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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "knocking On Heaven’s Door:" The Friend At Midnight

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 9, 2023
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     | 3,235 views

    This Sunday in our series, “Parables to Live By,” our of Luke’s gospel, we’ll be looking at the Parable of “The Friend at Midnight,” whose overarching theme is about prayer and our knocking on Heaven’s door for God to hear our plea.

    Parables to Live By “Knocking on Heaven’s Door:” The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEL0NII1Shs In 1973, Bob Dylan wrote what some consider one of the most famous folk songs in the U.S. It was written for the movie, “Pat Garrett and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,395 views

    When you come to church, who are you looking for? When you open the scriptures, who do you see? When was the last time you personally met with the Jesus of the Bible?

    Last week, we spoke about God’s offer and our response to either walk in darkness or walk in His light. Today in John 1 we see some questions posed to who Jesus is in reality. So who is Jesus? According to the Bible, Jesus is God, the second Person of the Trinity - He always was and is. He never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humble Before God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 14, 2023
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     | 3,847 views

    A series looking at the practical words of wisdom from James

    Submitting to God James 4:1-10 July 16, 2023 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? A war in Italy, which resulted in the death of thousands of men, began over a wooden bucket. In 1864, Spain attacked Peru in order to get their hands on Peruvian bird poop, which was a great fertilizer. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part Of The Family

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2023
     | 1,328 views

    Continuing series on Romans.

    Romans 4 Part of the Family - Read Romans 4:1-25 INTRODUCTION All of us have parts of the Bible that we really enjoy reading and others that are a bit more tedious for us. For instance, I just finished reading the Song of Solomon as part of my quiet time. Not one of my favorite books, with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Lunch

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 5, 2023
     | 1,133 views

    The only way back to God is through the way God has provided for us.

    This is the third Sunday in Lent. This forty days is traditionally a time of reflection and repentance, a time to acknowledge our own sinfulness and need for God’s grace. And traditionally, too, pastors temporarily drop whatever track they were on and preach a series of special sermons just for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God’s Fire Falls

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2022
     | 3,986 views

    Several months back I taught about our need for revival, “Revival Required.” This Sunday, I’d like to expand on that message, as we look at biblical history and how God would deliver his people by sending “holy fire,” to revive and deliver them.

    When God’s Fire Falls Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-xDm9cgSE John Whitehead, president, and founder of the Rutherford Institute said, “If there isn’t a revival in this country of some sort … we’re moving toward a state that would be very much like pagan Rome.” There’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The High-Value Saint

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Aug 20, 2022
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     | 2,887 views

    Kevin "the Godfather" Samuels, revived the idea and coined the phrase of the High-Value Man. He formulated six principles that create the High-Value Man, but Christ has given us six principles to make us High-Value Saints. We find these principles in the parable of the Hidden Treasure.

    Three months ago, the world of social media lost an icon. Kevin "the Godfather" Samuels, YouTuber, image consultant, life-coach, dating expert and influencer, died on May 5, 2022. Rolling Stone magazine reported that Samuels had amassed 1.4 million subscribers on his YouTube channel ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How Do We Face Trouble In This World?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 22, 2022
     | 2,517 views

    We live in a world that is full of concerns and worries. And all the more so with a weakened economy, a weakened military and a question of leadership. These concerns put pressure on us.

    Alba 5-4-14 8-21-2022 (Revised) HOW DO WE FACE TROUBLE IN THIS WORLD? John 16:32-33 How many of you have a pressure pot? Pressure cooking has been around for a long time. In our basement we have the pressure cooker that my mother used many times, mostly when she was canning something. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022
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     | 2,440 views

    2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us two ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

    Introduction Paul Borthwick served as a professor of Global Christianity at Gordon College for 30 years. In his book titled, Mission 3:16: God’s One-Verse Invitation to Love the World, he writes: I had the privilege of attending the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's The Little Things

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2022
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     | 6,612 views

    It's the little things in life that can make all the difference - the ordinary things that God can use to bring about miracles in our life and in the lives of others.

    Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Theme: Little Things can be Big Things How God can use the little things, the ordinary things in our lives to bring about miracles all around us. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Salvation Only In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 16, 2022
     | 2,214 views

    There is only one way to heaven, by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

    SALVATION ONLY IN JESUS Text: Acts 4:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late Dr. Billy Graham, recently posted on his Facebook page a troubling article. Here’s what it said: a. 39% of “evangelical” pastors surveyed recently said there is no absolute moral truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Help Me God, I'm Angry Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 25, 2022
     | 2,387 views

    Anyone can be angry. The old can become angry as well as the young. The rich and the poor - all people have the capability to become angry. If I were to ask, of all the human emotions you're capable of experiencing, with which one does it seem to be the most difficult for you to cope?

    Alba 8-12-13 (Revised 9-25-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M ANGRY In his autobiography, “Number 1”, Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey told Billy to wait in the car while he checked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Acts 29 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,459 views

    An ongoing look at the call of God to be His church.

    Acts 29 The Church October 2, 2022 If I asked you to turn to Acts 29, in your Bibles, you wouldn’t find it. You would think something’s a little off with Pastor Michael today. More so than usual. Because there really is no Acts 29. It’s like Moses running a special telling us there’s an 11th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Honorable And Dishonorable Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,492 views

    2 Timothy 2:20-26 shows us how to serve God.

    Introduction Harry J. Heintz shared the following story: Recently I glimpsed the glory of finishing a task well. At Arlington National Cemetery, I saw the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. I had watched that ceremony several times before, always moved by its solemnity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Elijah The Mighty Man Of God

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021
     | 3,187 views

    If you want to talk about one of the greatest heroes to ever walk the earth. If you want to talk about someone who God really did incredible miracles through, if you want to talk about someone who walked hand in hand with the living God

    If you want to talk about one of the greatest heroes to ever walk the earth. If you want to talk about someone who God really did incredible miracles through, if you want to talk about someone who walked hand in hand with the living God, if you want to talk about someone who changed the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army