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  • Paul Davidson avatar

    Seeking The Savior

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 5, 2018
     | 8,867 views

    An Advent message - God seeks after us and wants us to find Him… Seek the Savior while He can still be found!

    (Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE There is a game we used to play when I was a kid… It’s called “Hide and Seek”… Do you know that game? One person will be “it” and try to find the other people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer As An Investment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,790 views

    Come let us rebuild the altar of a holy God. Often prayer can seem like an obligation and a chore. Prayers do not have to be long, one Preacher prayed 63 words and had a victory.

    PRAYER AS AN INVESTMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com AS A YOUNG MAN I OFTEN MISQUOTED SOME BIBLE VERSES. IN IGNORANCE I SAID: THE GOOD OL’ BOYS CAME TO JESUS AND ASKED JESUS: LORD WILL YOU TEACH US HOW TO PRAY? This is not at all what the boys ask the teacher to do? THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Water Into Wine

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 31, 2019
     | 6,150 views

    if you ask anyone to name a miracle and the first one they point to , that most people are fascinated with is when Jesus turned water into wine

    Modern day theology and the church has forgotten how to defend herself . It’s called apologetics , defending the gospel You see when you say I apologize, what you are actually doing is defending your position. I apologize , I normally wouldn’t say anything but….. So today in our era of fake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: The Power And Purpose Of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,978 views

    2 Timothy 3:16-17 reminds us of the divine origin and purpose of the Bible, offering a comprehensive guide for living a life that pleases God.

    Transformed by Truth: The Power and Purpose of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of Scripture as described in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. These verses remind us of the divine origin and purpose of the Bible, offering a comprehensive guide for living a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rocking Our Faith: Lessons From School Of Rock Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 537 views

    The film School of Rock, with its music, passion, and self-discovery themes, can teach us profound truths about our walk with God.

    Rocking Our Faith: Lessons from School of Rock Introduction Today, we’re going to take an unusual but enlightening journey by exploring spiritual lessons from the movie "School of Rock." This film, with its themes of music, passion, and self-discovery, can teach us profound truths about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Potter And The Clay: Jeremiah 18:1-11

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2025
     | 1,117 views

    For Proper 18, After Pentecost, Year C September 7,2025

    The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18:1-11 Jeremiah 18:1–11 NKJV The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying: “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,002 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature who by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Culturally Adapt Your Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    Paul learned how to adapt his communications to maximize its effects with the Athenians. We too should ask the Holy Spirit to direct our communications for its greatest results. The Spirit is able to empower, enable and influence the outcome of our commun

    CULTURALLY ADAPT YOUR COMMUNICATION Illustration: The Importance of Good Communications:Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,134 views

    Part 1 of several dynamics that will maximize and bless the ministry of church leaders. Respect your leaders, Love them, Get along with them and with one another, Take responsibility for one another, and let mercy triumph over vengeance when someone wrong

    How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Can't Lose With The Stuff God Use

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 23,026 views

    We have an unlimited resource in our great God.

    Today, I stand to exhort the children of god. I want to remind everyone of the unlimited resource we have in God. God is a friend who is always available to lift every head hanging beneath the weight of unfulfilled expectations. He is there to dry tears flowing from a fountain of despair. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Me, Myself, And I Vs. You, Me, And Us

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,765 views

    The work in the church must be more than individual stars, but rather teamwork and giving for the best of others.

    ME, MYSELF, AND I -- VS. -- YOU, ME, AND US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.     Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Let Us Place Ourselves In The Lord's Hand This Year! Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,010 views

    The new Church Year is a time for us to look forward to new opportunities of service in the Lord’s kingdom.

    Advent I Isaiah 64:1-8 I guess I should apologize to you all. This is the point of the service where you are expecting to hear a sermon, and I don’t have one to give you. I mean, I figured "what’s one week?" You’ll survive without one, right? Besides, I already had one to do for Thanksgiving Day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,481 views

    This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

    - Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    Christ Who Comes To Deliver Us From Fear

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear…Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your h

    Theme: Christ who comes to deliver us from fear Text: Jer. 33:14-16; 1 Thess. 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 God never hides from His people what He is about to do on earth. Instead He always sends some signals or signs that are designed to warn us and get us prepared for what He is about to do. Before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed