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  • Shawn miller avatar

    Living In The Last Days: Haters. Series

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,009 views

    A topical sermon about the end of days, revealing the state of a violent world that despises the good of God's people and the good of God himself.

    Living in the last days: Haters Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:3 & Genesis 6:11 Introduction: From an article from Fox News: Rev. Faye Musa knew immediately why suspected Boko Haram militants burst into his home last year as his wife prepared dinner in the family's northeastern Nigeria home. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eulogy John Hayes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 19, 2016
     | 11,520 views

    This is the eulogy for a man who was married 69 years, outstanding family man, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

    John Hayes 11/18/2016 Psalm 23:1-6 2 Timothy 4:6-8 It was the year 1929. Al Capone was causing havoc in the city of Chicago with his criminal empire. An influenza epidemic was spreading and taking the lives of over 200,000 people. The Great Wall Street Crash was beginning to happen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Have Reached Bottom Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 24, 2012
     | 3,436 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 15: 1 - 7

    Luke 15: 1 – 7 When You Have Reached Bottom Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Deborah And Barak

    Contributed by Tim Secrist on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,173 views

    God is willing to use anybody that is willing to be used for His glory. This sermon is about God using an unlikely character to accomplish something big. If He can use this person, He can use anybody.

    Deborah and Barak Judges 4 and 5 Intro: Some people never seem to learn. A man pulled into a gas station, walked over to a soda machine, and stared at the sign, which read, “Soda: $2.00.” “Two dollars for a soda – that’s incredible” the man said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Going On When God's People Suffer?

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,063 views

    There are multiple spiritual dynamics to suffering that goes beneath the surface.

    What's going on when God's people suffer? Holy Week is about suffering. It is specifically about the suffering of Jesus, but I believe it like the season of Lent is also about our own mortality. It is a time to reflect on our moral place in life and on the humanity of what we endure, waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    I Simply Must Have… Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,503 views

    God recreates the whole life of those who give up small ambitions and admissions.

    Read Matthew 13.44-46. Pray. Introduction Matthew again pairs two parables to press on us all the more forcefully one point. Last week we heard two parables of hidden and growing power. The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, small and insignificant, but hidden in the dirt it grows to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Repentance And Refreshing Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2009
     | 6,061 views

    One of the things that traps us in our places of emotional and spiritual and relational lameness is that we get to a point where we cannot really imagine life differently.

    Intro: Last Sunday we began our look at the second section of the book of Acts. The first section, chapters 1-2, told the story of the ascension of Jesus and then the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, filling the believers with the power and indwelling presence of God, and now the next two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do Between The "Amen" And The "There It Is!"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,664 views

    After praying, what do you do in the "between times" before the answer comes. This sermon points out four major things.

    April, 2007 What to do Between the “Amen” and the “There it Is” Mark 11:12-21 INTRODUCTION: Mark 11:12-14 relates the story of Jesus curing the fig tree. Nothing appeared to happen to the trees in the natural at the time Jesus spoke these words. If the tree had withered and died right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Godly Mother

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,620 views

    In the prayer of Hannah, we see the devotion of a godly mother, in the lives of Samuel and Samson, we see the response to a godly mother, and in the promise of God, we see the hope of a godly mother.

    1. Devotion of a godly mother a. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s salvation b. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s standing c. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supremacy d. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s sovereignty e. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supply 2. Response to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    Conclusion of two-part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING TRUTH, Part Two. *INTRO> A seminary professor in London once talked about a section of London called the White Chapel District, where old and used clothing is sold. There are signs there which read, "Slightly Soiled--Greatly Reduced Price." Th professor teaches his students in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Begin With Gratitude No Matter When. No Matter What.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,305 views

    “You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require...

    “You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require, not just the emergency response now and the days or weeks ahead…this is going to require years of effort to be able to rebuild, to come back. Basically, you are looking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God's Omniscience Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2021
     | 3,311 views

    A series looking at God's character. Today we look at His omniscience.

    God’s Character January 24, 2021 As a parent there are certain things that are most important when it comes to my children. If I asked you about what comes to mind first - as aunts, uncles, grandparents or parents . . . obviously, we want them to be healthy, happy, content with life, a Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christmas Is All About Giving (& Receiving) Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 23, 2021
     | 1,624 views

    Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? You probably have an idea. But I want to make sure today that you understand exactly what it means for you.

    Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? Well, I imagine most of us have a feel for this. It’s because Jesus was all about loving and giving. But there’s a little bit more to it than that. And my goal this evening is that you don’t miss what Jesus intended Christmas to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    The resurrection of Jesus proves He is God’s son, He is with us today, and He will raise us from the dead.

    He Is Risen! Luke 24:5, 6 INTRO.: It’s been many years since I played golf, but I remember an incident that occurred when I was playing with some other preachers. I hit a tee shot and lost track of the ball. I was pretty sure it went into the rough and went there looking for it. As I searched, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 38,281 views

    A Mother’s Day message based on Mary the mother of Jesus

    Mother’s Day Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Today I want us to look at Mary, God’s choice to be the mother of his Son. The Lord turned & said, "Have you read the specs on this model? She is supposed to be completely washable, but not plastic. She is to have 180 moving parts, all of them replaceable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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