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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Quartet Of Human Hearts Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 13, 2023
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    Jesus teaches the parable of the sower to illustrate the various conditions of the human heart that challenge our spiritual growth to accept God's truths.

    ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE MUSIC GENRES THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN MANY CHURCHES THAT I HAVE PASTORED HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN SOUTHERN GOSPEL QUARTETS. THE FOUR PARTS OF LEAD, TENOR, BARITONE AND BASS HAVE CLAPPED MANY A HAND AND TAPPED THOUSANDS OF TOES TO THE STORIES OF HEAVEN AND THE GOSPEL OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Silver In Their Hair Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 25, 2010
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    In a culture which values its elderly less and less, God calls us as the church to treat the elderly like family and like a fortune.

    When I was a teenager, I thought people in their 50’s were really old. Now, that I’ve recently celebrated my 52nd birthday, I’m not so sure, especially since I’m around so many people here who are still going strong in their 70’s and 80’s. They don’t seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Cry Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 17, 2014
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    Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life.

    Title: Don't Cry!! by Robert F Collins Bible Reading: Luke 7:11-17 Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life! Two crowds. One entering the city and one leaving. They couldn’t be more diverse. The group arriving buzzes with laughter and conversation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    New Life In Nain Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 25, 2016
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    In this passage Luke shares with us the Power of Four Important Things - 1. The Power of Universal Death 2. The Power of Love 3. The Power of Tears and 4. The Power of Life which comes through Christ Jesus

    Scripture: Luke 7:11-17; Psalms 146; 1 Kings 17:8-16 Title: New Life in Nain Sermon: In this passage Luke shares with us the Power of Four Important Things - 1. The Power of Universal Death 2. The Power of Love 3. The Power of Tears and 4. The Power of Life which comes through Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life's Choices

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
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    The outcome of our life is determined by the choices we make. The choices that three widows and one man made & how those choices affected their lives.

    TITLE: Life's Choices TEXT: Ruth 1:16-17 INTRO: A sign on the door of a classroom reads: "We are not born losers, we are born choosers." The outcome of our lives is determined, not just by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Everyday we are making choices and building, one brick at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring The Vessels

    Contributed by John Ong on Sep 24, 2015
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    Let us look into the story of Elisha who helped a widow and her sons and find out what God is telling us today.

    Let us look into the story of Elisha who helped a widow and her sons and find out what God is telling us today. 2 Kings 4: 1-7 Now a wife of one of the prophets appealed to Elisha for help, saying, “Your servant, my husband is dead. You know that your servant was a loyal follower of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Has Come To Help His People."

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Sep 4, 2015
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    Words of Assurance given at a funeral of a young man who I did not know.

    Grace and peace to all who have gathered this morning to remember, reflect and rejoice as we celebrate the life of Mr. J.R. Reid Franklin. This is a time to mourn because the earthly journey of someone so young has come to an end. But this is also a time to rejoice because to depart from the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Empty Vessels!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 29, 2015
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    Have you ever been in a situation which looked absolutely hopeless? Situations in your life look so grim that you feel that there is no way out, are you there? I want to tell you today that God would make a way for you! Amen.

    Empty vessels! 2 King 4:3”Then he said, "Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few.4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside." When you shut the door behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Place Your Children Into The Hands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 10, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
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    A Mother's Day sermon that can easily be modified to fit any Sunday of the year.

    Place Your Children Into The Hands Of Jesus Luke 7:11-17 Ashley Bridges was 10 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with cancer. Although doctors recommended she start chemotherapy immediately, it would have required her to terminate her pregnancy. “There’s no way I could kill a healthy baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Neighbor

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    Have you ever thought of what difference a word of compassion, encouragement, or affirmation can make in someone else's life? This sermon calls us to recognize others' needs and to show our love for them in the appropriate love language.

    [Sermon preached on 26 August 2018, 14th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Somehow, widows have been on my mind this past week. Last Tuesday, I was contacted by a woman whose husband had just died. She asked me to arrange the funeral. That same day, I read the Bible readings for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Respecting & Rebuking The Saints.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 13, 2016
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    Respecting & Rebuking the Saints - 1 Timothy chapter 5 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Good advice to older members (vs 1-2) • Good advice to widows (vs 3-16) • Good advice to church leaders (vs 17-25) SERMON BODY: Quote: G.K. Chesterton (the influential English writer of the early 20th century): “I owe my success to having listened ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Power Of Contrast Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2016
     | 5,285 views

    There is nothing like a contrast to make the point; Jesus used the idea of contrast to highlight Who He is, and to distinguish external religion from true devotion.

    The Power of Contrast (Mark 12:35-44) 1. Illustration … a few years ago,. Trying to tell someone about the Windfarm on I-65 in NW Indiana. This person had never seen the big windmills, and was thinking of a place with 3 tiny windmills on US 31.. or the types farmers use to pump water in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Beyond The Church Walls Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 3, 2014
     | 8,240 views

    Our life is a series of "divine appointments" as Christians. While most people think that most ministry is done by "superstars" of the faith or by megachurches, in truth the bulk of Christian work is done by average guys. See https://vimeo.com/88045219 .

    Love God...Love Family...Love The Brotherhood...Love Others! We've been on a journey here at Resurrection for the past two months this being the ninth message in this series, Kindred United. The overarching idea is that we must, as a church body (the kindred, the family, the brethren or ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Elijah Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,900 views

    His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

    Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational