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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Shake And Shine! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2019
     | 8,579 views

    If you want to make a difference in a dark and decaying world, get out of the saltshaker, get out from under the basket, and just be who you are – salt and light.

    A couple of years ago (May 2017), Eugene Romanovsky wanted to sell his old car, a 1996 Suzuki Vitara. It had certainly seen better days, but that did not Romanovsky, who is an Israel-based visual effects artist. Using his skills, he developed a full-blown, Hollywood-style action trailer to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Establishing Strong Christian Families Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 20, 2023
     | 3,566 views

    Strong Christian families are important in and of themselves, but beyond that as testimony to attract a lost and hurting broken world to Christ. People want to know if following Christ makes a difference.

    There are two God ordained institutions. The first is the church that Jesus Christ instituted. The second is marriage and family established by God at the Garden of Eden. We need to support Christian marriages and Christian families. The church should see as a goal to establish strong Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Love Is Kind

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 28, 2025
     | 205 views

    Our society is filled with things like road rage, revenge hit lists, and senseless shootings. Can we really make a difference in our society? The answer is yes, and the difference that we can make begins with being examples of simple Christian kindness.

    Alba 10-12-2025 LOVE IS KIND I Corinthians 13:4 Some years ago the “Dear Abby” column printed this letter: “Dear Abby, My mother used to be very critical of other family members, but always behind their backs. Any relative who visited her had to listen to endless bad mouthing of 'what's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 31, 2019
     | 2,687 views

    This is a different look at the character of Zacchaeus as portrayed in the gospel of Luke

    Out On A Limb Luke 19: 1 - 10 Intro: A fitness center offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner who would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. He would then hand the lemon to the challenger saying that he would pay $1,000 it they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James White avatar

    A Letter To Me

    Contributed by James White on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    HOW you were born the 1st time makes no difference… OH but WHAT a difference being Born Again makes. It doesn’t change your past, but it releases you from it. It will change your present and make you brand spanking NEW.

    Brad Paisley wrote and sings a song which I am borrowing the title from today. “Letter to me” speaks of a desire to send a message to his own past self. It’s a note of encouragement…words to the wise and hope for the future. From the moment of our birth, we begin a lifelong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Decker avatar

    We're Different Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    We are to be different.

    WE’RE DIFFERENT I Corinthians 1:1-9 S: Jesus Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE DIFFERENT. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:1-9 three blessings that we receive that enable us to be different. The _____ blessing is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Goodwin avatar

    Making It To The Future

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    How is the church going to make it until the rapture

    Making It To The Future (Jude 17-25) 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19 These be they who separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Differences Don't Have To Divide!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2024
     | 830 views

    Differences can give birth to trouble. We see God has a plan. Paul confronted Peter about some differences. Unity must be our goal.

    DIFFERENCES, DON’T HAVE TO DIVIDE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *DIFFERENCE: not the same, dissimilar, unlike. DIFFERENCE: HOW MANY KIND KINDS OF CHICKENS ARE THERE? Around the world there are over 500 recognized species of chickens that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Committed Or Involved

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,141 views

    I have begun to realize that many in the Church today think they are Committed when in actuality they are only Involved. There is a big difference between the two.

    TITLE: COMMITTED OR INVOLVED SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 24:1, 14-16 We began a Bible Study series a few weeks ago on the subject Committed or Involved. I have begun to realize that many in the Church today think they are Committed when in actuality they are only Involved. There is a big difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Do You Have? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 54,931 views

    Peter said to the lame man "such as I have give I thee". What did he have to offer that made the difference that day, and what do WE have that can make the difference today?

    Years ago, I learned this cute little camp song. If you know it, sing along with me. “Peter and John went to pray – they met a lame man on the way He held out his palm and asked for an alm – and this is what Peter did say 'Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee In the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    "Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,674 views

    This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

    “NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    The Priority Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,347 views

    Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

    Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Radical Giving

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

    "Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    M.a.d. With Practical Love Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    4th in series: Following Jesus in how we as Christians and as a church can and are to make a difference in our communities through practical applications of love that bring Christ glory!

    M.A.D. with PRACTICAL LOVE Fourth in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 20, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Important News Flash: VIDEO: “What Does It Take To Be A Superhero?” (BluefishTv) – 51.8 secs Last week we learned to better understand the radical love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Just A Little More, God.

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011
     | 2,347 views

    Money and the power it holds over us,. How a littel more would make a difference in our lives....when what we really need is a littel more GOD.

    Today we are adding one additional view to the series that is inspired by: Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational