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  • Dennis King avatar

    Time's Value

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 1, 2022
     | 3,149 views

    How do we spend our time throughout our lives? Do we spend it wisely?

    Time's Value When speaking or writing about "TIME" in the biblical sense the New and Old Testaments contain almost 1,100 references to time. Ecclesiastes 3 is an excellent, nearly all-inclusive, place to begin. Here are those verses are as written in the New King James Version. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recover From Failure

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Sep 25, 2022
     | 3,052 views

    Peter, in Luke chapter 22, fails the Lord miserably.

    In the life of the child of God, failure need never be final. You should never really be defeated by failure. The truth is, you can be the victor over life’s failure rather than its victims. Because as a believer in Jesus Christ, victory is your spiritual birth-right. Now we live in a day that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Said About How God Feels About You Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,728 views

    Have you ever wondered about how God feels about you? There can be no more important thoughts that we have than the ones we have about God and how he feels about us.

    Have you ever wondered about how God feels about you? If you’re here this morning, I’ll bet you have. And it’s a terribly important subject. Once you understand God exists, and who He is—that He’s your Creator and the sustainer of your life and will, therefore, likely have some considerable say ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    18th Sunday After Pentecost. October 12th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2022
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     | 2,266 views

    Year C, Proper 23.

    Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Psalm 66:1-12, 2 Kings 5:1-3, 2 Kings 5:7-15, Psalm 111, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 17:11-19 A). A LETTER TO THE EXILES. Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7. This letter is addressed from Jeremiah in Jerusalem to the elders, priests, prophets, and people in exile in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Genius Of Genesis Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    To move forward in our faith, we must go back to the beginning.

    Last spring, while we were crossing the new I-74 bridge, Beth made an astute observation about the old bridge. While our community was excited about the opening of the new bridge (and rightly so), the old one was being dismantled piece by piece, without anyone really paying attention. She said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,009 views

    If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

    Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus, The Good Samaritain

    Contributed by Brandon Queen on Oct 8, 2022
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     | 2,244 views

    We will be in a familiar passage. A passage that explains to us how we should treat our neighbors.

    ENGAGE: Open with greeting the members. Would you fight to live? Would you fight to save another person’s life? Would you be a good Samaritan no matter the outcome? Opening Question and Statement: On or around July 25, 2021, A group of people spoke out about saving an unconscious man slumped over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 21, 2022
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     | 2,464 views

    We look here at a lot of quotes to try to understand the distorted and wicked thinking of Liberals. They operate in a lot of areas with three prominent ones - denial of and attack on the scriptures, promotion of abortion/homosexuality, and to implement socialist beliefs.

    This talk continues from the 4th Part. This is the last one for this group. LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 5 This is the last talk in this small series. Thank you all for your interest but we live in troubled times when the very foundations of our faith are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let Anything Keep You Away From Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2022
     | 3,280 views

    Choose Jesus because... 1. He has God's perfect goodness (vs. 16-17). 2. He looks at us with love (vs. 17-21). 3. Following Him is worth any cost (vs. 21-22). 4. Only He can save our souls (vs. 23-26).

    Don't Let Anything Keep You Away from Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:16-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:16. Remember that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace At Home Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 5, 2021
     | 3,039 views

    Submit to your mate, and so win him and woo him with an irresistible inner beauty.

    If you have ever assembled a piece of IKEA furniture with a spouse, you will appreciate this short video, called “Things never said by couples assembling IKEA items.” Now, there is a couple of places where some foul language is used, so please be forewarned. Take a look. (Show video: “Things never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mother's Day 2021: The Holy One In Our Midst

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2021
     | 2,073 views

    The occasion of ‘Mother’s Day’ gives us the opportunity to look at Hosea 11 and meditate on the Holy One in our midst a bit differently.

    MOTHER’S DAY 2021: THE HOLY ONE IN OUR MIDST Hosea 11:1-12 #MothersDay2021 INTRODUCTION … You Know You are A Mom When (humormatters.com/holidays/mothersday.htm#) * Your feet stick to the kitchen floor.....and you don't care. * When the kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Wants To Bless You! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,715 views

    God wants to bless you: 1. Through His promises of answered prayer (vs. 7-8). 2. Through the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father (vs. 9-11). 3. Through the goodness of His Golden Rule (vs. 12).

    God Wants to Bless You! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 7:7-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 13, 2021) MESSAGE: *What kind of a God is God? There are many great ways to answer this question, but tonight know this for sure: We have a God who wants to bless His people. God wants to bless us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Shadow Of The Almighty

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021
     | 12,458 views

    52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. During the war, 15-20 mothers prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt together asking God to bring their sons home. God heard the prayers of these mothers and all 52 sons came home.

    52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. The photos of these soldiers were placed inside a church there in the small town. During the war, 15-20 mothers gathered around those pictures of these 52 soldiers during their time away. They prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Believe In Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,936 views

    God’s grace is measured by the same yardstick as His power. We will marvel at the “riches” of His grace. We will marvel at His “kindness.” God’s grace is designed for people to marvel at God throughout all of time.

    This morning I want to talk to you about zombies and two steel mill works in Western Pennsylvania from the 1970s. Along the way, I want to talk about God’s grace. I’m continuing a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith.We are exploring the beliefs that form the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgotten By God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,529 views

    Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this week – sold into slavery and falsely accused Today, we observe the second “big dip” in the life of Joseph, forgotten in prison.

    The story acts like a mini-novel tucked away at the end of Genesis. With every turn of the page, you find yourself saying, “You’re not going to believe what happens next!” Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist