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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Just Look At That Snake!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 8, 2021
     | 4,084 views

    There is something far more deadly than the venom of a snake which has bitten all. But Jesus becomes the curse for us.

    Just Look at that Snake! Numbers 21:4-9 The Old Testament book of Numbers can be a difficult read. Unlike Leviticus which is hard to read because of all the details of numerous offerings and ritual, Numbers is hard to read because of the constant failures of and judgments on the children of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021
     | 2,509 views

    This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

    - This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forbearance, Long Suffering, Peace!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 12, 2022
     | 1,860 views

    Forbearance can mean long tempered... Keep your temper, no one else wants it... Longsuffering is a fruit of the spirit...

    MEEKNESS! FOLLOW PEACE! FORBEARANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE FRUIT OF GOD’S SPIRIT IS CLEAR… MORE THAN TOLERANCE? FORBEARANCE! SEEK LOVE NOT MANIPULATION.. Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 21, 2021
     | 2,478 views

    Whenever we judge someone by their appearance we should remember this staggering truth: God Sees the Heart.

    God Sees The Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction Rita Belle met Richard Walters at a senior center, a mission in downtown Phoenix for the poor and homeless. “He always came in with a little backpack and cap on.” While Richard was reserved, Rita was outgoing and offered to visit with him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Power, Provision, Protection, Presence, And Peace

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 7, 2022
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     | 5,757 views

    I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” As I read through Nehemiah 9, I recognized that the Israelites had experienced and now remembered these aspects of God.

    ********** I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” I like the illiteration (words starting with the same letter). Through the years, God has added P-words to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Requisites Of Revival

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,771 views

    The message highlights the importance of revival and what is necessary for the church to experience revival.

    The Requisites for Revival I’ve been a minister for 46 years and during this time I’ve heard talk about revival or it’s need from folks in the pews and the pulpits all of my adult life. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the church needs revival and real genuine heaven sent revival is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make A Memorial

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on May 25, 2019
     | 2,839 views

    The steps that must be taken in order to make a memorial

    How to Make a Memorial Joshua 3:7-13 This is the first memorial made by the Israelite's about what God had done 1.You’ve got to Please God vs 8 He has to be obeyed A preacher named Bill had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Needs To Be Buried

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 20, 2023
     | 648 views

    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, lectionary 33

    November 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:14-30 What Needs to Be Buried Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The parable of the servants and the talents leaves us with a very unsettled feeling. It falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don’t Look Don’t Touch

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2024
     | 823 views

    If you window shop, it will be harder to resist an offer you should refuse.

    Mat 5:27  Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:  8  But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.  In this case, grace is more strict than the Law. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 755 views

    A sermon about identity.

    “Who Am I?” Luke 9:28-43 Jenny Caughman wrote a mid-week devotion for this past Wednesday that got me thinking. If you missed it, you might want to go back and have a look. If you don’t get the mid-week devotions sent to you by the church and you would like to, please add your email address in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 936 views

    Explore the nature, fruit, and power of true faith, emphasizing that it is a deliberate confidence in God's character, even when His ways are not understood, and it is essential for pleasing God, producing spiritual fruit, and living righteously.

    Good morning, folks! It's a joy to see all of you here today. We're diving into some of the most potent verses in the New Testament. We're talking faith – true faith. Not just any kind of faith, but the faith that moves mountains, the faith that transforms lives, the faith that births the very ...read more

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    Developing A Godly Character PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,108 views

    Explore the importance, characteristics, and benefits of developing a godly character, as it is who we are, not what we do, that truly defines us.

    Good morning, church family! We’re going to dive into some deep waters today, as we explore the subject of character, specifically godly character. Now, before you start wondering what this is all about, let me remind you what Dwight L. Moody once said, "Character is what a man is in the dark." And ...read more

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    The Spirit Led Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,117 views

    Explore the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit, how to resist fleshly desires, and how to live in harmony with the Spirit.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a subject that's as familiar as it is profound - the Fruit of the Spirit. You know, as Christians, we're often encouraged to bear good fruit, yet we may struggle to understand what exactly this means. In the words of pastor and author, John ...read more

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    Adultery Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,296 views

    Adultery is extramarital sex considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures.

    Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:27-30 (Adultery) Jesus states, "Whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery." Adultery Matthew 5:27–30 — The New International Version (NIV) 27 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' 28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blueprint For Purity

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 33,824 views

    How to be free of Sexual Sin - Men’s Message

    A Blueprint for Purity Psalm 119:9-11 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Good evening guys, it is always a pleasure to come and share from God’s Word. When Lynn gave me this chance this evening I was excited to come and speak to you guys on this topic. It is a subject that is near to my heart. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational