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  • Randy Croft avatar

    The Wonderful World Of Children

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,885 views

    What the church can learn from Walt Disney-- the value of children.

    The Wonderful World of Children --What the church of Jesus Christ can learn from Disney “Dad can I have a glass of water please?” the little boy called... “No, go to sleep.” “Dad, I’m thirsty, can I have a glass of water please?” “NO, go to sleep.” “Daaaad, I’m really thirsty. Can you get me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Active Waiting

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2013
     | 6,045 views

    We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the future.

    Title: Active Waiting (Ref. Israel waited for the Messiah; Mary waited for Jesus’ birth; We wait to celebrate his birth and in anticipation of his Second Coming) Text: Matthew 24:36-44 Thesis: We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Really Gaze.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,292 views

    To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus?

    To Really Gaze. Colossians 3:14-17NIV To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus? Gazed into God’s words? Gazed into the peace of Christ? Gazed into redemption? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Obedience Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 16, 2022
     | 1,819 views

    Buy a Hallmark card and it will picture a beautiful scene and give a positive message. But not everyone experiences a Hallmark Christmas. Some people have problems, and as we look at scripture, we discover that one of the original characters of Christmas has a big problem. His name is Joseph.

    Alba 12-11-2022 THE OBEDIENCE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 It is Christmas shopping time as we near the big day. Stores take advantage of this and come up with some clever signs to encourage people to shop in their stores. Here are a few clever ones: From a toy store: "Ho, ho, ho spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God, The Great Protector

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 28, 2022
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     | 14,962 views

    With all that is happening in our personal lives, families, churches, nation and the world at large, everyone needs God as a Shade of Protection to survive these risky, challenging and life-threatening times.

    Introduction To protect is to cover or shield from danger or injury. It is to defend a person, place, people or organization or country from attack, hurt, oppression and exploitation. It is to guard someone, something or a place. It is to keep safe. These are all things God specializes in doing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Calculated Risk Taking

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 37,599 views

    Five spiritual high risk/high reward principles that help us lead adventurous, exciting spiritual lives!

    When did you last do something bold? When did you last color outside the lines, refusing to play it safe? There’s a sign along the Alaskan Highway that reads, "Choose your rut carefully, you’ll be in it for the next 200 miles." A lot of folks live their lives like that sign. Especially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Position Yourself To Succeed

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,321 views

    Simple things to keep in mind to be successful.

    How do you position yourself to succeed? PBC, Vancouver, BC Dec.31, 2000 Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Here we are in December 31, 2000. Time to change to a new calendar, just when I got used to writing 2000 in cheque book and now gotta change again. For many of us, new challenges await us. Some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Steal Anothers Affections Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    A look at Adultery and the Ten Commandments

    We’re going to do something a little bit different this morning as we look at the seventh commandment. Which is Exodus 20:14 Be faithful in marriage. I’m going to tell you a story. It all started with a man, figures doesn’t it? He wasn’t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Stewards Of Trees, Time, Talents, And Treasures

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    A sermon on stewardship

    Stewardship Of...... Trees, Time Talents, Treasures Bible Reading: Psalm 8 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Deuteronomy 8: 10-18 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Steward ship o f.... Trees, Tim e, Talen ts & Treas ures p.1 STEWARDSHIP OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Belshazzar's Feast Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 15,123 views

    Belshazzar’s drunken feasting turned into sacrilege resulting in God’s judgement and Daniel courageously delivered God’s verdict to the doomed king.

    DANIEL 5 - BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST This chapter deals with Belshazzar’s feast and makes a striking contrast with the previous chapter which described Nebuchadnezzar’s conversion. Both kings heard the Word of God - and for them it was a final word - but what a difference in their response. The author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,142 views

    An eight part series concerning the Seven Churches of the Revelation and their relevance for us.

    It happened 1848 years ago this very day. February 23, 155. His name was Polycarp and he was the bishop of the city of Smyrna. As a young man he had been a disciple of the Apostle John, but he was no longer a young man as a matter of fact he was eighty six years old. And February 23rd would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Signs Of Love In Our World

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,339 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    3rd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:7-18 "Signs of Love in Our World" Zephaniah 3: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has cast out your enemies. The King of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Small God Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    Idolatry is alive and well in the church today. Any time we try to make Yahweh into a manageable size we have broken the Second command.

    Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17. As I said last week every week that we discuss the 10 laws of Grace we will begin by hearing them. I love stories about kids so I thought I would share this one with you. Little Sara looked forward to the end of the school day. The last 30 minutes in Ms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why All The Fuss? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    There is a need for law and order so God has given His law with specific purposes and powers.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Why All the Fuss?” 2 Kings 17:1-23; Romans 1:18-32 It hits the news on a fairly regular basis. Someone, somewhere, is upset because the 10 commandments are posted in public view in a public place – and they want them taken down. Meanwhile, another party, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,516 views

    Our national motto is , "In God We Trust". How much are you willing to trust Him?

    July 4, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 33:6-22 Subject: God’s Autonomy Title: In God We Trust Happy Fourth of July! It is great to be an American today! We may not be thrilled with the direction that our elected leadership is taking our nation, but we still have the freedom to change that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God