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  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 25, 2023
     | 2,057 views

    “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.

    “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Busy

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 3,954 views

    This message tackles the problem of laziness.

    Chico Alliance Church “Get Busy” INTRODUCTION We spent some time last week on the place of service (work) for the Lord. Romans addresses both sides of the issue. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Romans 12:11 One can recognize fervency by the amount of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Total Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 13, 2011
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     | 5,007 views

    In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if you don’t learn to forgive.”

    TOTAL FORGIVENESS. 1 SAMUEL 24: 9-13. LUKE 23:34. EPHESIANS 4:32. In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,221 views

    Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Forgiveness

    Title: Measure of Forgiveness Theme: Text: Matthew 6:12,14-15 Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Cramer avatar

    How To Be Addicted.....hebrews Chapter 13 Series

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    A message on the hope we have in life when we become addicted to it. This message shows us the changes we can make and the changes we will see in our lives by doing so as our walk with the Lord grows daily.

    How to be addicted, Part 1 Good Morning Stand with me and put a hand up Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Lord you are welcome in this place. Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house Stand with me and lift up your bible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Through The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Mark Wooley on Jan 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,146 views

    In our text, the Bible says that there are gates leading into Hell. So lets take our Bibles as our Guide to look through the Gates of Hell

    01-17-21 LOOKING THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL MATTHEW 16:18 This morning with the Power and the Presence of the Holy Spirit I would like to preach on this topic LOOKING THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL. PRAYER This morning we are going to take a trip together through God’s Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Authority For The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 6, 2021
     | 2,834 views

    The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to partake of the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week.

    Having bible Authority means we recognize certain obligations. These obligations produce action in our lives. As children of God we have the obligation to spread the gospel, to edify the church, to save souls and to help those in need. The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2025
     | 649 views

    If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in love; we must walk in righteousness, and we must walk in the light. This is not optional – we must walk in the light.

    Walk in the Light Ephesians 5:8-14 As we move forward in this fifth chapter of Ephesians, we continue to be reminded of the lives we are to live in Christ. Our text today is a continuation of the thoughts from the preceding verses. If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is A Beach

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 374 views

    Jesus calls every disciple to daily self-denial and Spirit-empowered cross-bearing that ends not in loss but in resurrection life.

    (Losing to Gain) Part 1 – The Comfortable Illusion It sounds so inviting: Life is a beach. The phrase promises calm tides, soft sand, a life where the hardest choice is whether to nap or swim. We crave that ease. Sometimes we even remake God in that image—faith as a sunny getaway where problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Stay Awake

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 20, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,807 views

    A sermon that closes out the church year with the hopeful message of staying awake for Christ's return. This sermon teaches about Christ's return and applies it textually to the hearer's life

    “Don’t touch that!! Its hot and you’ll burn your hand!” “Don’t eat that! It has been on the ground!” “You better button your jacket up or else you’ll get a cold!” “Look both ways before crossing the street so you don’t get hit by car!” Have you ever told someone these warnings? Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Isaac And Rebekah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 14, 2024
     | 665 views

    Right from the start we know that Isaac and Rebekah are going to be in for a bumpy ride because “the babies jostled with each other in her womb.”

    November 16, 2024 Last week we concluded the story of Abraham and Sarah with a bridge that included the genealogies of 2 of the 3 branches of his family: the children of Keturah and the children of Ishmael. Today we begin with the “account of Abraham’s son, Isaac.” Isaac was 40 years old when ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Want To Be An Apostle

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2024
     | 584 views

    You do not know what you are asking for and it isn't pretty.

    When they started giving out stress cards to recruits in boot camp, I was a bit surprised. If I had gone to submit one of those cards to my TI he would have said, "Son, you're feeling stressed? I don't think you know what stress is." and would have made my life very stressful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    From The Heart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2021
     | 2,351 views

    We speak from the overflow of the heart. Our Founders knew and spoke scripture. What flows from within us?

    1. Let’s play a game of Fill in the Blank and Name That Movie • I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t _____ (refuse). – Godfather, 1972 • May the ___ (force) be with you. – Star Wars, 1977 • There’s no place like ____ (home). Wizard of Oz, 1939 • You can’t handle the ____ (truth). A Few Good Men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beside Still Waters Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024
     | 922 views

    We live in a world that constantly craves more. The truth is, peace and satisfaction can’t be found in worldly pursuits, but Psalm 23 reminds us that the Lord is our Shepherd, and in Him, we find the rest, peace, and satisfaction our souls long for.

    Beside Still Waters Psalm 23:2b Introduction: Illust: Article – “Baby Boomers – Then and Now Then: Getting out to a new, hip joint. Now: Getting a new hip joint. Then: Acid Rock Now: Acid Reflux Then: Being called into the principle’s office. Now: Storming into the principle’s office. Then: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For His Love

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 23, 2025
     | 213 views

    Based on John 15:12-17 - Encourages hearers to remember that Jesus' love is the best reason for Thanksgiving.

    “THANKFUL FOR HIS LOVE” John 15:12-17 FBCF – 11/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sitting on back porch the other night & glanced down. Saw that 3 of my bracelets had lined up like this on my arm (pic). Hit me: Just as these bracelets encircle & surround my arm, I’m so thankful that I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist