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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    God Is Always Looking At The Heart Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 7, 2010
     | 4,926 views

    God desires a relationship with people and we are to have a relationship with God, but when we brag about our relationship with God we are elevating ourselves above everyone else which is a sin!

    How many of you believe that God desires a relationship with people? Why would God create people if He doesn’t want a relationship with them? Now, is it right or wrong to brag about a relationship with God? When one brags about a relationship with God, is the focus on God or self?? Bragging ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divorce And The Bible Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011
     | 2,695 views

    How to address Marital problems

    Divorce and the Bible Part 4 The Book of Mark Mark 10:2-12, various I. Introduction: A. We have defined the ideal for marriage as revealed by God, Jesus and the apostle Paul – it is the union between one man and one woman for life. B. We have seen that divorce is a destructive action which has it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,237 views

    Reflections on Gethsemane

    When have you been closest to death? ILLUS: I seem to come close every time I play softball with (name of parishioner)...especially when I’m on Third base and he lines a sharp foul ball...or playing paintball-- I remind everyone that I’m a noncombatant, but that doesn’t work either... ILLUS: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Distracted Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 11, 2017
     | 12,018 views

    Distraction prohibits us from learning to know God better. Reach for Jesus when the waves engross you.

    Baseball fans all know the late Yogi Berra (; the legendary catcher for the New York Yankees in the 50’s. He had an amazing career at the plate, offensively and defensively. Some consider him the greatest catcher in the history of baseball; his lifetime batting average of .285 and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Building Bridges

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,235 views

    When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

    Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How We Slam The Church Door In God’s Face

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,251 views

    This passage shares that God's prophet was banned from God's house. What are some ways that we do similar things?

    NOT WELCOME: Am I slamming the door of God’s house in God’s face? - Jeremiah 36:5. - Can you imagine a visitor walking up to the church door on a sunny fall morning and having one of our greeters slam the door in their face and lock it from the inside? That would loudly and clearly let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sola Scriptura: The Scriptures As The Only Infallible Authority Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 25, 2017
     | 7,567 views

    God reigns in our lives and churches to the degree that we allow Him to set the agenda through His Word.

    The Scriptures: The Only Infallible Authority for the Things of God (2 Timothy 3:15-17) 1.On October 31, we will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door for discussion, an annual event every October 31st. 2. Reformation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing The Moon-Walking Bear

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,334 views

    Whatever it feels like, even if you haven't noticed yet - it is a happy Easter!

    .................................................................................................................................................. “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, … The doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    #15 Understanding Love: Sweat And Dirty Hands?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2016
     | 3,872 views

    To understand love we must go beyond human logic and realize the lesson that sometimes all we can do is DIG THE WELL AGAIN. We also consider all the tears and sweat that Nehemiah invested to rebuild God's church and walls.

    #16 LOVE UNDERSTANDS: SWEAT AND DIRTY HANDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What a strange text about understanding love? Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 (NLT) Without oxen a stable stays clean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #18 Understanding Love: More Than A Couch Potato

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2016
     | 2,946 views

    This is part of a series or can stand alone as a good lesson. THIS IS INSTALLMENT #18 ON LOVE UNDERSTANDS: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... Love can revert to doing-nothing neglect that dooms the chances of loves survival.

    #18 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT NEGLECT IS JUST AS BAD AS ABUSE... WHAT MAKES US THINK WE CAN GET AWAY WITH NEGLECT? HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE NEGLECT? NELECT: to fail to take care of, or not give ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mouth (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016
     | 4,550 views

    The seven things God hates.

    Series: Seven Week: 3 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 2) Interesting Statement: "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence." Greek Sage Introduction: This week we again focus on that little rudder in our mouth called the tongue. James says, “We all stumble in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer For The Nation

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,536 views

    As believers we have the responsibility to prayer for our nation, to respect and honor those in authority & not to be critical to them. instead we should pray for them.

    TOPIC: PRAYER FOR THE NATION Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 “1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Restore The Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017
     | 10,407 views

    An analysis of Psalm 51 and what it truly means to ask God for forgiveness of sin.

    There’s a modern-day proverb that says: “To err is human. And so is denying responsibility and avoiding an admission of guilt.” Why is it so tough to own up to our mistakes? There’s nothing new or modern about sin and the need for repentance. Tonight, we will look at perhaps the most classic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Fold Warnings Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2018
     | 4,672 views

    The book of Joshua is book with innovative ideas to Conquer the Land. The Israelite were forced to fight and chase the enemies. However the hand of God was with them to chase the enemies. Promised land can't compromised, can't given up.

    Be strong, very courageous and be careful Josh 1:7. Introduction: Douglas MacArthur, American general best known for his command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. His farewell speech at West Point, May 12, 1962... "Duty," "honour," ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Give Us This Day ...

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 10, 2018
     | 4,041 views

    The Lord's Prayer - a recap of what we mean when we pray it

    Matthew 6:5-14 We all know the Lord’s Prayer. We pray it at worship, funerals, even weddings. It is universal because we all know it. In fact, we know it so well that sometimes we forget what we are talking about when we pray. Let’s spend a few minutes this morning getting reacquainted with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed