another country and different culture. Being spiritually-minded allows us to lower our prejudices towards those who are different.

    Leo Tolstoy, author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, once said that “those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs” possess a state of mind that is not common, but essential for right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherry Proskine avatar

    How Much Land Does A Man Need?

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    Jesus isn’t asking to give up all that we have, just that one thing that stands between us and following Him. We can choose today to walk a fresh walk of freedom.

    HOW MUCH LAND DOES A MAN NEED? Mark 10:17-22 Opening Illustration: Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a fantastic offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Want To Be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude!

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,991 views

    To give thanks, to show gratitude is crucial for our wellbeing and our proper relationship with each other, with nature and with God.

    Want to be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude. This morning’s gospel story presents us with two basic needs that can sometimes be in competition. One is that we need to be satisfied with our lot if we are to be in the least bit ‘happy’. The other need is to be able to look beyond that same situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican