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It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2020

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Among all the conquering heroes of Hebrews 11, God introduces us to those who suffered, struggled and died for their faith. Why would God tell us the stories of those who didn't "succeed"?

OPEN: I love a good action movie - the kind they used to make. Movies where good overcomes evil; the boy gets the girl; righteousness triumphs and the hero rides off into the sunset. Those are “feel good” movies because everything works out the way it should. One website talked about the movies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4, Hebrews 11:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search Of Simeon Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

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This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. This message looks at the story of a man who didn’t want to avoid Christmas but instead had been looking and waiting for Chri

Simeon Luke 2:22-35 A shopping mall Santa Claus in California had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa her 19 month old son, Brian, would stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013

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If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let Your Conscience Be Your God

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007

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A look at conscience through the eyes of Paul in 1 Corinthians. Its not just an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.

There’s a song in the animated film Pinocchio that speaks a carefree life to our troubled hearts. When you get in trouble and you don’t know right from wrong. Give a little whistle! Give a little whistle! When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong. Give a little whistle! Give a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

4 - A New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2025

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Paul gives us a clear look at NEW LIFE - He exposes it, explains it, and emphasizes it.

This week, I read about a man who was selling an old warehouse. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Gangs had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and thrown trash everywhere. As he showed a prospective buyer the property, he took pains to say that he would replace the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

7 Invitations Of Jesus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2002

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We look at invitations, the seven invitations Jesus extended.

PONDER INVITATIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest! John 7:37 Jesus stood and cried, saying ... if any man thirst let him COME unto Me, and DRINK ... John 21:12 Jesus said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, John 7:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Four Soils

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

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A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For The Restoration Of Carnal Believers

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

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An insiders look at our commandment to restore backslidden believers.

Can the temporary errors a believer makes be atoned for after salvation? The question leaves much to be examined by a believer. If I am saved, and yet fall into sin, what then becomes of me? As humans we often make mistakes and later regret them. I recall a recent article in the St. Petersburg ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is It A Sin To Doubt?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

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Lessons on faith and doubt, looking through the life of Thomas

Is It a Sin to Doubt? by Randy Croft One of the hardest decisions Krista and I made before Jacob was born was not which hospital to have the birth. Not which doctor would deliver our little guy. Not which pediatrician we would see, even though we went back and forth on that call. The hardest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Part Are You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

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Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Types Of Faith

Contributed by Kent Weeldreyer on Nov 10, 2000

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Taking a look at three ways the church views faith.

Title: “Three Types of Faith” Text: Romans 10:1-13 Main Thought: A true heart felt faith in Jesus Christ is the only real saving faith that we can be assured of. Three Types of Faith: 1. Head Faith. 2. Hands Faith. 3. Heart Faith. Response/Application: What needs can I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 14, 2002

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A closer look at the Beattitudes. Blessings for those who mourn.

Matthew 5:4 (NASB) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Each of us will face a time to mourn. Our sorrow comes in many forms: Physical Emotional Spiritual Physical loss comes from the loss of tangible things. These may include: People Places Things The person you used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mother Inside

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

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A different look at being a mother. Realizing that motherhood is a seed.

Acknowledge all mothers and pray over them. “History shows almost all the greatest leaders that lived, indeed had mothers!” PAUL REVERE’S MOTHER: "I don’t care where you think you have to go, young man. Midnight is past your curfew!" MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY’S MOTHER: "I don’t mind you having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

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A look at the four beatitudes found in Luke’s account.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 12 How to Live Successfully Luke 6: 17-26 Jesus went into the hill country with His disciples during this night of prayer he was directed by the father to disciple an inner core of men, the apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of Destruction - Satans Corporate Agenda

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002

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A look at how satan goes about weakening churches.

Today – Change gears to a CORPORATE FOCUS A Church Like Ours The Devil Does NOT LIKE YOU/ME...FAM! What would satan do to hamper us? Weaken us? Where would he show up if possible? How would he go about his business? 2 Passages Is. 14:12-15 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

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