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    Spirit Decay PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 930 views

    This sermon encourages active spiritual maintenance to prevent decay, cultivate holiness, and respond to God's call, using the wisdom of Ecclesiastes as a guide.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, not by mere chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Rich Fool: American Consumerism Vs. God-Centered Security Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 2,115 views

    From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are.

    "From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are. Going through a little mental exercise suggested by Robert Heilbroner can help us to count our blessings, however. Imagine doing the following, and you will see how daily life is for as many as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Day? The Hour? It's A Secret!

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,892 views

    End times... Being prepared for the return of Jesus, Watch and beware of the signs. Illustration: California fires....signs were present... were they prepared?

    In Jesus Holy Name November 19, 2018 Text: Mark 13:32-33 “The Day? The Hour? It’s a Secret” For days we Californians have been amazed, astounded, transfixed to our television and youtube videos because of the fires. We see streets lined with burned out vehicles. We watch people video ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Chose A Father For His Son

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 1,539 ratings
     | 269,466 views

    Father’s day message about Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus.

    READ: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23. Today is FATHERS’ DAY. I want to speak to you about a man - a FATHER - who is very often overlooked, I think. In some quarters he is overshadowed by the prominence given to his wife. I’m talking about JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the adopted father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mother's Day 2000 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 584 ratings
     | 45,477 views

    Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

    INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When No One Is Looking

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 175 ratings
     | 24,556 views

    We know how we out to dress, the tone our voices should take, and all the other Christian trappings that we bring to our public worship, BUT... who are we when no one is looking?

    Daniel 1:1-17 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Points

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    Patience is needed to accomplish great things.

    Turning Points Phil 3:5-6 In his 84 years, Thomas Edison patented over a thousand inventions. He is most famous for inventing the light bulb, but made more money off the alkaline battery. Edison was a bulldog, unwilling to accept failure as a final outcome to his efforts. Before he successfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Pledge Of Our Inheritance" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    The Holy Spirit in us is a pledge of our rich inheritance in Christ. (#9 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    I remember as a boy, hearing a story of a man found starved to death in an alley somewhere in New York City. He had been without family, homeless and apparently friendless. When authorities were able to identify the corpse however, it was discovered that the man had unknowingly inherited in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience - Part 4

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,021 views

    Full of good stories & help understanding what patience really is

    TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 The Fruit of the Spirit - Part 4: Patience I love to hear people define certain words to me. It really lets you know their perspective on the matter. For instance, you may ask someone what the word “love” means. One person, after a recent break-up, may say that love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,400 views

    God wants you to be blessed. When we do not commit to God, we will be doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week in our reverse order journey with the Israelites on their deliverance tour, we left the nation of Israel on the cusp of ending their 40-year journey to get into the Promised Land. • Today, we go back into the book of Deuteronomy, where Moses is going to give his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shrewd Manager: Wisdom For Kingdom Living

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 18, 2025
     | 441 views

    A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the cookie jar, and the pink slip is already being written?

    Introduction In the dusty marketplace of ancient Palestine, business was conducted with handshakes and honor. A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's All In The Presenting Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    Second of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Jesus is the reality. Frank Agbnale looked like the reality but was a fake. Jesus Christ was almost exactly the opposite.

    4/25/04 – It’s All in the Presenting Slide #1 Great Conmen Frank Abgnale Frank played the part of an Airline Pilot (passing checks on Pan AM for over 2.5 million dollars and jetting across the world free as a dead heading off duty pilot), a Doctor (a pediatrician), an Attorney (He actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building People,questions Of Leadership? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    Building people? Are we asking the right questions? What must we consider?

    BUILDING PEOPLE --- questions of leadership By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in three parts. I went searching for a beautiful tree, I searched all through the forest, I learned one thing in the forest, it is hard to see a tree, I can’t see a tree. We are so busy, we run ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Resurrection Of A Generation Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    2nd in a long series on Joshua. This topically looks at the number 3, and how it often means that God will bring back to life. Step into the 3rd day!

    Joshua 1:10-11 – The Resurrection of a Generation (Many thanks to Audio Adrenaline for the title, and John Eldredge for the thoughts...) An article by Pat Barnes appeared in the March 1995 issue of Guideposts. It went like this… It was a beautiful spring day, and a sense of peace stayed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Feast Of First Fruits Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,195 views

    First Fruits represents a commitment by God to us and by us to Him. He is committed to work out His will, and we are to be committed to serve Him.

    First Fruits (HaBikkurim) (Leviticus 23:9-14) 1. “Kokomo is known as the "City of Firsts," a civic claim made by other towns, though likely not with the conviction of this mid-Indiana hub of innovation. For the record, Kokomo boasts it is the birthplace of the FIRST push-button car radio, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible