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  • Tim White avatar

    After The Service Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,770 views

    After an important service, there are three important rules that we must consider.

    • A Sunday school teacher asked her children where the disciples and Jesus went after the Last Supper Church Service. After a moment of silence, one of the little girl said, “The probably went to Denny’s”. • The disciples had just finished one of the most meaningful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Genealogy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 22, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,773 views

    The genealogy of Christ. Proving that He is the rightful king of Israel. And the Son of sinful people.

    This opening was written and preached by a different preacher, truthfully, I can’t remember anything more than that, I lost the name of the preacher from whom I got this material. My sincere apologies to the author, who must remain nameless. Under other circumstances I would not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024
     | 1,581 views

    In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week three: One Hope.

    ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/21/2018 A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle and feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed off to gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Next Thing

    Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,046 views

    God will refuse to tell you about His next steps for your life until you do this one thing.

    Message title: The Next Thing If you like you can turn to one scripture today, Luke 5. I want to talk to you about something a little more serious. I had to learn this the hard way from myself, and I'll be honest, it's not easy, but it's so worth it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,524 views

    Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Putting Light On The Subject Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,746 views

    What does the creation of light and the timing of its creation on day 1 reveal about you and your God?

    Scientists, in 2016 made an interesting discovery. When studying human conception, they saw something that they had never noticed before. What they noticed was that when sperm meets an egg that there is a sudden flash of light. They describe it as “an explosion, or fireworks.” As a matter of fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Anti-Christ?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,126 views

    The apostle John, who also gave us the Book of Revelation, gives us good information about what to look for, and what to look out for, when it comes to the subject of the anti-christ.

    Alba 7-21-2024 WHO IS THE ANTI-CHRIST? I John 2:18-23 Who is the Anti-Christ? Sorry, I can't tell you. Because I do not know! That may be disappointing to some of you who expected specific information. There are others who thought they knew the answer to that question. So we were told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 3 'fear Nots' Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,047 views

    Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds were all told by angels to "Fear Not." Many times our lives -- even around Christmas time -- involve fears. But God gave us Christmas to bring sweet peace & joy!

    THE 3 FEAR NOTS OF CHRISTMAS Lk. 1:26-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house; I searched for the tools to hand to my spouse. Instructions were studied and we were inspired, In hopes we could manage "Some Assembly Required." 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Measure Of Your Watchfulness Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on May 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,529 views

    Today, I want you to see from God’s word how the Lord will measure your life by your watchfulness to watch and pray. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest without acknowledgement for the glory of God.

    GOD’S MEASURE OF YOUR WATCHFULNESS Please open your Bible to Luke 21 and Mark 13 as we continue our sermon series, with today’s message “God’s Measure of Our Watchfulness.” In this series, I have shown you the many ways how the Lord will measure our lives. One of the special things the Lord will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Your All On The Altar Of Sacrifice Laid? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,769 views

    If God hated human sacrifice, why would He ask Abraham to offer his only son as a burnt offering to Him? And what can this story mean to us?

    CHILDREN'S STORY (I used a flannel graph display on the overhead) In the days of Abraham, one of the ways people showed their love for God by offering Him a sacrifice. A sacrifice is like a gift. It’s something you give to God to show Him you are willing to obey Him, even when it costs you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,733 views

    1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.

    A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Times Matter Now Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,335 views

    As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

    My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,666 views

    Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. This is what separates and makes us unique from other world religions.

    Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus is alive, and He is alive forever. The ground where Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus laid his body began to shake, and this massive stone that serves as a door to Jesus’ tomb was rolled away. And so when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Being Intentional: The Choice; Faithful And Wise Or Wicked. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,589 views

    This is a sermon/message delivered at the 2021 officers councils for the Fiji Division of The Salvation Army. A reminder that Jesus knew the fragilities of his disciples and that they would be tempted. Like them, we all need reminding.

    Being intentional: The choice, faithful and wise or wicked Matthew 24:45: “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How The Faithful Overcome Challenges

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Mar 5, 2019
     | 3,229 views

    Whether or not we overcome challenges placed before us ends up proving not just to God but ourselves that we can actually accomplish the great things God has planned for us in our lives.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we’ve seen over the past few weeks the life of David so far has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. From his anointing by Samuel, to defeating Goliath all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare