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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Great I Am Vs. Stone, Metal And Wood Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 20, 2025
     | 376 views

    Pharaoh has maintained that he does not know this God of slaves. Well, Yahweh is about to introduce himself ---- He will make himself known.

    February 22, 2025 Moses has lost all his confidence. Pharaoh had said “NO!” then he increased Israel’s workload. Now the Israelites wanted Moses to just go away. Despite Yahweh’s declaration, “I will redeem Israel,” Moses was still certain that Pharaoh would not listen to him. Definitely a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 1,056 views

    Abram settled his tents in the place that God had called him. From beginning to the end of this story, though he failed many times, he always built and alter to the Lord.

    As we spoke about Genesis 12 last week, we saw that there was a famine in the land and Abram took a natural, commonsensical path and made his way down to Egypt. While in Egypt, we didn’t see Abram erect monuments to or call upon his God - instead he took what he felt was the smartest, most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Jesus I Preach Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2024
     | 681 views

    We are not called to save people. We are called to plant the seeds so that God can cause them to grow.

    This Jesus I Preach Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Next month, July 4th to be exact, I will celebrate my third anniversary as Pastor at Oostanaula Methodist. 2. In those three years, you may have noticed a reoccurring theme in my preaching – I keep telling you to tell people about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where To Hang Your Hopes

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 13, 2024
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     | 1,119 views

    We all hang our hopes on one thing or another throughout our lives. But, all real hope can be traced back to the Lord. He gives us hope in many ways!

    We all hang our hopes on one thing or another throughout our lives. Once my wife and I were out in Las Vegas. On our way back into the hotel for the night, we walked through the casino floor and saw a woman playing the slots. One quarter after another. Ok, not so unusual in Vegas. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 19, 2024
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    Signs of a Spirit filled church from Acts 2

    As a pastor and preacher, I often wonder if when I’m doing a series of sermons, if I continue the topic for too long, or not long enough. Now, I’m not looking for your answers. Because, you might say the topics are good, but don’t go on so long. With that in mind, I want to keep talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happily Ever After Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 22, 2024
     | 983 views

    Covering the 6th and 7th blessing found in the Book of Revelation

    Happily Ever After-The Last Blessing CCCAG, July 14th, 2024 Scripture: Revelation 22:10-16 Introduction Today we finish out our series on the blessings found in the book of Revelation. We will cover the final two blessings, focusing a bit more on the last blessing. The reason we are only briefly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Unusual Birth Announcement

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2025
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    One hour after Queen Elizabeth’s 3rd child was born,128 cables were sent to all parts of the world; Gov’t offices stayed open all night. It was a splash on International news. When God's Son born? A few minimum wage workers were notified.

    GOD’S UNUSUAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    That Will Be Glory!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 3, 2025
     | 1,456 views

    Suddenly there is a thundering trumpet blast unlike anything you've heard before. It’s a glorious sound that vibrates through every fiber of your body as an angelic voice announces, “The King of Kings & Lord of Lords"

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK THAT WILL BE GLORY! (This is my adaptation of an excellent message contributed by Rick Burdette to Sermon Central) TEXT: 1 Cor. 15:42-58; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter For Us: A Unity Not Of Our Making

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 531 views

    Our Lord chose as disciples’ men who were radically different in temperament, personality and political philosophy. It was because of their glaring differences that their unity was so evident.

    Opening illustration: I know, there are so many great verses from John’s remarkable story: “In the beginning was the Word….”, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” “For God so loved the world…,” “In my house are many mansions…,” and more. Why, then, do I love this verse? Simply because in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dying A Death Full Of Life

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2024
     | 944 views

    How will you die? Physically? Spiritually? Learn how to die through the words of Stephen.

    5.12.24 Acts 7:59–60 (EHV) 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” After he said this, he fell asleep. It’s a rather morbid type of question, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    One New Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021
     | 1,779 views

    The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.

    One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
     | 2,785 views

    This is the first segment of a multi lesson study on 1 Peter. In part 1, a brief discussion of the circumstances surrounding the writing of 1 Peter is discussed followed by an exposition of the first two verses.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction We live in difficult times here today in America. In other parts of the world, persecution is far greater for the sake of Jesus Christ. The future shows that persecution is likely to increase. We do take a moment to rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Foreigners To Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,546 views

    We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

    FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    And Therefore I Have Hope

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 3, 2021
     | 4,820 views

    Even when all seems lost, God is faithful

    And Therefore I Have Hope Text: Lamentations 1:1-9, 3:21-24 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING If you will please take your Bibles and open them up to the Old Testament book of Lamentations. You guys know Lamentations right? I’m sure it’s in everyone’s top five list of Old Testament Books… Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thanksgiving, Christmas And Providence

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 5, 2021
     | 1,746 views

    In the birth of our country and in the birth of Jesus we see the invisible, providential hand of God shaping nations and events in preparation for both; and that, more than anything else is what we need in our fractured and fragile country today.

    THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDENCE “When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.” (Galatians 4:4) “The Lord works out everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs. 16:4) Bob Marcaurelle bobmarcaurelle@charter.net Universal “providence” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist