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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Great Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2020
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     | 13,488 views

    The praise song "How Great is our God" is a statement of faith - Our God Is Great! But the question today is "How Great Is YOUR God?" Do you know the answer to that question?

    Back in the 1800s, there was a famous intellectual and agnostic named T.H. Huxley. One weekend when Huxley was with a group of men at a weekend house party, on that Sunday morning, most of theEm were preparing to go to church - Huxley approached a man he knew was a sincere Christian and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law, Scribes, And Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020
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    it is not wise to debate with Jesus about laws and truths that He has put together.Let's look at the truths He gives us in Loveing God and loving others.

    The law, Scribes, and Jesus Mark 12:28-34 Nothing will drive us to prayer like sensing a need and knowing that God is the only one who can fix it- Church let’s pray- Prayer- Good morning Jesus! We have come with a heart filled with excitement, we have come with a heart of expectation…okay Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Coronavirus, Our National Affliction Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2020
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     | 3,423 views

    The Bible gives us clear teachings on how it is God who brings pestilence upon a disobedient people or a nation who is His enemy.

    Coronavirus, Our National Affliction God’s Chastisement on an Unrepentant Nation According to news releases, COVID-19 is on the rise with the government and medical field warning people to take caution, by wearing mask, avoid large crowds, stay home, do not have family Thanksgiving gatherings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2020
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     | 9,695 views

    A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist

    John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    Luke starts with the story of a child... but not Jesus. Luke starts with the birth of John the Baptist? Why? Why would John need to mentioned before Christ was?

    OPEN: How many of you have started decorating your house for Christmas? As you drive thru Logansport you’ll see a lot of homes have put up Christmas trees and all kinds of Lights and Nativity scenes, and various other decorations. Out in my front yard, I’ve put up my own decorations: there’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help Wanted (I Need Indeed) - Prayer: The Key To Securing Kingdom Workers) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 24, 2023
     | 4,268 views

    Just as Jesus was moved by the conditions around him, God is moved by the endless sin, corruption and trouble in the world today. Believers are invited to pray because God is our heavenly Father, who is seated in a perfect position, seeing all, knowing all and will respond to our sincere prayers.

    Sermon: Prayer: The Key to Securing Kingdom Workers Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 “Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Comfort In Captivity Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,384 views

    In faith and trust of God, the righteous will find comfort in captivity. Wisdom will be given for those who seek to find it.

    God never forsakes his own. Today we will begin to see comfort given to His righteous captives by some prophecies foretold of a physical literal nature of their future; perhaps way into the future until the dispersing of Christians in AD 70, or beyond. Daniel’s comfort lieth in understanding God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 15, 2023
     | 2,230 views

    God's mercy moves us to present ourselves as living sacrifices, a spiritual act of worship he called it. In verses 9-21, we see that life of worship on display when we love and honor others. Today, we're going to learn the recipe of honoring our neighbors.

    I was watching a Julia Child cooking show last week. Julia Child will probably always be that perfect cooking personality. She continues to inspire generations today to embrace the joy of cooking. But it wasn't just her skill with intricate recipes, it was the way she responded to her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023
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     | 4,986 views

    On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

    Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When The Enemy Attacks

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 28, 2022
     | 12,328 views

    When the enemy attacks it is with the intention to damage our faith, bring fear and to make us feel useless to be used by God. Whenever we are attacked by the enemy, we need to realize Jesus is with us to strengthen us and intercede for us.

    When the Enemy Attacks By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - On Thursday morning at 3:04 am I received a text message from one of my friends in the Ukraine. She said Please Pray they are shelling the Air Base here in Lutsk. The windows are shacking, and we don’t know what will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Sermon On The Mount / The First Three Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,966 views

    In the Beatitudes, Jesus states eight or nine things which result in us being 'blessed' - meaning, happy or fortunate. They are right at the heart of being right with God and they are very different to the things which most people think will make them happy or fortunate.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we finished our series of six talks on the theme ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’re now starting a new series of talks on the Sermon on the Mount. I don’t know how many talks we’ll have on it, but it will be more than six! What is ‘the Sermon on the Mount’? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Feast Of Firstfruits Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,340 views

    Seeing Jesus in the 7 Feasts of Israel

    Feast of Firstfruits Leviticus 23 March 13, 2022 If you could go back in time and remember some of your firsts, or if you’re anticipating some firsts . . . what might they be? Your first job - your first pay check. Your first car - - your first home. Your first kiss, or first kiss with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,767 views

    In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

    in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Redemption (June 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 4,740 views

    There is no doubt that Jesus did a mighty act in delivering this demoniac from his bondage. There was a cost. There is always a cost involved. ... The response of those in the community of the Garsenes echoes how some people in world might have the same kind of response to the cost of redemption.

    THE COST OF REDEMPTION Text: Luke 8:26-39 This story is filled with all kinds of things that we could mention. Perhaps, the main things is the cost of redemption. What is that cost? Someone (Mel Lawrence) once said, “Redemption is God’s mighty act of delivering us from anything or anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Happy Dance

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,411 views

    If your relationship with Jesus doesn’t put a spring in your step and cause you to do a happy dance once in awhile, maybe you’ve hit a spiritual funk? Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your realization of how much Jesus loves you and exactly what you should be expecting from your relationship with God?

    Psalms 3:1-8 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield [a]for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the Lord with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational