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  • Bill Burress avatar

    "Let's Just Give Up"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010
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     | 5,897 views

    With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

    Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battle Of Life - What You Can Go With. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014
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     | 6,489 views

    Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with.

    This is the part two of the message. Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with. Devil and his kingdom is fortified and one should be ready at all times to stand – ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Parable Of The Ten Talents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 14, 2018
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     | 19,019 views

    The lord is Christ, who is the absolute Owner and Administrator of all persons and things, and in a special way of his church; all things are delivered into His hands.

    -Tuesday- Mount of Olives (13) Olivet Discourse Continued Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-30 PART 13.2: PARABLE OF THE TEN TALENTS Parable of the Ten Talents 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glamour Of Christmas

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Dec 14, 2012
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     | 4,987 views

    The excitement of Christmas is still a wonderful thing today. I would like to express some things we should reflect upon this time of the year.

    The Glamour of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 I remember growing up as a young child the excitement surrounding Christmas Day. There was flashing of lights all over the city, the erecting and decorating of trees and the anticipation of the receiving of gifts. Today these things surrounds perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A World Of Lies

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 10, 2020
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     | 3,946 views

    We are being drawn away from the things of God. This whole drama that the news organizations are pushing is taking us away from the things of God

    Living in a World of Lies 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Jesus said to Pilate: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Is Causing The Trouble?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,607 views

    There are many things a congregation of this size will disagree on, but one thing we all would agree on is that we live in a world that has a lot of trouble.

    What we need to do is find out WHO IS CAUSING ALL THE TROUBLE! For example, we constantly hear about the TROUBLE we are having in our schools in America. Consider the shootings, cursing, fighting, rebellion, and low academic achievements. This may sound simplistic, but anyone with common sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Causing The Trouble?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022
     | 1,429 views

    There are many things a congregation of this size will disagree on, but one thing we all would agree on is that we live in a world that has a lot of trouble.

    What we need to do is find out WHO IS CAUSING ALL THE TROUBLE! For example, we constantly hear about the TROUBLE we are having in our schools in America. Consider the shootings, cursing, fighting, rebellion, and low academic achievements. This may sound simplistic, but anyone with common sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God’s Plans Interfere With Our Plans (Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022
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     | 2,341 views

    One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans.

    For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You had all the details worked out, and then the boss man comes up to you on Friday, before you leave to go home and says, “I hate to do this to you, I know you had plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022
     | 3,883 views

    All of us are interested in things that concern us. On the other hand, when a conversation is about things that do not interest us we become bored.

    For example, many who have too much time on their hands are interested in watching- - THE “SOAPS.” - The people who are interested in the “soap” operas can sit around in a circle and talk about those programs as if what was going on had something to do with real personal friends of theirs. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

    Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Dual Citizenship

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2015
     | 8,114 views

    3 important truths about being a citizen of heaven (Seed thought from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is, pgs. 109-112; outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's John Stensrud under title: Characteristics of Christian Citizenship)

    HoHum: Young children, a sister and a brother, in a patriotic family were playing church together. The boy recited at the end of the mock church service, “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” The girl continued in a strong voice, “and the republic for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2014
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     | 8,237 views

    A sermon leading up to Easter on the title "the Son of Man" (Material adapted from Dr. Johnny Pressley's Christology class; conclusion from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite sermon title: Knowing Who You're Looking At - Meeting Jesus)

    Introduction: This Wednesday begins the Lent season leading up to Easter. For Lent supposed to give up something. This year let’s give up cold weather and snow. There are some who believe that the cross was not the original plan of God. The original plan was to have the Jews accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wait, Watch And Work

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,934 views

    Since the Lord's Return is imminent, what should we do? (Material adapted from Rick Breidenbaugh at: https://www.gospel-defender.org/post/what-are-we-to-do-in-the-new-year)

    HoHum: The famous reformer Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew for certain the world was going to end tomorrow. Without hesitation he replied, “I would plant an apple tree this afternoon.” What? Luther was not given to speculation about the ending of the world. He focused rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth Will Set You Free

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2020
     | 5,382 views

    Preached for Independence Day Sunday (Outline and material adapted from Stephen Trail on Sermon Central: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/independance-day-stephen-e-trail-sermon-on-freedom-in-christ-202845?ref=SermonSerps)

    HoHum: 244 years and one day ago, Declaration of Independence was signed IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Proclamation Of Hope

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,247 views

    Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There are a lot of things that we hope for, and a lot of things that we wish for. The

    “The Proclamation of Hope” Hebrews 10:19-25 November 30, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal