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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Bread For The Gentiles

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 22, 2023
     | 2,800 views

    Feeding of the 4,000

    Bread for the Gentiles Mark 8:1-10 I heard a story of a first grade class, where a number of the students were recently-arrived refugees from other countries and the topic being taught in class was fractions. The teacher defined what a half and what a quarter was, and after teaching on fractions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Are No If Onlys About It

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2023
     | 2,592 views

    Jesus arrives late to see Lazarus after he's been in the grave for four days. If only He had been there earlier? No. His timing was just right.

    3.26.23 John 11:17–27, 38-45 17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away. 19 Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Have A Blast While You Last Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2023
     | 2,224 views

    As you face a terminal diagnosis, rest in God’s perfect plan for you, find hope in this life and the next, and enjoy the time you have left.

    Several years ago, The Onion, a satirical magazine, ran a humorous article with a biting truth. They titled the article, “World Death Rate Holding Steady at 100 Percent.” The article reported: World Health Organization officials expressed disappointment Monday at the group's finding that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Signs Of The Times Pt. 1 (God’s Timing)

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,464 views

    Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple

    The Signs of the Times Pt. 1 (God’s Timing) Mark 13:1-8 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith (trust in what the Lord has said and promised) is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. NKJV Hebrews 11:6 says, without faith it is impossible to please God, but that doesn’t mean we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Not Afraid Of Their Faces

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 30, 2023
     | 4,591 views

    Has God ever told you to deliver a message to someone but when you saw their face you became nervous about what you were supposed to say? This message is about how God directed Jeremiah to move beyond his fear of those he would be prophesying to.

    Be Not Afraid Of Their Faces Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8; 17-19; John 5:19, 30; 7:16 When I reflect on the messages that the Spirit has given me over the last few weeks, I can’t help but wonder what is He preparing us for? We have been told that we are watchmen – meaning that we are supposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 7: Great Lessons From Moses' Godly Parents Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2023
     | 2,014 views

    1. Follow God over government (Heb 11:23; Exo 1:6-22; Exo 2:1-2). 2. Follow the heroes of our faith (Exo 2:3). 3. Depend on God's divine care (Exo 2:3-9). 4. Pass your faith on to future generations (Exo 2:9-11).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 7: Great Lessons from Moses' Godly Parents Hebrews 11:23; Exodus 1:6-22; Exodus 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 2, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying Old Testament heroes of our faith, and today we will focus on some great lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Therefore: Do Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 7, 2023
     | 2,532 views

    This is the first in the series where we look at the old adage, whenever you see a Therefore, you need to go back and see what it's there for.

    It’s one of those things that preachers say. It is kind of like, “After the but comes the truth,” or “I’m almost finished.” I’m pretty sure if you’ve been in church for any length of time that you’ve heard this particular phrase, perhaps you’ve even said it yourself from time to time, and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sermon # 39 - How To Handle Rejection Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 13, 2023
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     | 2,040 views

    Have you gone through rejection and are feeling unworthy or unloved? This message will help us understand how much God loves us, and how He can bring healing to all of our hurts from the past.

    We read in Isaiah 60:15, “You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.”(CEV) There are two states that are mentioned in the above verse, the first is one is that of hatred, desertion and rejection, while the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Parables Of Lostness Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,487 views

    Jesus is the answer to all our lostness no matter what kind we may find ourselves in.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Parables of Lostness LUKE 15:1-32 #justJesus INTRODUCTION NARRATIVE 1: “Taken” In 2008, an action movie came out that spurred 2 more movies after it and all because of one speech. 7 sentences is the crux of one movie and allowed them to make two more after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Visionary View Of The Seven "i Am" Statements Of Jesus (Full Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,264 views

    The seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us.

    A Visionary View of The Seven "I Am" Statements of Jesus Today I want us to consider the seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. These statements reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us. May we open our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Adventures In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023
     | 1,488 views

    Today, we explore the this section of Acts 19, where God’s Word and His miracles emerge as forces of transformation that confronts entrenched beliefs and challenges the status quo for the people of Ephesus.

    Title: "Four Adventures in Ephesus" Scripture: Acts 19:1-41 Good morning, church. We find ourselves joining Paul as he starts out his 3rd missionary journey. Today we get to dive deep into the heart of Ephesus—a city pulsing with life, bustling trade, and a vibrant mix of cultural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Comfortable In The Dark

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 27, 2023
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     | 3,831 views

    This message is about walking in faith which requires us to be comfortable in beinbg in the dark - not always knowing what God is doing - as we walk with Him.

    Being Comfortable In The Dark Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29; First Corinthians 2:14 The title of my message this morning is “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” The writer of the book of Hebrews wrote, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Mulberry Tree? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,493 views

    All forgiveness is possible with faith in Jesus.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE What is your Mulberry Tree? LUKE 17:1-6 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Kelly’s Favorite Joke (adapted from jokes.scoutlife.org/jokes/a-guy-throws-a-snail/) One day, a guy is sitting at home watching TV when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice Always

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,141 views

    Thanksgiving and Rejoicing

    Rejoice Always 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Good morning, While the Apostle Paul was in prison, awaiting his execution for being a Christ-follower, he said in Philippians 4:4, Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! NKJV In the current environment of the world in which we live, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2023
     | 2,255 views

    Paul emphasized the importance of maintaining a pure conscience, and we should do likewise. Message provides five keys to caring for our conscience and teaches how a pure conscience facilitates faith for answered prayer.

    Intro Last week we introduced the subject of conscience. We identified what the conscience is and how it works. It is not a perfect guide because its moral judgment is based on the knowledge it has. But we are constituted in such a way that if we violate conscience, we become laden with guilt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic