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  • Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. avatar

    A Leper's Prayer

    Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,878 views

    Life often presents extreme conditions from which we pray to overcome. Some conditions are described as hopeless. How do you pray in such times? This sermon challenges us to learn from a deplorable condition known as leprosy. Hear the prayer of a leper.

    This text illustrates what I choose to call A Leper’s Prayer. Before you think that it is irrelevant, you must understand the level of intensity in prayer that comes from the heart. I can’t think of a situation more drastic, more hideous or more undesirable than that of the life of a ...read more

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    The Pollution Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,601 views

    Sin is dirty, sin quickly spreads, and sin hides from God.

    The Pollution of Sin Exodus 9:8-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - As we go through this study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at the powerful hand of God. - We saw that God’s hand can send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zaccheaus Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2026
     | 102 views

    God is inviting each of you to pull up a chair next to Him this new year in 2026 – Yes, even next to His table – to have a conversation with Him – to even ask questions of Him.

    Video Transition: Chairs! Series: Pull Up a Chair - Zach! Thesis: God is inviting each of you to pull up a chair next to Him this new year in 2026 – Yes, even next to His table – to have a conversation with Him – to even ask questions of Him. (Reference the banner) Key Verse on the banners for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Or That PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 73 views

    Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

    There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

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  • Joseph Ng avatar

    Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 2,693 views

    A study of pitch, roll, and yaw in the New Testament church.

    0003 BASIC AERONAUTICS AND THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Colossians, 1 Corinthians, & Galatians Theme: Inattention to the different forces acting upon Christianity puts to risk the unity of the saints. (MIRRORED AT http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/alexandra/849/0003.htm ) Opening: It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Church Attendance Necessary

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,607 views

    If you have forsaken the assembly of Christians, we encourage you to take these steps.

    Is Church Attendance Necessary? Considering the lax attitudes of many religious people today, it would be easy to conclude that church attendance is optional or perhaps only for those who are very religious and extremely dedicated to their faith. Membership rosters in most churches, compared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Biblical Algebra 101

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,995 views

    Here’s Biblical algebra problem for you to solve. S+D+T= The mind of God and everything else. (I had to fill in for our youth pastor and this is what I preached.)

    Tonight we are going to do some simple algebra. Are you going to be a Wednesday night only Christian or are you going to be a sold out and radical one? How would you define a Wednesday night only Christian? How would you define a sold and radical Christian? If you want to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Things Jesus Borrowed

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,410 views

    There are three things Jesus borrowed. He definitely returned them in better condition!

    Things Jesus Borrowed We all have a responsibility when borrowing items from others. Proverbs 22:7 “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” I want you to think about the contents of your house, garage, attic, or basement. Is there anything borrowed. Do you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jonah's First Call Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    An examination of Jonah’s first call and the God Who called.

    Jonah’s First Call Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: As a boy, if I asked permission to go somewhere when it was close to mealtime, my mother would often say, I’m only going to call you once,” or “Don’t make me call you twice.” I knew, if she stuck her head out the door and called, I better be close enough to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Daily Walk Of Fire And Freedom

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    So many Christians experience the life-transforming power of God at camps and conferences, but have a hard time walking it out in their daily lives when they return home to the real world. God’s desire is that we would daily experience His fire.

    THE DAILY WALK OF FIRE AND FREEDOM (March 2006) OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1). OPENING PREAMBLE: So many Christians experience the life-transforming power of God at ...read more

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    Getting Through The Valleys Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,480 views

    keys to making it through the many trials life has to offer each of us.

    Intro: plastic Christianity is when people try to act like when you become a Christian there are no trials, no problems, no disappointments and no valleys. David was a realist, His Psalms told it like it was: his ups and downs, his victories and defeats, his mountaintops and his valleys. Psalms 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Stranger In The Manger

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    A Christmas message dealing with who the babe in the manger was !

    The Stranger In The Manger Luke 2:7-20 The late country singer Hank Snow recorded the following..... Praise and glory to the highest little stranger here on earth Little stranger in a manger little stranger sweet and mild Mother Mary there with Joseph watches o’er you, their holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Light Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 1, 2015
     | 4,188 views

    The light of Jesus gives us light and hope, just like Jesus gave sight and spiritual light to a blind beggar named Bartimaeus.

    Good morning boys and girls! Who can tell me what’s coming up on this coming Wednesday night? That’s right, it’s Halloween!! So who is getting dressed up and going our trick or treating? Have you got your costumes and your goody bags ready yet? Hey, if you want lots of goodies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Jesus Taught Us About Death

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013
     | 6,674 views

    Jesus Confessed, Confronted, and Conquered Death!

    Introduction: There are many ideas about death that are stated by various people. One study of interest involved the interviewing of several hundreds of terminally ill patients in a hospital. The interviews were conducted for the purpose of attempting to discover their attitudes toward death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Narrow Door

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,629 views

    21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

    The Screwtape Letters is a classic book, where C.S. Lewis came up with the idea of a senior demon named Screwtape telling his trade secrets about how to corrupt a human soul- Regarding the narrow gate mentioned in our Gospel today, Screwtape would say: 1). A broad, constructed road, requires a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic