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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    As Little Children

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2018
     | 8,753 views

    Jesus says we must become children to enter the Kingdom. What does this look like?

    As a Little Child Matthew 18:1-9 This is a well-known passage because it refers to the innocence of children. We often call them our “little angels” even if their misbehavior often contradicts. When a child tragically dies, if is said that God needed another angel in heaven. By the way, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whoville, You Are A Victor Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2019
     | 3,667 views

    This message looks at the fact that the Bible says we are victors and gives some examples of what that means.

    He had lived through the war and the war had shaped who he was. It had also shaped how he saw others. In particular, it shaped his view of the Japanese. Between Pearl Harbour and the war that followed he had very little time or use for those who called Japan their home. But in 1953 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Take Up Your Cross Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,202 views

    What does it look like to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus?

    [IMAGE] Philippine Passion Play - practice of literally crucifying people (voluntarily). The practice began in 1962 after a popular play about Jesus’ death. One man, Ruben Enaje, (as of 2019) had been hung on a cross 33 times. Many men and women have voluntarily submitted to temporary crucifixion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgotten Hero Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 2,927 views

    Today as we approach Christmas, we need to look at one of the unrecognized heroes of the Christmas story.

    We all have heard many sermons on Christmas that dealt with: • THE VIRGIN • THE ANGELS • THE SHEPHERDS • THE INNKEEPERS • THE WISE MEN But there is one individual that is overlooked many times. WHO IS THAT? I am talking about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. • It was indeed a SPECIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Friendship (Friend’s Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 3,494 views

    Look at Prov. 27:5, we read, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

    Also look at Prov. 27:9-10 “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit # 8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,471 views

    Today we want to look at another fruit of the Spirit that God wants to produce in our life.

    We have broken down these nine fruits of the Spirit into three groups: INWARD, OUTWARD, and GOD-WARD. • INWARD FRUITS consist of love, joy, and peace • OUTWARD FRUITS consist of longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness. • GOD-WARD FRUITS consist of faith, meekness, and temperance. Today we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 17, 2014
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     | 51,832 views

    In looking at Ezekiel 37 we find four elements necessary for lifeless dry bones to live.

    Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-14 God spoke to the Prophet Ezekiel, whose name means "God strengthens me", through dreams and visions. In the record of his 22 year ministry, we find at least six separate visions that Ezekiel received from the Lord. Perhaps his most recognized vision, one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can My Life Shine More Glory On God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 19, 2014
     | 4,351 views

    A look at why God desires to be glorified as well as how we can do more of that.

    DOES GOD WANT GLORY? Yes, not because He has low self-esteem, but because He wants us living for what matters most. - 1 Timothy 1:17. - John 8:50, 54; John 13:31; John 17:4-5. - There are numerous passages that speak of the importance to God of receiving glory. (See the John passages.) - Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning The Battle Of Depression Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,821 views

    This is the second sermon in the series - Dealing with Depression It is followed with a deeper look at depression that is designed for an evening class

    Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Theme: Following Jesus: Caring For One Another - Galatians 6:2 Sermon # 2 - Winning the Battle of Depression INTRO: Good morning! Last week we started our new sermon series called: Caring For God's People, by looking at the Parable of the Unforgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Overcoming Criticism Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
     | 9,121 views

    The criticial spirit seems to be something that is easy for people to have. This sermon looks at at how to handle criticism

    Overcoming Criticism Ephesians 4:25-32 There’s the story of a man who was taking a journey with his grandson by donkey. He had only had 1 donkey and the road took him through 5 villages to get home. He put the boy on the donkey and walked alongside. The first village criticized, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Skip The Tune-Ups Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,109 views

    Even Abraham needed regular spiritual tune-ups. Look at how God provided them.

    We were eight hours into a sixteen-hour drive when the “check engine” light blinked on. We had just driven through Great Falls, Montana at 11 at night and we had the most desolate part of the drive ahead of us—three and a half hours across the high plains of Montana before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Recover Your Faith Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 15, 2023
     | 1,677 views

    Today we are going to look at two people who laughed, but it was not a joke - it was a promise that was humanly impossible.

    RECOVER YOUR FAITH Genesis 18:9-15 Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction A sense of humor is a good thing. (Bulletin Bloopers) Proverbs 15:13, 15 A happy heart makes the face cheerful… The cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine… Today we are going to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Revealed By His Names

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,245 views

    Come let us look through the windows of time and see what the names of God reveal.

    GOD IS REVEALED BY HIS NAMES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THERE ARE SEVERAL COVENANT NAMES OF GOD THAT GOD USES TO REVEAL HIS NATURE TO HUMANITY… Our God can finish and complete what he started. God’s promises of blessings are real. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shallow Hal

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2022
     | 1,082 views

    Jesus teaches us to look at a person's inner beauty instead of just the physical.

    Shallow Hal John 6:60-71 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this said, "this is a difficult statement; who can listen to it?" 61 But Jesus, conscious that His disciples grumbled at this, said to them, "Does this cause you to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,367 views

    Today, we will look at three powerful things Christ does that help define you as a believer

    Background to passage: one of the most spectacular, all-encompassing letters in the NT regarding the church and our place in it. It puts on display God’s ultimate purpose for creation, the church, and your life. It was written to the Ephesians and possibly other churches in the region. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist