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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Ephesus: You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 6,739 views

    This is the second message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Ephesus and this church had lost that loving feeling.

    In the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” a Russian peasant named Tevye asks his wife a very simple question; “Do you love me?” Love him? She had never met him until the day of their arranged wedding. Now after twenty five years of marriage he wants to talk of love? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016
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     | 11,457 views

    This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

    The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Those Who Wander Are Not Lost: A Study In Nothingness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 1,962 views

    Much of my early life was lived by such reverberations. I don't want to bash it. It had it's appeals. No burdens, no responsibilities. Just drift about. Ironically enough I live in a similar way today at times. I'm in the arms of God. I have no idea what will happen today.

    "When Monday comes I want nothing Come Tuesday morning I want the same The days and nights fly by Looking to embrace the nothing of the everyday...." -Yo La Tengo, "Everyday" from the album: And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out. Much of my early life was lived by such ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When You’ve Lost You’re Grip

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,591 views

    Each of us has a withered hand and can't get a grip on something in life. It could be a past hurt, moral failure, financial difficulty, fear of the future, physical problem, or feeling of inferiority. We need to let Jesus expose it and heal us mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

    WHEN YOU’VE LOST YOU’RE GRIP Mark 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Mom discussed peer pressure and cigarettes with her 12-year-old daughter. Having struggled for years to quit, she described how she had started smoking to "be cool." As she outlined the arguments kids might make to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joseph: Lost His Coat But Kept His Character

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 14, 2024
     | 1,078 views

    A message on the importance of overcoming temptation. Talks about the damage that comes from giving in to temptations.

    Title: Joseph: Lost His Coat but Kept His Character Theme: Text: Genesis 39:1 - 20 Joseph Sold into Slavery Opening Scripture Genesis 39:1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jacob-He Lost More Than He Gained Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 3, 2022
     | 3,759 views

    Rebekah, mother of Esau and Jacob, wanted Jacob to have the paternal blessing which Isaac was going to bestow on Esau. She developed a plan for Jacob to get it--and they went through with it. Results? Bad!

    Introduction: Jacob had already purchased Esau’s birthright (some might say, swindled Esau out of it) some years before this event took place. Now, with his mother Rebekah’s help, he was about to swindle his father, Isaac, out of Esau’s blessing. Jacob got the blessing, but he lost more than ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When All Seems Lost: Finding Strength In Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,197 views

    A sermon exploring how to find strength and renewal in our faith when we feel completely drained.

    Life can often leave us feeling drained and exhausted. We may find ourselves running on empty, lacking joy, love, and peace. In these moments, we can turn to the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana as a source of inspiration and guidance. This sermon will explore what we can ...read more

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    The Messiah's Mission Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 49,213 views

    Here it is predicted that the people of YAHWEH will be empowered by His Spirit to bring the good news of salvation to mankind. Because of the Messiah’s redeeming work light will fill His people, who in turn are to shine forth, as a spiritual light

    ISAIAH 60:1-3 THE MESSIAH’S MISSION [Matthew. 5:14-17] Here it is predicted that the people of YAHWEH will be empowered by the Spirit of God to bring the good news of salvation to mankind. Because of the Messiah’s redeeming work (59:19a, 20-21), light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Types Of Restoration In The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025
     | 572 views

    The God of restoration not only gives back what was lost but also brings increase, multiplication, and honour in greater measure than before.

    TYPES OF RESTORATION IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    5 Great Motivations Of Effective Soul Winners

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 129 ratings
     | 25,689 views

    Indeed, Paul lives a meaningful and exciting life. He found the reasons for living and accomplished the purpose of his very existence. He died a happy man because he found the right motivations.

    5 GREAT MOTIVATIONS OF EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNERS (2COR. 5:1-21) The apostle Paul is one of the great examples of a soul winner. He survived and defied all hardship and challenges of his mission because his eyes are focus on the five great motivations of his life. Let us therefore study these five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Without Walls

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    Let us be a people of increasing commitment to sharing the love of God with one another and sharing the love of Christ without walls.

    Love Without Walls, Romans 12:9-21 Introduction An escaped prisoner in the Civil War wandered for many days and nights, seeking the Union lines. At last, in the dusk of the early twilight, he came to a camp which he supposed belonged to the Confederates. Before he knew it he was surrounded by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Harvest

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 11, 2013
     | 9,137 views

    Jesus told his disciples to open their eyes for the fields were ripe for harvest. He's telling us the same thing.

    THE HARVEST John 4:27-42 1) Turning sorrow into joy (vs. 27-30). Vs. 28-she left her water jar. Where once she was fixated on literal water, now, after hearing about living water, her fixation is on that instead; so much so that she runs to tell others about it. How about us? What are we excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Prodigal To Pilgrim

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2022
     | 1,808 views

    A message that emphasizes what happened when a man repents.

    From Prodigal to Pilgrim Luke 15: 11-24 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Boat Lessons

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 20, 2017
     | 10,255 views

    The importance of opportunity.

    "Life Boat Lessons" Genesis 6:1-22, 7:1-17 Genesis 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop, Listen, And Look

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    ADVENT 2(C) - Stop, listen, and look because God’s voice is calling out so that all mankind will see God’s salvation.

    STOP, LISTEN, LOOK LUKE 3:1-6 DECEMBER 8, 2002 LUKE 3:1-6 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- 2during the high ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran