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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Motives In His Kingdom.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 10, 2021
     | 1,693 views

    General Oglethorpe once said to John Wesley, "I never forgive and I never forget." To which Wesley responded, "Then Sir, I hope you never sin."

    Motives In His Kingdom. Matthew 6:1-13NKJV General Oglethorpe once said to John Wesley, "I never forgive and I never forget." To which Wesley responded, "Then Sir, I hope you never sin." As Jesus speaks in Matthew 6, His entire message is about Believer’s and their motives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Is Not Boastful Or Proud

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2025
     | 123 views

    So instead of boasting, we can and should be thankful. Thankful that what God did at Calvary is enough for us. Thankful that the price Jesus paid for our sins was the right price. Thankful that when Jesus said it was finished, He meant it.

    Alba 11-23-2025 LOVE IS NOT BOASTFUL OR PROUD I Corinthians 13:4 According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press sometime ago, when foreign cars were new to the U.S., the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly about his good gas mileage. So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Star & A Sceptre Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,885 views

    The much awaited Advent of Messiah had already took place in History but still the Jews look for HIM. Poor and Pathetic Jews. They missed the Mark and a became people searching Messiah in a Dark place. Behold the Messiah forever.

    Text: Numbers 24:15-19 Theme: Star & Scepter Greetings: My heartfelt Christmas wishes. God bless all of you with the Christ’s Peace and favour. May the Glory of God shine on and around you. It’s a time of white gifts to the Unknown for a good cause. The joy Advent of Christ is celebrated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Election Integrity: Upholding Christian Values In A Divisive Election

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Nov 2, 2024
     | 1,315 views

    As we approach another election season, we find ourselves in a country that is increasingly divided. The political landscape can often feel like a battleground, where integrity is tested, and our ethical Christian standards are challenged.

    • Someone said recently: If trump wins the election, I will leave the United States If Kamala wins the election, I will leave the United States This is not a political post, I just want to travel • After the Russian election Putin meets with his staff Staff: “Sir Comrade Vlad, we have got good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Use What God Has Given

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 1, 2024
     | 2,314 views

    The parable of the talents reminded us of what we are to be doing from now until the day Jesus returns. We are stewards entrusted with God's gift and we are to use what He has given for the work of His Kingdom. We are accountable to Him for how we live our lives today.

    Matt 25:14-30 - USE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN Jesus has been telling His disciples, and all of us today, of the signs of the end times and that after He left, He would return. • As to the day and time of His return, no one knows except God the Father. • But His second coming is sure and we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Galatia's Call By His Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to them, and in them; that they might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Galatia’s Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-one of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Galatia’s Call By His Grace. Paul wrote: How God called the Galatians by grace. This sermon is the most comprehensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Be Contingent (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    To establish we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Learning to be Contingent Remarks. 1. This lesson three, in our sermon-series theme: "Learning to be Content.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the Gentiles. We will consider the blessings of contentment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,567 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Successful Failure Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    A Successful Failure I. In Our Lives II. In The Church

    Easter 5 Acts 13:44-52 In the 1930s, there was a woman who was baking cookies. She was using a recipe that dated back to colonial times for butter cookies, but she wanted to do a twist on the recipe. Wanting to make chocolate-flavored cookies, she cut up a Nestlé chocolate bar and put the chunks ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unrighteous Gentiles Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Unrighteous Gentiles

    1:18-30 opens up a new section in Romans. After introducing the righteousness which comes from God (1:17), a theme he develops at length (3:21-5:21), Paul presents the overwhelming evidence of man’s sinfulness, underscoring how desperately he needs this righteousness that only God can provide. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Comfortable Predicament

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,054 views

    A look at the paralized man at the pool of Bethesda.

    Caught in a hurricane or the aftermath of one… how would you cope if you lost everything? Folks do rally, but one wonders how we’d react. Surely some simply cave in. Ever been in a situation that you thought was absolutely hopeless? Physical, relational, financial. Scuba story – being stuck and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Two Men, Two Prayers: Ingredients Of Effective Prayer. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,989 views

    Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer is effected by attitude and life experiences.

    TWO MEN, TWO PRAYERS: INGREDIENTS IN SUCCESSFUL PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a three part series. Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Dying To Live Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,149 views

    Easter Sermon

    A Preacher found a shoe box in a closet. He opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over a thousand dollars in small bills. As soon as his wife walked through the door he stopped her to ask if she knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Holiday Attitudes

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,742 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan gives us three different holiday attitudes.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angry lady went into a grocery store and told a clerk that she wanted a half-head of lettuce and she wanted it right now. "Get going!" she screamed at the clerk. "But lady," said the clerk, "we don’t have half heads of lettuce." "Young man," she shrieked, "get a knife and cut a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kingdom Authority

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 38,533 views

    This messages teaches about the power and authority found in the name of Jesus Christ for those who have chosen Him as their Savior.

    Kingdom Authority by Steve Keeler Scripture Matthew 16:19 Each and every one of us through the power of the name of Jesus Christ are possessors of the authority of all heaven. The authority I’m speaking of is the authority that comes only through the name of Jesus Christ. Isn’t that a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational