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  • Samuel Chandar avatar

    Honey In The Wine

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,005 views

    It is only when you taste the Lord; you experience the depths of His Goodness

    Honey in the Wine Psalm 34: 1-8 One of the latest ice-cream flavours going round is “Chocolate Chilli Ice-Cream” Questions: Chill or Hot? Refreshing or Sizzling? ICE or FIRE? Well I can tell you it has got a unique taste; your tongue burns and cools off at the same time; it makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Beginning: Easter 2014 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,648 views

    Third in a series on New Beginnings, this Easter tie-in is a three-point expository sermon focusing on broken hearts, burning hearts, and buoyant heart.

    A New Beginning (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/20/14 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Did God Use Evolution To Develop The Species Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2018
     | 4,160 views

    Theistic evolution

    A zoo keeper, walking by the animal cages one day, sees an orangutan with two books under his arms. One is the Bible; the other, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Surprised, the zoo keeper asks this rather extraordinary primate, “Why are you reading those books?” “Well,” says the ape, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    History 101 Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    The first two points to our six point series, covering the Creation and Dinosaurs, the second topic being one, few pastors touch upon.

    INTRODUCTION Our sermon today is titled ‘History 101’ and it is the first part of our new three-part series titled ‘Back-to-School.’ In colleges throughout our nation in past weeks, as well as in elementary, middle- and high-schools, our youth have had their heads filled with so many ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    This Problem Could Be An Opportunity!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,186 views

    A person full of doubt finds problems in opportunities. A person of faith finds opportunities in problems.

    THIS TROUBLE IS A BIG PROBLEM, BUT IT JUST MIGHT OPEN THE DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A person full of faith finds opportunities in problems… A person of doubt will find problems in opportunities. WOULD WE ORDER A TROUBLE FREE, PROBLEM FREE, PAIN FREE LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Example Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    Philippians gives us four examples of faithfulness to follow. Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul. We all need leaders, fellow followers and others we lead to Christ.

    How many of you know what a bear trap is? I looked on youtube and found several videos of bear traps. One actually showed a guy intentionally punch his fist into a set, toothed bear trap and it did what a bear trap will do when the trigger is hit, it clamped shut on his arm. There were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rabbi Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017
     | 4,317 views

    First message in the "Who Is Jesus" Series

    Who Is Jesus? Message 1: Rabbi Jesus Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Introduction: Matthew is the Jewish Gospel; it was likely written specifically for Jewish Christians, and as an apologetic to the Jews...as an evangelistic tool. Like the other synoptic Gospels of Mark and Luke, Matthew doesn’t pretend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Church Is Born Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 5,953 views

    We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’

    We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’s an important day because Pentecost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Small Potatoes, So What? Try Again.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2016
     | 3,835 views

    Hear the call to the ministry of encouragement and lifting up the hands that hang down. We need no more "HEAD-SHRINKERS" in the church!

    SMALL POTATOES, SO WHAT? TRY AGAIN! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What is a head shinker? Are you a head shrinker? Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "a New Way Forward"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,350 views

    A sermon about loving people the way Jesus does.

    “A New Way Forward” Mark 6:30-44 Jesus liked to eat. The disciples of John the Baptist noticed this enough to ask Jesus why He didn’t fast. Jesus’ enemies noticed this enough to ask the disciples why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. They called Him a glutton and a drunk. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stronger And Stronger

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2020
     | 5,214 views

    God’s Word, God’s ways are passé today, it’s all about how smart, astute, skilled, hard-working, computer- savvy, experienced and technically trained you are, very few rely on God and church for success in their life.

    Stronger and stronger 2 Samuel 3:1”There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.” When God starts pouring down His blessings on you then you need a giant vessel, such would be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Supreme Fact

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 5, 2021
     | 1,898 views

    Jesus' resurrection is the supreme fact in history and the supreme fact for every believer.

    INTRODUCTION I’d like to start by telling you a bit about the time in my life after I became a Christian. I became a Christian when I was about ten. For a few years life went on much as before. Then I went on to secondary school. It was a private boarding school. When I started it was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bogus Resolutions (New Year)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 1, 2022
     | 1,997 views

    Sometimes the question is asked, “Is it right to make New Year’s resolutions?”

    Of course it is. But the reason the question is asked, is because every year many folks make BOGUS RESOLUTIONS they do not intend to keep. People make them for various reasons. They make them before the New Year, and they break them shortly after. God is not pleased with BOGUS RESOLUTIONS! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baby Talk Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,946 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Recycles People Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,100 views

    We cannot give up on people.

    Today, I ponder recycling. God has a recycling program, but He needs us to get involved. Don’t give up! 1) DON’T GIVE UP ON PEOPLE! Is recycling in the Bible? Yes! Jeremiah 18, God sends the Preacher to the Potter’s house to make some observations that would apply to the spirit realm. Vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God