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  • John Beehler avatar

    Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    A Christian must carry the cross

    Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later 1. Walk in any pharmacy. Most popular product is painkillers. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Aleve, Anacin. Tablets or caplets. Huge bottles holding 250, 500 pills or pocket-size of 8. Some combined with decongest to kill two pains with one pill. Rub-on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Enemy Within: Indifference Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,342 views

    A sermon warning against indifference to the claims of God upon our lives.

    The Enemy Within: Indifference. Amos 6:1 INTRO.: Amos wrote about 760 BC. It was a time of great prosperity in Israel and also a time of great corruption. They often go together. The rich were getting richer at the expense of the poor. Injustice was everywhere in the land. Judges were bribed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,473 views

    This is a wedding sermon that has quotes from William Willimon and Howard Hendricks on the importance of commitment and a "rite of passasge". the chief responsibility of the home is raise the children to be fruitful in home, church and society.

    In Jesus Name Wedding: What an exciting day! Family and Friends have come together to celebrate a major event in your lives. This day is a milestone marker in your journey through life. Many hours of work, planning by lots of people has enabled this to be a day of memory, memories to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Did God Step Out Of His Comfort Zone?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,438 views

    I have called you to step out of your comfort zone and get involved with serving God, but is this something God is calling us to do that He himself is not willing to do? Let's look at Phil 2 and see...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2013 Date Preached: March 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Series Sermon Title: Did God Step Out of His Comfort Zone? Sermon Text: Philippians 2:4-8 [ESV] Introduction: For the past several weeks… well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,809 views

    In a closing litany of exhortations the apostle leads his readers to consider essential Christian attitudes of: 1) submission, 2) humility, 3) trust, 4) self-control, 5) vigilance, 6) fortitude, 7) hope, 8) worship, 9) faithfulness, & 10)Love

    Ralph Waldo Emerson said: ‘A man is what he thinks about all day long.’ How could he possibly be anything else?” Why? An old maxim states: “Thoughts produce acts, acts produce habits, and habits produce character.” The Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius said, “Our life is what our thoughts make ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love: Overcoming My Ego Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023
     | 3,817 views

    It’s when you embrace humility and love humility you’ll not only make progress toward humility, but you’ll be a long way down the road toward experiencing real love. Instead of seeking recognition in a relationship, know you are already loved and valued by Christ.

    Last Sunday, we began a series devoted to bringing the change into our lives that we’ve always longed for. It’s a series devoted to explaining, promoting, and advocating living life with the fruit of the Spirit. Ask the person sitting next to you if they know the fruit of the Spirit. If not, here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Four Mothers

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 21, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,821 views

    How do we relate to Mothering Sunday when Corona Virus takes away the cute services with bunches of daffodils?

    ....................................... Hello and welcome and Happy Mothering Sunday. It’s a little bit different from normal Mothering Sunday’s - But…. We are reminded “God is good ALL THE TIME” - and if he is good “all the time” - that includes even now when things are very uncertain I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 1, 2026
     | 183 views

    Reject the greedy shepherds and rely on the Good Shepherd. Trust Him to bring you home, to bring you what you need, to bring you justice, to bring you together, and to bring you peace.

    A group of business leaders were touring a mental hospital, with one of them making some very insensitive and insulting remarks about the patients. After the tour was completed, the group met with various members of the mental hospital staff in the cafeteria. The unkind visitor chatted with Bill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,838 views

    A wedding sermon which talks about friendship flowing into love, love flowing into commitment in a instant gradification society. Spend time together.

    In Jesus Name Text: Genesis 2:18 What an exciting day! Family and Friends have come together to celebrate a major event in your lives. This day is a milestone marker in your journey through life. Many hours of work, planning by lots of people has enabled this to be a day of great memories ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Seek The Living Among The Dead?

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,389 views

    That penetrating question of the angels to the women on resurrection morning leads to such great assurance that indeed we serve a risen Savior, that the grave is not our final destination and that we do find life when we look where it is found.

    Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:5 Scripture Reading: Luke 23:50 – 24:12 It was completely logical for the women to go to Jesus’ tomb early that Sunday morning. They went to do the final thing they could for him and it was reasonable they’d expect to find his body there. Where else ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Philip In Samaria Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 28, 2017
     | 16,455 views

    The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was not known. Jerusalem may have rejected the truth, but that was not the only place to serve Christ....

    February 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.A.1: Philip in Samaria (8:4-25) Introduction The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hold The Ball Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 39,096 views

    There are many "self-help" books about how we can have a successful church, but Titus is one of the few divinely inspired books telling us how to do this. What are three of the basic principles a church needs to observe to be successful in God’s eyes?

    OPEN: Several years back, John Brodie, a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was used by his team to hold the ball for field goals and extra points after the touchdown. A reporter once asked why a million-dollar player like him would have to do such a menial task. "Well," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Kindness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021
     | 11,535 views

    The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

    Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 24, 2018
     | 7,160 views

    Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest.

    The crucial component in any organization, institution, or business is its leadership. Good leadership can lift an organization to the heights of success, whereas poor leadership can plunge it into the depths of ruin. Not surprisingly, a vast amount of material is available for those wishing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025
     | 373 views

    Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

    Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal