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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Widows Of A Certain Age

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018
     | 3,625 views

    The care of widows in the church brings with it several implications

    Text: 1 Tim 5:13-16, Title: Widows of a Certain Age, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.26.18, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul continues his thoughts about relationships in the church moving from rebuke, correction, and encouragement to taking care of the destitute. Women in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 3, 2019
     | 6,794 views

    “And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25)

    This parable is well known and popular among many people even among those with no access to a Bible. The background to this parable was an attempt by the Jewish religious leaders to counter the authority of Christ and assert their own authority. This, however, was impossible as Jesus always ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Run Your "race"! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 12, 2019
     | 4,435 views

    We are to be diligent in living our Christian lives with a focus on becoming more and more like Jesus Christ!

    Because God is Holy and always right, we are to listen to Him and do what He says (this is Biblical faith: believing in God, listening to what He says, and doing what He says!) We have noted from Hebrews 11, God commended many people in living out this Biblical faith. And so, God continues to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Maintain A Righteous Standard In Evil Times.

    Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Aug 18, 2019
     | 2,988 views

    During these 2019 South African elections, many Christians have fought for a righteous government. Hoping that a Christian Party will have more significant support and hence greater influence on lobbying faith-based Judeo-Christian values and policies.

    During these 2019 South African elections, many Christians have fought for a righteous government. Hoping that a Christian Party will have more significant support and hence greater influence on lobbying faith-based Judeo-Christian values and policies. Although the Christian parties gained some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Important Looks Or Paul's Last Testimony

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018
     | 8,341 views

    Paul Looked Around, Paul Looked Back, Paul Looked Ahead.

    THREE IMPORTANT LOOKS OR PAUL'S LAST TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: Just looking in department stores. Often looking with no purpose. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with a definite purpose. As Paul awaited execution, he wrote a farewell letter to his dear comrade in service, Timothy. He knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gods Protection, Plan & Promise Are Yours

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 8,242 views

    God has a plan to protect us so that his promises for us will come true. Listen carefully Saints, not the plans you have or desires you have for yourself, no quite the contrary. Here we are talking about God’s plan for your life as His servants.

    Gods Protection, Plan & Promise are Yours Matthew 2:13-22 Psalm 139 We are a full week into 2018 and the Christmas story is fresh in our minds. Many of you may have taken down your decorations and have stored away the cards and the gift wrap for another year. What remains is the message of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holy Disturbances And Easter Grace

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 7, 2019
     | 3,662 views

    Jesus' grace transforms us

    May 5, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Holy Disturbances and Easter Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you head down Highway 93 south of Eleva, you’ll run into the town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tragedy Of A Busy But Mis-Spent Life And Time

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019
     | 7,820 views

    Your life is precious and should be spent right. Any misuse of one's time leads to a tragedy

    Luke 10:38 – end; Psalm 39:4-5 The dictionary helps us to define some of the words in our topic, let’s take a look at them. Tragedy: an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Busy: occupied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Frustration’s Shrapnel And Friendship’s Blessings Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2019
     | 3,312 views

    Wise people anticipate and adjust to the foolishness around them and seek out constructive, spiritual relationships

    Frustration’s Shrapnel and Friendship’s Blessings (Proverbs 27:14-17) 1. Life can be frustrating. 2.A boy asks his father to explain the differences among irritation, aggravation, and frustration. Dad picks up the phone and dials a number at random. When the phone is answered he asks, "Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying With Big Faith Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 4,059 views

    Apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand where and how to develop your faith. 2. To be encouraged and motivated to grow your faith. 3. To apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Growing in faith is expected. “As newborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2019
     | 5,338 views

    We need to test what we are taught and what we hear, based upon God’s revealed objective truth.

    This Is A Test (I John 4:1-6) 1. A teacher sent home a letter to all the parents after the first day of the new school year. It read, “If you promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at school, I will promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at home.” 2. When it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grandpa Mordecai Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
     | 3,694 views

    Greatest adopted child in history.

    Grandpa Mordecai – Influential through adoption Esther – influential through strategy Grandson Artaxerxes – influential for Israel “There was a certain Jew whose name was Mordecai the son of . . . Kish, a Benjamite. And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Bad Company Really Corrupt Good Character?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2025
     | 130 views

    The company that we keep can determine if and how our spiritual walk is affected.

    Does Bad Company Really Corrupt Good Character? 1 Corinthians 15:33 Keeping associations with the individuals who deny or contradict the resurrection could ruin and destroy the good character of a Christian person. We ought not to let our affiliation with unbelievers lead us away from Christ or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gospel In One Sentence: An Expository Sermon On John 3:16

    Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Dec 10, 2025
     | 394 views

    Today, we will journey through this verse, uncovering the fullness of God’s love and His plan for salvation, allowing the brilliance of John 3:16 to speak afresh to us.

    Many verses in Scripture summarize aspects of the Christian message, but none shine with the clarity, beauty, and power of John 3:16. It has been called: “The Gospel in a nutshell.” “The miniature Bible.” “The greatest sentence ever written.” It appears on stadium banners, bumper stickers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025
     | 908 views

    Nearly 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah proclaimed a message of hope that we still hold tightly to today, a truth that shapes not only our holiday season but every moment of our lives. This miraculous child, Jesus, has changed everything.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1962, missionaries Don and Carol Richardson encountered the Sawi people of New Guinea, a tribe still practicing head-hunting and cannibalism. Amidst cultural clashes, the Richardsons faced considerable challenges, including witnessing 14 tribal conflicts right outside their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational