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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (3 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,376 views

    In Acts 9, we read of the exciting conversion of the Apostle Paul as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the New Testament Christians.

    After the Lord miraculous converted Paul, the Lord told him to go into the city and he would be told what he was to do. The apostle Peter's conversion was unusual as well. The Lord first met him by the sea of Galilee. Look Matthew 4:18, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of This Place

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2022
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    The purpose of this place you are in currently is to shape and mold you into the image and likeness of Christ so that you can fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God as a citizen, servant, ambassador and king to rule and reign with Christ.

    The Purpose of This Place By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Kingdom of God is not a religious institution, a spiritual club, or even your local church or denomination. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, His authority is recognized, and His will is obeyed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022
     | 1,493 views

    Around the turn of the 20th century, a Russian psychiatrist and physician named Ivan Pavlov performed some groundbreaking experiments that won him a Nobel prize. It was called the Pavlov Dog Study.

    Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes. Luke 22:54-62. “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of his grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God‘s grace. -Every day should be a day of relating to God, on the basis of His grace alone.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mission

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 19, 2022
     | 3,367 views

    A Devotional for mission's convention, focusing on a clip from Schindler's List

    The Mission CCCAG, 11-13-22 Scripture: Romans 10:9-15 When I got saved in 1993, one of the biggest movies in the theaters was called Schindler’s List. If you aren’t familiar with that movie, it’s about a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler who bought a factory in Poland to sell things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus: Mark 9 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022
     | 2,712 views

    Part 10 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 9.

    Following Jesus (10) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 9:2-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/5/2017 For nine weeks we’ve followed Jesus from the banks of the Jordan River to a Judean Synagogue, across the Sea of Galilee and into the dusty villages of Caesarea Philippi. In the first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    As The Church Goes, We Go

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,052 views

    In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating

    AS THE CHURCH GOES, WE GO In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating. Sin has not just crept into the church, but it has come on and attacked the church at full force. Churches after churches are seeing their membership drop to an all-time low. We are now seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Home Team

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    There are many people on a team.

    Making the Home Team “For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 NIV Intro: There are many people on a team. I want you to think about the words “we are God’s fellow workers.” Church is not an event you attend. It is a team you belong to. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost 2025: Pentecost, Facts, Forthright Delivery And Your Future. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 8, 2025
     | 347 views

    Pentecost, facts, forthright delivery and your future.

    Pentecost, facts, forthright delivery and your future. Reading: Acts 2:1-22 I will part way through, about half way through this message bring a narrative message from one of those present on the day of Pentecost. I will put on a hat at that time. The feast of Pentecost is described in Acts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Living Out God's Design

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 5, 2025
     | 1,712 views

    In Christ, we are redeemed and given a new life. We are called to live out the virtues of Christ, seek to bless others more than ourselves, and let the Word of Christ govern our lives.

    Col 3:12-17 - LIVING OUT GOD’S DESIGN In today’s passage, Paul paints for us a blueprint for living as God’s chosen people. • As Christians, being saved by Christ, we are changed by God’s grace and given a new life. And therefore a new way of living that reflects the character of Christ. • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon # 40 - No Longer A Slave Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 30, 2025
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     | 382 views

    God in His grace set us free from sin and the bondage to sin and has adopted us to be His sons and daughters. There are privileges and rights that are ours as children of God, and only when we fully comprehend this will be able to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives.

    Today’s meditation is based on Galatians 4:7, “Now you are not slaves like before. You are God's children, and you will receive everything he promised his children.” (ERV) As Paul addressed the believers in the church at Galatia, he reminded them that they were no longer slaves. He prompted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025
     | 230 views

    WE BELIEVE in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection...

    Introduction Welcome back to week three of our foundation series with the Bible engagement project. Week 1 we talked about the authority and inspiration of the Bible. And throughout our entire series we'll be going back to the Bible to understand these core tenants of our faith. Last week, We ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Work Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025
     | 499 views

    If you didn’t have to work, what would you do to fill your time? What if you knew the truths about the purpose of work that could reward you with much more than a paycheck? Get ready to learn about God’s design for work!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Work Selected Scriptures If you were with us last Sunday, you would know we covered the topic of rest. We saw that rest is not passive but purposeful activities. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 395 views

    Funny thing about forgiveness- Everyone wants to receive it but not many want to give it.

    The Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Good morning everyone, Please turn to Matthew 18:21-35 Next week during the month of June it will have been 5 years since Covid-19 struck America that caused everyone to be isolated in their homes and caused the church to quickly come up with a new way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living With Satan

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 17, 2025
     | 396 views

    What is it like living with Satan? Noah endured all the people of the world who followed Satan for many years until the flood. Lot was vexed in his soul living among evil people in Sodom and Gamorrha. Jesus told certain Jews they were the sons of Satan.

    What is it like living with Satan? Noah endured all the people of the world who followed Satan for many years until the flood. Lot was vexed in his soul living among evil people in Sodom and Gamorrha. Jesus told certain Jews they were the sons of Satan. Their behaviors imitated the works of Satan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Karma - Is It A Biblical Concept? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 1,048 views

    This sermon explores the biblical principle of accountability, comparing it to the concept of Karma, and discusses Kingdom principles for godly decision-making.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather with you, in this sacred space, where we come together to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. We are here today, not by ...read more

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