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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Peacemaking Owns The Future

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010
     | 2,125 views

    Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    A Smile On The Face Of Papa-God

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,298 views

    A sermon on Sun-bathing and Son-bathing, the sacred heart, and the God who wraps his arms around us in love. Preached at St Joseph the Worker Northolt for their

    Deuteronomy 4:7 “For what other great nation has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him?” When I was a teenager the church I went to after I became a Christian had a big statue like this one (point to the statue of the Sacred heart). Jesus with his arms outstretched ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Warriors Plea Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,946 views

    In times of war, God’s Word gives us encouragement to pray for our armed forces because our fighting men and women are in harm’s way.

    Category: Prayer for Battles, War, Intercession A Warriors Plea The Bible Calls us to Pray for Our Service Men and Women 1 Samuel 12:23, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord for failing to pray for you.” Who was Samuel: Samuel was born as the result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    History Needs Some Changing

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,664 views

    If only, if only we could learn from Jesus in today

    Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent March 27, 2011 The conflict the Jews had with the Samaritans goes way back, and I mean way back. When the Hebrew people were brought out of the land of Egypt there were originally twelve tribes—twelve lands. But due to reasons of survival these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Can Spiritual Stuff Be So Scary? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2019
     | 2,530 views

    Mary was "greatly troubled" by the appearance of the angel. Many are in a similar spot - "greatly troubled" by all things spiritual. What can help them take a step forward?

    “GREATLY TROUBLED”: Spiritual stuff can be scary. - Luke 1:29. - An angel shows up to speak to Mary. On the one hand, the angel is light and not wielding a sword, so there is a sense in which he shouldn’t be scary. But, of course, we don’t see angelic beings very often and I’m sure his presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Support Your Local Pastor...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,770 views

    This is an open letter to encourage people to see the man of God as the man of God and help support him...

    Dear FRIEND! HELP! DON’T ALLOW A MAN OF GOD TO DROWN... Many preachers have a crisis after years of ministry. Preachers are hurting and they do not know how to find relief. They may act strong before the people, but broken behind the scenes... I have been in ministry several years and there can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    The Liberation Of Peter From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021
     | 7,475 views

    God works a miracle opening physical doors for Peter. The miracle you need may not be physical doors, but God can open all doors according to His will.

    We continue our study of doors in the Bible. We have studied: • God shutting the door of the Ark • The figurative open door of opportunity to the church of Philadelphia • Jesus symbolically being the Door to Salvation • We are to choose to enter the door to the narrow road to Heaven • Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Risky Business"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 11,304 views

    Being healed/changed and following God is risky business, but man, is it eye opening!!

    Wanting to improve or better yourself is risky business. Whether you’re going back to school to complete or further your education; whether you’re a mother who’s made the decision to reenter the work force; whether you’ve changed careers; whether you’ve relocated for the betterment of your family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Easter Key

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,679 views

    A drama for children: The Easter Key.

    The Easter Key Introduction: The children’s talk for today is based on part of the Easter Sunday story, (Mark 16: 1-4). Theme: God opens doors. Aim: To teach that God opened the door to the tomb of Jesus so that all may see and learn that Jesus is risen. Materials: 1. One metal key for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gospel Happens In Athens Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2018
     | 6,760 views

    When it comes to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, it helps if we understand the approach Paul took. Let’s look at 3 principles that will help us become more frequent sharers.

    The Gospel Happens in Athens (Acts 17:16-34) 1. Philosophers can be interesting and sometimes deep. Joke about 2 Greek philosophers arguing: Euclid tells the other: You've been a very good pupil this past year, Eubulides, but now it's time for you to pay the 50 drachma you owe me for all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tolerance Of Others Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025
     | 242 views

    Tolerance is a Christian virtue rooted in love, humility, and understanding. It involves accepting others with their differences in opinion, background, and level of spiritual maturity.

    TOLERANCE OF OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:1-4 "Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarrelling over disputable matters. One person's faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The one who eats everything must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021
     | 4,330 views

    Communion is a celebration of the One who opened what we could not open ourselves – the door of Heaven. He opened it on the cross and then He walked through the door of death and He waits for us on the other side where He will call us by our name and welcome us into His Temple.

    Before I moved here, I was asked to preach at my very first appointment … Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, FL. I was their pastor from 1994 to the year 2000. They were kind. They were patient. They had to suffer through a lot of boring … and honestly … terrible sermons and I made a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Crawling Into The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,817 views

    Child-like faith is the only faith that saves.

    "Crawling Into the Kingdom" Opening Illustration: Everything in the mouth! As I was thinking about this message I am about to share, I couldn’t help but to think of my own daughter, Mikayla. She has no cares in this world but to be loved and fed. She has no responsibilities, no worries. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The God Who Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,962 views

    Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will

    Matthew 6:5-15 December 1, 2002 DT.: Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will. TITLE: ¡§The God Who Answers Prayer¡¨ Intro: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    When Spiritually Blind Eyes Finally See The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    Opening our eyes to the activity and presence of God around us

    "When Blind eyes see" John 9:1-11 (Prayer) The greatest of all healing miracles was the giving of sight to blind eyes and it was reserved as a testimony of the true nature and position of Christ Jesus. When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent his followers to question Jesus if he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist