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  • David Dunn avatar

    Holy Masks

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 157 views

    True worship begins when performance ends; Jesus frees us from religion’s stage to live honestly before the Father who sees in secret.

    If you’ve ever stood backstage before the curtain rises, you know that trembling hush—the buzz, the heartbeat, the thought: Will they like it? That’s performance. And you don’t need a theater to feel it. The biggest stage ever built fits in our pockets. Every post, every selfie, every opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    An Appeal For Holiness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,347 views

    Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

    Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Deadly D's

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,652 views

    In this study we will look at 6 things all beginning with the letter D that are emotional struggles that we have to learn how to overcome.

    Overcoming the Deadly D’s In this study we will look at 6 things all beginning with the letter D that are emotional struggles that we have to learn how to overcome. The only one that doesn’t explicitly deal with the emotions per se is the first where we will look at spiritual Dysentery. Into: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eagles And Chickens Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 24,981 views

    Until believers embrace holiness in our lifestyles, revival in the church cannot begin. A life changing message from Paul to the Colossians.

    The Scottish preacher John McNeill liked to tell about an eagle that had been captured when it was quite young. The farmer who snared the bird put a restraint on it so it couldn’t fly, and then he turned it loose to roam in the barnyard. It wasn’t long till the eagle began to act like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    An Angel's Song & A Shepherd's Laugh Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    God uncommonly loves the common person. Part 3 of 3 in "It’s beginning to sound a lot like Xmas" series.

    "It’s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas" An Angels Song & A Shepherds Laugh Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Introduction: 1 The world is full of common folks like us. A Abe Lincoln said, "God must have an uncommon fondness for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hide And Seek

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 18,629 views

    From the beginning of history man has played "hide and seek" with God. But God had a different game called "seek and found"

    OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Light Breaking Through Darkness" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,486 views

    Every Christian was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. How did the light of the gospel begin to break through?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 6, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent "Light Breaking Through Darkness” II Corinthians 4:3-7 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian you have ever met--including yourself--was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. “But God, who is rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can God Still Use Me After I've Gotten Off To A Shaky Start?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    The beginning of Elisha’s solo ministry provides some insights into the mistakes that many of us make early in our walk with God.

    - vv. 23-25. - This is simply a problem passage. It’s very difficult to explain - it seems so unnecessary and unbecoming to a prophet, especially when you compare Jesus’ statements on forgiveness. - How do we make sense of it? KEY THOUGHT: God works through imperfect people. - The tendency ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way Of Thinking Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    In this first message I want to us all to begin thinking about money in a new way. (Money Matter pt 1)

    A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Play Pink Floyd, “Money” with the word Money on the screen In regards to money, Pink Floyd said (31 years ago on the dark Side Of The Moon Album – who feels old… march 24, 1973) Money, get away. Get a good job with good pay and you’re okay. Money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Of Them Turned Back

    Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

    ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    In the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus predicts the growth of the Church from small beginnings - from Israel to Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the world

    NR 24-07-05 Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ask To Serve Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    Ministering to others begins with praying to God for his guidance, power and blessing in opportunities to make his grace known through ministry.

    Ever notice how you pick up little habits from people without even noticing it? When I first became a Christian, the preacher at the University Church was a positive, encouraging gentleman named Harold Jones. He would always speak about the ‘wonderful love of Jesus’ and bob up and down on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tyrone Garay avatar

    As Our Soul Prospers

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 18,331 views

    As we seek first the kingdom of God and all it’s righteousness, everything around us begins to prosper. Spiritual Prosperity

    As our Soul Prospers Text: Ps 139:13-16 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Four Jewels Of Easter

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 681 ratings
     | 17,618 views

    Precious jewels are often deceptive. You have to grow in your appreciation of their quality before you really begin to see their value.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED IN 2021) TEXT: Acts 2:22 36 ILL. You probably don’t remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was the 2nd most powerful man in the Soviet Union. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Does The Bible Say About Death” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 30, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 33,331 views

    Beginning of a series on Eternity and what awaits the Christian after Death. Three points, Death is a Certainty, Judgment is a reality, and salvation is a possiblity.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon #1 “What Does The Bible Say About Death” Hebrews 9:27-28 [Began sermon with video clip - “Ever Think About Dying?” www.sermonspice.com] “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist