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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,181 views

    Part three of this series focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan and the lawyer's reaction to the story that Jesus told in response to his question.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 In September I stood before you and shared with you part two of my series titled “An Elitist Mentality.” This morning I want to conclude this series by showing you an extremely clear example of how this mentality can show up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Life, When Losing It

    Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 11,368 views

    A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

    FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    But It Did'nt

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 1, 2021
     | 4,682 views

    The story begins in Eden and ends in Eden. The story of humanity. What chapter are you writiting.

    Once Upon a time: Before time was way beyond human imagination heavenly beings lived in the presence of the Great God Almighty Jehovah. They would enjoy the company of each other. Laughter was the order of the day. Joy filled the atmosphere and every angel sang sweet songs of praise to God. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Rescue In Progress Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 25, 2021
     | 3,398 views

    The Greatest Rescue Story of all Time is the story of Jesus AND WE ARE THE ONES BEING RESCUED!

    LOST AND FOUND: RESCUE IN PROGRESS LUKE 23:32-47 Introduction Bobby Lemons, Kenny Moore and Cedrick Walton are Heroes who are also sanitation workers. Out on a route last week they witnessed a truck drive off a bridge on Winnfield Rd in W Monroe. It was submerged in a creek with the driver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 936 views

    The story is told of a general council that was held.

    They wanted to figure out at way to outsmart their enemy, the cat. Many suggestions were made. Then one young mouse suggested, “Since we all agree that our chief danger consists in the sly and treacherous manner in which the enemy approaches us. I venture propose that a small bell be procured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,490 views

    Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late.

    DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late. Delaying is a problem of almost everybody. Here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immanuel

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,458 views

    Christmas Story about God With Us

    Last week we studied how Joseph faced this first Christmas His and Mary’s long journey to Bethlehem I know you can see them in your mind Two very simple ordinary people Just think of all the people they met along the way People that all they seen was a young pregnant couple Not knowing that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Third Sunday Of Easter - Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

    The first stage of the Emmaus story is the broken dream.

    One Sunday a parochial vicar was doing a children's talk, using a telephone to illustrate the idea of prayer. "You talk to people on the telephone but you don't see them on the other end of the line, do you?” he began. The children shook their heads in agreement. "Well, talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    New Year, New Road

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,658 views

    A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead.

    A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead. This is symbolized on New Year’s Eve by the old man with the sickle and the newborn baby. The old has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Killed The Lamb?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    Who was responsible for the death of Christ?

    Who Killed the Lamb? Isaiah 53:1-6 1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do We Have Our Forks Ready?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 4, 2024
     | 612 views

    This is a short story about the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    The sincere reaction to God by the individuals who love Him is in praise. The more that we get to know the Lord and acknowledge what and how He has helped us, the more we will answer with a spirit of praise. At the core of genuine love is praise and worship. We should let our commendation of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Psalm Of Praise

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    This is the only Psalm in the 150 Psalms that is in its entirety a "Psalm of Praise". There is not one single note of sadness in the entire Psalm. This Psalm is ablaze with gratitude and thanksgiving. It is an appeal for everyone to gratefully worship t

    THE PSALM OF PRAISE--PSALM 100 Introduction: This is the only Psalm in the 150 Psalms that is in its entirety a "Psalm of Praise". There is not one single note of sadness in the entire Psalm. This Psalm is ablaze with gratitude and thanksgiving. It is an appeal for everyone to gratefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    A Price To Pay

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    When we take the time to read and meditate in the scriptures, it is very obvious that we are all called to gather, but the sad reality is that this alone does not necessarily mean that we are following and serving God.

    There are many people in this world that wish to follow Christ, isn’t that true? How many people gathered here today wish to follow Christ? All of us here have the deep desire in our heart to follow our Lord and Savior. In fact, this desire was what motivated us to find a congregation where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "A Tale Of Three Kings"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    Why was David so sad? Five reasons. But there is reason for hope. Jesus, the son of David, would fulfill David’s emotional prayer "Would to God I had died for thee!"

    Title: "The Tale of Three Kings" Introduction: After learning of the victory over the rebellion that caused King David to flee from Jerusalem, David wept. The people were uncertain as to how to celebrate this great victory. Why was the King weeping? Of course, the answer was that the king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Individual Believer’s Former State

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2017
     | 3,197 views

    The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate and condition of man by nature, and to magnify the riches of the grace of God, and represent the exceeding greatness of His power.

    By: Tom Lowe Title: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist