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  • Joe Bedy avatar

    We Fall Down And We Get Up

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 25, 2023
     | 2,652 views

    This message looks at the Believer's walk as we navigate a world of sinful humanity. We suffer from sin and we perpetrate sin. How then shall we live? How can we have a pure heart or like David become a person after God's own heart?

    f I had to give this sermon a title- It would be: WE FALL DOWN AND WE GET UP Today’s Scriptures 2 Sam 11 & 12, ps 51, 1 Jn 1: 8-9 Before I preach this message today-I want you to know I am NOT sinless NOR are you-But as we mature “in Christ”- We will sin less and less 2 Sam 11 In this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Money Or Your Life?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,546 views

    Jesus asks us to hold ALL of God’s gifts lightly, to be ready to give them up, if necessary, to follow him. But it’s hard. And the more you have, the harder it is.

    Do any of you remember the story of the poor fisherman and his wife, who caught a magic fish, who granted them 3 wishes? Or Aladdin and his wonderful lamp (not the Disney version)? Or all the other fairy tales involving magic and wishes and unexpected consequences? When I was young I used to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spring Forward

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,663 views

    There’s a surprising freedom that comes from following God unto the unknown. Enjoy it.

    If you look back on the last 10 to 50 years the amount of change we have experienced in this country is pretty staggering, isn’t it. From propeller planes to space shuttles, from Ozzie and Harriet to Ozzie Osborne, from the Cold War to the War on Terror. But at least we’ve had the same government, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Be People Of Excellence In A Generation Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
     | 3,557 views

    What does the word excellence mean to you? To me excellence means to be consistent in good character, attitude, quality, and standards. It means to be unapologetically different. Being a person of excellence is a continuous process and should the goal for every believer.

    Subject: Be People of Excellence in a Generation of Compromise Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. 9 Now God had given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Place Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 17, 2023
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     | 4,202 views

    God created every person on purpose and put us in a place to live out His purposes.

    Our perspective is important when seeking to understand something. I like the feature on Google Earth which provides a panoramic view, or the big picture of our world and then allows you to zoom in to the exact address you are looking for. The first chapter of Genesis, along with the first three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Fire! The Crucible! Refine!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2023
     | 2,425 views

    This is a masterpiece about the crucible of affliction. God uses fire of affliction to bring maturity to God's people. This is a lesson that needs us to clearly focus our attention on God's plan.!

    THE FIRE! THE CRUCIBLE? REFINEMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out: YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two parts) HOW DOES A CRUCIBLE FEEL IN THE HOT FIRE? KNEAD? UNITY! AGREEMENT! KNEAD! Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Storm Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 10, 2023
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     | 3,639 views

    How many of you have failed in life? I have failed. You have failed. We have all tasted the bitter dregs of failure. There are endless numbers of people who walked into a dark storm that never ended. But there is hope. God can take you through your storm and bring you out smelling like a rose!

    Who is there among us who has not failed? I have failed. You have failed. We have all tasted the bitter dregs of failure. Every day you see people captured and crushed by some personal failure. There's the college student who was dreaming of becoming a medical doctor because he failed a course ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Weather The Storm Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,678 views

    Jesus is making His final appeal. Many of those who were listening to Him believed, but many didn't. When adversity comes our way, is your foundation built on the solid rock or sand?

    The Sermon on the Mount 25 Weather the Storm Mat 7:24-27 Guess what folks? We’re at the end of the Sermon on the Mount! Jesus originally preached this message to willing and anxious ears. They sat quietly through His sermon which even though it may have taken Him only an hour or two, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Greatest Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 13, 2023
     | 4,443 views

    Only the Lord’s love is perfect, unlimited, and eternal and only through His Word and His Spirit can we begin to comprehend the immensity and the intensity of this love.

    Last Sunday, we shared from John 15 where Jesus was speaking about His identity as the true vine, the source of new life. Jesus was actually comparing Himself as the true vine to the false vine - the nation of Israel who produced bad fruit. Those who derived their lives from the old and saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mail Call: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 24, 2023
     | 2,215 views

    Looking at the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation and what Jesus wants us to learn.

    Mail Call: Smyrna Revelation 2:8-12 February 26, 2023 Have you ever felt life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths. That’s an entirely different discussion and sermon. I’m talking about a time when you stood up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Repentance Is The Seed Of Revival: Letter To The Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023
     | 1,375 views

    This was the banking center of Asia minor, working with money, and power and influence, business and jobs and industry, manufacturing, and goods and products. Reminds one of the United States of America, so much money, so many goods and services, and so much abundance.

    “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, the many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Incomparable Christ: Talk #2: 'the Miracles Of Jesus.' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,499 views

    The Incomparable Christ: ‘The miracles of Jesus' - John chapter 20 verses 30-31 (Seven miracle signs in John's Gospel) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: what is a miracle? Answer #1: Something caused by God. Question #2: Is there any evidence for the miracles of Jesus? Answer #2: eyewitness testimony. Question #3: What type of miracles did Jesus perform? Answer #3: Jesus performed four types of miracles Question #4: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 18, 2023
     | 1,387 views

    John the Baptist

    OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY (LK 7:18-35) I had a severe ministerial midlife crisis ten years into full-time ministry. I pondered the meaning, value and effectiveness of what I was doing. My esteem, confidence, and drive were at an all-time low. Church work was wearisome, people disappointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,498 views

    This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

    Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Courage-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. So, I think it’s safe to say we all need courage to face these challenges of life. The message is from the life of Joshua.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Courage-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZzNn1r0XVE A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare