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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pray!!! Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,173 views

    Prayer is easy to neglect due to pressing cares and responsibilities of life. However, prayer is our lifeline to heaven for the resources to effectively discharge those responsibilities and live in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

    Pray!!! Luke 11:1-13 Richard Tow 11.15.15 My assignment this morning is to encourage you toward prayer. In 1 Thess.5:17 Paul told the church to “Pray without ceasing.” Don’t stop praying. Keep on praying. The easiest thing in the world to neglect is prayer. Daily cares and responsibilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Son Of David Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,458 views

    In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son of David" because Jesus fulfills God's promise of a future king who establishes God's kingdom on earth.

    Introduction Michelangelo was a famous painter and sculptor. His most famous sculpture is “David,” which resides in the city of Florence in Italy. Michelangelo’s David is 17 feet tall. It's entirely possible that Michelangelo never meant for people to be able to look at David’s face head-on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Forgiving Heart”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,034 views

    This Palm Sunday, we’re continuing through our study on what a Christian heart looks like, with one of the most important aspects that should be at the heart of every Christian. And that is a forgiving heart. This is followed by just how vital having a forgiven and forgiving heart is.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Forgiving Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBDtCJO12I8 Whenever I counsel people when relational problems are present, I say that this one quality is the most important, but it is also the hardest to put into practice. Let me begin our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Touching Lives From The Grave

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,181 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 13: 1 – 25

    2 Kings 13: 1 – 25 Touching lives from the grave 13 In the twenty-third year of Joash the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah, Jehoahaz the son of Jehu became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned seventeen years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    1st Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    FEBRUARY 22nd, 2026.

    Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11. A). A WELL-STOCKED GARDEN AND A TERRIBLE FALL. Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-7. I). Genesis 2:15-17. The LORD God took the man, and put him in a garden. Having already introduced the ordinance of the Sabbath, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Power Over Evil Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
     | 5,644 views

    The line between good and evil is right in the middle of the human heart. Jesus’ power over the demons needs your attention.

    This is a two-week sermon series covering three people in Mark 5. Next week, you’ll meet a woman who has bleed for much of her life and you’ll encounter a man named Jairus, whose daughter had died. This week, I want you to meet the man whom history has called the Gadarene. “They came to the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Reasons To Celebrate Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 14, 2021
     | 4,652 views

    Your father and mother may have abandoned you, your spouse may have deserted you, but your God will never desert you. Your future is secure in Christ no matter what hurt, pain, or temptation comes your way.

    It’s Christmas Eve, and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Custodians Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

    I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    06 A Worshipful Response Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 7, 2025
     | 392 views

    Worship is our joyful response to Christ’s finished work.

    A few weeks ago, our Montgomery County boys’ basketball team punched their ticket to the state tournament in dramatic fashion. With the game tied and only seconds remaining, MOCO launched a deep three—as the buzzer sounded, the ball banked through the rim. Game over. The crowd went crazy. The Arena ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Elisha: An Example Of Obedience

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 9, 2025
     | 1,001 views

    We're here to delve into the book of 2 Kings, specifically chapter 2, verses 1-15. But before we do, I'd like to share a quote from the great Christian author and preacher, Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible."

    We're here to delve into the book of 2 Kings, specifically chapter 2, verses 1-15. But before we do, I'd like to share a quote from the great Christian author and preacher, Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible." What profound wisdom! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Harvest Is Plentiful

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Feb 24, 2024
     | 3,529 views

    Do we see people as God sees people?

    The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few Matthew 9:35-8 (introduction is from Roger Thomas sermoncentral.com) Take a look around right now? • What do you see? • We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. • But did you know that you can all see but not see all. We have each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon 13: Christian Life And Ministry Are A Team Effort Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 12, 2026
     | 104 views

    As the apostle Paul concludes his letter to the church at Colossae, he mentions 11 people in the last 12 verses. From this we notice that Paul was someone who knew how dependent he was on others for his own wellbeing and for the advance of the Gospel. Christian life and ministry are a team effort.

    Introduction: A. The America’s Cup is a sailing competition and is the oldest international competition still operating in any sport and has the oldest trophy dating back to 1851. 1. Dennis Conner is one of America’s most successful yachtsman and has won in many different kinds of sailing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    The Employer, Employee Relationship Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,641 views

    There is mutual responsibility in the relationship between employers and employees

    Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “The Employer, Employee Relationship.” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Over the last few weeks we have been trying to develop some ideas around “the value of work.” In the first instance we established the principle that work is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    The Church...built On A Rock

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

    The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is A Steward? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    Part 1 of 4 We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. Stewardship is the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

    Learning to Lean - Part 1 - What is a Steward? Text: Luke 12:42-43 Intro: This morning I would like to begin a series on Stewardship. Over the past couple of months I have been talking to you about the things that you are leaning on. Specifically are we leaning on God? And if we are, to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal