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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    "Why Am I Here?” Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 10, 2025
     | 425 views

    Peter was asked to return to Caesarea and speak to Cornelius the Roman Solder.

    “Why Am I Here?” Acts 10:24-33 In the last message we found Peter in Joppa. Many received the truth of the Gospel message, believed and were saved. There were visitor that came by and requested that Peter return with them to see Cornelius, who was a Roman Solder, a Centurion. Peter meanwhile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Will Not Meet You Where They Left You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025
     | 1,032 views

    The story of the lame man reminds us that when heaven intervenes, your identity and your situation can change in a moment.

    THEY WILL NOT MEET YOU WHERE THEY LEFT YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 40:1–3, Isaiah 43:18–19, Job 14:7–9, John 5:1–9, Zechariah 4:6–7 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when people mark you by your condition, your limitations, or your failures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021
     | 2,715 views

    Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

    The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living A Questionable Life - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 22, 2024
     | 1,382 views

    When people look at me, do they see what they expect, or someone that is "odd?" When I am so close to Jesus that my life reflects his actions and attitudes it causes people to ask, "Why are you like this?"

    Living Questionable Lives – Pt 1 (Acts 16:29-34) Intro: A. I grew up with some great tools like the Jule Miller filmstrips, Open Bible Study, and teachings about Friendship Evangelism. All them had a great place in the ministry of reconciliation, but they didn’t all work for me. Maybe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Significance Of The Three Trees?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 11, 2023
     | 1,638 views

    Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one was a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

    John 1:45-51 – One Man Under A Tree Nathanael – Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Three Trees

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 29, 2022
     | 2,247 views

    Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

    John 1:45-51 Nathanael One Man Under a Tree Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023
     | 1,209 views

    Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

    There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,932 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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    Walking Worthy Of Your Call

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,556 views

    Salvation is more than just saying a prayer. Salvation involves living the faith we proclaim that we believe in.

    LIVING YOUR FAITH: WALKING WORTHY OF YOUR CALLING EPHESIANS 4:1-3 Most of you know I am fascinated by numbers As I was thinking and praying over the message; over walking worthy; I came across some interesting statistics: Christians Rating Themselves 48% said they maintain healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Run With Nike Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    Quitters never win and winners never quit. How to be a winner

    RUN WITH NIKE No this is not an ad for Michael Jordan and NIKE However Madison Ave and the advertisers there have convinced us some how that if we where this product while running or competing in some event we will win just because we wear their product. Is there something magical about NIKE? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Enough Faith In God To Submit Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    A biographical narative contrasting and comparing Zechariah and Mary calling individuals to commit themselves to examining one part of their lives each day this week – asking if they trust God enough to pray “Thy will be done.”

    Text: Luke 1:5-38 Title: Enough Faith in God to Submit Topic: Faith Theme: Submissive Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust Go enough to submit to His plan for their lives. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to examining one part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Beyond Imagination Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,424 views

    God promises to move in ways greater than our imagination. What a promise!

    Ephesians 3:14-21 “Beyond Imagination” INTRODUCTION Julies Verne, a famous writer in the late nineteenth century was known for his science fiction and his ability to envision things beyond imagination. In a world before flight, Verne wrote of space travel and a trip to the moon. Ships were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Inertia

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,306 views

    The church is eager to get comfortable, and God is just as eager to stir us up to good deeds. Here in Antioch, this difference of opinion comes to a head.

    Passage: Acts 13:1-3 Intro: Here is a definition of inertia “An object in motion will remain in motion, and an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.” 1. we all know examples of inertia Il) a teenager asleep. A man watching football while the house burns down 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 43,861 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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    No One Can Steal Your Joy

    Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    A Sermon on Joy and how to keep it.

    Introduction: I can only imagine what is going through your mind now… If there were Balloon thought Bubbles what would they say? A study at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg documented that there is a unique pattern of brain wave activity when a person listens to a joke. By using ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ