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  • John Gaston avatar

    4 Days Late, But Right On Time!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2016
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     | 35,922 views

    God's the most punctual person in the universe! The time of a sunrise can be calculated a thousand years from now to a milli-second! How strange and contradictory it is then, to find God being late.

    4 DAYS LATE, BUT RIGHT ON TIME! Jn. 11:1-7,11-15,39-40. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Super Granny 1. An elderly lady after shopping, returned to her car and found 4 young men in the act of leaving with her car. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at them at the top ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Gruntled!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2016
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     | 9,017 views

    A Labor Day message about being happy/joyful in all you do.

    Getting Gruntled!! September 4, 2016 Matthew 20:1-16 In Matthew 20 Jesus told a parable about workers in a vineyard. This parable teaches us some principles about the kingdom of God, and it also teaches us something about the kind of attitude we should have at work. The key players in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Invitation Of Parables Sermon Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
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     | 5,491 views

    Sermon on the parable of the Sower

    The Invitation of Parables Sermon Matthew 4:1-11 Prior to our Scripture passage today, Jesus had begun his ministry teaching to small crowds. But when he began to heal people, the crowds began to swell and follow him from all over the land including “Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, from beyond the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Hold Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016
     | 7,753 views

    Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

    “Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "God's Gonna Do What He's Gonna Do!"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 22, 2017
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     | 13,758 views

    God is all powerful and of highest authority; He doesx what He wants to do.

    “God’s Gonna Do What He’s Gonna Do!” Jeremiah 32:16-27 David P. Nolte The poet, Cowper, said, “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.” God Himself said, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 3- "The Jake Spoon Syndrome" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 23, 2017
     | 5,382 views

    Part 3 in our James series

    Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 3 “The Jake Spoon Syndrome” James 1:5-8 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Spirit In The Old Testament

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Jan 24, 2017
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    God's presence was with men and women in the Old Testament. He emboldened those who felt inadequate.

    Fifty years ago many people did much of the maintenance and repair on their automobiles. Although, the basic workings of the internal combustion engine hasn’t changed, with modern engineering and computer components it is much more difficult to do much to a car or truck today. That comparison has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope In God

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 11,764 views

    Psalms 42

    HOPE IN GOD (PSALMS 42) There are five books in the Wisdom Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Job teaches us how to live triumphantly – our physical being; Psalms teach us how to live thankfully – our spiritual being; Proverbs teach us how to live truthfully – our social ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Two Minute Warning

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,872 views

    Football's "Two Minute Warning" warns the game is almost over and the window to make a change is closing. It's an apt example of how God's warnings about our lives are serious and the time will come when reversal will be too late. (Msg good any time).

    THE TWO MINUTE WARNING Daniel 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. ATLANTA JOKE The Atlanta Falcons had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field and demanded to be given a chance to play at tight end. Everyone watched with wonder as the turkey caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Canceled Debt Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,316 views

    When we were born again we had our sin debt wiped clean; canceled. Okay, now what? What will we do as a result? There is an improper response and a proper response to having our debt canceled. This week, we'll look at some improper responses.

    CANCELED DEBT INTRODUCTION: There is a pro basketball player who started out strong but lately has fallen on hard times. Because of injuries he has played in just 10 games over two seasons, and I suppose is frustrated with his low pay since his over ten million dollar a year contract isn't cutting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simple Sam And Heapin' Harv

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017
     | 7,996 views

    Sermon focused on contentment.

    SIMPLE SAM AND HEAPIN HARV LUKE 12:13-21 #SpiritualDisciplines INTRODUCTION I want to introduce you to two people this morning. They are two people who approach life in very different ways when it comes to money, material things, and financial habits. First, we have Simple Sam (it can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Cup At The Gathering Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,259 views

    Easter sermon series.

    The Echoes of Easter Pt 1 "His Cup at the Gathering" Luke 22:14-30 Luke 22:14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2017
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     | 9,290 views

    The cross makes us right with God again.

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Text: Col. 1:19-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Civil War was carnage. Then Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy died. And Ulysses S. Grant of the Union died. Their widows, Varina Davis and Julia Grant, settled near each other. They became the closest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mothers Day: Not Gospel Sermon, But A Tribute With Humour.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,376 views

    A mothers day sermon. Full of laughs, full of sentiment, and no gospel message. A tribute to mothers everywhere.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th March 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). The readings today are, Ex 2.1-10 Psalm 127 Col 3.12-17 John 19.25b-27 Please join me in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God's Name Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 28, 2017
     | 8,931 views

    Take up the name of the Lord, and then bear that name proudly. Honor that name by what you SAY and DO.

    Several years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been found in the excised tumors of terminal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free