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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Widows Of A Certain Age

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018
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    The care of widows in the church brings with it several implications

    Text: 1 Tim 5:13-16, Title: Widows of a Certain Age, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.26.18, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul continues his thoughts about relationships in the church moving from rebuke, correction, and encouragement to taking care of the destitute. Women in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Good Is The Care We Give To Others? Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 8, 2016
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    The Good Samaritan sets the standard for caring.

    Text: Luke 10:30-37 Title: How good is the care we give to others? This month we are going to elaborate on promoting a culture of caring for others in the church. The Bible has a lot to say about caring for each other so let’s begin by looking today at the parable of the Good Samaritan. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom: The Ultimate Multi-Tool Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2016
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     | 8,881 views

    Main Idea: Cultivating wisdom is one of the most important things we can do to increase our “personal capital.” Wisdom is an amazing multi-tool that helps us in so many realms and with so many particular decisions.

    Wisdom: The Ultimate Multi-tool (Proverbs 24:1-6) 1. Two guys are bungee-jumping one day. The first guy says to the second. "You know, we could make a lot of money running our own bungee-jumping service in Mexico. "The second guy thinks this is a great idea, so the two pool their money and buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Was Blind But Now I See Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2015
     | 6,671 views

    Many of us would probably rate our ability to see as our most important sense, but spiritual sight is even more important.

    Was Blind But Now I See (Mark 10:46-52) 1. We all experience countless disappointments in life. Some blogs: Today, I got a call from a potential employer. They spent five minutes explaining job duties and I listened with anticipation. Then they spent five minutes explaining why I wasn't the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Ways!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 9, 2014
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    Understanding Judas, helps us understand ourselves.

    John 12:4-6-But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet Timothy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2015
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     | 14,734 views

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    Meet Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/timothy.html Paul has used this chapter to give human examples of how to have joy. He begins with the example of Jesus. Then he uses himself [drink offering of v. 17] I'm a little intimidated! Maybe the Holy Spirit knew these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Locusts That Are Already Here! Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 13, 2015
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    Final descriptors of the coming locusts, plus an extraordinary 2015 article about some military locusts that are already here!

    Final descriptors of the locusts of Revelation v. 9. Breastplates like iron. Takes us back to the helicopter/machine description. A steel – plated vehicle impenetrable by normal weapons. Have we not seen all this on the movies of horror? No not really, but we get a little inkling from them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Christ Is King Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015
     | 4,846 views

    The world has changed, and the culture is anti-Christian, but there are reasons for optimism in Christ.

    Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Last Sunday in October Extraordinary Form 2015 Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat! On this Feast of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and King, let’s take some time to reflect on the reign of Our King and our celebration of the Holy Mass according ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 6,793 views

    This message is a reminder that even though there are times when it seems that all hope is lost hope is alive in the Person of Jesus Christ.

    Title: Hope Is Alive Text: Mark 16:1-8 Date: April 8, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. A Man Named Jesus A. A multitude of Prophecies fulfilled in His peculiar birth 1. He was conceived by the Spirit 2. Born of a Virgin 3. The location and angelic announcements B. His life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chapter Of Heroes

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 4, 2013
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     | 6,246 views

    Memorial Day Weekend Sermon. Heb. 11 was not just a "FAITH" chapter but a "Chapter of Heroes!"

    “CHAPTER OF HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: What is a “HERO?” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is “GRACE UNDER FIRE!” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is a person “WHO HOLDS ON A MOMENT LONGER THAN THE NEXT PERSON.” I’m told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fruit That Matters

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
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     | 7,002 views

    We are to be fruitful in our walk with Christ

    Fruit that Matters Mark 11:12-14 November 6, 2011 Morning Service A few years ago, the Associated Press released a study done by an agricultural school in Iowa. It reported that production of 100 bushels of corn from one acre of land, in addition to the many hours of the farmer’s labor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Friendship Can Hurt

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 20, 2012
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     | 6,730 views

    Is the pain worth it?

    Ps 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. KJV Mic 7:5-6 5 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. 6 For the son dishonoureth the father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spy Wednesday 2019

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019
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     | 3,747 views

    The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

    The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Spy Wednesday 2019

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019
     | 3,137 views

    The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

    The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Decades - Pt. 1 - The 60's Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 4,007 views

    Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

    The 60s I. Introduction It is an understatement that time flies. However, this is never more apparent than when you reflect over a period of 10 years or a decade. The amount of change that we experience in 10 years can be overwhelming. This may have never been more true than in the decade we call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal