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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Winning The Lost Of This Generation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    Millennials and Gen-Xers are the largest generation the world has ever known. Only 28% view Church as valuable enough to attend every week. Let's Change That!!!

    1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Paul Addressing The Ephesian Elders Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 3, 2022
     | 3,004 views

    Paul is ready to pass the baton of leadership to the elders of Ephesus. Paul mentioned he had invested three years at Ephesus. Paul was handing off full responsibility to elders with very little experience. He did need to send Tychicus and then Timothy later to help the elders.

    Background of Paul addressing the elders This discourse of Paul addressing the Ephesian elders takes place near the end of his third journey. He already spent two years at the hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus. He mentions that in total he poured into the elders for three years (Acts 20:31). This exit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hinge Of History

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    What are we to make of the Resurrection?

    “The Hinge of History” John 20:1-18 In my mom’s house there is a map of the history of the world, and it’s a BIG map. It wasn’t created by a specifically Christian publishing house; I believe it was put out by National Geographic, and fairly recently. Anyhow, on this map, the history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Your Enemy The devil Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 24, 2022
     | 4,617 views

    We are not fighting in spiritual warfare so that Christ may ultimately win. Christ already won. The victory came on resurrection morning. You can triumph over your enemy the devil because Jesus triumphed.

    When I was a senior in high school I played on an undefeated football team. Our first three games we outscored our opponents 130-0. But we had to be careful. When the game went on to the fourth quarter the other team knew they could not win. That’s when cheap shots were common. The losing team was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Lies, Little Lies And Hope Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,721 views

    Does the divine author of this Bible understand? Does this Word of God have anything to say to us who wonder what tomorrow will bring?

    2nd Sunday in Lent The child was about eighteen months old, fast asleep in his little bed. Mom and Dad had just retired for the night, pleased that their son was growing so fast and learning so much. But as they were falling into that twilight state between wakefulness and slumber, a horrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: What Loving Your Enemies And Being ‘perfect’ Mean

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023
     | 1,242 views

    “Now raise your hands if you have only one or two enemies.” And even fewer people raised their hands. “See,” says the priest, “most of us feel like we have enemies.”

    A priest is giving a homily like I am right now on “What loving your enemies and being ‘perfect’ mean.” “Now,” says the priest, “I’ll bet that many of us feel as if we have enemies in our lives. So, raise your hands if you have a few enemies.” And several people raise their hands.” “Now raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Man Of God And The Word Of God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,881 views

    Scripture, and the preaching of the Word.

    THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD. 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14. Timothy is encouraged to continue (to remain, to abide) in the things which he has learned: things about which he has “felt sure belief.” After all, he knows from whom he has learned them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 3, 2023
     | 3,356 views

    It isn’t easy to follow Christ. There are costs and benefits. Today, we examine the price we pay to follow Jesus.

    It was forty days after the resurrection of the Messiah Jesus. His disciples had been marveling at all that had happened. His death turned their world upside down. With the earthquake that coincided with his passing and the temple’s veil having been torn, there were reports throughout Jerusalem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liberty And Responsibility

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017
     | 3,831 views

    Jesus’ death and resurrection frees us from sin. Liberty breeds responsibility, the basis for seeking and submitting to God’s plan.

    In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him immediately and thronged around him. He had liberated them by the Emancipation ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Liberty And Responsibility

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017
     | 4,900 views

    Jesus’ death and resurrection frees us from sin. Liberty breeds responsibility, the basis for seeking and submitting to God’s plan.

    In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him immediately and thronged around him. He had liberated them by the Emancipation ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Church - Resting Place Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016
     | 5,457 views

    Many come to Church for rest but involved in the politics and administration they have lost their blessings

    “Restless in Resting Place” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Pay attention to me and answer me I am troubled and upset” (Psalm 55:2). Psalmist David says this heartbreaking Prayer to the Lord. He admits in the presence of the Lord that his Heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformed By Truth: Which Father Do You Know The Best? John 8:44 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 621 views

    From John 8:44, our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to understand the influence of spiritual paternity in our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: Which Father Do You Know the Best? Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound and challenging words of Jesus found in John 8:44. Our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Treasure & The Loving Guard

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,809 views

    A combination of two Devotionals on Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom calls out like a lover inviting her beloved, and God, our Lover, promises to protect us, to guard us from harm, through His wisdom.

    Proverbs Chapter 2 1. My son, if you accept my words and treat my commands as treasures 2. So that you pay attention with your ear to wisdom and bend your heart to understanding 3. If you say “YES!” to discernment, and call out with your voice for understanding 4. If you seek her like silver and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith Through Adversity

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 14, 2022
     | 1,781 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

    November 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Thess. 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Faith through Adversity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. On Tuesday mornings I enjoy chapel with the Rachel’s Place day care children. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "what Are We To Make Of This?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,147 views

    A sermon for Easter morning.

    “What are We to Make of This?” John 20:1-18 Several years ago, National Geographic put out a map of the history of the world, and it was a Big Map! Anyhow, on this map, the history of the world or the history of civilization was divided up into two categories… …and the dividing line or the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist