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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Doubting Thomas In Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021
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     | 15,374 views

    In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

    THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    He Did It For Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 29, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    I asked myself the question, “Why was that stone rolled away?” I hope to answer that this morning.

    He Did It for Us Dave Hartson Resurrection Sunday / Resurrection of Jesus Christ Introduction It is Resurrection morning and Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome are going to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus with oils. If you remember, on the day of His Crucifixion, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Us A Son Is Given Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,170 views

    This well-known passage becomes a foundation for a Christmas series

    People bring a lot of different baggage into the Christmas season. Some of you are facing the sadness of losing a family member recently. Some are looking at surgery or just recovering from it. Several are adjusting to becoming parents of a new baby in the past year or 2. I asked a few families ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Working In Us

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,781 views

    God has plans for each and every one of us. At times, we may become contrary and buck against them. We may grumble and complain, but we must realize that He know's best.

    A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the pastor moves closer to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fear That Defines Us Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 19, 2019
     | 4,579 views

    The Fear that Defines Us Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

    The Fear that Defines Us Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Text – Luke 12:1-12 Series #38 Intro Welcome to Fall. I know that here in Southern California…some of you from other parts of the country may dismiss that we have seasons here. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Uses The Unexpected

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
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     | 6,527 views

    Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

    Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #64 Forsaken For Us Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 6, 2022
     | 3,602 views

    On the cross, God forsook God. The results of this once-in-eternity event were stupendous for us.

    #64 Forsaken for Us Series: Mark Chuck Sligh March 6, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. BIBLE READING: Isaiah 53:3-6 TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Useful To God? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,644 views

    God does not want believers to isolate or insulate themselves from the world and those who are lost. Like salt, Christians are called to make the world tastier; and like light, believers will shine the brightest only in the darkest places.

    Are you useful to God, or have you made yourself useless? When we come to know Jesus Christ, we are transformed into a holy instrument to be used by the Lord. We all have a purpose, but some of us choose to make ourselves useless by not allowing the Lord to touch us with His hand. To put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Us A King

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 3,737 views

    This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

    As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 10,171 views

    Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 10,697 views

    Ninth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 Here are 3 stories to start us off today: One time a young man went to confession. And he began, “Bless me Father for I have sinned...Father, I’ve had bad thoughts...” Well the priest said, “Did you entertain them, son?” And the young man said: “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 25, 2022
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     | 2,038 views

    “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught as a child. Like any good parent, our Father teaches us to pray just like our moms and dad did.

    Teach Us To Pray 24 July 2022 Richardson TX “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught. The earliest writing was found in a Protestant Monastery from the 1690’s. It’s a rather simple; only 4 lines. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    He Died For Us Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 19, 2019
     | 5,051 views

    Jesus Christ was crucified and He died for our joy and eternal freedom that everyone who believes in Him will live forever.

    HE DIED FOR ME TEXT: MATTHEW 26:45-56 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ came for the salvation of mankind yet His own rejected and crucified Him. He was betrayed and sold for 30 pieces of silver- Matthew 26:15 tried seven times and denied by Peter thrice- John 19:15, 21-22, helped by Simone to carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Love Changes Us

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,456 views

    On the Road to Damascus, Saul was forever changed

    Acts 9:1-20 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brett Crosson avatar

    Emmanuel, God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 11, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,801 views

    Jesus is given many titles in the Word. Perhaps none is as endearing as Emmanuel. It speaks of his constant, continual presence in our lives. May you be encouraged as we think upon these things.

    Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel, God is with us! Jesus has many titles and names assigned to Him. Each brings out a different facet of his beauty, majesty and grace, And gives us insight into His redemptive work His name Jesus means Saviour. The angel said in Matthew 1...you will call his name Jesus for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal