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  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    God's Plans Are Always Best

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jul 27, 2017
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     | 28,320 views

    This is a message designed to help persons reflect on God's preferred plans for their lives from a biblical perspective.

    God’s plans are always best (Jeremiah 29:10-13) 10 This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If We Make No Real Effort To Find God Daily Our Lives Decay.

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014
     | 4,212 views

    The joy the blessing and the necessity of diligence when it comes to connecting with God.

    If we make no real effort to find God daily our lives decay To get natural food I must allocate time and make the effort to either grow something or go to the store buy the food and then prepare and cook it – to get gas I must allocate time and make the effort go to the station and fill up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be A Show Off

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018
     | 6,830 views

    This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

    (a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Enjoying Life

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2014
     | 7,660 views

    The ability to enjoy life’s blessings with intensity is a gift from God, yet, like eternal life, many will not receive that gift.

    The Gift of Enjoying Life Ecclesiastes 6:1-6 1. The Wildcat Creek here in Kokomo, IN begins building momentum on the east near the town of Phlox. According to Neil Laymon of the Wildcat Guardians, The Mud Creek, Turkey Creek and a third Creek (Grass Creek) are separate ground-fed streams that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking With The Greatest Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014
     | 4,380 views

    Love brings benefits

    The benefits to walking in Love 1 Cor 12:31 NLT 31 So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all. 1 Cor 12:31 31 But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Being A Gospel Centered People Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,698 views

    Open Doors Being a Gospel Centered People

    Open Doors Being a Gospel Centered People 1 Cor 16:5-11 November 17, 2013 We started this series in Colossians, where Paul tells us to walk in wisdom toward those who do not know Christ by making the best use of our time. With this in mind, Paul asked the Colossian church to pray that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Influence

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 16, 2016
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     | 16,464 views

    Mother's Day sermon for 2016 of how mother's have a tremendous influence on children's lives.

    A Mother’s Influence 2 Tim 2:5-7 Today is a special day – celebrate mothers and grandmothers Mothers and grandmothers are the most special people on earth – closest to God’s love for children I personally believe they have the hardest job that has ever been created They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
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    The Potter's House

    Jeremiah 18 v 1 - 10 The Potter's House 1. Jeremiah Saw The Potter A. The Potter's Activity (vs. 3) and, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Thanksgiving "Tudes" Gratitude, Attitude And Aptitude

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,784 views

    Understanding what God says about being THANKFUL: Genuine Gratitude

    Weekend Message/Devotion November 18, 2018 Thanksgiving “Tudes” GratitiTUDE – AttiTUDE - AptiTUDE I want us to view THANKSGIVING in a very personal and individual way. Families and friends will gather this week around a festive meal or gathering and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 6, 2021
     | 2,133 views

    Do we have as much loyalty to Jesus Christ as we do our favorite sports team?

    Faith That Works Walk in Wisdom / James 2:1–10; James 2:11–13; James 2:14–17   • Loyalty to your team. • Go to games, wear their jersey, paint your house in team colors, talk about it, schedule your wedding around games (true story). • Won’t wear the rival’s colors, etc. (A certain FSU fan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Santa

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021
     | 1,800 views

    What do Jesus and Santa have in common? Nothing? Perhaps more than you think, just not how you think! The true story of a man who got a name, though he personally would rather all credit go to The Son!

    While we know very little about the man who likely bore the name, the most likely person was the Bishop of Myra, near modern Finike, Turkey, in the 300s. Nicholas' parents died when he was just a teenager. His parents left him a lot of money which made him a rich young man. He went to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Christ = Sabbath Rest Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 1, 2019
     | 4,898 views

    What does it mean to have faith in Christ?

    Please open your Bibles to Hebrews Chapter 4….. We will read again today “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When God Gets The Belt Out

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,649 views

    The Chastisement of God

    WHEN GOD GETS THE BELT OUT GEN. 2:16-17 1. INTRODUCTION: I RECALL GROWING UP AS A CHILD, THAT WHENEVER MY MOTHER OR FATHER WOULD GET THE BELT OUT, I KNEW THAT TROUBLE WAS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. I KNEW THAT WHEN I SAW THE BELT, NOTHING GOOD WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. THE BELT CAME OUT AS THE DIRECT RESULT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trading Places

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 20, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    The Life of One for the Lives of The Many.

    TRADING PLACES ROM. 5:8 1. INTRODUCTION. IN 1983 PARAMOUNT PICTURES DISTRIBUTED A MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM ENTITLED TRADING PLACES. THIS MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM EARNED MORE THAN 90 MILLION DOLLARS. THIS MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM STARRED EDDIE MURPHY, DAN AYKROYD, JAMIE LEE CURTIS, RALPH BELLAMY, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experental Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,385 views

    Jesus invites John the Baptist’s disciples to “Come and See.” Jesus offers the same invitation to us—to follow him and experience a relationship with him.

    John 1:35-51 "Experiential Faith" INTRODUCTION Social commentators have brought it to our attention that we are talking to each other less. We are spending more time on Facebook, Twitter, and texting each other. But, face to face communication is becoming rare. This doesn't necessarily mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran