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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Star Of Hope For New Years Eve

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 51,112 views

    The ball that drops at Times Square is called the "Star of Hope" and on its face are the "wishes" of our nation for courage, peace, fellowship etc. But if we listen to Scripture, we have a hope based on something more than "wishing upon a star."

    OPEN: Tonight at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: · The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • L Lee avatar

    Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,919 views

    This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

    Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013
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    A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

    IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ignoring The One Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,815 views

    Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive

    January 29 Ignoring The One Luke 15:11-32 Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive When I was a child, I don’t know 6-7 yrs old, I went for a walk to discover what was on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Strong Body Of The Upright

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014
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    To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have bodies like the man of steel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:11 (Amplified Bible) 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Of Two Lost Sons Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,534 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet.

    "The Parable of Two Lost Sons" Luke 15:11-32 Pastor John Bright Luke 15 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.” Pause right there. Those words I just read; they were “Breathed by God”! God wants you to hear His Word right now! So, what is your response? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Our Absolute Need For One Another

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,431 views

    In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

    Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Be An Effective Father

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    A Father’s Day Message.

    HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE FATHER Mark 5:21-24; 35-43 INTRO: I come to speak to you, not as an authority on the subject of fatherhood, but as a participant in the reality of being a father. Our world is in great need of fathers who will be effective. In order to be an effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Examination

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,369 views

    A message for the New Year

    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.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting The Course To Enter Higher Dimensions

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 19,356 views

    Thi sermon is about what we must do in order to enter a higher dimension of blessing and fruitfulness in our life

    SETTING THE COURSE TO ENTER HIGHER DIMENSIONS OUTLINE 1.EXPECTATION 2.EFFORT 3.ENTHUSIASM 4.ENERGY 5.ENLIGHTENMENT 6.ENDURANCE 7.EXTENT THE MESSAGE SETTING THE COURSE TO ENTER HIGHER DIMENSIONS 1.EXPECTATION Nehemiah 2:20 John 5:5-9 To enter higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • L Lee avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? What is this parable trying to teach?

    Parable of the unjust steward Problem areas Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? Verse 8 says that it was because he was shrewd. In other words, Jesus was not commending the dishonest servant because he was dishonest but for the shrewdness of his action. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • L Lee avatar

    Omniscience Of God Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010
     | 4,743 views

    Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

    Omniscience of God The doctrine that God knows everything. Hebrews 4:13 (NIV) Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Psalms 139:1 4 (NIV) For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 3: God Of The Second Chance

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,178 views

    The basis of a second chance and seeking forgiveness from Christ.

    A. JONAH OBEYS GOD - 3:1-10 1. The God of the second chance. “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time” (3:1). Who Had a Second Chance? 1. Abraham after a lie to Pharaoh. 2. Jacob after deceiving his father. 3. Ten brothers after selling Joseph into slavery. 4. The prodigal son after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah Obeys God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,506 views

    Jonah receives a second chance to obey God.

    A. JONAH OBEYS GOD - 3:1-10 1. The God of the second chance. “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time” (3:1). Who Had a Second Chance? 1. Abraham after a lie to Pharaoh. 2. Jacob after deceiving his father. 3. Ten brothers after selling Joseph into ...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
     | 6,616 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