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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Stephen Finished Well Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 22, 2024
     | 605 views

    what words will you hear when you stand before a Holy God?

    “Stephen Finished Well” Acts 7:54-60 We have been told that the words that would be the blessing of a life time are; “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The most terrifying words; “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Both were words that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Confession

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 2, 2024
     | 543 views

    True confession occurs only when the heart is broken and contrite.

    TRUE CONFESSION INTRODUCTION A. The Scriptures exhort us to confess Christ as the Son of God and confess our sins. B. The word “confess” comes from the Greek word “homologeo.” (homo—same; logeo—speak: literally “say the same thing”). To confess is to acknowledge someone or something as true. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baccalaureate Service 2024

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024
     | 1,522 views

    Encouraging words for those who have graduated high school.

    Note: I reviewed many messages on Baccalaureate in this site. So may overlap some ideas. Let me first begin by saying congratulations. I know you have heard that a lot. But this is a big accomplishment. To me this will mean a lot to you especially as you look back. It may surprise you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Handling Offences With Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
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     | 370 views

    Offences are unavoidable, but bitterness is optional. When you respond to offence with maturity, you shut the door to the devil and open the door to healing and peace.

    HANDLING OFFENCES WITH MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offences are a reality in life and ministry. Jesus said it plainly: “It is impossible but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Makes A Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025
     | 635 views

    No matter the situation, our God is still in the business of making a way. Don’t be discouraged by the closed doors,

    THE GOD WHO MAKES A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 (KJV) Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    God uses obedient men like Joseph.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Thick Skin Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,363 views

    This peculiar passage gives us a poignant picture of the need for tenacity and determination in the face of opposition to the message of God.

    THAT'S A SURPRISE: Sometimes God needs His people to be hardheaded. - Ezekiel 3:8-9. - This passage continues the ideas we discussed in the last sermon about God’s messengers. It had a warning from God that the Israelites claimed to be God’s people but they weren’t listening to what God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shadows Of The Divine: What Batman Can Teach Us About God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024
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     | 1,264 views

    Though he is a fictional character, the themes in Batman's story can provide us with profound insights into our relationship with God and our understanding of His nature.

    Shadows of the Divine: What Batman Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we are diving into a unique topic: What Batman can teach us about God. Batman, the Dark Knight, is a beloved superhero known for his unwavering dedication to justice, his moral code, and his dual identity. Though he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Beginnings: Embracing God’s Plan For Our Children Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 13, 2024
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     | 1,304 views

    Today, we gather for a special occasion: the dedication of a child. This is a moment where we acknowledge God’s gift of life and commit to raising this child in the ways of the Lord. I want us to reflect on the importance of nurturing children in the way of the Lord.

    Blessed Beginnings: Embracing God’s Plan for Our Children Introduction Today, we gather for a special occasion: the dedication of a child. This is a moment where we acknowledge God’s gift of life and commit to raising this child in the ways of the Lord. I want us to reflect on the importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral James Fulp

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2024
     | 901 views

    Funeral service for a old soul.

    John 14:1-3, 6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.?In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Went On Trial And Noone Stood Up To Defend Him. Will You Stand Up And Be Counted?

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 30, 2024
     | 410 views

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus.

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Taste Of Glory.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2021
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     | 2,176 views

    Transfiguration: the power of the glory to come.

    THE FIRST TASTE OF THE GLORY. Mark 9:1-13. Jesus spoke of a time when He, ‘the Son of man’ would appear ‘in the glory of His Father with all the holy angels” (Mark 8:38). Then He made the surprising announcement, “That there be some that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just The Beginning

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2021
     | 2,337 views

    We are one day closer today to the return of Christ Jesus than we were yesterday.

    Just The Beginning – Mark 13: 1 - 8 Intro: I read a story recently about a young lady who had been invited on a blind date to an exclusive restaurant where there would be live music and dancing. She went to her beautician to have her hair done, did her makeup, put ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Sarah

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021
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     | 4,748 views

    What does the Bible tell us about Sarah, wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac?

    Genesis 17:15-21 Verses 15-16 And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Many Were There?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 17, 2023
     | 5,328 views

    What is important to remember about Jesus funeral?

    How many were there? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 19:31-42 John 19:31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist