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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Free Gift Of Grace Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,852 views

    People like presents, especially good ones that are useful, and that reveal how the giver put forth some thought into the purchase. In the Bible we are told of the best gift of all! “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

    Everyone likes to receive presents; however, there are some we could probably live without. Christmas time is when the majority of gifts are given, and it seems to be the occasion when some of the worst ones are purchased during those last minute shopping trips. A survey was conducted in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,419 views

    We can follow the thoughts in Ecclesiastes 1-12 and we be fearful of death or unsettled by it and unnaturally hold onto this physical life or we can realize there is a better way… a wiser way… that takes into account fearing God and our relationship with Him.

    WISE LIVING: DEATH Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 8:1-17 [somone from the congregation] INTRODUCTION… Movie Quotes… moviequotes.eu/life/death Some people like movies and TV and can quote their favorite characters at the drop of a hat. I can do that sometimes. I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part 20) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 10, 2020
     | 4,781 views

    Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. In Matthew 7:13-14 Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 20) Matthew 7:13-14 Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates. 1) The road less travelled. Matt. 7:13-14, "Enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,509 views

    King Solomon gathered his sons to give them life-giving advice. What did he tell them and how can we use that same advice today? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read Passage. Pray. I’m part of a group of preachers who meet weekly for lunch, to discuss life, and to plan sermons. Some of us have been using this month to preach on the them of “under construction.” Jeff recently shared the acronym “PBPGINFWMY”, Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord's Supper Is Essential

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,766 views

    A sermon describing the Lord's Supper (Adapted from Andrew Paris in the book, Essentials of Christian Faith, chapter 9 The Lord's Supper; some other thoughts from Knofel Staton in an article in Christian Standard called "The Lord's Supper is Essential)

    HoHum: It is possible in one accident to lose my left arm, the watch on the arm, and a significant amount of blood. The fact that I lose all of them at the same time does not mean, however, that all the losses are equal. My left arm is important, but not essential for my life to continue; my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rewards And Treasures Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
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     | 6,986 views

    Treasure God, not temporary things! We’ve already talked about prayer in this chapter. Well, fasting goes along with prayer and is an investment that brings spiritual dividends. Let’s look at some thoughts on hunger, reward, and treasure.

    Rewards and Treasures Matthew 6:19-21 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Freedom Of Choice Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,624 views

    Have you ever thought about how through the centuries God has preserved the Jewish people and they have maintained their identity even though they have been scattered all over the planet Earth? Why? Because God preserved them.

    INTRODUCTION Today we are going to be talking about the sovereign selection of God, the Grace of God, the gracious character of God. You know there is so much in the Bible I do not understand, but I just accept it and believe it. I don’t have to understand it for me to believe it. I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Heavens And Earth Declare His Glory, What Do You See?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 29, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,947 views

    If the heavens and the earth declare HIS GLORY, today, what do your eyes behold? It is my Sunday off from preaching and this thought from Psalm 19 came to me as I asked myself the question. Here's what I learned...

    If the heavens and the earth declare HIS GLORY, today, what do your eyes behold? It is my Sunday off from preaching and this thought from Psalm 19 came to me as I asked myself the question and I texted a dozen or so who share the kindred SPIRIT. I pondered this thought as I was outdoors enjoying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dog-Life Is Gone! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,020 views

    God’s kingdom will come, but it can only be received by willing hearts. Let’s look at some thoughts about how we can make God’s kingdom more accessible to those around us.

    The Dog-Life is Gone! Matthew 7:6-12 Intro: In the Peanuts comic strip, we find Snoopy thinking to himself: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Ohh…there’s so little hope for advancement." Well, there is hope for those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Playing Games With Sin

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,732 views

    Sin is more than an outward act, sin is a STATE OF MIND. Sin is much like a dandelion you can fight it your whole life and it tends to spring up again and again. Sin starts as a seed of thought and roots from there.

    PLAYING GAMES WITH SIN... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Numbers 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flippin Tables Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 11, 2021
     | 3,856 views

    Here is my thought: Jesus overturned the tables of the moneychangers in the Temple because they were making His Temple a place of selfish wickedness… how much more... will Jesus Christ overturn our lives when we commit ourselves to selfish wickedness.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: FLIPPIN TABLES MARK 11:15-19 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 11:1-33 [4:05] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.11 INTRODUCTION… from ‘33’ by Troy Borst [amazon.com/33-Troy-M-Borst/dp/B08VBH5P29] They came to Jerusalem and entered the east side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,474 views

    The Pharisees thought religion was about rules and regulations. Jesus taught that it was about worshipping God from the heart and meeting human needs. This sermon looks at the Pharisees silly Sabbath rules and Jesus’ correction of their false teachings, and a startling statement of His deity.

    #13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series: Mark March 22, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 2:23-28 – "And no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Provides Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    We have songs about Jehovah Jireh, but did you know the name is only in Scripture once? What does it mean and how should it impact our approach to life? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    We’ve been going through a series of your favorite verses. Our ministers that meet from lunch surveyed their churches and posted on Facebook to find out people’s favorite verses from which to preach. What surprised me was that these verses weren’t about making ourselves feel good, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    I'm Glad I'm Not There

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Oct 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,214 views

    We don’t have all the answers to life’s hard questions, but God has. His ways are higher. His thoughts are greater. He fights our battles even those ones that we don’t know about.

    It's Labor Day in NSW tomorrow. That gives some people time to take their families on a long drive out of the city. It's perfect timing because it's also school holidays here in NSW until 07 Oct. We've done a few long drives during school holidays when our children were little. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Noah Part 2 – The Flood: Was It Universal Or Local? Some Mathematics Here - Genesis 6&7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022
     | 1,560 views

    Long has there been argument on whether the flood was local or worldwide. I used to hold to a universal flood once but can't do so now. There is some Mathematics in this message. If you have thoughts please share them underneath.

    NOAH PART 2 – THE FLOOD: WAS IT UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL? SOME MATHEMATICS HERE This presentation contains some figures, mathematics and science. It is meant to set you on the road of enquiry, not to cause argument. [1]. THE FIRST MATTER THAT OUGHT TO BE RESOLVED IS WHAT IS MEANT BY “THE EARTH” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational