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  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Do I Have High Class Status But Low Class Values?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 20, 2014
     | 5,092 views

    The text takes a sociological view of the parable of the good Samaritan to better understand Christ's definition of a neighbor.

    25Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas And The Shepherds

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2016
     | 3,534 views

    They were the unlikely first recipients of the Christmas message that began in an unlikely place.

    Christmas 2016-- Jail And the shepherds encountered the Savior of the World laying in a manger. The very first king-size bed! St. Luke, the Gospel writer, is considered to be a man of education for the way he mentions important things and people: the decree of Caesar Augustus, that Quirinius was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Palm Sunday - Triumphal Procession

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2014
     | 5,944 views

    What was Jesus saying about his Kingdom by riding a donkey into Jerusalem

    WSG 13-04-2014 Palm Sunday 2014 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to find something new to say. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Freedom Isnt Free, Persecution Comes To The Church.

    Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jun 7, 2014
     | 3,371 views

    Speaks of the Positive Mindset that comes from being ready to suffer persecution.

    Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Free, Freedom what does that mean? Freedom is a Paradox Word. In the Midst of Suffering there is Joy…….Generosity in poverty…Power in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mother’s Day 2018

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018
     | 11,727 views

    Mothers shape our children who in turn shape our world. That's a lot of responsibility but God has seen fit to entrust it to women. A Mother’s work is never done and for that reason many wise mothers point us to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith

    Mother’s Day 2018 Mother’s today are the most courageous people I know of. They face a world that treats them and their contributions with contempt and indifference. We see the government removing the word “Mother” from official documents and replacing it with the words “Parent One”. Well at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taxing Faith

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011
     | 5,866 views

    A reminder to live as a people set apart by God, for God, and for the people; instead of being a people of, by, and for the world.

    INTRO This morning, we’re going to dove-tail onto last week’s message. Okay, now if you remember from last week, the Pharisees asked Jesus by “what authority are you doing these things” — these things being the healing the crippled and the lame, feeding the poor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Godly Zip And You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2011
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     | 6,761 views

    A grouchy, closed-minded, stingy mentality works against you. A cheerful, open-minded, generous mentality will bring you many blessings in this life and in eternity.

    Godly Zip and You (Proverbs 18:14-16) 1. Jean Paul, a Cajun, moved to Texas and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I got some bad news. The donkey died.” “Well then, just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Makes You Happy? What Makes You Not Happy? Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 1, 2018
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     | 6,041 views

    Those living in the Last Days will have to swim against the current in order to live a life that leads to joy and fulfillment.

    Revelation 14 TRANSLATION v. 13 and I heard a voice from heaven saying “write, Blessed (O! how happy) are the dead in the Lord who die from now on Yes, says the Spirit, in order that they will rest from their labors, and their works follow them. v. 14 and I looked and Look, a white cloud, and on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Sent My Apostles With A Great Commission Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018
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     | 5,870 views

    How the Great Commission was carried out

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. I Gave the Great Commission Five Different Times In Separate Locations. 1. The lack of learning readiness by My disciples. They were spiritually blinded and had tunnel vision about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Could Buy Every American Christian A Gift Bag Of Books And Dvds It Would Include

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021
     | 924 views

    Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday.

    Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday. I was thinking about what I might give to American Christians to help them live out the truth of the scriptures and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Dragon’s War And The Saints’ Victory

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 10, 2025
     | 68 views

    Revelation 12 is a vision of cosmic conflict—Christ ascends victorious, Satan is cast down, and the Church finds herself the target of the Dragon’s wrath.

    Revelation 12 paints a picture of cosmic war. We see the glory of the ascended Christ, the defeat of Satan, and the protection of God’s people. Yet in the midst of this vision comes a sobering truth: the Dragon, enraged, turns his wrath upon the Church. This is not merely an ancient vision; it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025
     | 146 views

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Faithful- Hit The Target Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 12, 2024
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     | 12,973 views

    This is the 218th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 2 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#218] FAITHFUL- HIT THE TARGET 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction: In the headline of the 2004 Washington Post, it said “Matt Emmons of the United States shoots at wrong target, finishes eighth”. Matthew Emmons was an elite athlete- He had been on the University of Alaska Rifle Team ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relying On God Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 11, 2022
     | 2,755 views

    Blessed are the poor in spirit - God is pleased when we rely on Him.

    Relying on God lanny smith Reboot / Dependence; Pride / Matthew 5:3   • Old saying that “God helps those who help themselves.” Attrib. to Ben Franklin but actually from an earlier source from the 1600. • In fact, different cultures across 100’s of years have had similar sayings. From Buddhism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 21, 2022
     | 1,252 views

    Are some Christians like missing sheep and misplaced silver? If so, what should we do?

    In verses 1 - 2: Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The strict religious leaders were consistently mindful to remain “Clean” as per the Old Testament Law. Truth be told, they went well past the Law in their aversion of specific individuals and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible