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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Accepting The Mission And Danger

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 15, 2022
     | 769 views

    What is the original meaning of the communion sacrament? Knowing this can make our ties stronger to Christ

    Accepting the Mission and Danger Mark 14:22-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 22 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is My body." 23 And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Are Free! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,294 views

    We are truly free when we surrender fully to Jesus Christ and live our lives in radical obedience and righteousness

    ANYONE WHO HAS EVER PLAYED THE GAME “MONOPOLY” KNOWS THAT, BESIDES OWNING “BOARDWALK” AND “PARK PLACE,” THE MOST COVETED MOVE IS TO LAND ON THE BLUE TREASURE CHEST CALLED “COMMUNITY CHEST” AND DRAW THE CARD THAT READS: “GET OUT OF JAIL FREE!” IT IS ONE THING TO BE SET FREE, BUT TO HAVE LIBERTY AT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Happens When A Sinner Arrives In Hell? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,416 views

    Today could have been the last morning that someone may have eaten their last breakfast. Today could be the last sermon that someone will have heard preached. Today could be the last day someone will spend on this earth.

    Today could have been the last morning that someone may have eaten their last breakfast. Today could be the last sermon that someone will have heard preached. Today could be the last day someone will spend on this earth. Not many preachers speak on hell anymore. I want to warn those that do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatest Motivation For Service Series

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Feb 20, 2023
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     | 1,987 views

    Think of the time when somebody did an act of service for you which makes a lasting impact on you? What was the reason for it to be so impactful? Possibly, you were impacted because it was a genuine gesture of love and sacrifice.

    Think of the time when somebody did an act of service for you which makes a lasting impact on you? What was the reason for it to be so impactful? Possibly, you were impacted because it was a genuine gesture of love and sacrifice. LOVE The gospel writer John narrates an account of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Giving Thanks Unto The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 8, 2023
     | 2,546 views

    As we look at the many prayers in the Bible I am reminded that there are many subjects in prayer. Today I want to look at the important prayer of Giving Thanks.

    “Giving Thanks Unto The Lord” Psalm 105:1-7 As we look at the many prayers in the Bible I am reminded that there are many subjects in prayer. There is deliverance, direction, determination, discouragement, and the list could go on, but today I want to look at the important prayer of Giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Our Laborers

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022
     | 2,910 views

    Honoring laborers on Labor Day.

    I like this quote by Jerome K. Jerome about labor: “I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” Labor Day came about through the labor movement in America to honor our workers for their achievements. Beginning in 1885, States passed legislation to praise their labor forces. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,072 views

    Love of God and neighbor protects us from stress

    Several years ago, a radio station ran a contest. "Just for fun," they said, "when you wake up to the sound of 106 FM, call and tell us the first words you spoke when you rolled out of bed. If you're the third caller, you'll win $106." The first morning, a buoyant disc ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Can We Be Blessed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 997 views

    To be blessed is to have been brought contentment or good fortune. So what is "to be blessed" to us?

    Undoubtedly everyone has heard the story of Jabez. There have been countless sermons, articles, opinions stated, and books covering the topic of the prayer of Jabez. I did not intend to add to that list, but as I was researching for a sermon out of the book of First Chronicles, I landed upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have We Been Chosen For A Specific Purpose?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2023
     | 1,211 views

    You may never know when you will be picked, or chosen, to do or be in a position of prominence. The outcome of that said choosing will depend upon the state of your heart.

    In this chapter, the king chooses a new queen. In Chapter 1, King Ahasuerus, had a party to show off his queen, Vashti. She refused so the king banished her and stripped her royalty. After banishing Vashti, the king sent officers out to gather fair young women of all the lands to choose a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Barking Up The Wrong Tree Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016
     | 6,111 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger".

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#4] BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE Hebrews 2:5-10 Introduction: As most of you know, I grew up here in Hobbs. In our backyard were several trees. There was an apricot tree, an apple tree, a plum tree, and a mulberry tree. Now the apricot tree and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Talking Tough

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016
     | 4,170 views

    Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

    Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Opinions Of Churchianity

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015
     | 4,584 views

    There is no room in the Church for legalism. In love, we must get along with (and be more understanding of) fellow believers since we are all at different levels of understanding in our faith journey.

    WHEN IT COMES TO LEGALISM, I LIKE WHAT AUTHOR, MAX LUCADO, WROTE WHEN HE SAID, “LEGALISM HAS NO PITY ON PEOPLE. LEGALISM MAKES MY OPINIONYOUR BURDEN, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR BOUNDARY, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR OBLIGATION.” I LIKE THAT! WE HAVE ALL BEEN, AT SOME POINT, NOT ONLY A WITNESS TO, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Supreme Decisions

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2015
     | 3,445 views

    The Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) just made their decision on the definition of marriage. This forces Christians to make a key choice.

    1. I want to show you two documents: SCOTUS' Decision on Gay Marriage (which is a redefining of marriage) and the Bible a. 9 People in a 5-4 decision wrote this Opinion b. About 40 People wrote the Bible c. 9 people, under the pressures of a few in our society wrote this opinion d. About 40 people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mothering And Mothers

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 11, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,128 views

    Dorcas was not a mother, but she mothered the widows.

    Acts 9:36-43 Many ears ago, Erma Bombeck wrote this wonderful tribute to mother’s for her Mother’s Day Column. You have probably heard it, but I thought it would be appropriate for today … “When God Created Mothers" [Copyrighted material available online if you choose to share it] But ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come Rest A While

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,451 views

    we need to take time in our schedules for what is really important

    Mark 6:30-34 In today's Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to do something unusual. And, I believe, he often tells us to do the same thing. What he said was: The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal