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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    # 34 The Hardhearted And The Thickheaded Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 8, 2020
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    Some people are hardhearted, and some are thickheaded when it comes to spiritual matters. In Sunday’s text, Mark 8:10-21, we see both types of people.

    # 34 The Hardhearted and the Thickheaded Series: Mark Chuck Sligh November 8, 2020 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 8:10-21 – “And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Israels Flight From Egypt To The Promised Land: A Divine Image Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021
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    The overarching theme of the book of Exodus is found in the deliverance provided by God to his people, as He delivers Israel from bondage, declares his supremacy over the false gods of Egypt, and supernaturally delivers Israel through many miraculous events.

    The overarching theme of the book of Exodus is found in the deliverance provided by God to his people, as He delivers Israel from bondage, declares his supremacy over the false gods of Egypt, and supernaturally delivers Israel through many miraculous events. The theme of deliverance continues from ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Passion According To John.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022
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    Good Friday.

    THE PASSION ACCORDING TO JOHN. John 18:1-40; John 19:1-42. 1). THE ARREST OF JESUS. John 18:1-14. JOHN 18:1-3. After the Passover meal, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, the Upper Room discourse, and Jesus’ great high priestly prayer, Jesus led His disciples over the brook Kidron to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    14th Sunday After Pentecost. September 14th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    Year C, Proper 19.

    Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 4:22-28, Psalm 14, Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10 A). “YET I WILL NOT MAKE A FULL END.” Jeremiah 4:11-12; Jeremiah 4:22-28. Many of our readings in Jeremiah seem to, like Lamentations, open out on to a vista of total devastation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruitless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,706 views

    If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God and lead people to Him on a regular basis, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion, and we must pray with hearts full of faith and forgiveness

    A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    You've Been Adopted Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
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    As the adopted children of God we have all the rights and privileges as Jesus!

    You’ve Been Adopted Text: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: This is my niece Beth, her husband Seth, and their adopted son Charlie. Isn’t he cute? Beth and Seth were unable to have a child of their own and so they decided to adopt. They went through several attempts to adopt and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    What Do You Want

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 12, 2023
     | 2,532 views

    Blind Bartimaeus

    What Do You Want? Mark 10:32-52 If you had the chance to see Jesus in the flesh, and He asked you “What do you want me to do for you?”, what would you ask for? Would you ask for something insignificant? Would you ask for something you could use or spend in this life? Or would you be honest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tribulation Period Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 28, 2023
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     | 2,518 views

    Study #7: This study looks at the symbolism of the Third Temple, the Two Witnesses, the Woman, the Child, and the Great Dragon. The long-time battle between good and evil culminates during the last half of the Tribulation.

    NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Now that we’ve finished covering the 21 plagues, such as the Seven Seals, the Seven Trumpets, and the Seven Bowls, we can go back and begin looking at some of the narrative sections of Revelation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Songs We Sing: "days Of Elijah" Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2025
     | 900 views

    There is a reason why in the chorus of “Days of Elijah” that the phrase “It’s the year of Jubilee” happens in an entire chorus focusing on Jesus Christ. "Jubilee" is about Jesus.

    SONGS WE SING: DAYS OF ELIJAH Leviticus 25:8-22, Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:16-21 #yearofjubilee SING ‘DAYS OF ELIJAH’ SERIES INTRODUCTION This morning we are starting a new sermon series that will go from now until right before Easter. The series is called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Songs We Sing: "he Lives" Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2025
     | 655 views

    This hymn brings me to two very important questions: #1 Since Jesus is alive, what is He doing? #2 What if I don’t feel Him in my heart?

    SONGS WE SING: HE LIVES John 14:1-6, Hebrews 9:11-15, Psalm 139:7-8 #helives SING ‘HE LIVES’ SERIES INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series that will go from now until right before Easter. The series is called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Key Words In The Christian Life: 'regeneration

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2025
     | 290 views

    KEY WORDS in the Christian Life: 'REGENERATION - John chapter 3 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: REGENERATION DEFINED: • Personal (Titus chapter 3 verse 5) • Universal (Matthew chapter 19 verse 28) REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED: • Reality of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 1-3) • Simplicity of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 5-6) • Dignity of the new birth (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Stanley Daniel avatar

    Anchored In The Eternal: Navigating Life's Changes With Steadfast Faith And Faithful Obedience

    Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025
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     | 736 views

    How one can navigate constant changes in our life with steadfast faith and faithful obedience, with the help of unchanging God using His unchanging Word

    Good morning. It is truly a blessing to be together this morning, gathered as the body of Christ. We live in a world that is constantly shifting beneath our feet. From the moment we are born until our final breath, life is a relentless process of change. Think about it: our bodies grow and change; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Rennau avatar

    Success In Life

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    How are you SPENDING your life between the times you eat, sleep and brush your teeth? Are you accomplishing something meaningful Or are you letting that time slip by you.

    Success in Life Today, just 25 percent of adult Americans say "a lot of money" signifies success and accomplishment, down from 33 percent in 1996. What do people most associate with success and accomplishment: 83% say that doing those things that will make them feel Satisfied that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Serve-Us To Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 24,675 views

    This stewardship message challenges the listener to consider their need to move from viewing the church as a place to be served to embracing God’s call to be in service through the church.

    From Serve-Us to Service “Count On Me” Stewardship Series Cornerstone Church January 5, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor How many of you remember the old full-service gas stations? My grandfather owned an Arco station in Milton, Delaware. My brother and I spent nearly every Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Food For The Journey

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    Our success and fulfillment is in our service and Jesus, the bread of heaven, gives us the food that we need for the journey.

    FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Text: First Kings 17:19 "The familiar orange box and the slogan "The Breakfast of Champions" have become more than just advertising symbols. They have become a metaphor for sports greatness and success. Many athletes, at the pinnacle of their success, have shared their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist