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  • David Nolte avatar

    When You Are Stuck On An Escalator

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 9, 2021
     | 5,289 views

    Sometimes we feel stuck and we can't get moving

    VIDEO CLIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq65aAYCHOw (copy / paste in address bar). Sometimes in life we just feel stuck. Stuck in debt, stuck in grief, stuck in failure, stuck in a job we hate, stuck in a bad relationship, stuck in sin, stuck, stuck, stuck! Sometimes we are stuck like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022
     | 1,355 views

    Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons for Christians we can learn from them. This is Part 2 and develops those lessons.

    THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 2 OF 2 This is PART 2 of the message on doves. The peaceful dove (zebra doves in the USA – exotic bird) is an Australian native. See PART 1 for the introduction to this story. We have been looking at Lessons we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven 3, Restored, Reunited, And Renewed Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 9, 2024
     | 1,249 views

    Third sermon in series on heaven. It addresses some more of what heaven is going to be like.

    Heaven 3 Restored, Reunited and Renewed Ya’ll open your Bibles to Revelation 21. Revelation 21 and verse 1 if you will. Ya’ll know how Gladys and my vacations usually work out. Well, back before Covid, my mother had bought tickets for all of us us, the whole family, to take a cruise on one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Words

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,002 views

    What are our convictions? Do we believe that Jesus is Lord and Messiah? Do we live like this? Do we live like the Day of the Lord it’s coming?

    Acts 2:14-36 4 June 2023 Last week we spoke about the fulfillment of Pentecost and how God powerfully poured out His Spirit upon His disciples, who then proclaimed His marvelous works. The miracle was that people from every nation on earth heard the disciples witnessing in their own native ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sibling Rivalry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    Joseph and his brothers clearly didn't get along and it wreaked havoc on the family. What causes things like sibling rivalry and how can God work through our imperfect relationships? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Did I ever tell you I have three sisters? Growing up, we were quite competitive in just about everything. Be it sports, games, music, acting- there was always something for us to try to outdo each other. If our family had been the one in today’s text, my sisters would likely say that I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Allegory Of The Large Pot March 2023 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,950 views

    There was a large black pot and it became the focus of the world. Follow what happened as paint was poured into that pot. There are real meanings behind things here, and an analysis of the paint colour. I hope you enjoy this even though it has a serious meaning behind it.

    THE ALLEGORY OF THE LARGE POT March 2023 PART 1 A large pot had been constructed and placed on public view. It was beautifully made and glistened in the sun but the pot was empty. No one was quite sure why it was empty. Then one day some people came along with a very large tin of paint. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confronting The Phony

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025
     | 287 views

    Do you know anyone who is Mr. Rogers at church but Mike Tyson during the week?

    Confronting the Phony “Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Lifted Up

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
     | 115 views

    Looking to the crucified Christ does not erase every snake, yet it drains sin’s poison and gives real, resurrecting life.

    So close, and yet so far. That phrase has a sting to it, doesn’t it? When your destination is right there. When what you’ve longed for is finally within sight. When you can feel the finish line in your bones… and suddenly the road you’re on dissolves beneath your feet. Israel knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Forgiveness 7 X 70

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 27, 2021
     | 3,285 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.

    1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Are You Crying? Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 217 ratings
     | 114,239 views

    We must learn to trust God in every situation. This is #6 of a series.

    WHY ARE YOU CRYING? Ex.14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. 11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Rewards Of A Good Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,880 views

    In today’s text we learn that when we return to God with obedient giving, he will return to us with financial blessing.

    Scripture Author John MacArthur wrote that you and I spend 50 percent of our time thinking about money—how to get it, how to spend it, how to save it, and how much of it we need to pay for different things. If we spend that much time thinking about money, it is obviously very important to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,927 views

    When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2025
     | 585 views

    When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    State Of The Church 2002--Bethany

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    Using the churches in Revelation as a model an outline is given of the church’ accomplishments and needs for growth.

    Proverbs 29:18a KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish. READ WITH ME Bethany’s Vision Statement We are dedicated to promoting Christ-like love, deepening the Christian faith, and developing harmony among all people through our presence, our programs, and our commitment. To accomplish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Influencing People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,359 views

    Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

    INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ