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  • Scott Maze avatar

    A Change Of Heart Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 4,270 views

    Have you ever been so desperate that you’ve said, “God, I need a miracle!”? Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need.

    Few things evoked unmitigated fear and near national panic as the image, you see in front of you. Known by some as hemorrhagic fever, this deadly disease is better known as Ebola. All eyes were on Texas in the Fall of last year (2014) when a patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, carried the lethal virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful People Worship, Serve And Please God With All Of Their Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    We assume there is a great distance between the sacred and the secular. The problem is when we assume that we separate a huge part of our lives from God’s plan for us.

    I am often surprised by the contents of some of the emails I receive. This week I had an email from one of the websites I follow that contained a report about oligochaetologists. Does anyone know what an oligochaetologist is? They are scientists who spend their lives studying, identifying, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Judgment On Wickedness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 29, 2021
     | 3,039 views

    This chapter deals with the familiar story of “the hand writing on the wall.” This is a warning of a consequence of wicked living.

    Tonight, we get into chapter 5. This chapter deals with the familiar story of “the hand writing on the wall.” That phrase has become synonymous with having a reality check. Someone will say, “Yeah, he saw the handwriting on the wall with that situation.” I’m going to lead up to that point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph's Dreams

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016
     | 6,754 views

    When it comes to dreaming, many readers think Matthew is the dreamer by the way he uses Old Testament Scripture to back up his story. Is Matthew too anxious to justify his story that he twists Scripture to suit his purpose?

    Matthew 2:19-23 Joseph’s Dreams 12/22/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,113 views

    In this story we see the reaction of three different people to death; Martha hoped, Mary hid and Jesus wept

    I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE A woman in Arkansas was sitting in her car in a parking lot last year when she heard a loud bang and then felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. She reached back and felt a warm sticky substance on the back of her head and realized that she had been shot. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Missing Middle Schooler

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    This story seeks to show how Jesus' family reacted to his being lost in the temple.

    The Missing Middle Schooler Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy, who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. We have all seen the Home Alone movies in which the family forgets their son ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What If God Was One Of Us?

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 22, 2021
     | 2,871 views

    The story of our world from the beginning, and why we think of God as we do

    Story ==== This is the story of our world, where we came from and how we got to where we are today. Obviously we’re going to miss a few things out, or our story would take a very very long time indeed. But our story will cover the important events and help to explain why we think of God the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Maundy Thursday, Facts About The Passover.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 18, 2025
     | 221 views

    Maundy Thursday is a significant event in the Christian liturgy. Why is this so? Here is a quick insight into this Passover meal, and from which many sacraments in our worship have derived.

    17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Book You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 11, 2021
     | 2,140 views

    The Scriptures are trustworthy because of the eyewitness testimony of the apostles to the historical event of Christ’s death and resurrection, but also because of the trustworthiness of the Law and Prophets found in the Old Testament.

    INTRODUCTION • In the second message of our series, we will dive into a vital subject for Christians. • This subject has an impact on all we do as Christians and impacts our mission and purpose for life. • It may surprise you to know that there are over 4,000 recognized religions in the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Still Moves Stones

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    In this lesson we look at three stories that bolster our faith in the God who moved the Stone, who is the God who still moves stones.

    Introduction: A. Happy Easter to everyone – it is wonderful to be together on this Lord’s Day! B. As we get started, I want you to take a look at this cartoon – it really tickled me. 1. That resurrection morning, Jesus told the angel at the tomb, “I want you to fold up my burial clothes, wait for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christ’s Return To The Mount Of Olives Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,692 views

    The capture of Jerusalem by Antichrist forces at the Battle of Armageddon will precede the momentous event of Christ's Second Coming. The Mount of Olives will split when he arrives there and a way of escape is made for the Jews remaining in Jerusalem.

    Intro We are in the last chapter of Zechariah. Our text today will be Zechariah 14:1-5. This chapter provides details concerning the end-times that we have not yet seen. We have been given pieces of the end-time puzzle throughout this book. But Zechariah 14 brings us to the climatic return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sacrificial Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,328 views

    At Christmas we are often entertained with amusing stories of sacrificial love such as "It’s a Wonderful Life" and "The Gift of the Magi". In the Word of God we find a true story of sacrificial love demonstrated by a woman named Ruth.

    Sacrificial Love Ruth 1:11-18 Introduction: At Christmas we are often entertained with stories of sacrificial love. We are all familiar with Jimmy Steward’s role in “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Steward, the hero, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tick Tock, Tick Tock, God's Prophetic Clock - Know Exacltly Where're We At!

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,774 views

    The Lord is looking down the corridors of time, He accurately and precisely revealed the future to us. He even pointed to a certain point in time when He would come. No one knows the Hour, but we can know the time right up to it. There is detail in this!

    Writing History in advance The Bible has a lot to say when predicting future. Ok, I will paint a large picture here, we will go over the lay of the Land. If you want the detail, look at my links and go and study it. Nevertheless, I will give you a lot of information -but only an outline In Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doyne Cantrell avatar

    From Stumbling Stones To Stepping Stones

    Contributed by Doyne Cantrell on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,901 views

    This sermon will focus on events in the lives of three people from Scripture that illustrate how God takes the stumbling stones of our lives and turns them into stepping stones to Him.

    FROM STUMBLING STONES TO STEPPING STONES Romans 8:28 Introduction Often, events come into our lives that seem to be almost unbearable. Events that we may or may not know are direct attacks against our faith in and walk with God. It is in these times that we are able to see more clearly Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Celebration Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,101 views

    All the players in the Christmas story celebrated. Let us take our cue from them!

    The Celebration of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 * One of my most favorite Christian Christmas Songs is entitled, “Come on ring those bells.” One of the reasons that I love it so much is that it focuses on the “Celebration” of the Christ Child. The second verse goes like this, “Celebrations come because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist