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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Take An Easter Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 24, 2023
     | 1,275 views

    What are some world-famous walks or hikes? The first one that probably comes to mind is the one that is in our neighborhood: a hike into the Grand Canyon.

    What are some world-famous walks or hikes? The first one that probably comes to mind is the one that is in our neighborhood: a hike into the Grand Canyon. Another famous walk is the Inca Trail in Peru to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Still another walk on many people’s bucket list is the trek to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stay!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2025
     | 608 views

    God will encourage His servant to stand firm when opposition arises. This is demonstrated when Paul sought to leave Corinth as opposition arose. just so, God will encourage you when you are ready to throw in the towel in your own service.

    “After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So, What Now?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    This message was preached following our spring revival services preached by Phil Lamaster. Phil did a great job. Everyone was moved. But the important thing is what happens following the great messages: getting busy about serving the Lord.

    “SO, NOW WHAT?” MATTHEW 17:1-9 OPEN This past week we had revival services. Excellent revival services. Outstanding preaching. Great singing. A true spiritual high. But what does it all really mean? Are we supposed to now just go back to business as usual? Are we supposed to stay on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Moves People

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    God’s missionary plan in action. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    How GOD MOVES PEOPLE Reading: Acts 13 chapter 13 verses 1-12: Ill: The Guide to Estate Agent Clichés • “Would suit D-I-Y enthusiast” – MEANS - Would suit demolition • “Bijou property” – MEANS - Microscopic • “Convenient for motorway access” – MEANS - Triple-glazing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Small Circle Of Friends: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 15, 2018
     | 4,848 views

    If we are going to accomplish anything in this life it will take the help of our friends.

    A SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: PART 1 Text: Col. 4:7-11 Introduction 1. "And Someone died for all your friends but even better yet He lives again. And if this song does not make sense to you, I hope His Spirit slips on through, He loves you. He loves you, He loves you" (A Song For A Small Circle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When There's A Big Job To Do, Work As A Team! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,095 views

    In this lesson, we learn important principles to help us serve God together as a team.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of elephant jokes? 1. Elephant jokes were a fad in the 1960s. 2. An elephant joke is a joke that is usually an absurd riddle or conundrum, and often a sequence of such that involves an elephant. 3. For instance: Q: How can you tell if an elephant is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Cornerstone Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,184 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    God is so faithful! He’s faithful to us as individuals and faithful to us as a church. And as long as we continue to be a church that’s all about [2] loving God and loving others, God will continue to bless us and show us His faithfulness. We show our love for God when we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,273 views

    Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

    Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "o Lord, Revive Thy Work"

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
     | 3,803 views

    All over this great country of ours, CHURCHES have revival services each year. Many of these churches schedule them in the FALL and in the SPRING of the year.

    While it is good that churches schedule these services frequently, it is equally good that they recognize that before a church can experience a HOLY GHOST REVIVAL MEETING, they must know WHAT A REAL HOLY GHOST REVIVAL IS. A Holy Ghost Revival consist of at least three things, such as: 1. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of Prayer

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,012 views

    Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems?

    Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems? Zerubbabel had driven the primary group back to Jerusalem in 537 B.C. (Ezra 1:2) Ezra followed with the second gathering in 458 B.C. (Ezra 7) Now, Nehemiah was currently ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking Inventory

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2022
     | 1,379 views

    The process of counting what a company has in its inventory is known as taking inventory. Can we apply this same process to our Christian walk?

    Taking Inventory of the Church: Paul is discussing a trip with Barnabas. Why did Paul take this second missionary journey and what was the purpose? Why would they want to go? Why should they? What has happened since his last visit? How many have been converted? He wants to go back and check on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sheep And Goats PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,316 views

    Explore and understand the parable of The Judgment of the Nations, emphasizing the importance of our actions, the reward of serving God's kingdom, and the call to live according to Christ's teachings.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to be deep diving into Matthew 25:31-46, where Jesus shares the powerful parable of The Judgment of the Nations. It's a passage that pushes us to consider the impact of our actions, the reward of Kingdom service, and the call to adhere closely ...read more

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    Remembrance Sunday And Our Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,514 views

    Remembrance Sunday, which falls on the second Sunday of November in the United Kingdom, is a day dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices made by military personnel during the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

    Title: "Remembrance Sunday and our Freedom in Christ" Point 1: Remembering Sacrifices On this Remembrance Sunday, we gather to honour and remember the sacrifices made by countless individuals in the line of duty. It's a time to pay our respects to those who fought for our freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    Just as a tiny spark has the power to start a devastating fire, one word has the power to devastate lives, homes, churches and communities. Words can tear down but they also can build up. How do you think the Lord would have us use our words?

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ We have all either heard or used the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Is that true? We’ve had kids all over this church who have broken bones in the past year or so. Things like that happen. People get hurt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talking About Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2025
     | 301 views

    Jesus is our example of how to face opposition and temptation.

    “After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. Now the Jews’ Feast of Booths was at hand. So his brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. For no one works in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist