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  • Darrell Campbell avatar

    "any Samaritans Among Us?"

    Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,226 views

    You can love people and not be a Christian, but can you be a Christian and not exercise love?

    An expert in Jewish Law asked Jesus a question about eternal life. We have no indication that the question wasn't sincere. Eternal Life was more than a duration, but the quality, even the rewards of it. The lawyer was correct in his answer to Jesus, at least textbook, but the man got it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 74 views

    We all have the opportunity to serve God.

    A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creation: God Makes Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 23, 2010
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     | 4,775 views

    "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

    [If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] BIBLICAL CREATION In the end (when all the facts are known), there will be no conflict between Scripture and science. You can be both a man of faith and a man of science (e.g., Isaac Newton, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Making Right Choices Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,779 views

    This is the second message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution" and we are looking at the problems that are caused simply by making bad choices. This message helps you understand how to make good choices.

    From The Problem to the Solution #2 - MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES Last week, we began a series of messages entitled, "From the Problem to the Solution" and what we’re going to be doing is looking at over the next several weeks how we get FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION Now, I asked you last week – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Truth Attractive Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 5,013 views

    focus on gospel

    Titus 2:10-15; 3:4-8 October 23, 2011 Turn with me this morning to the book of Titus, chapter 2. I trust that by now you have learned where the book of Titus in located - in the middle of the NT, right after 1 & 2 Timothy, and right before Philemon and Hebrews. This letter is written by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can Make It

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,285 views

    This message was developed from a message by Joel Stockstill. When God sets the plan in place, it is then a matter of us staying committed & faithful. We must be focused on what the mission is & how God wants it to be carried out.

    We Can Make It! Jonah 3:1-2 NLT In the governing scripture of Destiny we see a very important word that we must stay aware of as we travel this journey God has set before us. Habakkuk 2:3 NLT This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Forever Friends

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,063 views

    The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

    1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Test? This Makes No Sense?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2020
     | 1,829 views

    Is peace possible? Have you ever heard of a peace that makes no sense? It passes all understand? Is perfect peace possible in the midst of chaos? This might be your opportunity to trust God's plan?

    THE TEST: MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LORD, I BELIEVE… I HUMBLY COME BEFORE YOUR THRONE, BUT I ALSO COME BOLDLY BEFORE YOU TO THE HOLY PLACE. LIFE MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? THIS TEST I AM FACING MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God Will Make A Way"

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 24,691 views

    1 Cor. 10:13 gives 7 principles about the problems that we face in life.

    “GOD WILL MAKE A WAY” 1 Cor 10:13 INTRODUCTION Having Christ in your heart does not mean that you will no longer have problems. The Lord said it very plainly in John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble.” Christians and non-Christians will both encounter problems in this life. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 786 views

    Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light.

    Background to passage: In this text we are reminded that we used to be darkness and now we are light. Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light. I think he tells us some ways to do that, and I want to bring it down a little closer to where we live today. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting Externals To Make Us Feel Good Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 4,387 views

    Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God’s love for us?

    My wife, Di, and I were sitting in the family room watching TV with our daughter, Janet, the other night when suddenly, Janet noticed the new watch Di had got for Christmas. She said with a mixture of awe and new-found respect, "Mum, you’ve got a Fossil watch. That’s so cool!" Well, we’d bought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Making Mummies Dance

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    We preserve in the museum of our memories some mummies - parts of us that once lived but have died. Can they live again?

    “Making Mummies Dance” “Making the Mummies Dance” is the title of Dr. Thomas Hoving’s memoir. In 1966 he became the Commissioner of Parks in New York City under Mayor John V. Lindsay. Hoving had earned a Ph.D. in art history from Princeton and had previously worked at the prestigious ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Making Grace Beautiful

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,689 views

    When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is.

    Purpose: To show how God's grace motivates us to do right. Aim: I want the listener to treat others selflessly in order to display the gospel. INTRODUCTION: When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Can I Make Disciples? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,616 views

    Today, we want to look further as how we can make disciples that are true disciples.

    Let’s review what we have studied so far on our series “Jesus Christ, Disciple-Maker.” The first sermon in this series was “How Jesus Made Disciples.” This sermon focused on Christ’s command and how it was preceded by 3 ½ years of training by example. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational