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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Celebrating Pentecost

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023
     | 1,824 views

    We celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the Birthday of the Church

    Note: I would note that Loran Livingston had an influence of ideas in this message. I listened to his message on May 21 on Pentecost Sunday. Title: Bring them to Jesus Theme: It is important that we bring our prodigal children to Jesus and lay them at His feet. Text: Mark 9:17 - 19 Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Rooster’s Call: A Story Of Denial, Repentance, And Transformation. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 20, 2025
     | 707 views

    Peter’s denial of Jesus caused tremendous heartache, but he confessed and left transformed.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE TITLE SLIDE • After dedicating our lives to Jesus, I firmly believe that the majority of individuals have the utmost desire to follow and live for Him. • The story of Peter punctuates this point. • Peter was one of the closest disciples of Jesus. • Peter was in the inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Parenting? Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2024
     | 578 views

    The best way to teach our children boundaries is to have healthy boundaries ourselves and model them in our homes.

    What does the Bible say about parenting? Psalm 127:3-5a NIV Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Japan Story Ephesians 6:1-4 NIV Children, obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Our Shepherd.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024
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     | 443 views

    The work of the Good Shepherd.

    THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34:11-16a. First, we see the Good Shepherd as the one who seeks out the lost sheep, Ezekiel 34:11. ‘If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray,’ teaches Jesus, ‘does he not go to the mountains to seek the one who is straying?’ (cf. Matthew 18:12). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Stuff

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    one of a series in the book of Acts

    The right stuff - the wrong way We have the right stuff 10 years/Win Arn in Marquette MI about the Christian church movement. I went with some LSCC Elders and listened and learned. He said the Christian Church movement was ideally suited to reach American culture for Jesus and it should be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek The Lord

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    This was a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent based on the Lectionary old Testament Lesson for Year C from Isaiah 55:1-9. If we seek the Lord in the true spirit of repentance, we shall find Him.

    Seek the Lord --Isaiah 55:1-9 Our Scripture reading from Isaiah 55:1-9 is the Old Testament Lesson from the New Common Lectionary for this Third Sunday in Lent. The passage has always been a favorite of mine. After prophesying the sufferings of Jesus on the cross in Chapter 53, Isaiah bursts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Does It Matter What You Believe

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    Sometimes we say things that make no sense, and that we don’t even believe ourselves! One of these that crops up again and again is, "It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you are sincere."

    Does It Matter What You Believe? Introduction 1. Over the years I have studied with many people, and there are several statements that crop up again and again. One of these is, "It doesn’t mater what you believe as long you are sincere." 2. In this lesson, we shall answer the question, "Does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Fruit Of Half-Hearted Service Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,722 views

    A continuation of the service from the book of Malachi

    The Fruit of Half-Hearted Service” Malachi 3:13-15 As we have made our journey through the book of Malachi, we have seen the Lord pile indictment upon indictment against the people. The nation of Israel has strayed far from God in both word and deed. Evil abounded in the land. Unbelief is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Moral Women Fall Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    Why do moral, godly women fall into sexual sin? Bathsheba may give us some clues.

    1. Illus. of doing marriage seminar • Talk about various aspects of marriage: communication, etc. Part of seminar is about preventing adultery in the Christian home. • During the discussion time, a woman very kindly said, “I think this session is sort of a waste of time. Committed Christian women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4 - Training Wheels Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    Part 4 of 6...parenting

    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. 2The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. 4The reward for humility and fear of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Can You Do That In Worship?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010
     | 3,117 views

    This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

    Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wayne Mock avatar

    Decide To Grow In Faith Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 18, 2011
     | 6,803 views

    Decisions have much to do with growth in Christ. Growth in Christ has much to do with decisions. Decide to grow in Christ by: 1) Being a good example; 2) Being Forgiving; and 3) Serving faithfully.

    Much emphasis is given to the need for one to make the decision to accept Christ as both Savior and Lord. Behind such a decision is the necessity of faith – a loving belief and trust in the Lord. This belief and trust, this faith, includes confessing Christ as Lord and repenting of one's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dwayne Kight avatar

    Avoiding Satan

    Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jun 22, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    A sermon pointed to the need for a watchful outlook in resting the devil.

    I) Introduction: A) 1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober(watch), be vigilant(stay awake); because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: B) Every Christian has an enemy. 1) Although unseen by the natural eye 2) This adversary is not imaginary or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Invitation To The Banquet

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,400 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C

    March 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Invitation to the Banquet Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Pharisees were grumbling again. They weren’t pleased with Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    (How To Get Through Our Circumstances ) 1 King 17 :1-7

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,231 views

    BECAUSE THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS THAT YOU DON`T HAVE TO GO LOOKING FOR A CIRCUMSTANCE BECAUSE CIRCUMSTANCES WILL COME FIND YOU

    1 Kings 17:1-7 (KJV) 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist