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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Not Done Yet

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
     | 1,810 views

    Christmas was only the beginning, just as Easter, too, was only a beginning. We’re simply not done yet. The final chapter hasn’t been written.

    ‘Tis the day after Christmas; now what do we do? Tomorrow it’s back to the rat race. What’s new? We’ll box up the manger and throw out the tree. And next year we’ll do it again. Wait and see! There’s some change, but mostly each year seems the same. How long has it been since the baby first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Growing In Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
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     | 1,614 views

    Are you really leading and having a fruitful life? Are you truly connected to Jesus and fruitful growth is visible in your life? Do you know your calling and are you living that out?

    Opening illustration: University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who became the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, was honored by the Florida Senate. The Senate awarded him the Medallion of Excellence for his achievements off the field, the highest honor given by the chamber. Tebow had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2025
     | 256 views

    4 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkūk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

    *!!Due to time restraints I had to end this sermon with having preached :6b-c only!!* The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--IV—Habakkuk 1:6b-c(:5-11) Attention: I was watching a 'Hallmark Movie’ the other day. Actress Candice Cameron Bure(a Hallmark staple)—was sitting at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is Your Name Written There? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    Will your name be written in the Lamb's book of life? And how would you know?

    (Sing) “Everybody's gonna have religion in glory; Everybody's gonna be a-singin' that story; Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there - Oh, glory hallelujah. Brother, there's a reckonin' a-comin' in the mornin'; Better get ready - I'm givin' you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Finishing The Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025
     | 815 views

    As Christians, we all have a job to do, which includes telling people about Jesus, and showing them Jesus by the way we treat each other.

    FINISHING THE WORK Text: Acts 20:22-38 Introduction 1. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawled the last five ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Contritely Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 31, 2024
     | 953 views

    Forgive us our sins from Luke 11:4 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 10 of the same title)

    HoHum: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and she said: “Honey, do you remember how it was when we were dating and then first married? It was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fasting (2024)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 25, 2024
     | 515 views

    'Fasting' - Matthew chapter 6 verses 14-18 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: What is fasting? Question #2: Should Christian’s fast? Question #3: What will fasting do for me? Question #4: How should I fast SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common? • Moses the lawgiver, • King David, • Elijah the prophet, • Queen Esther, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    Jesus Christ Healing The Sick Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 29, 2026
     | 121 views

    Jesus drove out a demon, an evil spirit in the synagogue and healed a man possessed by a demon.

    Introduction Jesus went to the synagogue in Capernaum on the Sabbath and taught the people in the synagogue with his authoritative words. And he drove out a demon, an evil spirit in the synagogue and healed a man possessed by a demon. People were surprised to hear Jesus' authoritative ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why It Is Important To Minister In The Divine Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,947 views

    1. The Holy Spirit is not a second or third rate power in the Trinity.

    1. The Holy Spirit is not a second or third rate power in the Trinity. Jesus said, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed." (Luke 4:18) Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Gift Of Teaching Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 9 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF TEACHING Romans 12:7b INTRO: A nominating committee was interviewing a prospective Sunday School teacher. They asked, “Do you know the Bible?” “Yes, I do!” “What’s your favorite Bible story?” the chairman asked. The candidate replied, “I like the story of the good Samaritan best.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Time For Examination

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,803 views

    A different kind of Lord’s Supper devotional.

    A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Hines avatar

    You Asked For It

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,659 views

    Ask, Seek, and Knock

    You Asked for it! Matthew 7:7-11, “7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 7:9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    On Guard, Alert And Praying

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,204 views

    Facing difficult times by being prepared and praying for the return of Christ.

    Luke 21: 25 – 36 – On Guard, Alert and Praying Intro: It was a dark, cold, rainy evening in the fall of 1916. A family was gathered in the old log house that had served as the family homestead for many decades. A young couple with four small children was on their way to that same house in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Speaking In The Authority Of Christ's Name

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my Father’s name" (Jn. 5:43),

    Have you ever wondered how Peter and the apostles were able to do such great miracles? Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming The Problems Of Complacency

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,636 views

    Overcome the problems of apathy, indifference and complacency by discovering key errors to avoid.

    Overcoming the Problems of Complacency, Indifference and Apathy (Judges 18) Many Christians are suffering from the problem of an apathetic attitude to God’s priorities. By their complacent attitudes some believers fall into the trap of selfish indifference to the passions of God for the five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational