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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Not An Easy Hike

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
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    I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours.

    I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours. It was so steep a climb that the switchbacks were no more than 10 apart at their widest point. Our packs were heavy too as we had all 9 days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | Part 2 | The Second Coming Of Jesus | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 26, 2024
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    In this part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar, looks into that hope and the anticipation that we can have because of the Second Coming of Jesus which was one of the reasons for the Thessalonian church to thrive.

    Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st century | Part 2 | The Second Coming of Jesus This is a part 2 of the series on 1& 2 Thessalonians. In the first part , we looked at the historical background of formation of the Church at Thessalonica and explored several reasons why we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nag Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2025
     | 590 views

    In these last days, keep on praying and keep on believing until Jesus comes!

    The Nag (Luke 18:1-8) Several years ago, David Willis, from Texas, was browsing through some books at the Waterstones bookshop in London’s Trafalgar Square. Willis said he had been upstairs in the shop for 15 minutes and when he came down all the lights were out and the doors locked. He found ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Has Your Faith Saved You?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    A sermon encouraging people to come to Christ for salvation.

    LUKE 17:11-19 “HAS YOUR FAITH SAVED YOU?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Leprosy was the most terrible disease in Jesus’ day. The leper was considered utterly unclean--physically and spiritually. A leper couldn’t approach within six feet of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
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    Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

    Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    United In Christ

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    True unity comes only through Christ

    United in Christ Philippians 2:1-11 April 12, 1998 Sunrise Service I. Unity in Spirit and Purpose A. Benefits of believers 1. Encouragement: We have encouragement because we are united with christ, our relationship with God is therefore restored and renewed, it is Christ who encourages us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Like A Palm Tree

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 2, 2023
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    [Palm Sunday.] Today we wave the palms as we come to this table … a sign that our sin has come to end. Today we wave the palms and come to this table as we profess our desire to serve God wholeheartedly.

    Palm Sunday. A perfect example of the fact that Jesus’ Disciples and His followers get it … and don’t get it. They get that He is a king … a leader … a prophet and messiah sent by God … but … a king … a leader … a prophet … a messiah who rides into the Jerusalem on colt … not a great stallion or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mercy As The Way To Salvation Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 23, 2025
     | 1,213 views

    “Today salvation has come to this house...for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” Luke 19:10.

    A very widely used quotation throughout the ages is that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat them”. (George Santayana) History has proved it and continues to prove it today. Last week we celebrated Reformation Day. Many Churches do not remember what led to the Protestant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Be A Good Samaritan

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,269 views

    The good in us must come out of us.

    I am again humbled and delighted to have been extended the invitation to be here at First Presbyterian Church as we continue what I believe is an honorable fellowship of pulpit exchange. I only hope and pray that your Pastor is receiving the kind of warmth and hospitality that I have received from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
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    The Son of Man Did Not Come To Be Served, But To Serve.

    “You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.” In the third season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Signs Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 29, 2006
     | 4,278 views

    Healings and miracles are signs of something bigger to come.

    The Secret Message of Jesus June 18, 2006 (Father’s Day) Signs of the Kingdom Matthew 12:22-28 You know that song, “I can only Imagine?” Jeff Carson - I Can Only Imagine Lyrics Verse 1 I can only imagine, What it would be like, When I walk by your side. I can only imagine, What my eyes will ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Plan For Revival

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 2, 2008
     | 4,021 views

    Revival will come when certain conditions are met.

    GOD’S PLAN FOR REVIVAL Haggai 1:1-15 August 31, 2008 1. Idolatry & Immorality brought judgment of God a. 70 Yrs. Exile – slavery & unprofitable labor b. God caused Cyrus King of Babylon release c. 538 issued decree – All who wanted to go home i. less than 50k or 1 out of 6 answered ii. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heralding The Fullness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,445 views

    The ripeness of the times for the coming of Jesus into our hearts.

    HERALDING THE FULLNESS. Luke 3:1-6. The Apostle Paul speaks of a 'fullness of time’ (Galatians 4:4). Well, if ever there was a time that was ripe for revival, perhaps it is now? ‘So much drunkenness, cursing and swearing (even from the mouths of little children),’ wrote John Wesley ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Promises The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,926 views

    Easter 5 - Jesus promises that the Counselor (Holy Spirit) will come. The Holy Spirit will come to convince the world of sin and to comfort the world by truth.

    JESUS PROMISES THE HOLY SPIRIT (Outline) May 22, 2011 - Easter 5 - JOHN 16:5-15 INTRO: Jesus speaks today’s words to his disciples before his suffering, death, and resurrection. The disciples of Jesus still have many questions concerning Jesus’ future. They wondered about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Advent Through The Eye's Of A Prophet

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,068 views

    Our God will COME DOWN to SAVE us!

    ADVENT THROUGH THE EYE’S OF A PROPHET: COME DOWN ISAIAH 64:1-9 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Soren Kierkegaard, the great Danish theologian told this story: A prince wanted to find a maiden suitable to be his queen. One day while running an errand in the local village for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist