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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Glory Inside.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2024
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    What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown.

    The Glory Inside. Exodus 40:1-3 What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown. It’s outer covering was of badgers skin. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Foolishness Of The Cross--Updated Version

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2025
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    How does the Cross show us the love of God and steer us in the way we are called to live?

    “The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial settler who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Refining And Purification

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Oct 27, 2024
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    I have for you toady a story that illustrates the message of 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of how trials refine and strengthen our faith, much like gold is refined in fire. This story highlights the theme of enduring hardship for a greater purpose.

    Refining and Purification ((((SLIDE)))) Todays message comes from 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ((((SLIDE)))) 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "the Foolishness Of The Cross"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2023
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    The Cross appears as foolishness until it transforms your life.

    “The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial man who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was within ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sheep Sense

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Nov 6, 2020
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    When we look at ourselves as humans, we are much like sheep. We often hear negatives about sheep; how they are dumb and helpless animals...Kind of like us.

    John 10:14-30 14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, 15 just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Week 3: This Is Love - New Creation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 20, 2021
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    This is the week 3 message of This is Love. Explains how we are a New Creation.

    Title: Week 3 This is Love – New Creation Theme: Show how the resurrection brings a new creation. Text: 1 Corinthians 15 There are many “noted” people in history who has wrestled with this concept of death. 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Called For Such A Time Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 21, 2021
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    While we are thankful for the blessings associated with our relationship with Christ, we know living the Christian life is difficult at best. Life is not without adversity, but the Lord's provision and guidance are sufficient. He has brought us to this place in life for such a time as this.

    Called for such a Time Esther 4: 10-17 The entire fourth chapter of Esther deals with her reaction to the decree signed by Ahasuerus regarding the Jews and the conversation she had with Mordecai concerning this disturbing plan. Our text today is a continuation of that conversation. One can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    We Are Looking At Our Life’s Situations From A Spiritual Perspective If… Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 15, 2020
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    Age changed my perspective; financial responsibility changed my perspective and another thing that changed my perspective is coming to know Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life.

    Introduction I remember as a young boy watching my daddy cut the yard with his gas pushed mower longing for the day that I could do that. Today, at 67 years old, I got to tell you that I dread cutting grass; I hate how long it takes to cut two acres. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful that I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ Our Salvation

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2019
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    “And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)

    Introduction: The favourite song of many Sunday school children is “Jesus loves me, this I know, For the Bible tells me so”. Unfortunately, many adult Christians act as if they have forgotten these precious words and those who remember them act as if they are not convinced of just how great that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Supporting An Enemy Of God

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 7, 2020
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    What happens when we align ourselves with what is contrary to God and in opposition to Christ? When we sin, we crucify an innocent man all over again.

    Heavenly Father, we have come against you and your commands in ways that have cost us dearly. Our sinful ways and disobedience to your commands have resulted in chastisement and punishment from you. You have proven that you will do whatever it takes to correct us and bring us back to you. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Easter : Claiming Our Inheritance Bequeathed Through Jesus' Will

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2018
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    If Jesus bequeathed His position and His glory to us through His will, what does Resurrection do that inheritance? What do we need to do to claim that inheritance and enjoy the full benefits of His will?

    Easter Message: Claiming the Inheritance that Christ bequeathed upon us Good morning and Happy Easter to all of us. Today we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As all of know, this is the triumphal epilogue of the Good Friday Story. In my Good Friday message we saw that what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter’s 3 Precious Things

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2017
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    Peter spoke of three precious things in his epistles. Each of them should be precious to us too. The Savior is precious, our Faith is precious, and the Word of God is precious to us.

    PETER’S 3 PRECIOUS THINGS 1 and 2 Pet. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The perfect solution 1. Benny is getting more and more worried about his wife Sharon's aggressive behavior towards him. So today he decides to see Doctor Levy. "How can I help you, Benny?" asks Doctor Levy. "What's your problem?" 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Don't Forget The Lord

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
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    There are many things in our lives that can lead us to forget about the Lord and how He has blessed us. Moses warned the Israelites about this before they entered the promised land. We must listen to this warning!

    Who here has a busy life? I sure can identify with you all. • Right now has been one of the busiest times of my life • I am now a full time college student • If I do all of the homework, I at times have 6-10 hours of homework per week • I am still working up to 20-24 hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Does God Deal With Saints Who Sin?

    Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Oct 6, 2013
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    How marvelous is the grace of God. Eternal Security is a truth that lies at the heart of doctrine. We're not caste out but cleaned up, not cursed but chastened, not rejected but renewed.

    HOW DOES GOD DEAL WITH SAINTS WHO SIN? Ps. 51:11 INTRO: In the case of a bride murdered on her wedding day by her ex-lover, the defense tarnished her name, said she invited violence and argued for a lesser charge of 'passion provocation' murder. On Oct. 23, a jury rejected a "crime ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Gadarene Demoniac

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2022
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    Little did the man who was possessed of a legion of demons realize that his life was going to be radically transformed.

    The Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 The man Jesus meets in the tomb would make a good subject for a horror movie. Here was a troubled and violent man. One can only imagine what fear the local populations must have had. they could not even bind him with chains. One can think of the terror which a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible