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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Teaching Obedience To The Next Generation

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
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     | 3,536 views

    Saul hides behind his religion. Mafia hitmen rationalize, “Yes, I kill people but I’m really good to my mother.” We are incredibly good at self-deception. People hide behind their religion to evade obedience

    Today, I want to speak to parents and grandparents on raising children who have a stalwart character all their lives. Let’s look at one of the most interesting kings of ancient Israel, King Saul. Today’s Scripture The word of the Lord came to Samuel: 11 “I regret that I have made Saul king, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - I Am The Lord’s Servant!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 16, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
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    She was a young girl, living in an obscure village in a humble, farming area. And she was pregnant - a scandalous situation for a young, unmarried teenager.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 1:26-38, 46-49; 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 ILL. He was an impressive man in his 50's, vice-president ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Final Wish

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,814 views

    The following sermon is going to review the song Simeon sung while holding Jesus in the hope that you might see His gifts of peace and salvation as so valuable that you will share His Good News with the world!

    Final Wish Luke 2:22-39 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What is that one “BIG” gift that you hope to receive this Christmas? You know the over-the-top expensive item that consumes your thoughts and web browsing history! Maybe for you that is a new car, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Came For Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 30, 2019
     | 4,877 views

    Jesus came for us, for our benefit, for our salvation.Jesus revealed God to us, and made a way for us to be part of the heavenly family.

    Much of the world does not understand Christmas. Christmas is celebrated but only the trapping of Christmas is presented. We see it all around us in the music of the season: “I dreaming of a white Christmas” “Rock around the Christmas Tree” “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer” “Santa Claus is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. David C. Penn avatar

    "our Perplexing Predicament" Series

    Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Jan 1, 2020
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     | 7,580 views

    Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!”

    Introduction: Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!” All of us today will agree that these are in fact “THE BEST OF TIMES!” For when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Be A Spiritual Packrat

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2020
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    Here are practical steps on how to cooperate with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in changing your life to be more Kingdom centered. We must unclutter our lives and make changes that will reduce the obstacles to our transformation.

    DON’T BE A SPIRITUAL PACKRAT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jerome Dasso of Georgetown, Texas was visiting the great naval academy of Annapolis (in Rochester, New York). He saw several freshmen crawling around the main courtyard on their hands and knees with pencils and clip boards. He asked his tour ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is He, And What Is He To You? Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Sep 7, 2020
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     | 7,452 views

    One weakness of Lectionary preaching is actually not a weakness of the lectionary, but of the preaching: When we forget that the passage for today is not an isolated piece of text...

    Who is He, and What is He to You? Rev. Delwyn Campbell / General / Joining Christ on His Mission / Matthew 16:13–20 My Favorite Illustrations A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus In Vacation Bible School, A teacher asked a little boy who had little church ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Growing On The Vine

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020
     | 5,200 views

    To be connected with the Lord is the only way a believer is able to do what the Lord is wanting and desiring for us today .

    Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning We have been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Connecting is especially hard during a period of time where it is hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    For many people, God is far away and is to be approached only at times of need or danger. However, that is far from the truth. God wants each of us to have a very personal relationship with Him. Here's a study on how we can call God as "My God". Be blessed abundantly.

    We read in Psalm 91:1-2, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."” (ESV) The Psalmist had a personal relationship with God, and therefore could say of Him, ‘My ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Messiah Foretold Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 9, 2020
     | 2,746 views

    How can we know who Jesus was and that he is coming again?

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message on our Youtube Channel Introduction How many of you as parents knew every detail of your child’s life before they were even born. Every single one of us remembers distinctly the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mary: Who She Was (And Who She Wasn't)

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,701 views

    There is quite a bit of confusion among some as to the Mother of Jesus. Who she was and who she was not. Some church traditions erroneously lend into that confusion. Today we look briefly at Mary in a manner of separating biblical fact from unscriptural tradition

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/lEeSaAcwtWs Introduction As we come to this portion of the Birth Narrative in Luke, I think it is important to point out a couple of things. First, this portion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's Plans Vs Our Circumstances Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 4,566 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 6:6-8. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” 6:6-8 “God’s Plans vs Our Circumstances” Pastor John Bright Exodus 6 “6 Therefore say to the children of Israel: ‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Suffering For Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,477 views

    What does it mean to suffer for Jesus?

    Suffering for Jesus 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction- Turn to 1 Peter 4:1-6 Good morning- Last week I asked you if you realized that your attitude plays a big factor in what you receive during the service. I hope you thought about that a minute and determined that as you came into church this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    All On The Altar Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,463 views

    Why did God have the Israelites offer sacrifices? Was He hungry? And does God call on us to make sacrifices in the New Testament era?

    There’s a true story of a church that had a parking problem. Right next door was a store that was closed on Sunday. So they asked the owner if they could use his parking lot. He said that they could use it for 51 Sundays out of the year but it would be chained off one week. They were happy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "it Begins And Ends With Israel" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020
     | 3,518 views

    I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away.

    FUTURE TENSE “It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get comfortable and begin to read. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist