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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Cooperatively Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2024
     | 761 views

    3 petitions after "Our Father in Heaven" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 7 of same title)

    HoHum: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, why did I invite these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are These That Persecute The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 23, 2022
     | 4,127 views

    Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming.

    Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming. The purpose of judgment is to rectify injustices. You see the believers at Thessalonica were suffering fierce persecution and all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Fear Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025
     | 188 views

    How do you deal with fear? What if someone changed their goal from being without fear to being one who can face their fears? Get ready to discover ways to alleviate your own fear and help others alleviate theirs!

    Facing Fear Matthew 10:1-31 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life, taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our ...read more

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    A Warning On Money PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 936 views

    Explores the meaning of money, the dangers of greed, and the importance of gratitude.

    Welcome, everyone. I'm glad you're here. We're here to talk about something we all know. Something we all use. Money. We all need it. We all want it. But what does it mean? Is it just paper and metal? Or is it more? G.K. Chesterton once said, "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether ...read more

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    The Gift Of The Law 030324 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 615 views

    Explores the call to reject personal idols, serve God alone, and embrace His liberating love as revealed through Scripture.

    Good morning, dear family of God. I feel a warmth in my heart as I stand here before you today, looking at the sea of familiar faces eager to discover more about the infinite love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Today, we find ourselves standing on ...read more

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    Believe In Yourself

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,666 views

    Believe In Yourself

    Micheal Jackson and Diana Ross starred in a movie in the 1980’s which made a powerful statement to black people across America. The movie was entitled the "The Wiz" which was an urban version of "The Wizard of Oz". One of the most challenging selections in this colorful screenplay was given by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earth: Our Temporary Home

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,760 views

    To show that God created the world and is in control of it, but we are to take care of it.

    -Today is Earth Day -A day to think about our planet, the world we live in -To appreciate its beauty -To think about how to best take care of it -It was begun in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson -It is a day that has become a holiday in its full extent with many involved in traditions they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dealing With The Spouse Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    This sermon gives some basic biblical principles of marriage.

    Marriage is the most intimate relationship we will ever have. As much as we need other relationships, the marriage relationship is the most intimate, and perhaps the most complicated. It affects our other relationships as well. Kids, work, friends, and family. This controversial passage has ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    That They May Be One Series

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,783 views

    Unity in the church is critical to the fulfilment of it's mission to reaching a lost world. Message based on the chapters of the book, "I Am A Church Member" by Tom Rainer

    Introduction: Years ago, there was a Peanuts cartoon strip where Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" she asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they're nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yet

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 17, 2013
     | 3,349 views

    YET….read it again YET, there were people who did not dare to join them!

    Acts 5:13”……..Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly.” Observe, this scripture opens with the word ‘yet!’ If you scroll backwards in the same chapter, you would read of the death of Ananias and Sapphira who lied to Peter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Would Like To Buy A Vow! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 22, 2014
     | 4,253 views

    Making promises that you can't keep or don't want to keep is bad!

    Matthew 5:33-37-“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motive For The Moment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011
     | 3,660 views

    Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

    The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raise And Build The Kingdom Values Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,273 views

    Nehemiah was led by the Lord to do self-examination, then examined the ground realities of the Field, then he build up the team before rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

    Nehemiah 2 Nehemiah(God Comforts) 2:1-5 Self –examination The first chapter narrated about a great personality known as Nehemiah. He was a cup bearer- advisor, servant, trust worthy official, privilege to choose the food and drinks for the Royal. His self examination lead to see his own heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Judges And When?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2024
     | 283 views

    Only Jesus can shed light on the nuances of every human judgement, and He will do that either when He returns in glory to judge everyone, or when each of us dies and renders a report on our gifts and thoughts and actions.

    Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Course 2024 Living in the kind of highly polarized society we have today, one must be uncommonly careful about what you say to others, or even what your face does when you are interacting with another person. Suppose they were talking to you about what they did ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016
     | 4,384 views

    Choosing God over the world.

    PICK ME, CHOOSE ME, LOVE ME Mark 8:34-38 I. THE FIRST PART OF THE COST IS TO DENY A. Grey’s Anatomy (Season 2 Episode 5 Bring the Pain) 1. Last Week commandments related to man. 2. This week commandments related to God. B. What is the cost of discipleship? C. Total abandonment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist