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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Our Directions Determines Our Destination (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2025
     | 465 views

    A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus.

    He explained that the wealthy man had: • Wonderful clothes, • Lived in luxury • Had all the food he could eat But he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a beggar. Lazarus was so poor that he ate the crumbs from the rich man’s table. • Later in their lives, the rich man ended up dying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embrace Our Differences

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Jesus urges us to embrace our differences as Christian individuals who are gifted to serve in unique ways and yet united together around all of the teachings of our Savior.

    Hope Lutheran Church - Irmo, SC Pastor Jason Zahn 4th Sunday after Epiphany - ILCW- C January 28, 2001 1 Corinthians 12:12-21,26,27 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Perhaps you’re like me. My eyes cannot stand to watch it. My ears cringe as the details are described. My mind cannot fathom ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If Our Foundation Is Destroyed

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,788 views

    If we destroy the foundation the whole house will fall.

    IF OUR FOUNDATION IS DESTROYED Psalms 11: 3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Our great nation was founded on religious principles. Every day we stand we see more and more of God left out of the affairs; while atheism comes to the front. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Year Of Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013
     | 4,745 views

    We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

    “Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Identification Tags

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    We might ask, "Do others see Jesus in me?"

    OUR IDENTIFICATION TAGS Text: Acts 11:19-26 Intro: What’s in your wallet-- Driver License, Credit Cards, other items of identification? What’s in your "safe place"--social security card, food store cards, medical condition identification bracelet or necklace? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overruled From Heaven

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 4, 2019
     | 1,891 views

    No matter what you have done God will forgive you. Then take control.

    OVERRULED FROM HEAVEN Acts 26:9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unified In Our Compassion Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2010
     | 3,244 views

    If we are to follow the example of Christ, then we must be Unified in our Compassion.

    Intro. As you know, our theme is the Church in Unity. We must begin by unified in our Consecration. We must accept the challenge of reaching the lost, here and around the world and be Unified in our Commission. Today, our next part, could be easily tied to the Commission. The area of unity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accountability, Responsibility, And Authority

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 30, 2016
     | 10,461 views

    This sermon addresses the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Church member

    Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority Proverbs 29:18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. I usually like to include a video in my sermons in order to illustrate a point. Up until now, I haven’t been able to do this because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presenting Our Body

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    Discipleship requires surrendering our being.

    PRESENTING OUR BODIES ROMANS 12:1 Avery Willis shared that God intends for the body to perform these essential functions: 1. Identification in the world – the way you look. 2. Participation in the world – the way you act. 3. Communication with others – the way you relate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colliding With Our Destiny

    Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Mar 24, 2011
     | 6,857 views

    Discover How to align ourselves with our destiny, in order to collide.

    COLLIDING WITH OUR DESTINY Intro: What Should We Be Doing to align ourselves for a head on collision w/our destiny? When Out Of Alignment - we drift/hit something on the side (of life) rather than a head on collision Other Wrd's 4 Collide: Hit, meet head-on, plow into Text. Ecc 10:7 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Godliness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 6,469 views

    Keep in mind that to do what is right to make us distinct is doable, adding godliness to steadfastness.

    Have you ever tried swimming against the current? For those of us who tried, I believe we found it so difficult and we even felt like drowning. I think that’s the same drowning feeling when we talk about living a godly life in an ungodly world. Either we feel like giving in or giving up. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Strong Refuge Is Our God

    Contributed by Kenneth Robbins on Jan 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,980 views

    A reminder that in the midst of our most troublesome times God our strong refuge is always right there by our side.

    Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jesus Mission And Ours Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    Ultimate joy and fulfillment in the Christian life comes from passing the faith on to others. Our text challenges and equips us to do just that.

    Jesus’ Mission and Yours Colossians 4:2-6 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: An old legend speculates about what might have happened when Jesus ascended to heaven after his crucifixion and resurrection. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Choice To Rejoice Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,464 views

    Learning how to rejoice during anxiety

    Note: I used Max Lucado's book Be Anxious for Nothing as a reference for this sermon series. Many of the quotes come from this book. Title: The Choice to Rejoice Theme: From the series of Be Anxious for Nothing Text: Genesis 50, Philippians 4:6 – 14, Lamentations 3 Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Is Our Life

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. Let's see if we can discover why and how Jesus is our life.

    JESUS IS OUR LIFE I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. I was talking with another person just recently who was mentioning a video they had watched about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ