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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,641 views

    Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

    SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Can Be Thankful (2024)

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2024
     | 1,032 views

    It is God's will that His people be a thankful people. God will give us the ability to rejoice always and be thankful in all circumstances, but we have to do our part by focusing on our blessings.

    A. Last Thursday was Thanksgiving and I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. 1. Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and it is arguably the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to be thankful. 3. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Tell Shepherds And Ignore Kings?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2024
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     | 868 views

    Why did God announce the birth of His Son to humble shepherds and ignore informing kings?

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 3,909 views

    Jesus told a story about two very different men and how they entered two very different destinies. Which destination will you enter when your life on this earth is over?

    (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 9-24-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The closer we get to the Lord’s coming, the less, I think, we hear about Hell. You might be surprised to hear what some people have to say about Hell: some think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    You Reap What You Sow – Israel And Hamas – And The Wider Nations Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,890 views

    Around the world are demonstrations in support of the Palestinians and Hamas, and bitterness against Israel, even hate. This article looks at that, plus the inroads of socialism and the origin of Allah, and the Islamic mind. Also a small look at how we got into this situation.

    YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW – ISRAEL AND HAMAS – AND THE WIDER NATIONS [1]. SHAMEFUL GODLESS DEMONSTRATIONS This message will be a bit political but we have to thread through, and tread carefully that we don’t miss the Christian implications of these events. I did post on the Hamas subject earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Sing! Sing! Sing! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    Why do we sing when we worship? What difference does it make if we do that... or if we don't?

    There’s an old chorus that was based on Psalm 96 and I’d like you to sing it with me: “Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth; Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth. For God is great and greatly to be praised. God is great and greatly to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sanhedrin's Inquiry

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    The Sanhedrin questions one of their own who has returned.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. In Cambodia during the 1970’s, Hiam and his family were rounded by the Communists for being Christians. "Bad Blood" they were called. They were tied together and made to lie on the ground all night. The next morning, they were told to dig their own grave, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

    Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    This is a Christmas season devotional done for the local senior center. The gift of Christmas is one that we cannot afford to pass up

    The Gift of Christmas John 1:12 Senior Center Devotional December 12, 2001 In the fourth year of his layoff from his job, Dad gave Mom a dishwasher for Christmas. You have to understand the magnitude of the gift: Our old house had its original wiring and plumbing, and neither could handle the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Gardner avatar

    Gods Way

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,051 views

    God does not or will not surrender to the every desire of man, He chooses to work in his own Glory, and will continue to do so. Amen

    “God’s Way” The Lord says, “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like my ways. Just as the Heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”( Isaiah 55:8-9.) If God allows me to live till November of this year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Fishing With Satan

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,133 views

    If you go fishing with Satan, you just might get hooked

    INTRODUCTION SERMON I. SATANS HOOK. James 1:14-15. 1. Satan uses our own desires to put the bait on. 2. ILLUSTRATION OF KILLING A WOLF BY PAUL HARVEY. 3. EXPLAIN THE SIN PROCESS IN JAMES. II. SATANS BAIT. Matthew 5:27-28. NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT QUICK THOUGHT THAT IS DEALT WITH. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Worship From The Cave Of Danger Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,855 views

    IN THE MIDST OF DANGER WE CAN WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS KINDNESS AND TRUTH

    BIG IDEA: IN THE MIDST OF DANGER WE CAN WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS KINDNESS AND TRUTH I. (:1-3) GOD’S KINDNESS AND TRUTH WILL SHELTER ME FROM DESTRUCTION A. (:1) Take Shelter in God "He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock" 1. God’s Shelter is Gracious 2. God’s Shelter is Safe "under the shadow of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.3)

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 2,651 views

    The reality that the persecuted need is the knowledge of knowing that persecution is inevitable for the believer and it is promised. Join Pastor Steve as he explores the principles found in persecution.

    Matthew 5:10-12 says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness? sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Faith That Changes Your Direction!

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Challenges us to a faith that changes the current direction we are traveling in to a direction that God is traveling in by our faith.

    Faith That Changes Your Direction By: Ron Crandall What is faith that changes your direction? Now that we are looking at the word faith, what, does it say to you this morning? If I were to ask you this morning, what is the essence of Faith could you explain it to me, and give me example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Heaven

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,486 views

    An evangelistic sermon on the reality of Heaven as the destiny of the believer and of who and what will not be found there..

    Heaven Rev. 22:1-4 and 22:1-5 Introduction Four facts are clear from God’s word. 1. There is a future life. 2. There is no intermediate place. – no purgatory – no soul sleep 3. The eternal destiny of the soul is determined this side of the Grave. There is no second chance after death. 4. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist