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  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    What Is Truth

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 30, 2018
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    4th of July - We Hold These Truths to be Self Evident - what is truth

    What is truth? I chose this passage today to help create a foundation for all of us as we look at Independence day, the day when the Declaration of Independence was signed. In fact, one of the best known statements from our Declaration of Independence states that our declaration is based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    America's Only Hope

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
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    The decline of America. America as it was, as it is now and America's only hope for the future

    TITLE: America's Only Hope TEXT: Psalm 33:12-18 INTRO: America's beginning was different from all other nations. Christopher Columbus had discovered a new land and when settlers began to come here, they were looking for a new life, with new opportunities in a land where they could be free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008
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    The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

    Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Eaten?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 1, 2009
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    In parts of China, to ask a person how they are doing you ask them "Have you eaten?" Jesus gave the people bread to eat but He wanted to give them even more. He wanted to give them The Bread of Life that would satisfy their every need.

    -Have you eaten? -It’s kind of a silly question since I know most of you have probably eaten breakfast already -But have you eaten? {PAUSE} -Does anyone know any Chinese? -I have a couple of friends one who was missionary in China and one who is a missionary in China -They shared with me that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Accepting The Fullness Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2009
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    It is God’s desire for us to receive all the benefits of the Cross of Calvary.

    October 11, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Subject: What Christ Did Title: Accepting the Fullness of the Cross We live in perhaps the greatest nation to ever be created in the history of the world. I believe we all know that the initial reason for our greatness is the fact that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Of Friends Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
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    THE CULTIVATION OF GOOD PROVERBS-DRIVEN FRIENDSHIPS ENHANCES OUR PURSUIT OF WISDOM, LIFE SIMPLIFIED.

    Life Simplified THE Power of Friends November 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION IN 2005 the average American watched 28 hours per week of Television. In 2009 that had risen to 34 hours a week. +6 hours surfing the internet +1.3 hours watching video on mobile devises We now spend 40.3 hours a week interacting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Co-Opted Kingdom

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 24, 2010
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    God’s people are a Kingdom and are to pursue Kingdom objectives that transcend earth-bound pursuits.

    THE CO-OPTED KINGDOM Rev. 5:6-10 Sermon Objective: God’s people are a Kingdom and are to pursue Kingdom objectives that transcend earth-bound pursuits. Intro I want to let you know how much I am enjoying our journey through The Revelation. I have been studying it for quite a while now and backing ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Put Your Behind In The Past

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 8, 2007
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    Four choices to make if you’d live in hot pursuit of a God-consumed life.

    Philippians 3:13-21 Put Your Behind In The Past Woodlawn Baptist Church January 7, 2007 Introduction Have you ever heard of or taken the time to read the resolutions of the preacher Jonathan Edwards who was made famous in the Great Awakening? Over a period of time, he wrote… 1. Being sensible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbs And Ecclesiastes Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 11, 2021
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    There is value in the pursuit of Godly Wisdom and at the end of the day it is our relationship with God that matters most.

    June 12, 2021 As we read Scripture, it is easy to get bogged down by all the perceived differences between the ancient and the modern and we wonder, "How does this apply to my life?” My Favorite Thing About PROVERBS and ECCLESIASTES is that they are a practical guide to the value and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Abc's Of Faith - Awareness #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 11, 2024
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    Awareness of Christianity begins when we realize worldly pursuits can never satisfy

    Today we begin a new 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. So it’s not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maintaining A Deep Knowledge Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 186 views

    Maintaining a deep knowledge of God is a lifelong pursuit that requires dedication, consistency, and a willingness to grow.

    Title: MAINTAINING A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:9-10 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:10, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 1:17 INTRODUCTION: Maintaining a deep knowledge of God requires continual effort and dedication. It is not a one-time achievement but an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    National Day Of Prayer

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
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     | 3,642 views

    The Prayer of Holy Faith Anglican Church celebrating the National Day of Prayer stems from the biblical passage of 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

    National Day of Prayer Meeting - 070503 The Prayer of Holy Faith Anglican Church tonight stems from the biblical passage of 2 Chronicles 7:11-16 When Solomon had finished the temple of the LORD and the royal palace, and had succeeded in carrying out all he had in mind to do in the temple of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    More Than Skin Deep

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 13, 2021
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    A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Year C

    December 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:7-18 More than Skin Deep Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When composer Leonard Bernstein was the director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, he was asked a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Changing Seasons

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002
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     | 12,990 views

    Fear God and live a happy life

    Sermon: Changing Seasons Ecc 3:1-11 October 13, 2002 I. Introduction A. Seasons of Life 1. I once heard someone described the seven seasons of a person’s life in this way: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Spills of Infancy – You only have to look at the carpet in my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    Godly Contentment

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,449 views

    Being content is critical to experiencing joy in life. It is key to a happy life!

    In the wake of many natural calamities in many parts of the world, the world needs generous people more than ever. We are on our 4th week of bushfire appeal, and thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to help. We have heard pledges of financial support around the world to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare