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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Do Not Let Materialism Overtake Spirituality

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 6, 2022
     | 1,455 views

    Developing spirituality is far more important than materialism

    Do not let Materialism overtake Spirituality Mark 6:7-13 7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff-- no bread, no bag, no money in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Priorities In Prayer

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Jul 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,076 views

    God is more eager to answer than we are to ask!

    ??A little boy prayed for God to give him a new bicycle. He prayed every night. On the first night, he told Jesus “If you get me a new bike, I will never scream or yell again.” On the second night, he told Him “If you get me a new bike, I will be nice to my siblings forever.” On the third night, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    He Is Not Here. He Is Risen!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2023
     | 6,369 views

    Easter is more than a party. It is a life-changing reality.

    He is not Here. He is Risen Luke 24:1-11 It’s Easter time again. And again we are challenged with what Easter is all about. In some circles, robed choirs, priests and congregations go through the prescribed Easter ritual, some of which goes back nearly two thousand years. I have found Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 183 views

    Helping the needy is more than considerate, it is obedience to Christ.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apology Excepted

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 13, 2025
     | 338 views

    Reconciliation between people is more than an obligatory apology.

    Apology Excepted Two brothers had argued and vowed never to speak to each other until the other one apologized. They attended the same church but never said more than three words to each other. However, God began working on their hearts. They had always ignored foot washing, but on a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Time To Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,955 views

    The reality of Christ’s return challenges all believers to a more serious and devoted life.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies Series It’s Time to Wake Up! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: It’s time to wake up! I could be talking to Josh Stinnet and Andee Burnett, but I’m not. Most of you may not haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Overcoming

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 21,849 views

    The apostle Paul gives us more ways to overcome life’s difficulties.

    OVERCOMING II Thess. 3:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he aid, "Confused." "But," the questioner replied, "you don’t spell "confused" with a "K." The student answered, "You don’t know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Children - That Is What We Are!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 25,325 views

    We wonder in awe every day that God has made us his children, and strive to become more and more like what we already are!

    1 John 3:1-3 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ways To Pray

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,805 views

    Prayer is more than reading God a list of things He already knows. We may want to try some new ways to be more engaged in prayer.

    “Ways to Pray” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Or are you struggling? It’s not always easy to pray. Much of our problem with prayer is finding a method that works for us. We may grow discouraged or feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Hanging Out With God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    It is so important to hang out with God so that we know Him more and more. What does that look like and how do we do that.

    In our culture today, the importance of nutrition is such a big issue that seems to be everywhere we turn. Almost every magazine that covers culture, like People, Cosmo Girl, or Entertainment Weekly, usually has some story inside about some celebrity who is too skinny. Images like these (on wall) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Faithful! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    Tonight we are going to see how we can find that faithfulness in the Eternal One and then because of that faithfulness we should be able to trust God more and more.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2002 Date Preached: October 30, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [AM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: 1st Corinthian Study Title: God is Faithful Text: 1 Cor 1:1-9 (v.9) INTRODUCTION: Read the words from “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn #54. Tonight we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Living A Life Of Contentment

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,138 views

    we live in a society which craves more yet we are called to be content, how can we be content when we feel we need more.

    Living A Life of Contentment John Ortberg’s book "When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box" was a special help and thought sparker. Introduction: There is a disease that many people have here. The men who have this disease can walk into their garage and look at their car which is less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Living And Loving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    God wants his children to love each other and get along. Nothing is more true, yet nothing more challenging. Philippians helps us here.

    Philippians 2:1-11 What difference has Jesus made in your life? In the first four verses Paul gives us if/then instructions. IF you have these - Spiritual Supplies: Encouragement Comfort Fellowship Tenderness Compassion THEN practice these with one another - Relational ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Thanksgiving Vs Thanks-Living

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    This is an anytime sermon on THANKSGIVING. People demand: I DESERVE ... ? Thanksgiving is more about THANKS-LIVING. There is more than the 4th Thursday of Novemeber to being thankful.

    THANKS-GIVING IS THE ART OF THANKS-LIVING.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: I was talking with a young lady that was making daily some very poor choices. She was raised in the church and had a sweet experience with Jesus. She had attended youth camp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Can We Make A Difference? “yes We Can!”

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,970 views

    This world around us, is going to hell in a hand basket it seems like more and more on a daily basis. Its time the church took the Great Commission seriously.

    Can We Make a Difference? “Yes We Can!” We set last Month as Harvest Time. And we will continue on this subject. If the building of the church were a sport, I would tell you, “It’s hard to put any points on the scoreboard ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God