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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Sacrifice Of Fools

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 112,908 views

    Eccl 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. What is the sacrifice of fools?

    THE SACRIFICE OF FOOLS Ecclesiastes 5:1 Christians have nearly abandoned the word "fool," and replaced it with various synonyms. The reason is found in Matthew 5:22, where Jesus says, "...whoever shall say, 'You fool,' shall be guilty enough to go into the hell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Two Sides Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2022
     | 4,900 views

    . Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. –Author unknown.

    The Two Sides of Prayer By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes prayer is the most neglected area in a person’s life. The lack of prayer has weakened our spiritual body and because of this we often find ourselves spiritually feeble, without strength and even the crumbling of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Do You Love Jesus?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,149 views

    If you love Jesus... 1. Take a close walk with the Lord. 2. Find the right work for the Lord. 3. Surrender your wants to the Lord.

    Do You Love Jesus? John 21:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2008 *Do you love me? I suppose everybody has asked -- or at least thought about that question sometime in their life. Jesus asked Peter and He is asking us today, “Do you love me?” *Of course we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,381 views

    Trust in the providence of God when you can't feel the presence of God.

    Recently, someone posted a picture of me and my second-grade classmates. In case you’re wondering, I’m the burly and buff looking guy on the top left (next to the star). I noticed I’m not smiling which goes along with my thug-life, tough-guy image. This picture reminded me of an alarm system my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Designed Destruction-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2018
     | 3,886 views

    4 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-IV—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Life With God’s Help

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 734 ratings
     | 119,262 views

    Almost all of us have had days of anxiety & stress & frayed nerve endings, & we need to learn how to deal with them.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Psalm 46:1-11 A. Have you ever heard the story of "Alexander and his Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Some of you have, but for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Gift To You And Me

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 20, 2009
     | 4,410 views

    God offers each of us the greatest gift ever given, a personal relationship with Him.

    Introduction Christmas can be a very hectic time for people as we focus on gifts and activities. Back home people are focused on various Christmas parties and social functions to go to, they have been decorating the house and Christmas tree, sending Christmas care packages to their loved one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s First Unconditional Covenant Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,170 views

    Every time a person comes to faith, we remember the rainbow - God’s unconditional love, expressed through the new covenant. Every time someone returns to God after a season of being far from Him - we remember the rainbow: God’s unconditional mercy, His long suffering.

    Do you remember as a kid ever making a promise by crossing your heart, a pinky swear, or swearing to God? By nature, we look for assurances and guarantees and we learn this early in life. As we grow older, however, we realize that we live in a world of broken promises and unfaithfulness. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Unusual Birth Announcement

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2025
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    One hour after Queen Elizabeth’s 3rd child was born,128 cables were sent to all parts of the world; Gov’t offices stayed open all night. It was a splash on International news. When God's Son born? A few minimum wage workers were notified.

    GOD’S UNUSUAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Experience God’s Grace In Pain

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,574 views

    What could happen, if the Sovereign God extends His grace to someone? Or, what would you do, if the Supremely Good God works favorably in your life, even when you are pain?

    “The LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, ‘Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever. I will make your offspring as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    The Kingdom of God from Acts 1

    Acts 1:1-2, “1Dear Theophilus:In my first book I told you about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2until the day he ascended to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions from the Holy Spirit.” Luke here is reiterating everything he already said in Luke. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    The God Game

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    God versus Cloning....God Wins!

    I recently read in Newsweek Magazine’s Special Double Edition Magazine an article that caused me to write the Lesson for today. The article wastitled "The God Game No More". Now after reading this, I was righteously angered. I thought,"Ya! You think so? How dare you say such a thing!" I then heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Good!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 8, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,289 views

    Don’t just stand there in the back…come on up in here– get you a spoon, and take a big dip. Oh SEE….the Lords goodness and find out why some of us are so excited

    GOD IS GOOD PSALM 34:1-9 “I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES: HIS PRAISE SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH.” Do we ever praise the Lord enough or give thanks too much? Is there ever a limit to our praise and thanks? No, never. Thanksgiving to God should be a never ending practice in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Oscar avatar

    Seeking God

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,820 views

    A message about true repentance and revival

    Seeking God CCCAG, 1-22-23 Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9 Introduction I might be dating myself a little here with this opening illustration, but when I was in the army, we had these things called Lister Bags. A lister bag was a 36 gallon green hanging bag from which you could fill your canteens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,834 views

    Part 10 looks at Darwinism (Evolution) and Climate Change. Both are very major issues and right up there near the top of Satan’s great schemes and delusion. Both these agendas have changed the world. I know some might disagree but I can see no other way.

    WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 10 We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices because God tells us that, but do we know much about them? I am exploring some of these that Satan uses to pollute, confuse, distort and lie about all that God has established. In this address we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational