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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    An Outline Of Acts 8:26-40

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2021
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    Philip had been preaching in Samaria, seeing the Lord do wonderful things. Now he receives a message to go somewhere else. He didn't know why, but God did.

    Introduction: One disciple met one man on a deserted road. What happened after the disciple shared the gospel with the other man? The disciple, Philip Text, Acts 8:26, KJV: 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Bible: Its Subject, Purpose, And Revelation

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 10, 2021
     | 2,327 views

    This is the first message in a series on Basic Christian doctrine, being an introductory look at what real Christianity is all about, starting with the central theme and purpose for the existence of God's Holy Word.

    I am convinced that the average "follower of Jesus Christ" does not have a clue as to what he or she believes concerning the authority and inspiration of Holy Scripture, the person and nature of God, the person, work, and Lordship of Jesus Christ, the work and mission of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Authority For Singing

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,539 views

    There is nowhere in the New Testament Worship that we are authorized to use instruments of music during our worship to God!

    Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music therapy is used by hospice and palliative care board-certified music therapist Max Lerman to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Follow Jesus, We Need To Learn What He Is Teaching Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 21, 2021
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     | 3,580 views

    Jesus says something interesting to each one of us. Jesus tells us that there are some things that we do not know, and we need to learn them. And Jesus volunteers to be our teacher.

    Introduction: A student might be attending school because mom and dad are forcing the student to go; it is not because that student wants to go to school. Or a student might be attending school so they can hang around with their friends all day. Some students attend school because unfortunately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Lose Our Healing

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 26, 2021
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     | 2,558 views

    You cannot lose what you did not have. If you have it, you cannot lose it.

    There is a large church group who has healing rooms and that is fine, but they have a belief that a person can lose their healing because some who are claimed to be healed later “lost their healing,” because the symptoms returned. Thus it is their fault if it did not stick. As an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tithe And Me Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021
     | 3,514 views

    The world is full of inequalities. Highs and valleys, ups and downs, fortunate and unfortunates, rich and poor, etc., but one thing we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Give tithe of ...

    Theme: Tithe and Me Text: Malachi 3:8-10 Today, I am going to touch your pocket. I would make you open your valet. But if I want to succeed in my attempt, I have to touch your heart. If your mind is convinced, it will command your heart and hands to work together and obey God and Honour God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marching Orders For The New Year

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 28, 2024
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    For 40 long years, the Marching Orders for Israel had been: “Take another lap around Mt. Sinai.” Now, at last, Joshua received new Marching Orders. "Move into your Promised Land!" Let's do that in the new year.

    MARCHING ORDERS FOR THE NEW YEAR Josh. 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: RESOLUTIONS 1. Most of us make resolutions at New Year’s. One young boy asked his father what his new year’s resolution was, and his father said he was going to do everything possible in the new year to make his mother very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resilience: Love Never Fails.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2025
     | 640 views

    We must never quit... We must try again... When all fails in patience try again.

    RESILIENCE: LOVE NEVER FAILS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This candle is absolutely worthless with a way to ignite it? WHEN YOUR EARTHQUAKE SEEMS TO DESTROY YOUR PLANS… Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Family Matters Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,992 views

    This is the 9th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#9] FAMILY MATTERS Luke 3:23-38 Introduction: This morning, we are going to talk about the importance of family by looking at the family trees found in Luke 3:23-38 and Matthew 1:1-17. At 1st, these lists of names might seem boring or just a long record of people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Camels And Needles

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 8, 2025
     | 624 views

    Jesus said that it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. Totally impossible - and yet, not for God. We explore the idea in a children's / family service with the help of some glass ships in glass bottles.

    THIS WAS A TALK FOR A FAMILY SERVICE, GIVEN IN THREE PARTS. PART 1: A glass ship in a glass bottle Perhaps you have a jug at home that’s made of Pyrex. [EXAMPLE.] This kind of jug can withstand high temperatures. You can put it in the oven and you can put it in the freezer. That’s because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Catch Of The Day

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 10, 2025
     | 372 views

    A Sermon for the fifth Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 9, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11 The Catch of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We hear a portion today from the beginning of Luke’s gospel. Jesus has recently embarked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Be An Andrew! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 13, 2023
     | 2,512 views

    Based on John 1:40-42 - Challenges hearers to "be an Andrew" & bring people to Jesus.

    “BE AN ANDREW!” John 1:40-42 FBCF – 3/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lots of interesting names of people in the Bible – Dodo (2 Sam. 23:24), Ichabod (1 Sam. 4:21) , Uz & his brother Buz (Gen. 22:21), Gomer (Hos. 1:3), Mash & Mushi (Gen. 10:23; Ex. 6:19). One man fathered 7 kids & named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blind Faith

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,100 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year A

    March 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Blind Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A famous test was conducted in 1999 called The Invisible Gorilla. Perhaps you’ve seen the video. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Judah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 23, 2023
     | 2,170 views

    Judah had plenty of time to change course and repent, but like Israel, they too, refused to listen.

    March 25, 2023 After an additional 15 years, Hezekiah died and Manasseh, his 12-year-old son, became king. Manasseh – Reigned 55 years (697-643 BC) = EVIL • 2 Chronicles 33:9 - Manasseh led Judah and the people of Jerusalem astray, so that they did more evil than the nations the LORD had ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sermon Responding To God’s Great Invitation Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2023
     | 3,011 views

    Those who responded were given white wedding garment and standing invitation to come until the banquet hall was full. The parable demonstrates the generosity of God who invites all to be saved and fellowship in His presence.

    Sermon Responding to God’s Great Invitation Scripture Lesson: Matthew 22:1-14 “Jesus also told them other parables. He said, 2 “The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. 3 When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist