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  • Duane Wente avatar

    First Journey Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 4, 2023
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    Paul was handpicked by God to be His messenger of the Gospel to the Jewish and Gentile world. Along the way, Paul preached and built relationships with many people. As we look at some of the events on his first missionary journey, we can learn from the people he met and the lessons he taught.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Mom vs. Dad Vacation Prep - Holderness Family I can relate to some of those things! You know, the weather outside tells us it is summer (though the first full day of Summer isn’t for another couple of weeks on June 22). Many of us have either already taken our vacation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counterfeit Gods

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 16, 2025
     | 203 views

    A message from Acts 17 regarding Paul's ministry in Athens exposing the false gods of then and now.

    Acts 17:16-31 – Paul in Athens Move #1 – What idols do you see in Canada? (Hockey?… a minor god at best… Success? Money & greed? – yes - the bible told us this truth 2000 years ago. A relatively new god is the Self! …and its attractive, but misleading nickname - “Happiness.” This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Amazing Grace: The Testimony Of Moncton's Dan Lirette

    Contributed by Dan Lirette on Mar 17, 2014
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     | 4,291 views

    Dan Lirette shares his personal testimony of the Grace of God in his life. From sin to the Savior, Dan Lirette's journey inspires and encourages even the

    Amazing Grace: The Dan Lirette Story Christian Liar Fraud Womanizer Hypocrite Pharisee Christian In between the words “Christian” above are words that describe who I was for so long. Those words paint a picture of the lifestyle I lived even while claiming Christ; hence the word ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Wagons Are On The Way

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
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    Jacob’s blessing and deliverance was on the way, he just did not know it.

    The Wagons Are On The Way Genesis 45:16-28 KJV And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, Joseph’s brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. [17] And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Contentment - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 35,436 views

    Our Society is summed up in the words of a U2 song - "I still haven’t found what I’m looking for." This sermon explores why we have such a drive for more...

    I Still Haven’t Found What I’m looking For 1 Timothy 6:6-10 While your turning to our passage, I want you to listen to a few words from a song by U2. (Play song) I hope you caught that. Bono the lead singer of U2 is singing the words, “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Sanctity Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 420 ratings
     | 26,101 views

    2nd in series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Is human life important to you? Sunday Evening January 20, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church

    SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE 2nd in series of Taking up Your Cross in Today’s World On September 11, 2001 evil doers killed over 4,000 people. They were future leaders of this nation, doctors who could have saved many, scientist who may have found a cure for cancer, evangelist who may have lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Teaching Our Children Respect For Other People Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,172 views

    Part two of a three part series for parents and grandparents on teaching respect for God, Others, Self and Leaders.

    April 14, 2002 Last week we began our current series on "Help For the Home" by laying down two statements upon which we agreed were necessary for helping our children become better examples of "salt and light" for our community: 1. Lack of respect is epidemic in our society. 2. We must do ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Christians: Party Animals? Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:13-18 May 13, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 3 Here is the recipe: boil strong, black tea leaves. After you’ve made the tea, stir in rich milk—and…yak butter. And there you have the delicacy of Tibet: yak butter tea. When you visit a family there, good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Peter Billingham avatar

    Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Peter Billingham on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,847 views

    Part one of a three week sermon to link with the launch of the Narnia film.

    The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – week 1 “Beyond The Wardrobe” (There is more to life than meets the eye) 2 Cor 4:18 Have you ever, on a clear starry night, when there are little lights to crowd the view, lay on your back and looked up into the heavens and thought, wow, there is more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Clues To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

    (Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009
     | 3,264 views

    As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

    Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rob Petersen avatar

    "A Better Discipline" Series

    Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,987 views

    No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us.

    DOMINANT THOUGHT: No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to understand that God cares for us as a father cares for his children. - Heart: For the people to have confidence and hope in God’s promises through tough times. - Hands: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1then God, Don't Be Surprised When The Answer Knocks At Your Door. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    The prayer meeting was intense, the knock on the door was clear, but the suggestion was: ARE YOU CRAZY. We have problems, THEN GOD COMES AND HELPS!

    #1 THEN GOD! The answer is knocking at the door! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. I did this part in two parts. I. HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED HOW HEAVY LIFE CAN BECOME? WE NEED A MOVE OF GOD! Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Moving Closer To The Cross - Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 24, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    *We must move closer to the cross to find the victory and joy God wants us to have.

    Moving Closer to the Cross - Part 2 Matt 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007 *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross for our sins. *Max Lucado wrote: The Cross... -It rests on the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist