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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Live In Harmony

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 20, 2025
     | 287 views

    Last week, in the first part of First Corinthians chapter one, we saw that Paul was thankful for how God's grace was making a difference in the lives of the Christians at Corinth. Yet, it was a church full of problems.

    Alba 1-19-2025 LIVE IN HARMONY I Corinthians 1:10-17 Today's message is Live In Harmony. Here is something that was in Readers Digest. This person said, “To save money, I suggested to one of my grown sons that we all live together in one house. I could tell he didn’t think it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving When It Hurts

    Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

    "Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Halfway Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 43,071 views

    Luke interrupts his story of the missionary journeys to introduce the reader to a man named Apollos.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 32 “When Halfway is not Enough!” Acts 18:24-28 In our last study we saw that, “It is always too soon to Quit!” The apostle Paul found the task before him in Corinth almost overwhelming. The immorality of the city coupled with the fact that he was alone, left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Double Loss! Series

    Contributed by Victor Adamu on May 31, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,613 views

    It is intended to teach every reader how to secure and maintain a good and cordial relationship with God.

    DOUBLE LOSS! Jesus said: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36) By ‘world’, Jesus meant everything that the physical eyes can see and the systems, which control the conduct and living of an unregenerate man on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Strange Land, Foreign Land, Promised Land Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    A poetic, impressionistic rendering of Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus, presented by two readers in dialogue

    Every day is unique, every time is new. Never before have these same things happened, never again will this moment come. But the one who made this day, the one who is ever new, knows this moment. And knew that moment in which all things would be fulfilled. Each day is a gift. And each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Invitation For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 16,850 views

    To remind the readers that the Lord is patiently waiting at our door, seeking to keep our fellowship.

    AN INVITATION FOR FELLOWSHIP Revelation 3:20 Dr. Harry Ironside used to tell about a group of believers who thought only of "internal fellowship." They had little concern for reaching the lost or for defending the faith against its enemies. In front of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Not The Master

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 9, 2009
     | 2,108 views

    James encourages his readers to understand their frailty while acknowledging God’s sovereignty.

    JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS YOU ARE NOT THE MASTER JAMES 4:11-17 INTRODUCTION James chapter 4 is where we turn to today. We will be looking at the last part of chapter 4. Now, remember the first 10 verses of chapter 4 are a call to abandon the selfish, sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A New Kind Of Life" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,621 views

    John says that there are some things that he wants the reader to know, about real Christianity.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 1 “A New Kind of Life” 1 John 1:1-5 Does it matter what you believe? Within the pews of America’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Applying God's Word To Our Lives

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,280 views

    To encourage the reader to turn to and apply God’s word in their life for any and all situations

    APPLICATION by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 10/12/2008 Hebrews 4: 12 I thank God today for His Word!! I was thinking this week when the Lord called me to preach back in 1983, I was laid up in a hospital in Texarkana Texas recouping from a torn ACL in my right knee that I received while halter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keep In Step Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 21, 2016
     | 8,707 views

    The Apostle Paul encourages the readers to "keep walking in the Spirit." This is good advice for today's Christian.

    Introduction In last week’s sermon, “Life in the Spirit”, I introduced this passage as Paul’s example of living in the flesh or living in the Spirit. While it may seem like I am doubling up on this text, but I want to focus on the message of the 16th and 25th verses; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think About Such Things Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,166 views

    Although life is full of trouble, Paul urges his readers to focus on the positive not the negative.

    A. Philippians 4:8 (READ) 1. Throughout this study, Paul has been showing us how to deal with the ANXIETY that creeps into our lives and begin to STRANGLE us and WEIGH us DOWN. a. Jesus warns us in Luke 21:34 to “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with . . . the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Antichrists- Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020
     | 1,894 views

    John proceeds and tells his readers how to recognize some who are against Christ.

    1 John 2:18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. 1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024
     | 1,268 views

    James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

    James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,601 views

    Paul, Pt. 24

    THE BLESSED HOPE (1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18) In the 90s, a cult from Taiwan relocated to San Dimas, California, and registered itself as God’s Salvation Church. In 1997, the Chen Tao cult, also known as the Flying Saucer cult, led by Hon-Ming Chen, headed to Garland (mistaken for “God Land”), ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 39,065 views

    A wedding sermon focusing on the three words -- leaving, cleaving and weaving.

    Nick and Kim Vogt Wedding July 9, 2011 5:00 p.m. • Opening Music o CD of Instrumental Music • Seating of parents and grandparents o CD of Instrumental Music • Guys come out and stand in their places o No music • Attendants come down o Canon in D • Bridal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist