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  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Of The Amen

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 934 views

    God stands athwart the evil that people embrace. He blesses those who endeavour to serve Him, and curses those who seek to promote themselves.

    “Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Behold, my servants shall eat, you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame; behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Word Matters! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025
     | 834 views

    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

    Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Need Some Rest Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    God models for us and charges us with living a life of balance - one that includes a practice of Sabbath Rest.

    From the Very Start You Need Some Rest! We are in a Genesis series – An ancient text that speaks with amazing present-day relevance! - Marriage - Struggles in Marriage - Spiritual Jealousy - Selfishness - Trusting God when it really doesn’t make sense - Obeying God when everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 58,969 views

    Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

    A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow Me!

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 23,698 views

    Our problem is when we get past the gates of salvation we sit down and wait, like we have arrived. Really that is just ebeginning of what God has for us.

    Follow Me! Matt 4:18-22 Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the lake; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Our Fears

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 285 ratings
     | 41,860 views

    If God can deliver the Psalmist from his fears, then He can do it for us today, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. We’re 4 weeks into the new year, & it is natural for us, as we try to peer into the future, to wonder if we should be excited about its potential, or should we be quaking in fear because of its uncertainties? ILL. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 56,481 views

    Your life & mine are in the hands of God, & He keeps the clock! So let’s think about God’s perfect timing in the O.T., in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 ILL. There is a familiar song that begins with these words: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” It is a beautiful song that brings back a lot of memories. One stanza ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Wants Us To Be Sure

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,637 views

    In this day & age it is sometimes difficult to know what is true. But surely, there are some things we can count on, some things we can know for sure.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. What do we know for sure? In this age of contemporary uncertainty it is difficult to know what is true, because what was considered true yesterday may not be considered true today. ILL. For example, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Death And Heaven

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,652 views

    A sermon that talks about the new world of heaven and the dying process by which we come into this living hope.

    Revelation chapter 21 1-7 Seafaring people - About 150 years ago my forebears the Clarksons set out on a journey - they were seafarers and they set out to sail from England to a New World filled to the brim with promise - that world was New Zealand - What an incredible journey that must have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Disappointing Disciples Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    Jesus had to deal with disappointing disciples. So do we. How do we deal with them? By applying the new Law of Love.

    John 13 begins with the wonderful statement: ’Having loved his own who were in the world, [Jesus] now showed them the full extent of his love.’ It’s a picture of an intimate relationship with his disciples, like that of a loving parent who will do anything for their children. Yet even as he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What's Next?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,475 views

    Now I realize that whenever the subject of death comes up, many people try to avoid discussing it, reluctant even to think about it. But not all people are that way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Revelation 21; Psalms 90:10 A. Have you ever tried to picture what it will be like right after you die? After you breathe your last breath? After you heart beats its last beat? What do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Day Of The Living Dead

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    Worship is an act of total commitmentresulting in a life which is continually transformed

    Day of the Living Dead Introduction Soren Kierkegaard described Christian worship as a performance in which God is the audience, the congregation is the performer, and those who stand up before the congregation (preachers, readers, choir, soloists) are the prompters. Someone has suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 16,932 views

    The role of branches is to ebar fruit. The key to bearing fruit is to remain firmly attached to the vine, relying on the power of God to bring forth fruit.

    What does it mean for you to be a Christian? Does it mean, perhaps, the comfort of knowing that your on God’s side? Does it mean being part of a wider community of people who are mutually dependent and supportive? Does it mean being part of a world-wide community of people who share a love for and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Growing In The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    Challenge to Christian Stewardship

    Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Surprised By Joy

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    The same joy that surprised the followers of Christ in the upper room that first Easter can bring us joy that is permanent, powerful, and plentiful.

    Near the end of the nineteenth century a little church high on the cliffs at the entrance to the English Channel was destroyed by a hurricane. A few weeks later, a British Admiral came to ask the pastor if they intended to rebuild the church. The clergyman explained that they were a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist