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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Leaders, Losers And Learners Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,961 views

    Allow me to shed some light on three arenas; authority, agony and academics.

    LEADERS, LOSERS AND LEARNERS ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 Introduction: In chapter 8 Solomon continues his theme on wisdom. Allow me to shed some light on three arenas: authority, agony and academics. Let me put it this way. I. The Traits of Wise Leaders (v. 1-9) These verses are for all who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conspiracy With A Coin Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 6, 2018
     | 8,100 views

    As Jesus continued within the Temple, He was confronted about the lawfulness of paying taxes. Those who opposed Him sought to find further accusation. In Jesus' response, we find wisdom for our lives - taxes, tithes, and submission.

    Conspiracy with a Coin Mark 12: 13-17 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, I want to offer a reminder of the volatile environment in which Jesus walked at this time. He is in the last few days prior to the crucifixion. Having entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He had returned twice since, entering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Snakes And Scorpions Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,801 views

    Judgment, Authority, Protection, Knowing the Son

    FAITH OVER FEAR - Snakes and Scorpions Luke 10:13-24 February 26, 2023 Introduction: Authority is a tough word in our society today. We’ve seen people use it in horrible ways…and we have seen people reject it in protests over and over again as well. Let me first say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon: The Call To Reign In Life Through Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024
     | 1,487 views

    First, we are created in the image and likeness of God with unlimited potential and creativity and told to have dominion. Second, we can reign in life through Jesus Christ regardless of the environment in the world, country, or the state.

    Sermon: The Call to Reign in Life Through Jesus Christ Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. Let them rule the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the domestic animals all over the earth, and all the animals that crawl on the earth. So God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dunn avatar

    When The Lights Go Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 205 views

    Jesus rekindles our passion to shine. His authority sends us, His Spirit empowers us, and His mission becomes our greatest thrill again

    It happens slowly. You rarely notice when the first lights begin to flicker. A bulb gives up in the back hallway. One more goes dark in the kitchen. The living room dims a little, but you don’t think much about it. You just squint more. You buy a cheaper lamp. You hold your phone screen a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Is There A Word From The Lord?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 302 views

    God’s final word still stands: Go with Christ’s authority, fulfill His mission, and trust His presence until the end.

    Introduction — The Question That Still Echoes Jeremiah’s words come from a dark hour in Israel’s story. The city was surrounded, the king frightened, and the people restless. So Zedekiah sent a messenger to the prophet asking one desperate question: “Is there a word from the Lord?” It’s the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Find Your Towel

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 175 views

    Jesus gives authority to serve, not rule—power shaped like a towel, lifting others, revealing love’s quiet strength, and mirroring His heart.

    1. The Ladder and the Towel My senior pastor once stood with me in the church fellowship hall staring at a row of framed photographs—portraits of evangelists who had conducted meetings through the years. His finger paused on one. “H. M. S. Richards, Sr.,” he said softly. Then came a line I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Bible By Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025
     | 160 views

    What this Bible can do for you.

    A. WHAT THIS BIBLE CAN DO FOR YOU 1. Let Me explain the Bible to you. I led two disciples through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the scripture the things "concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27, NLT). 2. Let Me get you excited when you understand scripture. “Didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshared Unrivaled Unequaled

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025
     | 161 views

    Christ alone is the unshared, unrivaled, unequal Rock; surrender means stepping off the throne of self and letting Him reign today.

    There’s a certain comfort, isn’t there, in imagining that somewhere out there is a man who carries the weight of spiritual certainty on his shoulders. He sits robed, enthroned, vested in centuries of tradition and expectation. His words ripple across continents. His gestures become symbols. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Listen To The Expert

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 16, 2025
     | 96 views

    Why do people in church listen to doctors and lawyers but not pastors?

    Listen to the Expert Luke 13:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:31 At that very time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, “Go away and leave this place, because aHerod wants to kill You.” 32 And He said to them, “Go and tell that 1fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Blessed… Praise Be!

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 14, 2026
     | 245 views

    The Beatitudes expose neutral faith, declaring where life with God truly exists and refusing to let blessing remain comfortable.

    “Blessed…” That word is so familiar to us that it barely registers anymore. We hear it and we nod. We hear it and we assume we know what comes next. Blessed — we think — means approved. Comfortable. Favored. Safe. Almost instinctively, the response follows. Praise be. We say it quickly. We say ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026
     | 149 views

    Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

    Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Light Still Shines

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 159 views

    Christ calls us to share the thrilling gospel, live as true disciples, and trust His daily presence so His light still shines.

    Introduction – The Most Thrilling Story Many years ago, when Adoniram Judson was doing powerful missionary work in Burma, he returned home for furlough and was invited to speak at a church in the United States. The congregation expected an exciting account of danger and heroism—stories of jungle ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 567 views

    Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

    A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plastic Faith

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 982 views

    Artificial leaves look healthy but produce nothing. In Mark 11 Jesus exposes leaf-only religion: a fig tree with no fruit, a crowded temple with no prayer, faith without forgiveness, and leaders without surrender. He clears space for real life with God—fruit, prayer, forgiveness, and obedience.

    An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one at a store with thought that it will "bring life to any room." And—sure—it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if I tried to water it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational