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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Pilgrim’s Way

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,799 views

    We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

    In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Walking Billboard Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,515 views

    Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

    OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Con-Form-Ation Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    Praying that his will be done is the first step toward making it happen

    Title: Conformation Text: Matt 6:10 (Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done, On Earth as it is in Heaven.) FCF: Conformity to God’s will is our task in prayer. SO: Intro: Why do we pray? On one level the answer is pretty simple. We pray, because something isn’t right, and we want it fixed. We want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God Cares About You Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 36,092 views

    God cares about, and makes provision for our every need.

    God Cares About You Text: James 5:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 5:13-18 2. Illustration: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Oluwadamilola Daramola avatar

    Divine Touch - The Finger Of God

    Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 105,075 views

    Divine touch is a heavenly touch, it is touch of power and a transforming touch. It a touch that produces change and it is different from an ordinary touch of a friend, a spouse or colleagues. A touch could be by laying of hand or through spoken

    Divine touch is a heavenly touch, it is touch of power and a transforming touch. It a touch that produces change and it is different from an ordinary touch of a friend, a spouse or colleagues. A touch could be by laying of hand or through spoken word, deeds or action. This morning we shall examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life In The Pits -- A Near-Death Experience Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,604 views

    THE LONELINESS OF BEING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE PITS INTOLERABLE

    BIG IDEA: THE LONELINESS OF BEING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE PITS INTOLERABLE INTRODUCTION: This is the saddest psalm in the psalter; no glimmer of hope; for once we are left in the same state of despair as at the beginning of the psalm. We know God’s promise that He will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Women's Issues Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    When life seems hopeless: beleieve in Jesus even when none of your friends do; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

    Women’s Issues (Mark 5:21-43) William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 2, 2013
     | 10,304 views

    When all hope seems gone, believe in Jesus even if your friends despise him; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

    William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Go! And Listen For His Voice - Proverbs 8:34 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 363 views

    When was the last time you truly stopped, stilled your heart, and listened—not to the clamour of the world, not to the endless stream of social media notifications, not even to the opinions of friends—but to the voice of God?

    Go! And Listen for His Voice - Proverbs 8:34 Introduction: Grabbing Attention Let me begin with a question: When was the last time you truly stopped, stilled your heart, and listened—not to the clamour of the world, not to the endless stream of social media notifications, not even to the opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bob's Legacy

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 9, 2015
     | 6,668 views

    Don't just be religious. Make your life a spiritual quest.

    Bob’s house was well built, by which I mean that his life was well-grounded. That’s what the Bible means – at least, most times – when it talks about building houses. We saw in Proverbs where it says, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    God’s plan from the very beginning has been to make human beings like Himself. This is His third purpose for your life, to make you like Jesus Christ.

    CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST The 3rd Purpose of Your Life The Purpose Driven Life – Part 4 of 7 • Everybody needs a purpose and that’s why we’re spending 40 Days of Purpose, looking at God’s 5 main purposes for our lives. • Let’s just quickly review what we have looked at, First, You Were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Way: In Miracles Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    Every miracle of Jesus was performed with you and me in mind. The miracles of Jesus takes us to the very heart of Jesus and the compassion that He has for you, His church, His followers, His friends.

    The Way: In Miracles I. Introduction Jesus’ life was wholly devoted to one thing, going to the cross and offering Himself as a sacrifice there for the sins of the world. This Way or Path to Jerusalem is a compilation or collection of several topics. Jesus taught the disciples, Jesus taught in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Extreme Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 20, 2007
     | 4,555 views

    Last of five-part series Stuff Jesus Changed. This message, entitled Extreme Makeover, deals with decision-making and finding God’s will.

    Extreme Makeover Stuff Jesus Changed, part 5: Decision-Making Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers May 6, 2007 Today we conclude our series on Stuff Jesus Changed and I want to talk to you about decision-making. When we talk in the church about decision-making, or about knowing the will ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Psalm 113 An Investigative Report. Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,038 views

    An Investigative approach to this chapter. Asking the questions What? Who? What? Who? What? When? and Why? of PRAISE Prayer: That our Jewish friends would see their reciting this passage for their passover celebration in this light.

    Psalm 113 an Investigative Report by William Akehurst, HSWC Hallelujah Praise the LORD Approaching this chapter as an investigator. Asking, What, Who, What, Who What, When and Why. Sounds like a song from the Who’s in Whoville from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. Background. Spurgeon says, this psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marty Roark avatar

    In Or Out Of The Fort?

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    This is a short Devotional that would be great for use to get folks out of the Church and into the Streets. Taken in part from a Sermon written by a good friend of mine, Bro. Bill Snow of Woodland Park Colorado.

    In Or Out Of The Fort Ephesians 6:10-17 Ever since I was kid I have always been a big History Buff. I always have enjoyed studying and learning about our nations history. For example: Take out a one dollar bill and look at it. The one dollar bill you’re looking at first came off the presses in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist