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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Truth For Tumultuous Times

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 2, 2025
     | 799 views

    What is the believer to do in difficult times? Times that are chaotic and tumultuous?

    The Truth for Tumultuous Times 1 Thess 4:13-18 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moved By Mercy Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2025
     | 633 views

    Two accounts of Jesus being moved by Mercy. The Healing of the Centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1-10) and The Raising of the Widow’s Son (Luke 7:11-15).

    Moved By Mercy Luke 7:1-17 Introduction For the past few weeks we have been focused on the theme of hearing Jesus - listening to him. But we also learn from watching what Jesus does. Luke wrote both Luke / Acts. In Acts 1 he writes, “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Camels And Needles

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 8, 2025
     | 647 views

    Jesus said that it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. Totally impossible - and yet, not for God. We explore the idea in a children's / family service with the help of some glass ships in glass bottles.

    THIS WAS A TALK FOR A FAMILY SERVICE, GIVEN IN THREE PARTS. PART 1: A glass ship in a glass bottle Perhaps you have a jug at home that’s made of Pyrex. [EXAMPLE.] This kind of jug can withstand high temperatures. You can put it in the oven and you can put it in the freezer. That’s because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unlikelist Hero

    Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025
     | 409 views

    Sermon introduces Desmond Doss, how he stood on his faith and changed the lives of soldiers he served with, he was an unlikely hero, and that is what we can be today for someone by sharing the love of Christ.

    The Unlikeliest Hero’s Excerpts and quotes are used from the book "Desmond Doss: Conscientious Objector" Written by Frances M. Doss December 7, 1941 it is a day that lives on today as an important moment in our country’s history. It is the day that Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, President ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Altogether Alien Way Of Thinking

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2025
     | 412 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 16, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 17:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 An Altogether Alien Way of Thinking Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the movie White Christmas, Bing Crosby ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In His Right Mind

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,493 views

    Meet Jesus. Share Jesus.

    In His Right Mind Luke 8:26-39 This is a radical passage of Scripture, and not just because the Geresene man was demon possessed. Jesus and His disciples got in a boat and crossed the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. In doing this, Jesus was crossing boundaries… …boundaries that had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Bible Says: The Living Word Of God

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 1, 2025
     | 466 views

    This sermon presents the truth that the Bible is more than an instruction manual to be read. It is the Living Word of God. The purpose of the sermon is to have believers and non-believers commit to reading the Bible and choosing it as the sole guide for their lives.

    The Bible Says: The Living Word of God Text: Hebrews 4:12 Introduction Today we are going to look at some amazing truths about the Bible. Throughout the message I’m going to tell you about my little red Bible. When I was six years old, my parents gave me this copy of God's Word. Every time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Measure Upon Measure – Death – The Restoration Of God - Part 13 (Section 5) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2025
     | 167 views

    Not only did Jesus’ death make us acceptable with the Father but has brought us everlasting life; more than that, the abundant life. All eternity will portray the fruit of Christ's sacrifice. This last section concludes our study on death that we all gained through sin, but Christ brings life!

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – DEATH – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 13 (Section 5) This is the last section on the dire consequence of Adam’s sin when Serenity was Ruined in the Garden in which God placed him to care for it. All was lost through disobedience and Adam was expelled from that place into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Loving Father

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 11, 2025
     | 363 views

    In this messaeg we will look at what the Father did and not the mistakes of the Son

    Introduction: • "In Luke 15, we encounter a story often called 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son,' a title that highlights the son's wasteful choices and, in a way, keeps the focus on our own shortcomings. • But I believe this name misses the heart of the story. A truer title might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Out Into The Deep! Deeper, Close.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2025
     | 627 views

    Are we satisfied to stay the same? God's plan is to PUT OUT INTO THE DEEP. There is more. Ezekiel saw a revival of a closer personal walk with God.Will we stay in shallow waters?

    PUT OUT INTO THE DEEP? LOOKING FOR THE CURE? COME DEEPER… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (TWO PART) FINDING DEEPER MEANING… SHALLOW V. DEEPER. I was in the 7TH grade and we lived in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. My mom wanted us to learn how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Thirsty? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 21, 2025
     | 738 views

    Based on Psalm 63 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider what it means to be thirsty for God.

    “ARE YOU THIRSTY?” Psalm 63 FBCF – 7/20/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sprite commercial – “Obey Your Thirst.” What’s your favorite soft drink? (allow responses) Vicki is a Dr. Pepper Zero fan. I’m a Coke Zero guy unless I’m on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Then it’s this (show pic of Kola ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Mark's Gospel's Place In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 25, 2025
     | 203 views

    A message is part of the process by which God created the Bible.

    THE GOSPEL OF MARK Chapters 1-8 Bob Marcaurelle MARK’S GOSPEL’S PLACE IN THE BIBLE HOW GOD GAVE US THE BIBLE “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways / but in these last days He has spoken to us through His Son / He reflects the brightness of God’s glory and is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    The Blessing Is In The House.

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    The story of Obed-Edom, focusing on how the presence of God brings unexpected blessings even in places and people others might overlook.

    10 So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.   11 And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Power Of Community Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 28, 2025
     | 325 views

    In community we share our joys so others can rejoice with us, and we share our burdens and sorrows with others because God didn’t create us to do life alone (1 Cor 12:26; Gal 6:2).

    I just read a headline in Deutsche Welle news which read “Germany sees uptick in people living alone.” Single-person households are already the most common household type in Germany, making up over 40% of the total. Loneliness is most common among those under 30. But this trend isn’t unique to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I’ve Got A Feeling Everything Is Going To Be Alright

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

    And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Church, there are moments in life when everything seems to be falling apart. Bills are due. Health is failing. Relationships are crumbling. Storm clouds gather, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist