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  • MUSASIZI RONALD avatar

    To Journey With A Man Series

    Contributed by Musasizi Ronald on Jul 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 873 views

    The Road to Emmaus

    The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-33) As I journeyed in life, I begun to understand something unique about men. I understood that they are carriers of eternity. This gave me directions in ways of dealing with men, for in one man you find the wisdom of the earth, men who are equipped with the wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Need A Visit

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,563 views

    The folks in our text needed a visit from God and so do we.

    “We need a Visit” Isaiah 64:1-9 1. We would love to visit this Advent Season but we are stuck • We are stuck at home as a result of orders from the governors or mayors of cities • No restaurants. No church. No sporting activities. No nothing. No Gatherings • We can’t touch, hug, laugh or even cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Reflection A.4 / Coronavirus - First Response / We’re All Lepers Now

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020
     | 2,040 views

    Jesus was amazingly sensitive to a leper. It's a great example of how we need to be, because, in a sense, we're all lepers now.

    Early on in the coronavirus outbreak in the UK Boris Johnson sent a letter to every household in Britain. The fact that he did this, and the content of the letter, highlighted the gravity of our situation. Boris Johnson’s key instruction was: stay home. We stay home in order not to pass on, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Promise In A Changing World Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 233 views

    This is the 8th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

    Series: Called To Promise [#8] GOD’S PROMISE IN A CHANGING WORLD Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction: Tonight, I want us to think about how faithful God is, even when the world around us is changing all the time. Our story starts in Genesis 17, where God makes a special promise to Abram, saying He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    When I Couldn’t Pray

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 130 views

    When fear, loss, or silence steal your words, grace still speaks. True prayer begins where self ends and mercy begins.

    > “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26–27 --- I. The Stories We Grew Up On We grew up on stories with tidy endings — Junior Guide stories where faith always ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sermon Title: When Friends Turn Away And People Walk Away: By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025
     | 211 views

    Brothers and sisters, We live in a world where relationships are fragile. One day people are with you, and the next, they are gone. The pain of abandonment, betrayal, or silent withdrawal can cut deeper than a knife. It can leave you questioning your worth, your calling, and even your faith.

    SERMON TITLE: WHEN FRIENDS TURN AWAY AND PEOPLE WALK AWAY Scripture Texts: • 2 Timothy 4:16–17 (NIV) “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength...” • Psalm 27:10 (NKJV) “When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prodigal's Father

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,098 views

    It is true that fathers like to give rather than to receive. If they are not giving they are fixing. Anything that is broken around the house. Mothers will fix meals, patch up a skinned knee or elbow, but Dads like it most when they can fix a lawnmower

    THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER We are thankful for all of our fathers. Question: Do you know what day of the year that there are the most phone calls made???…… Mothers day. On mothers day everyone wants to call home. By contrast - What do you thinks happens on Father’s Day? The most collect Calls. Dads ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Study On Revelation 3 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 3.

    I remember when I was in grade school, I really thought that going to school was a waste of time. I knew the teachers were well educated, but I also thought that, as we lived and grew older, nobody would ever need all the information they were trying to teach us. A good friend of mine agreed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Youth Of Power And Promise Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 92,912 views

    Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

    Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Why Read The Bible

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    value of reading the Word

    Intro: a grocery store owner overheard a young man using his pay phone. The young man said, I would like to do your yard work, then he said, you already have someone, are they doing a good job, are you completely satisfied, is he totally dependable. When he hung up the phone the man said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    keys to winning over the flesh

    Intro: over the last few weeks the news has been filled with another big ministry failure. A lot of damage has been done because someone lost in their battle with sin. A question that comes out of all of this is: how does someone overcome temptation, how can someone have victory over wrong desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    Just One Night In His Presence

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 12, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,958 views

    This is a sermon about truly desiring to be in the presence of the LORD daily in our lives.

    Just One Night in His Presence: “Do You Truly Desire the Presence of the LORD?” Scripture Text: Numbers 17:1-10 Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus? If you remember, he was a tax collector of a short stature. He had heard of the teachings and miracles of Jesus, and heard that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Blessing

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025
     | 168 views

    Faith not only brings us into God’s blessings but sustains us in them.

    Introduction Have you ever received a blessing, only to wonder if it would last? Perhaps you landed a promotion at work, but then worried if you could handle the new responsibilities. Or maybe you experienced a breakthrough in your health, only to fear the condition might return. Today, we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Faith, Thats The Way It Goes (Cont.)! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

    Faith, that’s the way it goes! - Jude part 3 Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Text: Jude 1:20-25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Borderline

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    A picture for the church to learn what happens when we live on the edge of God’s blessings.

    “Borderline” Numbers 32:1-15 11-13-2005 AM (Just an outline so make it yours and preach. Write me at Pastor@billslakebaptist.org and let me know how you used it) We are making ready for another special service and yet I wonder if we are ready? There are 2 sins that we see from the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist