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  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Four Traits Of A Growing Believer Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013
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     | 6,813 views

    Solomon pursued the meaning and purpose of life. He asks relevant questions regarding our existence today.

    Ecclesiastes 8:1-8 Four Traits of a Growing Believer Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? 1a Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? bA man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A King Became A Baby

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 9, 2013
     | 5,892 views

    A Christmas Sermon that emphasizes that the King was in control of all the events surrounding the incarnation.

    When a King Becomes a Baby Luke 2: 1-7 When Matthew quoted the prophet to declare that one of the names of the little baby would be “Immanuel”, he was making a statement about who the child would be: God with us. He was God long before the stars began to send forth their light or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dimensions Of The Lord’s Table

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 24, 2017
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     | 9,350 views

    To understand the dimensions of the Lord’s Table is to fully grasp the character and nature of our Christian experience.

    1 Corinthians 10:14-33, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Lord’s Table is a continuing memorial of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is the one thing Christians have celebrated from the very beginning. Jesus said to the early Christians concerning this, “This do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Disappointed With Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2017
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     | 10,930 views

    The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere.

    Disappointed With Life (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18) Note: This is a revision of my 2003 sermon on the same text. Quite a few secondary changes and refinements. 1. A 5-year-old boy who came to his mother & asked, "Where did I come from?" The mother took a deep breath because she had dreaded the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Tripping Over The Furniture" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2012
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     | 5,509 views

    A sermon within a series which faces the question which has plagued humankind more than any other.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?:Tripping Over the Furniture” What gives life meaning? This is the question which has plagued humankind more than any other question. Is it consumer goods? Is it money? Is it the accumulation of stuff? Is it ease? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christmas In Newtown

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012
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     | 3,127 views

    What message can Christmas have for those who are going through their own private hell... like those in Newtown, Conn?

    Christmas in Newtown Luke 2:8-14 Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way In the early hours of Friday morning, Adam Lanza shot and killed his mother. I’m Dreaming of a white Christmas… During the first period classes at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a gunman enters the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2012
     | 3,637 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 2:1-20 “What Gives Life Meaning?: The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine” In the story of Jesus’ birth, Luke begins with, “In those days… “In those days…” In those days things were like they are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rumors Of Another World

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
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     | 5,531 views

    Our unquenchable desires for meaning and more declare that we are made for meaning and more, namely God, and therefore we will only find meaning and more (satisfaction) in Him alone.

    Introduction Blaise Pascal- 17th Century French/Christian Philosopher (Disinherited Prince Syndrome): Someone who had it all, then lost it all, then spends rest of life trying to recover what he knows down deep he once possessed (Meaning and More). “If I find in myself a desire which no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Farewell Speech On His Way To Freedom

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 20, 2019
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     | 7,595 views

    Paul gives us a very vivid picture of what it means to stay and finish the race!

    Weekly Message/Devotion October 27, 2019 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-1 Paul’s Farewell Speech On His Way To FREEDOM Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    La Cosa MÁs Grande

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 1,792 views

    Un resumen y adaptación basada en «La cosa más grande del mundo» de Henry Drummond, 1851-1897, que trata sobre la importancia del amor en la vida y el ministerio cristianos.

    El Evangelio de Jesucristo proclama que Dios es amor y que nosotros, como cristianos, estamos llamados al amor perfecto (ver 1 Juan 4: 15-19). De alguna manera, en el camino, hemos perdido el significado y el poder de ese Evangelio, el Evangelio del Amor, o tal vez nunca hemos tenido la ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,728 views

    The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

    CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020
     | 5,499 views

    What does it mean to be light?

    Jesus Christ who we celebrate during Christmas stated in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." What did Jesus mean that He is the Light of the world? Jesus of course was giving a word picture, a metaphor; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (1) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2021
     | 4,207 views

    Using spiritual disciplines to help us grow in Christ. Looking at Prayer as one means.

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 2, 2021 Prayer There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Under The Sun Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022
     | 2,709 views

    The focus of this sermon is to introduce the series on the book of Ecclesiastes and the idea that life lived in the hear and now (i.e., under the sun) cannot compare to a life lived under the Son (Jesus Christ)

    Good morning. It is great to be back in the ‘burgh rain and all. For some of you who don’t know, I was away for a few weeks for a sabbatical. It was a study time, and I was able to feel somewhat productive. I also had a time of rest. The better news is Debbie and I got to see our lovely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • KATHERINE GILSTRAP avatar

    Good At Church Bad At Christ

    Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023
     | 1,177 views

    You have mastered being with Jesus BUT you gotta master your Walk with Judas

    The preaching of Jesus is the key to all power, salvation, healing, deliverance, holiness etc. The preaching of the cross is the only avenue in which mankind can find forgiveness, security and spiritual well-being. It is not necessarily an easy road. It is filled with persecution, betrayal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other