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  • Steve Ely avatar

    My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 3 - Bearded Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2011
     | 4,140 views

    Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because we don’t like Him?

    Favorite Jesus Pt. 3 - The Bearded Jesus I. Introduction During Christmas our attention is turned towards the sweet, 8 lb. 6 oz, golden diaper, little bundle of baby God. There are lessons to learn from Infant Baby Jesus . . . Salvation is often hard to discern and at times even harder to accept. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In Ancient Paths

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,711 views

    The modern Church has turned God into a vending machine. Prayer in ~ Blessing out. But we are missing the main point, the greatest blessing of all is the Lord Himself.

    In the book of Jeremiah, the Lord spoke through the prophet to the people to seek the Ancient pathways. But they would not, to listen for the sound of the trumpet, but they would not. The people were at a crossroad, needing to choose the way of the Lord or continue in a form of religion that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Thanks For Everything

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

    Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Code Adam

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 2, 2019
     | 2,614 views

    Code Adam is a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a nonprofit co-founded by Adam’s parents, John and Revé Walsh.

    Code Adam Luke 2: 41 – 52 Intro: Code Adam was created in memory of 6-year-old Adam Walsh, who was tragically abducted from a Florida department store and found later murdered. Code Adam is a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a nonprofit co-founded by Adam’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Of Rahab, Rehab And The Lord's Radar!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,173 views

    Message on God's omniscience connecting red hot media topic (the missing Malaysian airline MH 370) with the ever-edifying Rahab rehab story!!!

    Of Rahab, Rehab and the Lord’s Radar Perhaps, there is not a single media-savvy soul, who is not concerned about the fate of the missing Malaysian plane that lost its contact with ground control on the early hours of March 8th 2014. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Greg Carr avatar

    The Living Dead

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    Christians today are missing the undeterred motivation to faithfully live out their Christian life. Learn how being the living dead will help us get motivated.

    Did you know that you are the living dead? This is not a sermon on being a zombie, although it might sound like it. The disclaimer here is that there is no such thing as zombies. It seems the world is obsessed with zombies. According to financial experts zombies are pumping more than 5 Billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    I Want It Back

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 4, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 60,320 views

    When you recognized you're missing something and you refuse to go on without it, you'll tell God: I want it back.

    Read Text 2 Ki 6:1-7 For the last several days I've been hearing these words in my spirit, "something is missing". How many has ever eaten something, You know, something you really like, you love it. You love the taste of it. It's cooked a special way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Anatomy

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025
     | 353 views

    There is a space in Christ’s body that only you can fill. Some part of his hand, his eye, or his heart is missing when you are not there

    A couple of weeks ago, I used the image of a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate that the gift of God takes some assembling before it starts to take shape in our lives. That is why you were given a piece of a jigsaw puzzle on the way in to the sanctuary this morning. The gift of God’s spirit comes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,826 views

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

    The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Faithful Stewardship In God’s Kingdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025
     | 616 views

    Faithful stewardship means wisely managing all that God entrusts to you; time, talent, treasure, and opportunities because your management today determines your eternal rewards.

    FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP IN GOD’S KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Matthew 25:14-30; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION The subject of stewardship is a foundational truth in the Kingdom of God. Everything we own, from the money in our bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Validity Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 4, 2013
     | 5,637 views

    The Jews had a problem with Jesus healing the cripple by the pool on the Sabbath. Jesus used the opportunity to try to show them that he was the real deal; and quite frankly-they were not.

    THE VALIDITY OF JESUS John 5:16-47 1) Like Father, like Son (vs. 16-30). • Jesus is equal to the Father (vs. 16-18). Vs. 16-17-God created in six days and rested on the seventh. However, he didn’t rest from preserving and maintaining his creation. He governs the affairs of his people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Are We Spreading The Cure?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,040 views

    Christ has given us the opportunity to administer a life saving cure to a terminal virus; are we spreading the cure? Either we do or do not.

    The Present Situation: Imagine for a moment that you are a physician; not just any physician but one of the foremost in all of medical history. Through some of your research you stumble upon a previously undiscovered virus. After further study you find out that this virus has infected 100% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Why Cling To A Beggar's Cloak?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 35,830 views

    What keeps us from responding to Jesus when we have the opportunity? What beggar’s cloak are you unwilling to let go of?

    April, 2007 Why Cling to a Beggar’s Cloak? “Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.” Mark 10:50 NIV INTRODUCTION: The story of Bartimaeus tells of a man who had been blind for many years--perhaps all of his life. He wore the official beggar’s garment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011
     | 4,669 views

    Part 11 of this series discusses Noah's sin, and his sons response to it which gives us a unique opportunity to examine ourselves and our own reaction to sin.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Genesis 9:18-29 Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch and Noah to preach to them; but still they rebelled - Hebrews 11:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational