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  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    New Years Eve

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 31, 2015
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     | 19,525 views

    For next year and every year beyond it is as easy as 1,2,3, Repent daily, remain on the right path and rejoice in your salvation

    December 31, 2015 New Years Eve Isaiah 30:( 8- 14 ) 15-17, Psalm 90:1-12, Romans 8:31b-39, Luke 12:35-40 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though the start of the New Year is somewhat arbitrary – it could be any day – and is a secular holiday - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Am I Grown Yet?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 14, 2016
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     | 5,195 views

    Now we see that none of us are grown yet. Well we need to see we need to keep on growing here is how. Here are seven things we need to do in order to grow in the Lord.

    AM I GROWN YET? Now we see that none of us are grown yet. Well we need to see we need to keep on growing here is how. Here are seven things we need to do in order to grow in the Lord. (1) In fruitfulness. 2nd Cor.9: 10 Now he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Connection

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 7, 2018
     | 6,522 views

    Once we are connected to Jesus we need to bear fruits

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE CONNECTION John 15:1-2 King James Version (KJV) 15 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Without Me Ye Can Do Nothing

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 8, 2018
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     | 12,122 views

    Stay connected to the vine to bear much fruit. The branch is useless without the tree.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WITHOUT ME, YE CAN DO NOTHING John 15:3-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Go! And Be Comforted And Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 216 views

    Jesus begins His public teaching ministry not in a temple, but on a hillside. The crowds gather. The disciples sit close. And the Lord opens His mouth to speak words that turn the world upside down.

    Go! And Be Comforted and Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Opening Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You in need of Your truth, Your comfort, and Your righteousness. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive all that You want to say to us through Your Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What A Way To Ruin A Funeral Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
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     | 14,012 views

    When Jesus was around the dead couldn't stay dead and the living couldn't stay silent

    What a way to ruin a funeral Luke 7:11-17 I heard about a gifted public speaker, who was asked, what was his most difficult speaking assignment? He said, "That's easy. It was a speech I gave to the National Conference of Undertakers and the topic was 'How to Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Thing

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 29, 2010
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     | 3,790 views

    When we're tempted to focus on lesser things than the cross of Christ, Paul's closing argument in Galatians is a helpful reality check.

    Yesterday 15 of us from this church gathered to pray and then to go out into the community. 12 in total went out and 3 stayed back both to pray for the teams that went out and to prepare a remarkably yummy lunch for the team on its return. We went out in teams of 2, and we went out for one reason. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Happens

    Contributed by Joe Stanley on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    A sermon about staying connected to Christ.

    Fruit Happens Joe Stanley November 15, 2008 John 15:1-8 This morning we are in the book of John, chapter 15. Last week we were in chapter 1 and briefly discussed the historicity of the book of John, and John’s purpose of writing this book. We also briefly touched on science and scripture and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blessing Of Revelation Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    THE BLESSING OF STAYING AWAKE FOR CHRIST!

    The Blessings of Revelation part 4 SERMON 4 -TOPIC III - THE BLESSING OF STAYING AWAKE FOR CHRIST! -- REV: 16:15 "Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed." INTRODUCTION This scripture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Talk So That People Will Listen

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,486 views

    Staying lovable in an unloving world.

    “How To Talk So Others Will Listen” (Exodus 4:10-12) Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian's Toolbox

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,653 views

    The Toolbox necessary to STAY Christians

    The Christian’s toolbox Every Christian should have a toolbox of helpful things designed to help him STAY a Christian. Just as you would need a 15mm socket-wrench to change your OIL; You also need tools for being a better Christian. The Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Falling In Love Is The Easy Part"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    A sermon on staying in love with God.

    Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 “Falling in Love is the Easy Part” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Being a Christian is ‘messy business.’ Being a Christian may mean eating with our enemy. It may mean we have to hang out with everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Deception

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on May 1, 2013
     | 6,675 views

    Be not deceived,stay out of the world

    Deception 1 John 2:16 -18 Easy-to-Read Version 1Jn 2:16 This is all there is in the world: wanting to please our sinful selves, wanting the sinful things we see, and being too proud of what we have. But none of these comes from the Father. They come from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keeping The Light On

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,690 views

    Staying prepared for the Second Coming

    Keeping the Light On Matthew 25:1-13 According to Bible Gateway, oil is mentioned 207 times in the bible. In biblical times, oil was derived from various sources and used for many different purposes. Oils were used for fragrances in days before air conditioning and air fresheners. In nomadic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,678 views

    Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was taken to heaven without experiencing death. His epitaph is that Enoch “walked with God”.

    Walking with God Genesis 5:18-24 Two men in the Bible stand out as unique; unique because out of the entire scope of man’s existence, these two men alone never died. – Elijah and Enoch! We are told that Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist