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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    I Will Fear No Evil Lesson 7

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
     | 7,489 views

    Why death shadows scare me

    A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your deliverer. 6. Deliverance comes by relationship to the shepherd. B. WHAT ARE WE NOT TO FEAR? 1. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 9, 2015
     | 9,451 views

    When we receive the bread and wine during Holy Communion, we are holding Christ’s very body and blood, which was nailed to the cross and poured out for our forgiveness. We have seen it with our own eyes and felt it with our own hands and on our tongues.

    Have you ever heard of the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait”? If so, the story of Simeon, Anna and the baby Jesus in the temple in Lune 2:22-40 is a good example. The coming of Christ involved all manner of waiting on God. A young maiden, a dying man and an old widow all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Mirror Effect: No Joy?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2024
     | 604 views

    Where there is little joy there will be great strife. Joy is a daily choice. You must learn the value of daily choices.

    THE MIRROR EFFECT? WHERE THERE IS NO JOY STRIFE THRIVES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are two approaches to life. 1. DO I HAVE TO… 2. I GET TO, I WANT TO, I GET TO… Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Can I Expect From Christ As My Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2025
     | 712 views

    The abject failure of the shepherds of Israel point to a Good Shepherd who will actually care for Israel.

    SCATTERED: God has concern for the weak sheep. - Ezekiel 34:4-6. - Matthew 9:36. - Let’s start with the accusation that God is bringing against the shepherds of Ezekiel’s day. - Just so we’re all on the same page: we obviously are not talking about literal shepherds. Rather, we are talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    From Strangers To Sons: The Power Of Receiving Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 16, 2025
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     | 284 views

    We live in an age obsessed with identity, and many are still asking the ancient question: “Who am I really?”

    From Strangers to Sons: The Power of Receiving Christ - John 1:12 (NLT) Introduction: Identity in an Age of Confusion We live in an age obsessed with identity. People define themselves by career, politics, sexuality, social media approval, or personal success. Yet for all our progress, anxiety is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 14, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,785 views

    John 17 is the longest prayer of Jesus in the entire Gospels. It's sometimes referred to as Christ's High Priestly prayer... but I regard that as being a far too sterile description of what is truly Jesus' prayer of love for His bride.

    Children have very simple views of life… and of love. The following are children’s views on the topic of love. A 7 year old said – “If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” A 5 year old boy – “Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Fathers-Four Stages

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,452 views

    This is about the Prodigal Son, with a Memorial Day twist

    The Parable of the Prodigal Son has been touted as possibly the greatest short story of all time It can be looked at as Episode III in a trilogy of parables Episode I is the Lost Sheep It could be called A New Hope for the lost sheep is found and comes home With a new hope of continuing on Episode ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Still Came Part 2

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 13, 2012
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     | 3,571 views

    The genealogy of Jesus is a central part of the biblical record. Who are these people in the line of Christ and what do they teach us?

    View powerpoints: 1. Perspective on rich and poor (pic of child crying in anger because she got an iphone with only 16 GB instead of 32 GB next to a pic of a starving African wearing sandals made from two liter Coke bottles). Comment: Which of these do we most identify with? 2. Teach your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let The Little Children Come Unto Me

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 19, 2021
     | 4,281 views

    This is the funeral sermon for a bay boy who had lived for one day after his birth before passing away.

    LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME Luke 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION: 1) As we look at Luke 18 today, I want us to see a bit of the background to this passage of Scripture. A) As Jesus was speaking on the Kingdom of God, prayer, and the need to be humble before God families in the crowd started ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do We Hear His Voice?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,103 views

    Christ is The Good Shepherd, how do we understand the scripture and its significance in our lives?

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I love and despair at early mornings at this time of the year, I love them because when we head out for our early morning run, there is a fresh chill in the air, and there is a renewed sense of newness and hope as we head off up Calderbrook on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Cramer avatar

    Abide And Thrive. Living A Fruitful Life In Christ

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,875 views

    A message abut learning to grow in our faith and enjoying a fruitful life.

    Abide and Thrive. Living a fruitful life in Christ. John 15:1-5 Stand with me and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Study Of John - The Beloved Disciple Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 987 views

    John, the beloved disciple, started as a zealous and ambitious follower of Christ but matured into an apostle of love and deep revelation.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOHN (SON OF ZEBEDEE) – THE BELOVED DISCIPLE, WRITER OF JOHN, 1-3 JOHN, AND REVELATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:23 "Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved." Supporting Texts: Matthew 4:21, Mark 3:17, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 5, 2023
     | 1,919 views

    So, what is this freedom Paul is speaking of? What do you do with freedom when you get it? Does freedom mean “party all the time like some might think?”

    Called to Freedom Galatians 5:13-26 Do you remember when as a child you could hardly wait until you grew up? I can remember many times when I would just think about how great it would be when I became a teenager. As a teenager, I thought I would be able to do so many things that I couldn’t do as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Two Kinds Of Wisdom (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    We’re going to take a close look at these two kinds of wisdom. In the process, we will see James describe wisdom that is tried (vv. 13), wisdom that is treacherous (vv. 14-16), and wisdom that is true (vv. 17-18). This morning we’re going to study verses 13-16.

    Two Kinds of Wisdom (Part 1) James 3:13-16 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 13, 2001 Introduction: We find the following story in the Old Testament book of 1 Kings. King David, probably the greatest king who ever lived on the earth, had just died. His son, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Whoever Has Ears To Hear... Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    Jesus has validated John’s life and his ministry and told His audience, “This is what you have been waiting for. Now, pay very close attention to what I am saying to you. Mark my words: it is absolutely critical that you get this!”

    The Messiah And The Prophet – Part 3 Whoever Has Ears To Hear… Matthew 11:15 Several centuries ago, a learned German philosopher began investigating a new philosophy coming out of Japan. This philosophy was called, “Zen.” The philosopher poured through every piece of written material he cold find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational