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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Why Vote?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 15, 2022
     | 2,888 views

    Why Vote? 5 reasons (Adapted from Debbie Wuthnow at: https://ivoterguide.com/news/why-vote)

    HoHum: There was a cartoon where 2 men were sitting on a park bench, neither one is saying anything for several frames. The one man lets out a sigh. The other guy gets up and mutters, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” Not talking politics but the opportunity to vote. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hospice Patients Are Real People Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 15, 2022
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     | 1,472 views

    Identify 5 authenticities of hospice patients (Adapted from Percy McCray at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/2022/06/16/cancer-reveals-who-one-really-is-episode-319/)

    Hohum: A relative asked me why I liked ministering to hospice patients (those with 6 months or less to live according to the medical profession), and I said that I liked ministering to hospice patients because they are real people, more real than other people. WBTU: Chaplain Percy McCray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chronos - 1 Corinthians 5 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022
     | 1,074 views

    Sin is a corrosive to the mission of Christ because it ruins the person, the fellowship and the movement from the inside out.

    This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second City Of Refuge - Shechem Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022
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     | 1,648 views

    In the previous message we studied the name of the first city named ‘Kedesh’ which meant ‘holy.’ For this message we will study the name of the second city ‘Shechem’ which means ‘shoulder.’

    Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 20:1-2, “Then the LORD told Joshua to say to the people of Israel, "Choose the cities of refuge that I had Moses tell you about.” (GNB) Even during the days of Moses, the Lord had commanded him that when the Israelites reached the Promised Land, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Slow As Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2022
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     | 2,540 views

    Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!

    SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life Or Death. The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022
     | 1,508 views

    Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 8 Jan 22. Israel had the choice to put the blood on the doorposts in Egypt. The Blood meant life. We all have choices. Choose Life.

    20220108 Parsha Bo – Life or Death The choice is yours Blessing Torah Portion Exodus 10:1-9 Haftarah Jeremiah 46:13-20 Brit Chadashah John 1:29-34 The fifteenth reading from the Torah is named Bo (??), which means "Come or in context can mean Go." The title comes from the first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Loneliness (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022
     | 2,729 views

    In this sermon, we'll learn about six causes of loneliness and how Jesus cares for those who suffer physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Only His love can fill the void in our hearts.

    Illustration: Robert, a lonely grandfather, meets 80-year-old Martha at a nursing home. Robert likes her. One night he came to Martha's room and proposed to her. When he woke up in the morning, he forgot whether Martha said "yes" or "no" when asked to marry him. Embarrassed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Cheerleader!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2022
     | 2,321 views

    Be a cheerleader, encourage and edify others. We need to respect and esteem others higher. May we spur others to be the best they can be.

    BE A CHEERLEADER… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. WE NEED CHEERLEADERS IN THE FAMILY AND IN THE CHURCH: NATURE TEACHES WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER… ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Signs

    Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Jan 18, 2022
     | 1,868 views

    In John's Gospel, miracles are signs pointing to something beyond the miracle. In Jesus' 1st sign, turning water to wine, what does it point to? What's it got to do with us?

    A drunken coal miner came to Christ & went stone cold sober. He began telling all his friends about his freedom in Christ & the evils of alcohol. One friend decided to trap him. “Do you really believe Jesus turned water into wine?” “Absolutely!” he replied. “For me, He’s turned wine into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "I Found The Answer, I Learned To Pray”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022
     | 3,011 views

    Introduction: Many years ago, the late Nat King Cole sang a song in a way that only he could sing. It was called "I Found the Answer, I Learned to Pray."

    Never has there been a song that had more truth to it than that particular song. From cover to cover, the Bible teaches us the same thing this song teaches us: the answer to life's problems is prayer. Some never learn that lesson because they never read their Bible or attend a church where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Was Successful Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,274 views

    The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues to the end of the book of Revelation in the Bible. David died at good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. He was successful in all his undertakings.

    Theme: David was successful Text: 1 Samuel 18:12-16 Key verse: 1 Samuel 18:14: “in everything, he did he had great success because the Lord was with him”. Why God was with him? This is the statement of the problem, research question. Introduction to David: The name David appears for the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Secure In His Hands: The Assurance Of Eternal Life John 10:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,321 views

    There is profound assurance in knowing we are held securely in the hands of Jesus. Consider some of the most profound and reassuring passages in Scripture, which highlight the depth of God's love, the gift of salvation, and the assurance of His everlasting care and commitment to us.

    Secure in His Hands: The Assurance of Eternal Life John 10:28 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound assurance that comes from knowing we are held securely in the hands of Jesus. We will delve into some of the most profound and reassuring passages in Scripture, which highlight the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    From Eden's Fall To The Wilderness Of Grace (Trusting God's Plan)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 25, 2024
     | 681 views

    Today, we'll explore how sin disrupts our relationship with God, His unwavering provision in our wilderness journeys, and the promise of restoration and grace through Christ, guiding us from Eden's fall to divine redemption.

    From Eden's Fall to the Wilderness of Grace (Trusting God's Plan) Introduction: Deuteronomy 8:15-18; Genesis 3:9-10 Dear brothers and sisters, today we will make a long journey through the Scriptures to perceive our relationship with God, the effect of sin, and how transforming His grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Top Five Answers On The Board

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024
     | 622 views

    Our ministry of reconciliation and sharing our faith has barriers. Going to deal with the most common.

    Background to passage: after the idea of immense suffering in our lives, Paul talks about heaven. Please make sure you define heaven in biblical ways. Same with Jesus. Since he was talking about heaven, he noted that we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, therefore we persuade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Weight Loss

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024
     | 454 views

    Sermon about the results of our fasting and prayer month, gazing into the face of Christ

    Background to passage: Paul in his third letter to this troubled, but eventually triumphant church, has spent the better part of the first two chapters giving some information about his travel plans and the changes that had come unexpectedly. He notes how God has used these frustrations to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist