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  • John McElwee avatar

    Something Greater

    Contributed by John Mcelwee on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,730 views

    This address was prepared for the memorial service for Samuel M. Hamilton (1910-2000)long time preaching elder at Hays Christian Church and professor of philosophy Biblical literature at Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas.

    Remarks prepared for the memorial Service for Sam M. Hamilton (never delivered) Something Greater Today we want to celebrate the life and memory of Sam Hamilton. It is fitting that one who had so much influence upon the lives of so many be remembered. Most of you are here because Sam made an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    If You're Thankful And You Know It...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2022
     | 2,335 views

    A message delivered on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This is a study of the impact of a thankful heart on the follower of the Christ.

    “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What My Wife Taught Me

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    The message is an exposition of Paul's instruction concerning wives, reflecting over fifty years of marriage. Our world has divided into warring tribes and factions, and the conflict has entered into the marriage relationship, which dishonours God.

    “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” [1] It is tragically sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bonus Round Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,185 views

    Life is Short. God’s original plan for us was life not death. But when Adam sinned, it changed everything forever. Yet God does not want a short life for us. God wants many of His people living long lives- and this is a one of His blessings He grants to u

    Bonus Round Exodus 20:12, Lev. 19:12 Life Is Short. I think the older you get, the more apparent that becomes. When you’re younger, you feel like you’re going to live forever and can’t wait to get older. But when you’re older, you long for the younger years because they’ve just flown by. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Be An Example

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus. He was probably between 30 and 40 years old, and he had a problem. The elders in leadership at the church were all over 40 years old, and were not taking Timothy seriously because of his age. Paul’s advi

    BE AN EXAMPLE Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction: •Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus •Timothy was probably between 30 and 40 years old •Elders in leadership, all over 40 years old, not taking Timothy seriously •Paul’s advice: earn their respect by being an example in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul Charged By The Jews Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2017
     | 5,943 views

    The appearance of Paul before Gallio is important in two respects. First, it established a precedent for the manner in which the Roman leaders should consider charges against Christians brought before them. Second, the mention of Gallio..

    April 26, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul Charged by the Jews (12-17) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Faith And Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 79 ratings
     | 20,566 views

    If God condemned Israel for it’s lax attitude toward marriage, has God blessed America because of the Biblical attitude our nation has had for it’s first 150 years or so? This Sermon also focuses on many of the lies about marriage our nation has begun to

    OPEN: This is our last in our series: "What Made America Great." Over the past weeks we’ve dealt with the Christian Work Ethic, the Godly Freedom we enjoy, and the influence of the Church in shaping the thinking of our early founders. Today’s sermon focuses on the role Marriage has played in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting Things In Order

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2015
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,436 views

    To establish that the evangelist or minister is charged with "setting things in order and ordaining elders in every city and every church." This lesson discusses the characteristics of church leadership and clarifies the phrase: "the husband of one wife."

    INTRODUCTION Outline 1. The Evangelist's Charge: "Set Things in Order" 2. The Eldership's Charge: "Hold Things in Order" 3. The Evil Teacher's Charge: "Get Things in Order" Introductory Remarks 1. Paul's work in Crete needed to be completed before he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Empty Frame

    Contributed by Donald Tabberer on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,134 views

    Christians must display a frame filled God if we are to prperly influence the world with God’s love.

    "An Empty Frame" – Exodus 20:1-20 Sunday, July 8, 2007 In the lobby of the courthouse in Pulaski County, Kentucky there hangs a large Empty Frame… It isn’t there as a joke…It’s not a mistake either… It’s a testimony to what used to hang on this wall… The frame used to contain the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother... All Year Around (5) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,591 views

    In the same way the marriage relationship typifies Christ and the church, the relationship between children and parents typifies the relationship between Christ and the Father, and even the church and God the Father.This promise that Paul talks about in E

    ILL. Here is several things you’ll never hear form a parent: - You know Pumpkin, now that you’re 13, you’ll be ready for un-chaperoned car dates. Won’t that be fun? - I noticed that all your friends have a certain hostile attitude. I like that. - Here’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Welcome The King

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,293 views

    When your life is one big WHY, acknowledge that Jesus is King; worship Him with integrity; and welcome Him into your life with great honor.

    Did you ever wonder why you tell a man there's 400 billion stars and he'll believe you, but tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it? Why? Did you ever wonder why is it called a hamburger when it's made out of beef? Why do you put suits in garment bags and put garments in suitcases? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Mother's Day: A Mother's Reward

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025
     | 1,659 views

    Motherhood is not only a natural role; it is a spiritual calling with divine responsibility and eternal reward.

    Mother's Day: A MOTHER'S REWARD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:16-17 "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Women’s Work Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    Timothy was the kind of man he became because of the faith of his mother and grandmother. How should treat those women, and how can we become like them in our Christian walk?

    George Washington once said “All I am I owe to my mother” On July 4th, 1884 - nearly 100 years after George Washington made that statement, France gave a gift to America. It was a huge copper-clad statue – that stood 305 feet tall. And – when it arrived in New York - it had to be sent in 214 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Introduction To Philippians Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,869 views

    This message launches as expository teaching of Philippians. The history in Acts 16 is explored laying a foundation for understanding Paul's relationship with the church. Philippians 1:1-2 are then analyzed and explained.

    Today we begin a brief study of the book of Philippians, entitled Joyful Living. I. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH: Began in Acts 15 while on his 2nd missionary journey. Prior to that, he and Barnabas have gone their separate ways because of the disagreement over John Mark.i Paul took ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Welcome Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    This week we examine the parables of "lostness" focusing on the parable of "The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons." While the prodigal son’s lostness is obvious, the elder son is lost in his own way as well.

    Parables of Jesus Welcome Home Luke 15:11-32 April 26, 2009 A family had put the carcass and scraps from their turkey dinner in a trash bag and set it outside next to the back steps intending to clean up and then put the bag in the can after making sure that nothing else needed to go in the bag. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God