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  • Charles Degner avatar

    Manna - What Is It?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 28,029 views

    The manna in the wildnerness, like our daily bread, reminds us of God’s goodness and grace to us.

    Exodus 16: 2-16 Pentecost 11 – B Rev. Charles F. Degner August 24, 2003 Are you familiar with this picture? [An old man bowed in prayer over a piece of bread and a bowl of soup.] You will find it hanging in many Christian homes as a reminder to be thankful for our daily bread. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    What's The Big Deal?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,797 views

    This is about undistracted worship.

    Do you remember “Let’s Make A Deal” with Monty Hall? People would dress up in goofy costumes and carry signs to get his attention so he would come to them to make a deal. They would barter and trade. Unknowingly contestants would trade away a new car for 5 baby pigs. Or, they would trade away ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Victor Yap avatar

    What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 8: "Jotham"

    WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Really Counts Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    Love is eternally excellent.

    WHAT REALLY COUNTS I Corinthians 13:8-13 S: Love C: Love is eternal Th: Live the Difference Pr: LOVE IS ETERNALLY EXCELLENT. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 13:8-13 four explanations why love is eternally excellent. The _____ explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Joy No Matter What Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,809 views

    Sermon #1 in a 4 sermon series on Philippians. This message from chapter 1 deals with the joy we can have "no matter what".

    JOY No Matter What CHCC: November 2, 2008 Philippians 1 INTRODUCTION: This week we’re starting a new series in our sermons and Pueblo groups. I’m pretty enthused about it --- because we’re going to study a book of the Bible that is often called the LETTER OF JOY. Paul uses the word JOY 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will It Cost You

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,285 views

    Sermon focuses on our ability to make different choices as we prepare to enter into a new year.

    What Will It Cost You? Scripture: Luke 14:27, 28, 33; Romans 6:1-11 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Will It Cost You?” This Thursday, should we live to see it, will begin a new year and 2008 will close. We witnessed things in 2008 that we did not see in previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christian? What's That?!

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
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    According to surveys and statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85% of the American population is Christian and 99% of Mexico's population is Christian. I have been to both countries and can understand why some folks are confused with these percenta

    A Christian? What’s that?! I Peter 1:22-25 Introduction: According to surveys and statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85 percent of the American populous is Christian. Even more amazing is a recent survey that shows Mexico to be 99 percent Christian. I have been to both countries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    What To Put On! Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,126 views

    When a person believes and confesses Jesus as savior and Lord, they are born again, and a transformation takes place in their basic nature. The change is more radical that the change that takes place at death.

    WHAT TO PUT ON! Ephesians 4:17-32 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 7

    WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Committed, But Committed To What?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Sep 22, 2013
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     | 27,151 views

    When it comes to liviing a life of worth and significance the primary question for each of us inn't am I committed? It is what am I committed to?

    Introduction: When it comes to living a life of worth and significance the primary question for each of us isn't, "Am I committed?" It's, "What am I committed to?" I have noticed lately that there are many people in the Church body no less who are solely committed to their own welfare. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    What Goes Around Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    The power promised by Satan never lasts. Satan betrays even his most dedicated followers.

    How many of you like jigsaw puzzles? I love them... even though I haven’t put one together in years. I don’t dare. They’re addictive, and I already have too many bad habits. But those of you who indulge - how do you start? Do you do all the edge pieces first, or do you sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    What we ought to be doing is saying... Father I Thank You and not only Thank You, but I also Praise You.. for doing exceedingly more and going abundantly beyond whatever I can ever think or imagine, to supply all my needs

    Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege" Some years ago, the cartoonist pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day, but it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. So, Snoopy took one look at the dog food and said, “This isn’t fair. The rest of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    What Is Christian Nationalism?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 12, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 529 views

    Attacks upon Christianity are not new and have been taking place since day one

    In the United States of America (USA), Christian nationalism is a form of patriotism held by Christians of various backgrounds and genders since the country began, who believe the USA is the central player in God's historical purposes because it is a country founded on and defined by Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Can Transform Saul?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2022
     | 3,272 views

    The message is a contrast between a new convert named Saul and a mature follower of Christ named Paul. The intent of the message is to encourage Christian maturation in those who come to Christ in faith.

    “When [Saul] had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Is Up With The Will Of God?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,246 views

    Why God’s will seems to be absolute and yet not absolute.

    March 11, 2001 Luke 13:31-35 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran