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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Little Hero Of The Lord

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Often times a Christian worker goes unnoticed and un-applauded. Never forget God is a rewarder...

    LITTLE HERO... WILL THE REAL HERO STAND UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Matthew 19:30 But many that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Parker avatar

    The Net Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,416 views

    A sermon explaining the parable of the net. The modern church is the net which drags in all types.

    The Parable of the net Matthew 13:47-50 "47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 49 So shall it be at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Dan J Funeral

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2015
     | 5,925 views

    Funeral for a 62 year old man who had gone through the challenge of alcoholism. He was a believer in Jesus.

    Opening Song -- Family Enters "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Created Male And Female! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 6, 2022
     | 1,694 views

    If god didn't create male and female, He couldn't give the command to be fruitful and multiply; the world sinning against God today!

    We read from the Gospel of John, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men……. The Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Victory Over The Enemy

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,201 views

    All Christians need to experience victory over the enemy.

    VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY II Kings 6:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- Dunblane, Scotland. Dunblane is a small tranquil town at the foot of the Scottish highlands, but it was anything but tranquil on Wednesday, March 13, 1996. A former Boy Scout leader named Thomas Hamilton armed with four handguns killed or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2011
     | 7,312 views

    Find true security by trusting in the Lord, not a lie or an idol.

    If you’re a Green Bay Packers fan, then the best thing about the Super Bowl this year (2011) was the Packers win! The next best thing was some of the commercials. Here’s one of my favorites – Junior Darth Vader. (Show the Volkswagen Passat: Young Darth Vader video from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    It's A Wonderful Christian Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,056 views

    As we look at the classic movie It’s A Wonderful Life, we discuss the impact that each of our Christian lives can have on the world around us.

    Introduction: A. I hope and pray that you had a wonderful Christmas, we sure did. 1. I also hope you gave and received some special gifts. 2. I received a special gift from one of my daughters that will aid my preaching preparation. The title of the book is The Best of the Good Clean Jokes, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    There's A Thief In The Church

    Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,101 views

    This is a sermon teaching about tithes and offerings.

    There’s a Thief in the Church By Pastor Jim May Today I want to speak to you about a matter that is not something that I have ever taught in this church since I have been pastor. I’ve never felt the need to do so and I really don’t feel the need right now, but I don’t know everything. I do know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Live Right

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

    How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Purpose Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,423 views

    The primary purpose of the gospel is to display God’s righteousness, not just to make me right with God

    I want to begin this morning by looking at a few pictures and asking you to tell me what you see. [Show “optical illusion” faces and ask people what they see]. With every one of those pictures, what you saw depended on your perspective. And by changing your perspective, it was possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Of Order

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 30, 2025
     | 352 views

    If you want to know the God of the Bible, it is important that you consider that He is a God of orderliness.

    God created everything with order. • The moon reliably follows a cyclical pattern. • The planets all orbit in an established, orderly way. • The Seasons come and go in an arranged and expected fashion. Such order in the universe is not an accident but rather that the God of the Bible is a God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    The Evidence Of True Love

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 14, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    Note the reasons that the love of God motivates our hearts to action.

    THE EVIDENCE OF LOVE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: 1 John 3:16-18 What is your picture of someone who is truly poor? In Hollywood there is an exclusive school attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. Asked to write a composition on the subject of poverty, one little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Who Are You Really Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    One of the first steps in understanding how we are to respond to God’s grace it to discover who we are and what God has done for us.

    Psalm 139:1-4, 13-18 “Who Are You, Really” INTRODUCTION We are going to begin something new. Isn’t that exciting! I’ve always enjoyed beginning a new class or starting a new activity, even though I knew it was going to take work and determination. I’ve anticipated the change and the benefits ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Making A Comeback 1: Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023
     | 1,414 views

    We begin coming back to God by waking up to our need for Him.

    106.1 Making a Comeback #1: Wake Up Americans love a good comeback story. You may remember that the Chrysler Corporation made one of the biggest comebacks in the history of the business world. • After posting a 17 million dollar profit in its first year in 1924 and remaining viable throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Christians & Debt

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    God has direction for his Church and we are told to Live Justly, Lovingly, and Expectantly

    John Ortberg tells a story that we are all familiar of. When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination christened, in a moment of marketing genius, the Happy Meal. You’re not just buying fries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other