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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Don’t Fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful Beats Ugly Nasty Every Time!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 28, 2011
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     | 6,090 views

    What do we do fret? We are told not to so lets do something differant, but what?

    Don’t fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful beats Ugly Nasty every time! Psalm 37:1-11 We all know the story; the bad guys, lead by Ugly Nasty have robbed the bank, the savings of the people of Rattlesnake Gulch have been taken to the abandoned mine. But before Ugly and his henchmen left they abducted ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Needed Salvation

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013
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    When Jesus met the demoniac He saw the man as a person with a need. Jesus met that need, like He meets OUR need.

    A Needed Salvation Jerry Watts Mark 5:1-15 * Today, let’s not over-complicate this narrative from the life of Jesus. In point of fact, Jesus sees a man with a need, it is a deep need, and He meets the need. Case closed. * I submit to you that every person who does not know Christ personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Must I Do? Keep His Church Pure

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 1, 2013
     | 4,270 views

    Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry.

    WHAT MUST I DO? KEEP HIS CHURCH PURE 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 Big Idea: Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry. INTRO: A few years back I bought an electric guitar. The seller only wanted $50.00 for it and he told me upfront ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,254 views

    Do you believe in Jesus or not? Will you come to him or will you reject him? If you’re one who’s still deciding, then ask God to open your eyes so you can see the truth about Jesus and come to believe in him

    You may have noticed that there’s been a significant revival of Atheism over the past few years. More and more people have begun to question the validity of the claims of religions, particularly Christianity, of a supernatural power being at work in the world. It’s like carbon in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    With Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
     | 6,252 views

    An examination of how commitment is a proper response to Christ's work on our behalf.

    With Heart and Mind Romans 12:1-2 What would be the proper response to the discovery that God, the Creator against Whom the crown of his creation—humankind—had rebelled, the Holy One who had declared that all such rebels should endure eternal death, the Righteous Judge who had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embarrassing Reruns

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 28, 2016
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    Sometimes when you've made the same dumb mistake again, you get a vague sense of déjà vu. That's what Abraham got when Abimelek rebuked him for lying about Sarah being his sister. Let's don't keep falling into the same sins!

    EMBARRASSING RERUNS Gen. 20:1-13,17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Abraham bought himself a fancy new computer and was showing it to Isaac one day. "Look at all the wonderful programs it has on it. And look at all the neat things it can do." 2. Isaac was impressed but a little concerned. "But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worth Dying For Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    When Jesus decided we were worth dying for, there were many caught in the crossfire.

    “Worth Dying For” John 15:13 Remembrance Day Service Today is a day that needs little help in terms of explanation or description. The sacrifice of Canadian troops, along with allied nations, fighting for the freedom of the world, is not hard to understand. What is difficult to grasp is the price ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Cherishing Human Life Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 23, 2019
     | 4,758 views

    Human life and only human life is created in the image of God

    This is us: Cherishing Human Life. 1. Human life and only human life is created in the image of God. Genesis 1:26-27 God recognizes the personhood of the preborn. Jeremiah 1:5; Ps. 139 God has a special place in His heart for the immigrant. Exodus 22:21; Leviticus 19:33; Malachi 3:5; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of Life

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 9, 2023
     | 813 views

    Taking, hoarding and passivity are signs of death. But the signs of life are the opposite: receiving, giving, and acting.

    There was a popular song about 30 years ago which some of you might remember. It went, “They’re rioting in Africa, they’re starving in Spain, there’s hurricanes in Florida and Texas needs rain" ...and ending with “What nature doesn’t do to us will be done by our fellow man.” It only needs a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Last Word

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022
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    Skeptics claim that death has the final word. God claims that life has the final word. Should we abandon the skeptics’ claim for God’s. Should we? John says “yes,” and he gives us three reasons that we should.

    It was Sunday morning. The pastor was planning to preach on the Resurrection of the Lord. And he wanted his sermon to make an impression on the congregation. So he proceeded to shave in front of them. He lathered up, ran his razor over his face, first one side, then the other, then the chin, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Update On The Gerasene Demoniac; A Story Of Power.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jun 23, 2019
     | 4,356 views

    The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable. It has funny and strange features within; but it is a story that allays our fears and demonstrates the power of our Lord. It relieves our

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd June 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025
     | 59 views

    We determine where this mustard seed parable fits into Church History and its relationship to the church at Pergamum. Mainly we look at a number of practical issues in being overcomers in a world infiltrated by these foul birds of the air.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 4 of 4 We continue from last time and begin with practical matters to help prevent the evil of the mustard seed for gaining control. These will help in being overcomers. COMING DOWN TO PRACTICAL ISSUES The mustard seed started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Will For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    It is good to have goals but goals will disappoint you if you leave God out of them.

    God’s Will for Tomorrow James 4:13-17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider Him

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    The highest thoughts a man can have is when he considers Jesus Christ

    CONSIDER HIM Heb.12:1-3 1. The word “consider” > analogizomai > ana = up, upon + logos word, logic 2. Literally to - analyse, think upon, study, contemplate, meditate, concentrate 3. The entire book of Hebrews is a consideration of Jesus Christ (3:1)(7:4)(12:3) 4. We (like the Hebrews) so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Warford avatar

    Who Wil Be There When The Winter Comes?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    Each of us will experience the winters of life. A time when we are lonely, misunderstood, and rejected, weak or weary and the world we live in seems to be so cold and gray.

    Each of us will experience the winters of life. A time when we are lonely, misunderstood, rejected because of choices or mistakes we have made, weak or weary and the world we live in seems to be so cold and gray. Who will be there when the winter comes? I just returned last week from seeing my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational