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  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Love That Is Always Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 28, 2023
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     | 2,363 views

    Learn how love and hope are the foundation of our family, based on 1 Corinthians 13 and other biblical passages.

    Love That Is Always Hopeful 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Introduction: Today, we are going to talk about love. Not just any kind of love, but the love that is always hopeful. The love that is described in 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, the famous chapter on love that is often read at weddings and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Betrayal During A Celebration

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 8, 2023
     | 1,251 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus before the Passover meal

    Betrayal During a Celebration Mark 14:10-21 “Et tu Brute (ay)” is a famous quote from English literature, and it comes from Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. In one of the most dramatic, violent, and bloody scenes, a group of murderers, which included Brutus, go to stab Julius Caesar to death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would You Say?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 12, 2023
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    Yes I’m just like you when I hear a word and a promise that makes me think of revival. Wouldn’t that be nice, revival would solve everything! Thing is, God already sent the power of revival! Revival has a name and it’s Jesus!

    Who has ever wore a new piece of clothing? And when noticed, and someone ask if your outfit was new, the reply you gave was “this whole thing!” Because really, you say you didn’t want to be noticed, but yet you really did and you love the fact, that you were noticed! How’s come, whenever we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    M16: Signs In The Sky Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 19, 2024
     | 1,305 views

    Belief in Jesus is quite reasonable for He provided proof by His death, burial, and resurrection.

    M16: SIGNS IN THE SKY Matthew 16:1-4 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… childrensmn.org/educationmaterials/parents/article/7562 [adapted] Old wives' tales are perhaps as old as language itself. They are part of our oral tradition, originating long before pen and ink, and books and movies. Many times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Yeasty Beasty Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 26, 2024
     | 1,080 views

    Jesus uses yeast as a symbol to talk about hypocrisy.

    M16: THE YEASTY BEASTY M16: LEAVEN THAT’LL KEEP YOU FROM HEAVEN Matthew 16:5-12 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… My First and Only Breadmaker (p) When Kelly and I got married in 1998, we had a wedding registry like all couples do nowadays. A wedding registry, if you do not know, is a list from various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "testing The Teachers"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024
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    This is from a series on I John

    Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keep Your Feet On The Ground And Your Eye On Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 22, 2024
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     | 2,574 views

    A balanced Christian life tends to common daily duties without complaint but also pursues spiritual revitalization through communion with the Lord and feeding on God's word. This balance is particularly important during turbulent times.

    Intro As we approach the November election, we find ourselves in an intense time in our history. The attempted assassination of President Trump testifies to that fact. The Republican convention concluded last Thursday. The Democrat convention is coming up in August. Who knows what decisions will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Way Of The Pilgrim

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Aug 23, 2024
     | 1,617 views

    To be a Christian requires us to be fully involved in our relationship with Christ. If we truly believe we should be able to show how different we are to the world around us. The more we immerse ourselves with Christ the more we glow with an inner light.

    THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM 2 Cor 5:17 Every year since 650 AD Muslims celebrate the Hajj. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca. According to Islamic beliefs every devout Muslim must attend at least one Hajj in their lifetime if they wish to guarantee their arrival in Paradise upon their death. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Burning Fever Be Gone!

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 29, 2024
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     | 1,004 views

    The Bible teaches us that sin is an infection leading to a terrible fever; an infection that must be cleansed through the washing of water by the word and by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. He heals both spiritual and physical illnesses.

    “In 1818, Ignaz Phillip Semmelweis was born into a world of dying women. The finest hospitals lost one out of six young mothers to the scourge of ‘childbed fever.’ A doctor’s daily routine began in the dissecting room where he performed autopsies. From there he made his way to the hospital to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work And Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2024
     | 1,093 views

    If you want to enjoy God-honoring, fulfilling work, then work in His power, and rest with His blessing.

    John Ortberg tells an old story about a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing. “What's the matter?” she asks. ”I've just figured out how to tie my shoes.” “Well, honey, that's wonderful. You're growing up, but why are you crying?” “Because,” he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    From Doubting To Faith

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 19, 2025
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     | 758 views

    The best thing we can do during difficulties and trials is to bring all our griefs, troubles, and discouragements to Jesus. This is what John the Baptist did when he was in prison, and it helped him move from doubting to faith.

    All me to begin with an illustration: “Joe Scriven was a missionary from Ireland to Canada, working among the Iroquois Indians. He was joined by his fiancé, who was also from Ireland. Just before the wedding, she was killed in an accident. Joe buried her with his own hands and a broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace To The Disturbed

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025
     | 386 views

    'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Good Portion Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 456 views

    What is the necessary, good thing in our relationship with Jesus?

    I have a problem - a problem with serving food. I always want the bigger portion - if I’m pouring drinks for Danielle and me - I’ll take the one that’s a bit more. If I’m plating food, I’ll put a bit more on my plate. Now, I know she eats less than I do - basically everyone in my house eats less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Excuses: The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2025
     | 437 views

    To avoid the trap of self-justification, don't debate God's clear commands; just do them, trusting Jesus to help you.

    Seinfeld was a popular sit com featuring the humor of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. In an episode called “The Fire,” Jerry's friend, George attends a child's birthday party at the request of his girlfriend, Robin. Take a look (show video: George and the Fire, Seinfeld, Season 5, Episode 20). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Similarities Between The Christian Life And Football

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 23, 2025
     | 455 views

    Most Christians are not aware that preachers preach different kinds of sermons.

    Such as some preach… (1) Expository sermons This type of sermon generally is used in preaching on a large passage of scripture or one of the books of the Bible. (2) Textual sermons The Textual sermon is similar to the Expositor sermon using only a smaller passage of scripture, instead of using ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist