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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Foolishness Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 18, 2022
     | 1,727 views

    To repair your broken relationship(s), remember what you were before you came to know Christ and realize who you are in Christ.

    The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, 33 miles north of Boston, is the oldest independent boarding school in the United States. Samuel Moody founded the school in 1763, which includes Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, John Quincy Adams, and Booker T. Washington Jr. as part of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Collins avatar

    1 Peter 5:1-14 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 21, 2023
     | 2,122 views

    In today's study, Peter exhorts Pastors to carry out their God-given responsibilities faithfully and sincerely. He goes on to encourage submission and humility in the church, and to be aware of the wiles of the enemy, and finally reminding us that God will see us through any suffering we face.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/CpKqfExuYbY For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/32bqojNlaSd5pTNHf2gfL9?si=a5a5d23b31a743d4 1 Peter 5:1-4 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 31, 2023
     | 2,167 views

    If you want to achieve true greatness, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

    During Sunday school, a pastor, who was teaching the adult class, selected a middle-aged couple to act out the burning bush scene from Exodus 3. He asked the husband to supply the voice for God and his wife to read Moses' lines. All went well until they got to verse 15. The wife, as Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    S’more Of Jesus And Less Of Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,181 views

    What would it mean to have more (Smore) of Jesus and less of me? And how would I know if I lived my life that way?

    A man told of having some friends over for a barbeque in his back yard, and they’d just passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks ready to make S’mores. At that point, 2 fire trucks raced by and stopped at a house just down the street. He and his friends and ran down the street and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    David's Mighty Men: The 37 Men Who Stood With David At The Cave Of Adullam Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023
     | 2,786 views

    Bravery is a hallmark of a Christian. A true follower of Jesus is brave and bold. They know God is with them.

    "Leonidas, King of Sparta, was preparing to make a stand with his Greek troops against the Persian army in 480 B.C. when a Persian envoy arrived. The man urged on Leonidas the futility of trying to resist the advance of the huge Persian army. "Our archers are so numerous," said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Preparations For Messiah Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,948 views

    Exposition of Zechariah 9:1-8 examines campaign of Alexander the Great predicted by the prophet. Through two supernatural dreams, God turned potential disaster to favor for His people.

    Intro We have completed the first half of Zechariah. Our text today opens the second half. Chapters 1-8 constitute the first half, and chapters 9-14 the second. The style, structure, and tone of the two halves are very different. We have been impressed with the specific dates and context given in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Barriers To Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 239 views

    Knowing God deeply requires intentionality and the removal of every barrier that hinders our relationship with Him. Ignorance, sin, worldly distractions, unforgiveness, and fear are common barriers, but by God’s grace, we can overcome them and press into a deeper knowledge of God.

    Title: BARRIERS TO KNOWING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Many people desire to know God but often face barriers that hinder them from deepening their relationship with Him. These barriers can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Wallace avatar

    A Fishing Trip For Peter Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,496 views

    Peter and the disciples thought they were going fishing for some fish. But the Master Fisherman used it is an object lesson to catch them for His Grand and Eternal Purposes.

    A rather intriguing and controversial news item hit the news stands and the media in the last week. A mega-church pastor in Atlanta got into trouble with the law. That’s not particularly unusual, but the reason for the trouble with this pastor was. Pastor Creflo Dollar of the 30,000-member World ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Strength Training Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 48 ratings
     | 45,008 views

    How could my weakness be a good thing? Why would this truth be necessary for me to understand God’s will for my life?

    OPEN: A work crew had been working at a construction site for about a week when the company hired a new man to replace a man who’d been hurt the day before. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and was a good worker… but he was also annoying. He was always bragging that he was stronger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Harmony Through Humility Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,730 views

    HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE HUMILITY? BY CONTINUALLY CASTING YOU CARES UPON GOD.

    Humility is Self-effacing and it is Modest. It is quiet, reserved, shy, gracious, mild-mannered, and doesn’t believe it’s own press clippings. Humility is essential if you are a follower of Christ. Today’s Big Idea: Be Humble if You Want God to Work for You. “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Ordination Charge

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,453 views

    In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

    A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalm 34:1-2 - Part 1 - Blessing, Praise And Rejoicing Following Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 25, 2025
     | 219 views

    Psalm 34 is a beautiful Psalm and we will explore it in about 8 messages. For today we look at the praise, blessing, and rejoicing that follows deliverance. David was delivered from the hand of Achish, and this psalm resulted.

    PSALM 34:1-2 - PART 1 - BLESSING, PRAISE AND REJOICING FOLLOWING DELIVERANCE [1]. INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 34 We are going to consider the first 2 verses of this most glorious Psalm today. This Psalm is really uplifting in great comfort. Let us enjoy these verses. Every so often in the bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Seek Not Prosperity Or Poverty, But The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 24,745 views

    Part 20 (Final) of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    What The World Needs Now Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,750 views

    What the World Needs Now "is love, sweet, love." But what does that kind of love look like, especially in the context of the great sin? Jesus provides us with a powerful lesson about the kind of love we need to receive and offer to others.

    Most of us here are familiar with that hit song written by Burt Bacharach, “What the World Needs Now.” And of course, as bad as I am with notes, I’m even worse with lyrics, but in this case, I do remember the next few words—“Is love, sweet, love.” And admittedly, the song strikes a chord with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Back To School Advice For Families Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,224 views

    I want to talk to you about the deadly sin of envy. We continue a seven-week series of sermons devoted to the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Fights between brothers and sisters are common and often can be humorous. I collected a few stories that highlight just how funny sibling rivalry can be. One young girl with two brothers who were around ten years older than her, taught her the alphabet in this order, “A,B,C,D,R,F,K.” It wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist