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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2019
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    Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God and it will become a source of strength and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy! Hope will help you see the light in the darkness!

    Series: Finding Joy in The Journey Series: We need to find joy in the journey! Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers because storms will blow in and out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Heart Of Jesus Revealed.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 31, 2021
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     | 2,155 views

    Whatever is crumbling all around you, where ever you feel stuck, Come to Him. Bring that part of you where you feel most defeated, He is there; He lives there, right there, and His heart for you during that darkness, is gentle and lowly.

    The Heart Of Jesus Revealed. Matthew 11:25-30 Noah Drew at age 2 discovered the protective presence of Jesus. The tender Jesus. The Drew family was making the short drive from their house to their neighborhood pool. Leanna, the mom, was driving so slowly that the automatic door locks did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Go And Tell!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 12, 2025
     | 1,886 views

    Do we really believe that most non-Christians are lost? Psalm 74:20 says “The dark places of the earth (where the love of God is not known) are full of the habitations of cruelty.” (selfishness, hatred, greed, strife, & violence.) Do they need a Savior, too? YES!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Portions of this message were inspired by an excellent sermon contributed by Richard Burdette to Sermon Central) GO & TELL! Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 3 - Let Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 24, 2024
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     | 1,966 views

    As believers in the Lord Jesus we are called to keep our lamps burning bright so that those around us who are still in the darkness of sin and unbelief can come into the light. The question is, “Is are our lamps shining bright for the Lord or are we hiding our lamps?

    It is recorded in Mark 4:21, Jesus said to them, "Does anyone bring a lamp into a room to put it under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a lamp stand? (GW) As we meditate on the questions Jesus asked while here on earth, we realize that these questions were asked to help people ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Do Everything Without Grumbling Or Arguing Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 29, 2023
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    Life is far from easy. When a believer goes through negative circumstances is it ok to share with others how hard your life has become? While seeking comfort from another believer is not a sin when does talking about the dark valleys become a sin?

    Doing Everything without Grumbling or Arguing Philippians 2:12-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is there a right and wrong way to respond to the difficult times of life? The Bible has many warnings that our lives as Christians will be far from easy. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When There Is No One To Stand In The Gap Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2024
     | 1,160 views

    God makes a stunning statement here: there is no one left to stand in the gap on behalf of Israel. What does this passage tell us about the specific shortcomings of the people of God and the prophets of God in that day? And can this text encourage us today to stand strong amid a dark hour?

    OFF-TRACK: The American church is far from what we should be. - I think this is largely beyond dispute, so I won’t belabor the point. - Let me simply share one proof that I think is instructive. - When you look at the early chapters of Acts, there are many people who are coming to know Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    20. David Saves Keilah (1 Samuel 23) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025
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    “Why?” That tiny word rolls off our tongues with tears and trembling. Why the cancer? Why the betrayal? Why the silence of heaven when our world collapses? If you’ve ever whispered it in the dark night of the soul, you’re not alone—and you’re not unbiblical.

    David Saves Keilah August 6, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 23:1-17 Introduction: Why Suffering? “Why?” That tiny word rolls off our tongues with tears and trembling. Why the cancer? Why the betrayal? Why the silence of heaven when our world collapses? If you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Scott Maze avatar

    A Minister You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
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     | 5,237 views

    It is impossible to separate the message from the messengers. Our reflection of what is being said is influenced by who is saying it and how it is being said. Church leadership is important

    On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton is a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured into the forest to burn a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawn To God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024
     | 999 views

    If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

    We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: The Power To Reshape Our Lives 2 Corinthians 4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 4,038 views

    Today, let's delve into the transformative words of 2 Corinthians 4, where the Apostle Paul unveils profound truths that have the power to reshape our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: The power to reshape our lives Introduction: Today, let's delve into the transformative words of 2 Corinthians 4, where the Apostle Paul unveils profound truths that have the power to reshape our lives. In a world often clouded by challenges, these verses guide us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Danger Of Celebrating Halloween As Christians - Ephesians 5:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 29, 2024
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     | 2,103 views

    As Christians, we’re called to examine everything through the lens of Scripture. Today, let’s take a closer look at the origins of Halloween, what it celebrates, and, most importantly, what God’s Word says about it.

    The Danger of Celebrating Halloween as Christians - Ephesians 5:11 Introduction: As October rolls around, Halloween decorations start popping up everywhere—stores, schools, even some churches. For many, Halloween is seen as harmless fun: costumes, candy, and a chance to escape reality for a while. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Letting Christ's Light Shine (Mary Of Magdala)

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007
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     | 3,311 views

    It is a dark world we live in. While his father goes for a towel, his baby drowns in bathwater. A young husband is deserted by his wife of one year, and an elderly man is plagued by a heart condition that could take him at a moments notice. What do we do?

    Mary of Magdala Magdala: important agricultural, fishing, trade center of ancient Galilee Mary’s name can mean: Tower, greatness Her name can mean: Rebellious, bitter Mary rebelled against God in her earlier years She tried to control her life, do her own thing, yet ended up losing control. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    If It's Light, Let It Lead Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2009
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     | 5,852 views

    MLK Sunday: to work in the darkness, we need light, lots of it, but it may show us things we don’t want to know. The Bible is light for life; the church makes us see its truth in ways that claim us; and Christ leads us to a healthy integrity

    If you are going to work in the darkness you need light. There is only so much you can do by feeling your way. You need light and lots of it. Last Wednesday night as my wife and I left Montgomery Hills Church, I noticed some poor soul in the driveway of the house next door. He had the hood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Flood Insurance Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010
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     | 10,496 views

    Jesus used the conditions of Noah’s day as an illustration of a world that was completely blind to the evil that was all around them. Noah lived in some very dark days. And that’s why Noah stood out. Noah chose to live a different life than the crowd a

    “Flood Insurance” Genesis 6:5-13 This amazing story of this man named Noah covers 4 chapters in the book of Genesis. Noah is perhaps one of the best known characters in all the Bible. If you were to ask a stranger on the street who he was they would likely be able to tell you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Melancholy Psalm

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,599 views

    What can we learn from a psalm without a happy ending? (Material adapted from Shawn McMullen in an article in Lookout Magazine and from Peter Slofstra at: http://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/reading-sermons/dark-ending-bright-beginning)

    HoHum: Gloom, despair, and agony on me; Deep, dark depression, excessive misery; If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all; Gloom, despair, and agony on me WBTU: Started studying on depression and went to Psalm 88. Psalm 88 has been called the most melancholy of all the psalms. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ