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  • David Dunn avatar

    Inshallah… And Wait

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025
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    To say Inshallah is not to delay life but to dedicate it — to live surrendered to the will of God, waiting in faith and walking in obedience until His “Mashallah” comes.

    Introduction – The Word That Waits I once heard a story about a missionary who had served for twenty years in Lahore, Pakistan. He had learned many things in those two decades — how to drink tea politely, how to haggle in the market, how to stay calm when the electricity cut out for the fifth time ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "Jesus Enters "His” Temple”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,690 views

    Another parable from Jesus, about “God’s” character, as Jesus enters His temple, corrupted by the selling of livestock and money changers. Notes from Kenneth Bailey's book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" understanding the parable.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 3, 2022 Text: Luke 20 Lent V Redeemer “Jesus Enters “His” Temple” Kenneth Bailey in his book “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” has suggested that there is a better title for this parable. Instead of “The Parable of the Tenants” he recommends: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Irenaeus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,269 views

    Irenaeus was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in southern France and for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy.

    • Irenaeus c. 130 – c. 202 AD) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy (conformity, agreement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thursday Evening After Passover

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 12, 2022
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     | 1,052 views

    What happened after the Passover and what was its cause?

    Thursday Evening after Passover Mark 14:53-72 Rev. Dr. Michael Koplitz 53 They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gathered together. 54 Peter had followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Partner With God: Faith And Effort!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2026
     | 94 views

    Faith is trusting God. God needs us to exert effort. We need to evaluate could we be doing better? Do you realize our efforts can limit the move of God.

    PARTNER WITH GOD: FAITH AND EFFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; SUCCESS IS FOUND IN EFFORT AND DISCIPLINE. ZERO TIMES 100= 0. GOD DEMANDS EFFORT! ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Solomon The Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccesfully To Be Happy

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 4, 2023
     | 1,519 views

    Solomon could be the wealthiest and wisest person in all of history. He ran down every possible road we travel to find it, but didn't. In the end he said the best road in life comes from obeying Go

    Solomon - The Unhappy Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccessfully to Be Happy By Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net “The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before / God was with him and made him great.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anticipating Christmas

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 25, 2021
     | 1,511 views

    A Christmas message from Isaiah 9:1 - 8. The excitement of fulfillment of prophecy and what it means to the world.

    Title: Anticipating Christmas Theme: Show how we can miss Christmas by getting caught up in the emotion. Text: Isaiah 9:1 - 7 Introduction Illustration: One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overturning Status Quo

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,750 views

    We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

    1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Macedonian Call

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 21, 2025
     | 602 views

    For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C

    The Macedonian Call Acts 16:9–15 NKJV And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Complacency

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 3, 2024
     | 1,142 views

    There is no time or place for complacency in the church

    “Complacency” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Not everyone who hears this message tonight is part of the problem we are going to discuss. However, we all as Christians are faced with the problems complacency causes. B. What is its definition 1. First, he words complacent or complacency ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responses To The King Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022
     | 1,547 views

    When was the last time you evaluated your relationship and response to Jesus? If you are a Christian, how do you show that Jesus is important to you? Let’s learn from the different responses Jesus received from others!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Responses to the King Matthew 26:1-16 (Read Scripture) This morning we'll look at the contrasts of responses to King Jesus in the text. And here's what we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    An Outline For The One-Sentence Prayers Of Nehemiah: Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,000 views

    There are seven one-sentence prayers in the Book of Nehemiah. This outline lists each one and provides some thoughts about each one, followed by a conclusion.

    Introduction: The Book of Nehemiah has a number of Nehemiah’s prayers, but certainly not all. Some, like the first, were several verses long; others, a little shorter, and then there were a number of one-sentence prayers. This outline cites the half-dozen or so of these very brief, very terse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why, I Love Mom!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,834 views

    Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine pu

    Why, I Love Mom! Thesis: Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine purpose. Mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wedding Day Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 24,833 views

    This is the 4th study in the study "Intimacy". In this study we find the Wedding Procession of the Shulamite woman and Solomon. I also take time to look at a Wedding ceremony and some funny stories.

    WEDDING DAY Song of Solomon 3:6-11 The one day that most girls dream about growing up is their Wedding Day. They dream of beautiful white dresses, long trains, beautifully decorated churches, etc¡K On the other hand most young men dream about their Honey Moon. Most men could skip the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mom Worth Modeling

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,599 views

    A mom worth modeling must practice her ABC’s.

    A Mom Worth Modeling Proverbs 31:10-31 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/13/07 I think some moms were mad at me last week. Not only did I encourage kids to be noisy in church whenever I said the name “Haman,” I also told a young boy after the service that he could take the trumpet home. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist