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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Narnia: Is The Lion Safe?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,387 views

    This is an article I wrote for an online journal. It’s a devotional based on the question asked about Aslan: Is he safe? The answer was : No, but he’s good. That’s God’s plans for us too: not safe but good.

    Is the Lion Safe? I’ve been a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia for several years now. What’s funny about it is that it was recommended to me by a friend of mine who is decidedly not a believer. That’s funny because Narnia was written by a man who worked hard to make his Christian faith known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Need A Boost?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 20, 2021
     | 4,895 views

    We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are times when we could all use a helping hand or a pep talk. Let's look into the subject of encouragement.

    DO YOU NEED A BOOST? We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, right? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deliverance From Snares, Traps And Evil Networks Of Life

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 45,666 views

    Satan on daily basis is seeking to trap and snare God’s children. Many relationships, business ventures and decisions taken end up being cleverly covered snares. Unfortunately, most people realise this too late and even when they do, they do not know how

    By Bode Ayodele The bible admonishes us not to be ignorant of the devices of the Devil: Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (2Co 2:11) Unfortunately, this is not the case as many Christians have ended up falling into trouble as a result of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3rd Advent – Joy

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 15, 2023
     | 2,928 views

    Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and consider the TRUE JOY we are celebrating.

    2023.12.17.Sermon Notes. 3rd Advent – JOY William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For Christ's Sake?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2015
     | 5,393 views

    The life of the disciples must be lived for Christ's sake and not for the disciple's comfort.

    “[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The 1960s Down Memory Lane, Then Back To The Present! Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025
     | 90 views

    How much has changed! We take a journey back to the 1960s to see how songs expressed that generation. Who remembers those times? This message looks too, at the present, and some similar concerns but in a different dress. The word of God is our answer to pessimism and hopelessness.

    BACK TO THE 1960s DOWN MEMORY LANE, THEN BACK TO THE PRESENT! This article may be a trip down memory lane but in hindsight, it reflects the present. Some of us are still around to remember the lyrics presented here. Music usually reflects the atmosphere of the time, more so among the younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Your Mule Out Of The Boat (Four Truths When Attempting The Impossible)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,573 views

    Our Lord's voice could be heard above the storm. No storm, no turmoil, no tortuous test is too great for our Lord. No matter how dramatic the storm may be his voice can be heard and his Rhema can be received. (Updated August 2023)

    The Navy branch ... of the service ... called the "Seabees" ... had a unique slogan ... during World War II, (Pause) "If it's difficult, ... it will take a day or two. If it's impossible, ... it will take a little longer." (Pause) It seems to me ... there are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Busy About The Wrong Thing

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,700 views

    Given a man to keep, he had lost the man. And he had lost him because he was too busy to keep him. Evidently the servant considered that an excuse. Had he been idle, then indeed the loss of the man would have been an unpardonable offence.

    Busy about the Wrong Thing I Kings 20:40 And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. The text is part of a little parable, spoken by an unnamed prophet to King Ahab. I Kings 20:39 (KJV) And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Problem With Wearing Your Sunday Best Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015
     | 8,030 views

    A look at the problem with dressing up for church.

    THE PAPAW ARGUMENT: You should wear your Sunday best to church because it honors God. - Put on your tie. Throw on that suit. - Find a nice dress. Put a bow in your hair. - Many Christians argue that you should wear your best to church because it honors God. “God is worth of the best we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go And Tell!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 12, 2025
     | 1,813 views

    Do we really believe that most non-Christians are lost? Psalm 74:20 says “The dark places of the earth (where the love of God is not known) are full of the habitations of cruelty.” (selfishness, hatred, greed, strife, & violence.) Do they need a Savior, too? YES!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Portions of this message were inspired by an excellent sermon contributed by Richard Burdette to Sermon Central) GO & TELL! Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Fatal Flaws Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 28,888 views

    As we finish Romans 2 this morning, we’re going to learn that many believers today are “cheater Christians,” because they’re fooling themselves and others. Too many religious people have pretty packaging on the outside but have downsized the amount of sp

    The Fatal Flaws of Religion Romans 2:17-29 Rev. Brian Bill 6/25/06 I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years. Have you noticed how companies are shrinking the size of their products while keeping the packaging the same? The result is less product while the price stays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Must One Believe In Hell To Avoid Going There?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 17, 2013
     | 2,251 views

    Must One Believe In Hell To Avoid Going There?

    A gaggle of social media theologians went at it on Facebook as to whether or not a minimalist sort of Christian could profess a belief in Jesus but deny the existence of Hell as a literal place of torment. Granted, such a doctrinal combination is a less than Biblically comprehensive and optimal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fighting Your Fears

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,101 views

    We too may doubt our own abilities and potential. But let us never doubt what God can do with us when we trust and obey Him. We can fight and face any fear when we know the Lord is with us.

    Opening illustration: A mother asked her 5-year-old son to go to the pantry to get her a can of tomato soup. But he refused and protested, “Its dark in there.” Mom assured Johnny, “it’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is in there.” So Johnny opened the door slowly and seeing that it was dark, shouted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Heard Our Cry Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,375 views

    FCF: Jesus hears us and save us, because he is willing to get involved. We can too. This sermon primarily relates the story of the Amistad a ship of slaves who were set free, but only after the intervention of a powerful advocate – a former president o

    <READ Exodus 2.23-25; 3.7> It was early in the year 1839 when Joseph Cinque was captured and sold into slavery. It was, of course, illegal in 1839 to transport slaves from Africa, and had been for nearly 20 years, but slave ships were still often able to leave Sierra Leone under cover of darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Miracles Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 775 views

    The God of miracles is still alive and active today. He does not change; what He did before, He is still doing. Whether it is turning water to wine, opening a door that seemed shut, healing the sick, or lifting a soul from despair, nothing is too hard for Him.

    THE GOD OF MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Hebrews 13:8, Mark 10:27, Luke 1:37, Exodus 14:21-31 INTRODUCTION: Miracles are divine interventions in the affairs of men that defy human understanding. They are proofs that God is not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God