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  • thomas custer avatar

    Palace Or The Pasture

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,855 views

    what made David who he was, was not developed in the fanfare of the palace, but in the isolation of a pasture... long before he played for Saul, he played for God. Before defeating the giant, he practiced on trees, targets, bears and lions.

    Palace or the Pasture 1 Samuel 16:11 KJV [11] And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. Gene Edwards, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Steps To Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 79,422 views

    We need to be pursuing Life’s Journey with an eye to the finish. We are successful in our journey not by finishing first, but by finishing well. So many times we see people who don’t finish well and it hinders them from leaving a legacy of faith to futu

    Steps along Life’s Journey Steps to Finishing Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Hebrews 12:1-3 What are the steps that lead us to Finishing Well? Finishing well requires… Fighting the Good Fight (2 Timothy 4:7a; Hebrews 12:1b) Finishing your work (2 Timothy 4:7b) Faithfulness to Christ (2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watching And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,525 views

    Jesus declared that it was impossible for anyone to know the exact day and hour of His return. While we cannot predict the precise moment the Lord will return, He did provide some definite signs that reveal His return is very near, even at the door!

    Watching and Waiting Mark 13: 28-37 Today we come to the conclusion of Mark’s account of the Olivet Discourse. Jesus had given much detail to the disciples regarding the end times and the Great Tribulation. He concluded this conversation with a challenge for them to be aware of the time, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man And His Message Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2017
     | 11,185 views

    Confessing sin is more than just speaking words; it may involve a broken heart. The mature Christian and those living close to God, recognize that their sin is degrading and offensive to a Holy God. Deep sorrow will flow from the heart when sin is confe

    -AD 25-27- Judean Wilderness The Man and His Message (Isaiah 40:3) Matthew 3:2-12, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:3-14 All four Gospels quote Isaiah 40:3, and they assign it to John the Baptist, therefore I will accept their testimony. John the Baptist would fulfill this prophetic verse. A voice of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thoughts About Death Series

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Dec 12, 2017
     | 3,596 views

    Is Dying REALLY a death?

    Thoughts About Death Robert A. Glass Wait! A minute! Before we get to death, let’s look at LIFE. When a Sperm and an EGG “shake hands” an ETERNAL Soul is created. (And eternal means that it CAN’T die.) Remember God knew us BEFORE even WE knew us. (Job 31:15) “Did not he that made me in the womb ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hell Are You Sure

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,915 views

    Hell is a real place, made for Satan and his angels. WHY do you want to go there.

    Sermon HELL ARE YOU SURE Luke 16:23-24 I. Why Preach on Hell a. Hell is a terrible subject and the thought of burning flesh brings chills to us. b. Matthew 13:49-50 c. Matthew 25:30 d. Great Preachers have preached hard on Hell i. RA Torrey ii. DL Moody iii. CH Spurgeon iv. Billy Sunday II. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 21, 2021
     | 2,753 views

    They that worship God must worship in spirit and in truth. Not by rituals or ceremonies or traditions. Today we are going to see that the true meaning of the supper is not about ceremony or tradition, but all about are Savior.

    Jesus was a man who cut across the grain of His day. He had little or no use for rituals and traditions, that has little or no meaning. They that worship God must worship in spirit and in truth. Not by rituals or ceremonies or traditions. These are just outward signs. Worship is a personal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Segunda Venida De Nuestro SeÑor

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 2,175 views

    Este sermón se incorpora y adapta «La parábola de las diez vírgenes: una imagen de la segunda venida», un sermón de Joseph Wallis, Sermon Central, enero de 2002, a quien se le reconoce el crédito.

    La profecía de la Segunda Venida de Jesús a menudo es mal entendida por los propios cristianos o es objeto de burla y ridículo entre los no cristianos. Y, sin embargo, es una de las doctrinas más importantes de la Biblia. Por tradición, el advenimiento es la temporada en la ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Immanuel - A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022
     | 7,086 views

    Funerals remind us to prepare for our meeting with Christ.

    Funerals are Universal and Important Funerals remind us of: a. The Certainty of Death (Ecclesiastes 9:5) b. The Shortness of life (James 4:14) c. The Shortage of life (John 10:10) d. The sovereignty of God and Reality of Eternity e. Our need for God and others – in fact, grief leads us to God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Of Examen & Prayer Walking

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 16, 2022
     | 1,432 views

    God wants to hear from us and He wants us to listen closely to Him. Try some of these methods and see what a difference it makes in your prayer life.

    So far on Wednesday nights we have looked in detail at preparing ourselves to pray. We have looked at Breath Prayer, Contemplative prayer, Disciplined or Centering Prayer. Tonight, I want to take just a few moments and talk about the Prayer of Examen and then just a little bit about Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death, The Passing Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,116 views

    When we experience death of someone close it can affect us not only physically, but spiritually. It is good to know that God's word is a comfort to us in those hard times.

    I. At Death, Our Feelings are Affected Like no Other Time. 1. A time when our feelings turn to our memories. a. Memories as husband/wife b. Memories as a father/mother c. Memories as a friend 2. A time when our feelings will find a void or an empty place. a. Take your feelings to Christ b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Do You Love Them Enough

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
     | 3,538 views

    Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.”

    DO YOU LOVE THEM ENOUGH? INTRODUCTION: Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.” Today, I am talking to a group of special people who have tremendous power in their hands. Do you remember the question that God asked Moses, “What is that in thine hands?” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ultimate Weapon Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 19, 2019
     | 5,523 views

    Ephesians 6:10-18

    GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Ultimate Weapon October 24, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Frank Peretti wrote two books called, “This Present Darkness” and “Piercing the Darkness.” In these two fiction books he gives us a glimpse of the spiritual warfare that takes place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behold, The Bridegroom Cometh

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,459 views

    Jesus reveals a parable of the Ten Virgins - each having their own lamp, but only five had oil in their lamps. When the call sounded to meet the Bridegroom, only five were ready. We must have oil in our lamps when the call is sounded to meet the Lord.

    Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh Matthew 25: 1-13 We have read another of Jesus’ parables. Parables were used of our Lord to communicate a heavenly truth through an earthly illustration. This parable was given to the people of Israel, but there is application and instruction for each of us. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Nobody, Somebody, Everybody Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 19, 2023
     | 2,808 views

    If John the Baptist was on social media, what would he post? What would he share about himself? He might truly resonate with the song by Casting Crowns - "Nobody, Somebody, Everybody."

    I’m not very good at social media, but you probably already know that if you’re on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I don’t post very often - except to give away bread. When I do, I don’t take very good pictures - in fact I sometimes re-do old pictures - especially of bread. I suppose in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist