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  • Cesar Datuin avatar

    Refreshed And Recharged! (I Am Recharged, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jul 19, 2021
     | 8,540 views

    This pandemic caused us Christians to be threatened by a virus not by COVID-19 but by a virus called "new normal syndrome" which everyone leads to spiritual dryness. This sermon discussed about how to overcome it and how to stay in God's presence.

    Intro: For the last 2 Sundays we heard a lot of exhortations and teachings about how to know and overcome the stresses of life that cause every one of us to be drained that leads us to be recharged. Why do you think that our mother church decided to have this theme be on this month of July? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Passover Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,618 views

    Teaching us about the kind of people we need to be.

    Palm Sunday John 12: 12- 23 Poor old granny was getting on in age and she decided that she had enough of the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping but she still want ed to do something for her family. So, rather than buy her kids, grandkids, nieces and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,949 views

    We all get ready for Christmas in different ways. most of this is material. Mary's song models for us how we should prepare ourselves spiritually for Christmas.

    Getting Ready For Christmas Luke 1: 46-55 Intro: Have you noticed that Christmas is coming? We started our service this morning with the lighting of the candles for the second Sunday of Advent. A time of preparation and anticipation. . I watched as my Pam and her nieces and my son D J’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus' Rules Of Order"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,307 views

    Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace Is With Us! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,191 views

    By God’s grace the “what ifs” of life and their associated doubt can be casted into the sea and replaced with the glorious truth that the Lord will grant any request we have as long as it is done in His name and in accordance with His will!

    God’s Grace is With Us! Exodus 4:1-12; Mark 9:24; Romans 8:14; Luke 12:12 If the Lord appeared to you tonight in a dream like He did king Solomon and said, “ask for whatever you want” (1 Kings 3:1-15), what would be your request be? For some maybe you would ask for a larger bank account, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua Commission

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,832 views

    Joshua Commission. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Joshua chapter 1 verses 1-16. Ill: George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. • One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. • "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Attitude Check Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    Live humbly before others.

    ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Launching Into The Deep

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026
     | 197 views

    Christ calls weary believers to leave safe shallows behind and trust Him anew, discovering growth, purpose, and fruitfulness through obedient faith.

    My message this morning comes from the Scripture that was just read — Luke 5. It’s a familiar passage. Most of us have heard it many times. We know how the story goes. Fishermen become fishers of men. Nets that were empty suddenly overflow. Ordinary work becomes holy calling. But familiarity can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Remembering You Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2015
     | 5,283 views

    Comfort in the dark days come from remembering especially the love and the commitment of those with whom we have shared in the battles of the Faith.

    “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Eternal Glory Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,538 views

    Most of the people who knew Jesus personally are now dead, and a second generation of Christians has grown up. The gospel claims that Jesus is King of the world and is coming back soon to claim His domain. But the years pass, and still He does not come.

    Revelation 22:14-16 Purpose: To lift up the glory of Christ’s forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to praise God for the privileges of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When John wrote the book of Revelation Jesus’ resurrection had happened about sixty-five years earlier. Most of the people who knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gifted (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 29, 2018
     | 6,412 views

    when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them but he doesn't really define them. But even so, the gifts can be defined through our understanding of them and how they're used.

    GIFTED (part three) What's interesting is when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, chapter 14 [tongues and prophecy], Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them, explains where they're from and explains what they're for but he doesn't really go into defining ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2025
     | 411 views

    October is Clergy Appreciation month and this message is about why we should appreciate those serving in the gospel ministry.

    Called To Serve Good morning First Baptist Quindaro. Our focus Scripture this morning is found in Joshua 24:14-15 and I will be reading from the New King James Bible. It says, “(14) Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year -- New Adventure

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,284 views

    When we face the uncertain future we need to, 1. Remember the Past, 2. Remember to Prepare, 3. Remember God's promises

    “New Year – New Adventure” December 30, 2012 Romans 8:18-23; 31-39 “What we are suffering now is nothing compared with the glory that will be shown in us. Everything God created looks forward to the time when his children will appear in their full and final glory. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Let Him In!

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,720 views

    Palm Sunday/Easter Sermon

    Let Him IN! CCCAG Palm Sunday, March 24th, 2024 Scripture- Luke 19:28-39 For those of us on social media sites like Facebook, we occasionally see a post that says something along the lines of “8 years ago today” and it shows a post that you made at that time. One of the posts that came across my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Help@home Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,393 views

    The Bible word for helping is serving.

    Does anything like this ever happen at your house? Anybody there ever start throwing a pity-party? “I’m the only one doing anything around here. No one really appreciates me.” The attitude has kicked in. Someone finally notices that you aren’t very happy. “Hey! What’s wrong with you?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist