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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Silence Is Golden

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 12, 2023
     | 2,707 views

    Christmas 2023

    SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) The gospel of Luke opened with a dark cloud, a deep sigh, and a mood of resignation, the drama increased by the absence of recorded prophetic utterances for about 400 years between the Old and New Testament. God’s presence, power and purpose, however, were evident ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,015 views

    A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

    ¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Up A Tree And Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,329 views

    Dramatic monologue, as if Zacchaeus were telling his story. His life was "up a tree", in trouble. He went "out on a limb" to receive the welcome and the salvation offered by Jesus.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 30, 1988 Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree, the savior for to see.” Oh ... good morning, good morning. Almost didn't see you there. In fact, I've missed a lot of things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013
     | 6,947 views

    Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

    How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Short Timer's Attitude

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2012
    based on 104 ratings
     | 45,166 views

    To help the listener see the need to set spiritual goals.

    This is really an awesome time of the year isn’t it? I love the weather, being able to do yard work, ball games, and cook outs. Children all over the nation also love this time of year as the school year is coming to a close. Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that is around kids this time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Three Glances Of Christ (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,559 views

    Christ is on that cross for six hours and we can imagine that during the time he endured that suffering his gaze must have fallen upon the people gathered at the foot of the cross. What did He see as he glanced at them. Message in Lent.

    The theme that has run through this Lenten Series .....is the cross. And Beloved ......through the cross .....the love and grace of God ..... was displayed. (Pause) The image which I would suggest to you this day.....is that of Christ ..... upon the cross. He is on that cross for six hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    False - Christians, Short And Sweet 3 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    This can be a dangerous sermon to preach. It calls sin, sin and challenges Christians to examine their relationship with Jesus. Does Jesus know you?!?

    False - Christians Jude The year was 2003 “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just elected the first openly homosexual bishop As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Falling Short: Overcoming The Gap Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,251 views

    Understanding the process of salvation. Understanding justification, sanctification, regeneration, and faith.

    Title: Justification, Regeneration, Sanctification, Faith Theme: Text: Romans 3:23, 24 Romans 3:23-24 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Introduction As you can see we have a basketball ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Short Story About Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2023
     | 1,943 views

    This is an old sermon of mine that I have updated. This morning we have seen a situation where a stressed sinner put forth quite an effort to see Jesus and was successful in finding Him.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE A Short Story About Growing Up LUKE 19:1-10 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… https://www.snopes.com/top/ There is so much fake news and garbage out there that sometimes it is hard to know what is true or false or twisted or spun. I perused snopes this week to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Short Of Stature And Morals-But Saved

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,768 views

    Zacchaeus was hated and misanthropic, but salvation came through the obedience of faith and the call of Jesus.

    Tuesday of 33rd Week in Course Lk 19: 1-10 Jericho is the oldest city in the world, as near as archaeologists can determine. Today it’s a dusty little Palestinian village a short drive away from the Dead Sea. The town would be dead, too, if it weren’t also the lowest city in the world, at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 439 views

    Life is more than just breathing and existing—it is about knowing and walking with God.

    LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:10 (NIV) "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Supporting Texts: Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Philippians 1:21 INTRODUCTION A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Expectation Shall Not Be Cut Short.

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 28, 2022
     | 4,480 views

    Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! There’s hope in Jesus. Because he can do anything, “For I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything I cannot do?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

    "He does great things, unsearchable and marvelous things without number" (Job 5:9). Do you desire a miracle? You can have it through Jesus Christ. He knows your name and your present situation and will give you the perfect solution to your problems. Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Short Answers To Common Questions 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2016
     | 3,589 views

    A questioning mind is a thinking mind, and God wants our minds to actively pursue His truth. So let’s answer three common questions of many.

    Short Answers to Common Questions 1 (topical) 1. PUEBLO, Colo., April 7 (UPI) -- A serial cheese thief returned to a Colorado pizza shop to steal thousands of dollars worth of provolone cheese. Kevin Romero, a manager [said], "The first time they came in they stole about probably five or six ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Sell Yourself Short

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,305 views

    It is God’s grace that makes us what we are -- not the other way around.

    Super bowl XXXVIII will kick off in just a few hours. One team will win. One team will lose. Somebody will come up short. And the focus will be on the winners. We live in a world of winners and losers. Effectiveness, results, and success are part of the playbook to the game of life. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abide In My Love

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 17, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,696 views

    Short meditation on "Abide in my love"

    Saxlingham 25-05-03 Short meditation on Abiding in the love of Christ Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican