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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Famous Last Words" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2016
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     | 11,488 views

    I hope one day that our last words will be worth mentioning. As we come to the end of the gospel of Matthew, there are 11 disciples now remaining. These would be some of the last words Jesus would say to them.

    “Famous Last Words” Matthew 28:18-20 As we raise children and grandchildren everyone is interested in hearing what a baby’s first words will be. If you are the father you hope their first word will be daddy. If you’re a mama you hope their first word will be mommy. Parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing Calls Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 7,757 views

    Encouragement to be faithful

    2 Peter 3 - Closing Calls Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Praise The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014
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    To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD for what? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:21 (Amplified Bible) 118:21 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,488 views

    I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

    HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Church Really Matter? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,535 views

    I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

    “Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inside The Mind

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 11, 2013
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    Spiritually, on the battlefield of Christ or in the world, subject to the flesh; a captive.

    Inside The Mind by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/11/2013) “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Story Of The Man Born Blind- A Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 9, 2018
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     | 15,673 views

    The man born blind will see his life change when he encounters Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Have you ever thought that life had dealt you a bad hand? I mean it seems like you can never get ahead, that you have allowed your past to haunt you to this day? " When we feel like life has somehow cheated us, it is so easy to turn away and blame God for what has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus- Delivering Freedom! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2017
     | 7,622 views

    Jesus is the greatest deliverer of them all! Jesus delivers FREEDOM!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In my view, one of the great deliveries in history is the gift the Founding Father’s gave to us when they defeated the British to give us the United States of America! • In the USA, we have enjoyed unprecedented freedom since the founding of our nation. • Washington, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family Feuds - Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 31, 2017
     | 7,404 views

    Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

    Family Feuds Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty I. Introduction Family Feuds equal good TV. Family Feuds equal terrible life. When Family Feuds slip over into real life they are very seldom laughing matters. Family Feuds create life long limps and open wounds. Wrong words, looks, actions from family have life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Better Choices Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,771 views

    A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

    “Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Was John The Baptizer? His Life And How He Died Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2023
     | 1,463 views

    John the baptizer was born and spoke for the purpose of telling the masses to get ready, something huge is about to happen.

    Who was John the baptizer? He was not one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. He was in fact a blood relative of Jesus. Jesus’s cousin. But there was something very special about John. His birth happened in a very special way. He would become a voice crying out to the entire nation of Israel, to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Return To The Gold Standard

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 6, 2023
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    "Doing to others as you would have them do to you" is another way of saying "Love your neighbor as yourself," which isn't easy. Love seeks their long term good, not their short term happiness.

    About 50 years before Jesus’ time, two famous rabbis were competing for the future of Judaism. One, Rabbi Shammai, was an engineer known for the strictness of his views. The Talmud - that is, the authoritative commentary on the Hebrew scriptures - tells that a gentile came to Shammai and told him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Shall Wipe Away Every Tear

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2022
     | 2,205 views

    How many of us remember our parents wiping away our tears? The Lord shall show this personal care for us at the end of time.

    He shall Wipe Away Every Tear Revelation 7:9-17 We are now come to the 4th Sunday of Easter this morning. As this is the Easter season (Eastertide), we reflect during this time the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and its implications. Last week we looked at the text from Revelation 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Godly Mother's Influence

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 10, 2022
     | 3,828 views

    Many well-known individuals have attributed their success to their mothers. Consider the impact of s Godly influence.

    A seven-year-old boy, separated from his mother in a supermarket, began to call, “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she admonished, “You shouldn’t call me ‘Martha’, I’m ‘Mother’ to you.” “Yes, I know,” he answered, “but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ