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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Koran Burning And All That!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2012
     | 2,520 views

    To trust God to mete out justice when facing persecutions!!!

    THE BURNING ISSUE Want to become an international celeb in a jiffy? Go no further than aping the dubious, provocative style of “Pastor” Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center Gainesville who was hell-bent on burning Koran on Sept 11 (for obvious ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Labor Day 2018

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 31, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,860 views

    A look at our call to work for the Lord in all we do.

    Labor Day 2018 September 2, 2018 Colossians 3:23-34 I have a theological dilemma on my hands and frankly I don’t know how to solve it. It all arises from an amazingly popular song. Experts are torn about what the words really, really are. Now, I’m going to play a snippet of the song for you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone Needs You Today Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 2, 2019
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     | 8,996 views

    One of the things people need is the caring involvement of other people

    “Someone Needs You Today!” Luke 10:30-37 David P. Nolte What would you list as your greatest needs? There are some universal needs like air, food, sleep, covering and so on. Many times, however, we confuse wants with needs. We convince ourselves that anything we really want, we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Glory On Display Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    At times we wonder if we are really displaying God's glory through our lives. We may also think how to go about it. Paul addressed this very issue with the Christians in Corinth. In fact this Sunday as we delve into God's Word we will see how can the ...

    Opening illustration: On January 9th, 2007, Joshua Bell sold out Boston's Symphony Hall. Seats were nearly $100 each. Bell plays a violin worth more than $3 million and is one of the best musicians in the world. Three days later he entered a metro station in Washington, D.C. wearing casual clothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of Korah

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
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    The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

    The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    At The Festival

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2011
     | 6,023 views

    If we believe in the value of our world that bigger is better, our actions and decisions will be controlled by people rather than by God.

    At The Festival Oct 23, 2011 John 7:1-24 Intro: Our journey the last little while through the Gospel of John has had, at its core, a desire to discover the Biblical Jesus. To see Jesus as He really comes to us in Scripture, not just as we imagine Him or like Him to be. I came across this on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Master Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,388 views

    Jesus is the Master: some one we must model our lives after.

    Jesus the Master December 10,13 & 30 2007 Jesus Who? Brian McLaren writes in his book “A Generous Orthodoxy” in the chapter that asks the question “Would Jesus Be a Christian?” “…the more one respects Jesus, the more one must be brokenhearted, embarrassed, furious, or some combination ...read more

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    What's In Your Master Suite?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Dec 21, 2014
     | 2,810 views

    A re-imagining of the role of the innkeeper in the nativity story of Christ.

    Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough--because there was no room for them at the lodging place. Luke 2:7 Now, that’s our verse and it comprises, so far as I know, everything we know about the lodging arrangements, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mission: Possible--The Call Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 16, 2016
     | 6,798 views

    Christ called disciples to a mission in the world. The call is distinctive, costly and transforming. This sermon touches on who Christ calls, the cost involved and the priority of the mission.

    Mission is such a nebulous word. When we talk about mission in church settings, our minds immediately go the work we do in the community and around the world—we think about the church being in missions. We begin this message series and have made the focus of this Lenten season Mission: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Games People Play With God

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,625 views

    One-third of church goers have quit watching online services and experts predict they will never come back to church! They are falling away. They are playing games with God and we must alert them to the terrible consequences.

    GAMES PEOPLE PLAY WITH GOD Isaiah 1:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An avid fan of the Washington Redskins took his dog to a friend’s house for an afternoon of watching their favorite team. The friend was surprised to see the dog, but felt like the dog might be more exciting to watch than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cure For Loneliness

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,374 views

    Elijah felt such intense loneliness that he prayed that God would take his life. When we feel loneliness there is a cure and that is to acknowledge the continual presence of our best friend Jesus.

    The Cure for Loneliness John 16:31-33 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. 32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Not Dead: Don't Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 20, 2015
     | 4,293 views

    We as Christians are to share our faith with others, but often we allow fear silence us.

    GOD’S NOT DEAD: DON’T BE AFRAID! (2) A. What are you AFRAID 1. If you have ever taken a Psychology course in high school or college, you studied a section on a. There are all kinds. Some we’re very familiar -CLAUSTROPHOBIA- “fear of enclosed places” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    20. David Saves Keilah (1 Samuel 23) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025
     | 291 views

    “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

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    His Disciples Came Unto Him

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,084 views

    Disciple or Discipleship -- It’s a word we often hear in Christian circles, but what does it truly mean?

    TITLE: HIS DISCIPLES CAME UNTO HIM SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 5:1-3 We have embarked upon another new year together as a Church family. We celebrate this morning on the first Sunday of a new year and it’s appropriate that we should forge a new beginning as a congregation. For the last nine years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Shuts One Door He Opens Another

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,825 views

    God guides the steps of His people, but He needs our participation. We must recognize the doors when God opens them, and not become discouraged when some close. He works for our good!

    WHEN GOD SHUTS ONE DOOR HE OPENS ANOTHER Acts 16:6-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Celebrating Mothers 1. We all know what today is! It’s the Special day to Celebrate all our Mothers! That’s why Mother’s Day is the 3rd most celebrated holiday, just after Christmas and Easter. 2. If we’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God