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  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Drifting Away

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 31, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by Christian Missionaries in the Philippines to help poor people. Today, do you think they slowly drifted away from their founding purpose?

    Bible Verses 'So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 NIV INTRODUCTION: Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing True Change

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on May 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 342 views

    True change is a deep transformation that does not originate from external influences such as other people, locations, or material possessions.

    Rather, true change arises from deep within the individual—the inner self. It is through the Holy Spirit's transformative power, coupled with the teachings found in the Word of God and the sacrificial love demonstrated by the blood of the Lamb, that a person can truly experience significant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No "pay For Play" In God's Economy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,021 views

    God Does Not Need Anything from Us. It's the Other Way around.

    Twelfth Sunday in Course 2023 The words of Jeremiah today sound very much like a political candidate’s lament over the words of an enemy: Here’s what my opponent is plotting: “Denounce him. . .perhaps he can be deceived, then we can overcome him. . .” But really, those of us who have been around ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Come And Go!

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,905 views

    This is a message on bringing all your hurt and pain to Jesus; it was originally preached in preparation for Holy Communion.

    COME AND GO!--MARK 7:24-30 --by R. David Reynolds I do not know for certain who this Syrophoenician woman was, but somehow I picture her as a single parent with a real problem. Her encounter with Jesus is told here by Mark and by Matthew in Chapter fifteen of his Gospel. The fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

    “God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,104 views

    This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

    Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Different Shades Of Brown. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    Current events {originally written October 20, 2008; updated and revised 07/04/2012}

    My fellow Americans and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, The soon approaching presidential election is not just about racism; it is also about classes. Frightening arrays of problems caused by these trying times have pitted the rich 1 percent verses the poor’s increasing 99 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pretty Woman Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,363 views

    Part Two in the expository sermon series from Joshua. This deals with Rahab; the original PRETTY WOMAN!

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART TWO “Pretty Woman” Joshua 2:1-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: No doubt you have seen or heard of a Julia Roberts movie by the name of “Pretty Woman.” It is the story of young prostitute that meets her Prince Charming and is taken out of her horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible, Our Foundation, 11 . External Proofs Of The Truth Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 29, 2015
     | 3,499 views

    No matter how or from what angle we look at this incredible Book, it is Divine in Its origin!

    External proof of the truth of Scripture. We have alluded to the internal testimony, the authority of the Holy Spirit showing us Jesus through the written Word working on the inner man. But there is an external set of “proofs” for the Bible also. Never did one speak like Jesus, said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Being Fed ‘strong Delusion’

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    Christians and everyone are being deceived by many lies originating from their culture, systems, and even churches

    You Are Being Fed ‘Strong Delusion’ Kelly Durant 10-26-14 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Accepting The Mission And Danger

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 15, 2022
     | 764 views

    What is the original meaning of the communion sacrament? Knowing this can make our ties stronger to Christ

    Accepting the Mission and Danger Mark 14:22-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 22 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is My body." 23 And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Disappeared.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 15, 2021
     | 1,724 views

    The original Apostles were picking a replacement for Judas. Was Matthias really God's pick?

    Sermon Title: Disappeared. Scripture Text: Acts 1:15-17; Acts 1:21-26 ILLUSTRATION: There was this church and their Pastor had ran off because of some things in his life. Since it wasn’t a United Methodist Church they formed a Search Committee. During the search they came up with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    God Knows The Future

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    When events or circumstances in our lives seem to be out of control, it is sometimes easy to wonder if God’s plan is really unfolding according to design. From the pages of Scripture, however, we are assured that God does know the future intimately. He e

    With all that is happening in the world today, concern for the future is everywhere. There is speculation, anxiety, and uncertainty. The political realm is constantly changing, markets are always fluctuating, and our personal lives are affected by it all. When events or circumstances in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    From An Awful To A God-Full Life

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 7, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    Don’t settle just to be in the Lord’s presence reach out for His power.

    May 6, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “From an Awful to a God-full Life” Mark 5:21-34 A lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Careful How You Live

    Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,315 views

    High School Baccalaureate Service

    Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God