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  • George Crumbly avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: The Deity Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by George Crumbly on May 22, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,891 views

    A quick look at the distortions of the truth from the Da Vinci Code

    THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST George E. Crumbly Humphrey UMC Sunday May 21, 2006 AM JOHN 1 I have been getting a lot of emails lately about this Da Vinci Code. I really don’t pay a whole of attention to Hollywood. The one thing I have figured out about Hollywood. Generally they are for what God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Harvest Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
     | 14,368 views

    Plant so that you can have a harvest.

    Harvest! “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame” (Prov. 10:5). o Spring is planting season. • Everybody is talking about rainfall, when it will stop or when it will start. • Ground is being broken up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What To Do When Bad Things Happen To God's People

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,715 views

    God's people often ask "Why has this happened to me?" However, God is not so much interested in why as "what." In this fallen world we cannot prevent bad things from happening. What we do in response to them is another question.

    WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE? Acts 16:25-34 25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Wisely

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
     | 13,998 views

    Christians are expected to know how to live wisely.

    LIVING WISELY Ephesians 5:15-21 Preceding paragraphs argued that being followers of Christ requires different lifestyles. The pagans live their lives in ignorance due to their stubbornness. Now since they trusted Jesus as their Savior and Lord, they were taught in accordance with the truth that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Mentors In Fulfilling Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
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    Mentorship is a divine principle that accelerates destiny fulfilment. Without mentors, many people struggle longer than necessary, repeating avoidable mistakes.

    THE ROLE OF MENTORS IN FULFILLING DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:9-10 "And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blessings Of Hardships

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019
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    Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

    The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jesus On The Cross - A Christmas Message

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,241 views

    Exploring the Purpose of Christ's birth

    Message/Devotion December 1, 2019 Jesus On the Cross – A Christmas Message Luke 23:33-43 The reading “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Questionable Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,084 views

    People have a preconceived idea of what a Christian is supposed to be or act like. They also have their understanding of what a local church is all about. How do we change the negative stereotype?

    Questionable Living – Part 2 (Col 4:2-6) Intro: A. When a person hears the word “Christian” they immediately conjure up something in their head – good or bad, they have a preconceived thought of what it means for a person to claim to be a Christian. People call some Christians “hypocrites” for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Is Your Life Invested?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    God has made a great investment in us so that we might make a great investment in others. Bringing others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ is where we should invest our time and energy. God will examine the books to see if we made a profit for Him.

    How is your life invested? Luke 19:11-27 Matthew 25:14-46 I’m always fascinated about how many different conclusions people can come to about God’s word. This is especially obvious when you read and study the Parables of Jesus. There is great temptation to take the words of Jesus and make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When One Chapter Ends A Better One Begins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,082 views

    Remind the church of God's unending love, His promise to always be with us, and to encourage us to face new challenges with courage and trust in His strength and support.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm so grateful to have you all here with me today. We find ourselves in a time of change, a time of uncertainty, and a time of challenge. It's during such times that we need to remember the promise of God's strength and support. He never leaves us; He never ...read more

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    The God Of Multiplication PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,749 views

    Explores how trusting in God can transform our perceived scarcity into sufficiency and help us transcend limitations through faith.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, enveloped in His love, ready to share in the wisdom of His word? We are indeed privileged, for we dwell in the house of the Lord, basking in His divine light, and nourishing our souls with His eternal truth. ...read more

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    Will You Rsvp Or Decline? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 765 views

    This sermon explores the parable of the Great Banquet, emphasizing the importance of accepting God's invitation and prioritizing His call over worldly excuses.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share the timeless truth of God's Word. As we gather in this sacred space, let us prepare our hearts to receive the divine message that awaits us in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14, verses 15-24. The renowned Christian ...read more

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    Are You A Real Christian? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,884 views

    To get us thinking about what it means to be a real Christian

    Are you a REAL Christian? Title: Are you a REAL Christian? Lesson Aim: To get us thinking about what it means to be a Real Christian. Introduction: 1. I had a friend, who, when he would travel, would ask the person sitting next to him on the plane if they were a Christian. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Law Of Timing

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    JOHN MAXWELL DECLARES THAT SO MUCH WHICH HAPPENS IN LIFE, HAS LITTLE TO DO WHICH FORTUNE, AS IT DOES WITH PREPARATION AND TIMING. HEAR WHAT SOLOMON ALSO HAS TO SAY . . .

    ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 THE LAW OF TIMING JOHN MAXWELL – 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP BORROWS FROM SOLOMON WHO DECLARED IN ECCLESIASTES 3 THAT THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING AND A SEASON FOR EVERY ACTIVITY UNDER HEAVEN, WHEN ESTABLISHING WHAT HE REFERS TO AS THE LAW OF TIMING. IN MAXWELL’S LAW OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Changed Church Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,557 views

    This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

    * Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist