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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023
     | 1,595 views

    When Jesus comes first, everything else falls into place.

    Good morning. My name is Martha, and I don’t come out looking very good in the story I’m about to tell you. Mind you, I meant well, but meaning well doesn’t mean doing well. And of course, I was also doing what everybody expected me to do. I always have. It’s safe, I’m good at it, and besides, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Samuel Failed As A Father

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,558 views

    To show that if the LORD will make you a successful leader, be successful first with your family.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a successful spiritual leader but failed as a father? for fathers only, you will fail if you don't rear your children in the training, discipline and counsel and admonition of the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if the LORD will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Cup Of Cold Water Series

    Contributed by Dan Hues on Apr 28, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    Even the smallest, seemingly insignificant act of love or mercy could have a lasting impact upon someone else.

    1. “Starfish Story” originally written by Loren Eiseley. "One day a man was walking along the beach, when he noticed a boy picking up starfish and throwing them into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “Excuse me, but what are you doing?" The boy replied, “Throwing starfish back ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Complete Salvation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    This is the first message in a 13 week expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Complete Salvation Colossians 1:1-8 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Gift For Those Who Seem To Have Everything Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,708 views

    This is the final sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message shows that God gave a gift that first Christmas for each and every person.

    Most of us have a person in our lives that is impossible to buy for. The question that plagues many of us during the season is, “What do you get the person that has everything?” The answer is, “a gift card.” A recent New York Times article looked at the gift card industry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Smiling About?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 13,565 views

    Our Lord’s coming gives us a real reason to smile; the joy he brings lasts forever.

    Christmas is almost here! Only two more weeks and the whole ordeal will be over for another year! I actually heard someone say that on the radio the other day. Sadly, he’s right. For a lot of people Christmas isn’t a time of happiness, but a time of frustration; it’s not a time for joy, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,227 views

    The first message in this series encourages Christians to have hope in spite of present suffering, because of future glory, and to maintain hope as we live out our lives. The text for this message is First Peter chapter 1

    Living Hope (1 Peter chapter 1) INTRODUCTION: This is the first sermon in a series of messages from First and Second Peter. As you might guess, the writer of 1 Peter is PETER. Peter was one of the 12 apostles, and more than that, he was part of the inner circle with James and John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Book Unveiled- The Body Of Christ Pt.3

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,863 views

    The first two churches in Asa Minor will show us types and shadows of the present day church. The first loveless, maybe mechanical. The second, persecuted, but strong and proven. This is a verse upon verse spreaching on the book of Revelation. Enjoy.

    Revelation 2:1-11 The Book Unveiled- the Body of Christ Pt.3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Vision For The Future Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,062 views

    This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

    Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Prophecies: "His"Story Written In Advance!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,341 views

    To bring to the fore that Adonai God was in "full control" during the First Christmas time.

    CHRISTMAS PROPHECIES –“HIS”STORY WRITTEN IN ADVANCE Some years ago during Christmas time, the womenfolk of our Church went to a reasonably distant Departmental store to buy gifts for the widows/orphans/Sunday school children of our Church. When, they came back it dawned on one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Really Counts

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 18, 2016
     | 12,514 views

    This message is about a father's responsibility to his children first and foremost.

    What Really Counts Father’s Day 2016 Scriptures: Matthew 6:3-4; 16:21-26 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Really Counts.” I want to say to all of the fathers present and who might be reading this message, “Happy Father’s Day!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And His Zeal! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on May 3, 2021
     | 3,008 views

    Jesus is our every thing from A to Z! Zeal is our last word for Jesus, but NOT in importance of His Character! Listen to message!

    The word "zeal" is used 40 different times in the Bible. It is defined as "getting excited and having a strong passion for a cause. Getting energized, or being relentless or fervent in spirit as it is described in the Bible. We see the zealousness of God in the OT as a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Recieving The Riches Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 25,946 views

    The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

    A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    Sermon On The Amount

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025
     | 415 views

    Tithing and Sabbath-keeping are not payments for God’s favor but grace-filled acts of worship—joyful, concrete responses to the God who first loved, first gave, and continues to work in us.

    (God’s call on our time and tithe) Introduction – The Heart Before the Numbers You’ve heard of the Sermon on the Mount. This morning, I want to talk about the Sermon on the Amount. Now, don’t confuse that with a sermon based on the size of the offering. A pastor once faced a stifling summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    I Thomas

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    This is a first person Easter sermon from the perspective of Thomas Jesus Disciple.

    I Thomas John 20:19-29 Stop reading at v27a- Before you tell them what Jesus said to me, let me introduce myself and share with a little background to this; the one thing I seem to be remembered for. My name is Thomas I was born and raised in the area of Galilee. A Hebrew by birth and an avid ...read more

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    Denomination: *other