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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Mothers: Guardians Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
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     | 8,440 views

    We can learn a lot about God's heart and about spiritual leadership from the heart of a Mother.

    Mothers: Guardians of the Heart Intro: One mom was out walking with her 4-year-old daughter when her girl picked up something from the ground and started to put it in her mouth. The mother tells what happens in her own words: “I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lion And The Lamb:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
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    Jesus was The Lamb of God, and soon to be also The Lion Of the Tribe of Juda:

    THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6-7 Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    Apostles, Pt. 20

    DO THE RIGHT THING (MATTHEW 27:1-10) The parents of a teenage girl received a letter from the college freshman: Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I'd drop you a note to let you know what's going on with me. I've fallen in love with a guy named Blaze. He's a really neat guy, but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Big, Happy Family Series

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 10, 2012
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    Second of a two-part series on the Ten Commandments and their meaning for our lives

    ONE BIG, HAPPY FAMILY “Almost all people at all times have agreed (in theory) that human beings ought to be honest and kind and helpful to one another. But though it is natural to being with all that, if our thinking about morality stops there, we might just as well have not thought at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holding Fast Series

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Nov 2, 2006
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     | 7,860 views

    What exactly does the phrase "sola scriptura" mean? This expository message from Philippians 2:14-18 follows Paul’s thoughts and motivations regarding "holding fast" to the Word of life.

    “Holding Fast. An Expository Sermon on Philippians 2:14-18. By Matthew Everhard. Originally Preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 29th, 2006. The Vote: This morning we are a mere seven days away from making one of the most momentous decisions that Hudson Presbyterian Church has made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Habakkuk: A Story Of Trust

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
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    TO STAND FAST AND TRUST IN GOD WHEN WE REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS IS VERY SCARY. HABAKKUK IS A STORY OF TRUST THAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM.

    HABAKKUK: A STORY OF TRUST HABAKKUK 2:1-20 THE SMALL BOOK OF HABAKKUK IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US AS WE CAN FIND OURSELVES IN THE SAME POSITION AS THE PROPHET, BUT TREMBLE WHEN IT COMES TO STANDING LIKE HE DID. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND THE WAYS OF GOD. HE DOESN’T ACT THE WAY WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight Fire With Fire

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 28, 2017
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     | 74,463 views

    Hells fire is being unleashed like never before, how will the church respond? (With fire)

    Exodus 7:10-12 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did what the Lord had commanded them. Aaron threw down his staff before Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a serpent! [11] Then Pharaoh called in his own wise men and sorcerers, and these Egyptian magicians did the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loving One Another

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 9, 2014
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     | 9,636 views

    This sermon shows how loving one another is the mark of a true Christian and once we surrender our lives to Christ everyone will notice.

    Love One Another I've finished another book called “stop asking Jesus into your heart” by J.D. Grier. The title makes it seem as if you shouldn't be a Christian. But it really deals with those who doubt their salvation so much that they feel like they have to constantly ask Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Solid Rock Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 15, 2014
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     | 9,149 views

    This is Jesus' altar call. What kind of disciple are you?

    The Solid Rock Matthew 7:24-27 How many of us have heard the children sing “The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock at Vacation Bible School? And how many of us have sung the hymn “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” in church? Surely these words from the Sermon on the Mount are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Mere Men-6--Sec. 2, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 2, 2014
     | 3,613 views

    6 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-VI—1Corinthians 3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23 —SECTION 2(3:9-17)— Attention: When it comes down to it, mankind's abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire &/or what is required. All mankind realizes that their world is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019
     | 5,657 views

    We examine being filled with the Spirit. The fact is, we have all of the Holy Spirit at the time of our conversion and regeneration. The question is, does the Holy Spirit have all of us?

    Over the this last month, we have been examining what Paul described as: that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … (Ephesians 4:22a and 24a) As Christians, we have become a new creation in Christ. As a new creation, we discussed how taking off the old man is like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    The Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 19, 2019
     | 3,008 views

    During this holiday season minor problems seem to grow

    Some people are strongly affected by the “Christmas Blues.” Minor problems seem to grow in magnitude during this season which should be devoted to 'glad tidings and joyfulness. It seems we've all have some problems from time to time. I'm not talking about trivial things like; what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "our Perplexing Predicament" Series

    Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Jan 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,642 views

    Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!”

    Introduction: Charles Dickens, the renowned English poet and novelist of the nineteenth century, he once spoke much truth when he said: “We are living in the best of times and we are living in the worst of times!” All of us today will agree that these are in fact “THE BEST OF TIMES!” For when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe It Or Not

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
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     | 6,868 views

    "No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

    [Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Will Not Keep Silent!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,893 views

    Why are people so passionate to kill and torture good and innocent people who bring them God's good news? And what makes the gospel so compelling, that others will not keep silent about it?

    [Sermon preached on 14 January 2018, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Over the past few weeks I had a great opportunity to catch up with reading books that I have wanted to read for a long time. I would like to mention two books, in particular. The first is a book by John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran