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  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Weary Of Waiting On The Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,208 views

    Have you ever asked or trusted the Lord for something; and you fully expected He would give it to you. But instead, what response you receive from the Lord is to be patient?

    Have you ever asked or trusted the Lord for something; and you fully expected He would give it to you. But instead, what response you receive from the Lord is to be patient? Truth is, you don’t want to patient for the Lord to bless or deliver you, or at least not patient for long duration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon 3 - A Formula For Impacting Our World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2025
     | 911 views

    God has not only given us a goal, He has given us a methodology for reaching that goal. It is a concise and clear formula for impacting our world with the Gospel.

    Introduction: A. As you know, I like to start my sermons with something interesting or humerous, so I decided to start today’s sermon with a funny story about a science chemistry experiment gone wrong. 1. So, I started searching online, thinking surely there must be some great stories out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing, Doing, Becoming

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,182 views

    Christianity involves learning facts, doing good deeds and becoming like Christ.

    Introduction: I heard about a story about a man whose wife wanted to buy a pet monkey. The husband protested strongly. He said, "Where will the monkey eat?" She said, "He’ll eat at the table with us." He said, "But what will he eat?" And she said, "He’ll eat the same thing we do." He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Have My Rights!!! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,887 views

    We live in nation of "rights" but if my rights conflict with yours we can end up in court, in a church split or in a family division. How do we avoid letting our desire to defend our rights to ruin our lives?

    OPEN: I’m going to read from the words of an ancient document. When I’m finished I’m going to ask you what document these words are from (we put the words up on the screen and underlined the word “Rights” in the passage): “When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Passion, Ash Wednesday And Lent

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,517 views

    What to learn as The Passion of the Christ movie opens on Ash Wednesday.

    Did you hear about the lady who shut down the US and Canadian border? Apparently Canadian customs officials found a grenade in the glove compartment of a 28-year-old woman¡¦s Ford Explorer as she crossed the border on last Monday. Due to the current tensions re: terrorist activities, this created ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,843 views

    This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

    OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Colossal Christ (In The Omni Sense)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2013
     | 4,507 views

    When we make Christ the center of our world we discover the unfathomable largeness of God's power and passion for people.

    Title: Colossal Christ Text: Colossians 1:15-20 Thesis: When we make Christ the center of our world we discover the unfathomable largeness of God’s power and passion for people! Preface Thoughts: I have chosen “colossal” as the word I will use to describe Jesus Christ today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #25 Rejected At Home Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,718 views

    A year after leaving home, Jesus returned to Nazareth. His welcome was the same as when they ran Him off a year earlier.

    #25 Rejected at Home Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 2, 2020 TEXT: Mark 6:1-6 – "And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dites Clairement La VÉritÉ

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2021
     | 1,326 views

    Nous devons dire la vérité claire, la vérité sans mélange, la vérité bien vannée, la doctrine bien raffinée. Ne parlez pas seulement de la vérité claire mais DITES LA CLAIREMENT.

    DITES CLAIREMENT LA VÉRITÉ "Toutes les paroles de ma bouche sont justes, il n'y a en elles rien de pervers ni de répréhensible, elles sont toutes claires pour celui qui comprend, justes pour celui qui cherche la connaissance. "(Proverbes 8, 8-9). Le ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Overlooked Harvest

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,770 views

    Sometimes we tend to overlook important matters that need to be taken care of because of doubtful viewpoint in life.

    Harvest time brings great joy not only to the harvesters, but to the sowers as well. It is the most awaited time for farmers who with hope expecting much fruits for their much labor. They are worthy to receive the visible fruits of what they have sown; surely, it’s the prize of their hard work. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Why We Do Baby Dedications

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 141 ratings
     | 31,410 views

    3 reasons why we do baby dedications based on Mark 10:13-16

    Title: Why we do baby dedications. Mark 10:13-16 The Message “The people brought children to Jesus, hoping that He might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it. “Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pr. Lynell AlJoe-Thurman avatar

    God Forgives

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    We all Sin, but the Lord forgives those who call upon his name and ask for forgiveness.

    Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord” – and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Psalm 32:5 1. Okay, Okay, I am not the first to say it but, here it is. Confession is good for the soul. I wonder if, as sinful beings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Dealing With Failure

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,822 views

    Failure never needs to be final

    DEALING WITH FAILURE 9/14/08 Exodus 2:15-25 1. REQUIRES A TIME OF EXTRICATION – Moses Fled A. Cut your Losses! 1. Moses could have stayed – would have died 2. Could have tried to start a rebellion of slaves B. Or as Kris Kristoferson says ‘know when to fold em” 1. Can’t do much except ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Were The Religious Leaders So Blind About Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,187 views

    This passage speaks to the ignorant confidence that the religious leaders possessed. How do we avoid their mistake?

    WHAT'S THE HEART OF THIS PASSAGE? The religious leaders had all that knowledge and yet they didn’t know God. - John 7:28d – “You do not know Him” - The religious leaders, of course, thought they were the epitome of knowledge and understanding. They loved the status they had among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,109 views

    Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

    1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal