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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    God Isn’t Fair

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023
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    God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

    Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One Filthy Rag Talking To Another Filthy Rag

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 3, 2023
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    You cannot be saved by your good works, because no matter how hard you try, your “Good” is not good enough for the perfectly holy and completely righteous God who alone grants salvation.

    TITLE: ONE FILTHY RAG TALKING TO ANOTHER FILTHY RAG SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 64:6 / ROMANS 3:10 / ROMANS 3:23 / ZECHARIAH 3:1-4 The title of this morning’s message came from a rather exciting and spirit filled Bible Study we had here at ‘First Church’ a few weeks ago. Rev. Finley actually threw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Never Tempts Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 27, 2023
     | 2,247 views

    Practical Living from James - Part 2

    God Never Tempts James 1:12-18 May 28, 2023 Have you heard the folk story of Jose Rivera? Jose Rivera was a bandit in southern Texas in the late 1800's. He stole money and jewelry, and the people hired a Texas ranger to track him down, arrest him and return what he stole. Rivera fled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Barnabas In A World Where Everyone Wants To Be Paul Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 4,014 views

    It can be overwhelming to think about the changes that need to be made as we look ahead to a post-covid world. Be a hero maker, be a Barnabas in a world where everyone wants to be Paul. I encouraged you to use your influence, skills, and gifts to encourage others and let them have center stage.

    Sermon – Being a Barnabas in a World Where Everyone Wants to be Paul Scripture - Acts 11:20-24 “However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus. The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is Our Neighbor? Ukraine!!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 28, 2022
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    we are instructed to care for our brothers and sisters, but also pray for those who hate us, remembering that we must do both during the assault on Ukraine by Russia

    Luke 10:29 One of the primary ministries of Deacons in the Episcopal Church is to 'take the church to the world, and the world to the church.' This is going to be one of those Sundays. This is the second time I had a sermon prepared, and current events compelled me to write a new one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 1 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022
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    Revelation chapter 1 is the most wonderful revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ anywhere in scripture. The whole chapter is His revelation, measure on measure, as the blessed Lord is revealed to us in all His glory and ministry. A beautiful worshipful chapter.

    All scripture from NASB REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 1 OF 6 This chapter we are going to explore is one of the greatest and loveliest in the whole bible. What makes a chapter “great and lovely”? I could ask you this today as you hear these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signs Of Life Begin To Appear! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 16, 2023
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    Before you can truly see Jesus, we MUST believe the work of His Father. This same God, who delicately created the sun, moon, stars, seas, and vegetation, also cares enough about you to give His son, Jesus!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 3 Signs of life begin to appear! Genesis 1:9-19 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identity Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 18, 2019
     | 13,160 views

    Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.

    At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me Your Glory, Lord!

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 6, 2019
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     | 13,315 views

    The glory of God is best described as His beauty. God is omnificent and the magnificent, all creative beautiful God. Yet, how can one really define what beauty is?

    “God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it.” (Isaiah 42:5 NLT) “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1 NIV) “..The whole earth is filled with his glory!" (Psalm 72:19 NIV) When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiving Others Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018
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     | 7,590 views

    We regularly pray the Lord’s Prayer petition – “Forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” But what are the practicalities of praying such a prayer? Especially when we have many reasons for not forgiving? This sermon wrestles with these questions.

    Message Matthew 6:14-15 “Forgiving Others” You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ How many of you know the Lord’s Prayer? There is a line in the Lord’s prayer that should always make us stop and think. Forgive us our sins as we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,089 views

    See Ezra's prayer of confession. We acknowledge God's righteousness, submit to His judgement and agree with God concerning His view of sin. We trust in God's forgiving grace.

    Ezra 8 – Return to Jerusalem (from Babylon). Ezra returned with 4000 to 5000 people. Initially there weren’t any Levites among them and Ezra made an extra effort to gather them • He knew that he would need the Levites if he is going to teach the Law of God to the people. Ezra managed to get 258 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 12, 2022
     | 7,294 views

    Isaiah 59:8 states, The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths. (NIV) These words could be said about Bethlehem in the time of Jesus. And about our world today. Yet into this world has come the One described in Isaiah 9:6, the Prince of Peace.

    Alba 1-2-2022 PRINCE OF PEACE Isaiah 9:6 We live in a world that is unable to stay at peace. We hope for it every new year. But every year disappoints, fulfilling our Lord's words that there will always be wars and rumors of war. Yet, there was in history a moment when the promise of peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Cost?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 5, 2022
     | 1,068 views

    what is the cost of becoming a disciple and are we willing to make those

    Luke 14:25-33 Let us pray: O God of love and glory, on this day, we come to you asking that your Spirit might be with us as we consider the critical decisions in life that we all must make. Lord, in these moments, may we feel your presence among us. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen. I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Easter: "we Had Hoped..."

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 27, 2020
     | 7,634 views

    We say it, just like the 2 disciples on the way to Emmaus. Jesus 1) opens the conversation, 2) opens the Scriptures, and 3) opens our eyes. Jesus is alive, and our hope is alive!

    EASTER: “WE HAD HOPED…” --Luke 24:13-35 On a Sunday, about 2000 years ago, 2 disciples were walking down the road. It might have been 2 men, or a man and wife. They were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, about 7 miles. It was a walk of despair, for their hopes and dreams were gone. Read Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

    During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational