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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Misunderstanding Jesus Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2015
     | 7,612 views

    Jesus was misunderstood by his father and mother, his family, political forces, and his followers (Seed thoughts from Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2)

    HoHum: John began to think about how blessed he was to have such a wonderful wife, and he decided to show his appreciation. So he went out and bought a box of candy and a dozen roses. When he got home, he decided to ring the door bell and surprise her. When Mary answered the door bell and saw him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learn To Sabbath

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,521 views

    Work and overscheduling is something that can absolutely take every thought captive and every moment hostage... when that happens, we have a problem that needs a solution. Rest is God's solution for us.

    SEVEN: LEARN TO SABBATH EXODUS 20:8-11 VIDEO: TOP 10 COUNTDOWN ILLUSTRATION…newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2011/07/united-states-of-workaholics-10-telling.html The United States of Workaholics: 10 Telling Stats You Should Know #1 Thirty-four percent of American adults don't take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith, Hope And Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019
     | 7,089 views

    Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

    Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shall Not The Judge Of All The Earth Do Right Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2021
     | 2,904 views

    Paul went into this question and answer section to debunk the wrong thoughts of the Jews, affirming the value of the covenant, God's faithfulness to His promises, and His righteous judgment for all people.

    The truth of the Gospel is that all men have sinned and come under the wrath of God. • Everyone will be judged by the same measure, for God does not show favouritism (2:11). Both the Jews and the Greeks will be judged for their sin. • Paul took extra efforts to draw attention to the Jews because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    The Christmas Story - Part 1 - Days 1-6 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 5, 2020
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     | 3,781 views

    This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 1 includes Days 1-6.

    DAY ONE Before the angel Gabriel talked to Mary, Gabriel visited Zacharias the priest. Gabriel told Zacharias that his elderly, barren wife Elisabeth would have a son. Gabriel said, “And you will name him John.” (vs 13) We know him as John the Baptist. Gabriel told Zacharias several things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story - Part 2 - Days 7-13 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 5, 2020
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     | 2,270 views

    This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 2 includes Days 7-13

    DAY SEVEN Mary had left Nazareth in a hurry. Three months later she returned, obviously pregnant. Joseph didn’t want to marry this woman who was pregnant by another man. He decided to annul his betrothal. He didn’t want Mary to be killed for being pregnant outside of marriage, so he decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story - Part 3 - Days 14-22 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020
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     | 2,636 views

    This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 3 includes Days 14-22

    DAY FOURTEEN When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a star appeared in the sky. Wise men in the east saw the star. They knew the Scriptures and the meaning of the star. There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. Numbers 24:17 They prepared for their long journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David: His First True Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2020
     | 4,872 views

    We sometimes forget that David was human and would enjoy companionship. One day he found his first true love and she was closer than he ever thought possible.

    Introduction: David was a young man when Samuel anointed him to be king over Israel and only a few years older, most likely, when he went into battle against Goliath. In the days and months afterwards, God was with him and blessed him in every way. But something that was not mentioned is David’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Observing A Holy Lent

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 9, 2021
     | 3,272 views

    How do we understand Pauls words to the Church in Corinth, and the Transfiguration as we stand at the cusp of Lent. This sermon looks to focus our thoughts and actions as we enter this Holy season

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we stand on the cusp of Lent, in only three days’ time we will gather again as we receive our ashing and commit ourselves to living a Holy Lent. But for some, perhaps even some who are joining us for worship this morning, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ In Your Mind Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2020
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     | 7,583 views

    Christ is the Center of Everything and Everything relates to the way we think about things. Our thoughts, our heart, our mind - this is the core of who we are. And Christ is at the center of this also.

    Christ and Your Mind Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction Christ is in the Center of Everything! The Center of our Faith and Prayers He is our only hope - Christ in you, the hope of glory! He is at the Center because of who He is. He gives us the power to see it through by making us alive in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But Now I See

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2022
     | 4,207 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus healing the man born blind and how the healing did not lead to what the man thought it should. We can be blind and not know it in our lives despite the evidence.

    But Now I See 3/13/2022 Bay Exodus 20:1-12 John 1:1-17 Do you remember the emotions you went through with the coming birth of your child or grandchild or niece or nephew. I can still remember how the moment after our daughter Samantha was born, I wanted to send out her picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Day The Angels Wept

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2023
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     | 1,475 views

    What must the angels have thought when the Lord they loved -- Jesus -- was announced as going down to be born as a lowly human? How must it have affected them when He was crucified?

    THE DAY THE ANGELS WEPT Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, say our prayers with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seek Things From Above Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023
     | 2,012 views

    “Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

    Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Accept The Truth Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2022
     | 2,607 views

    Saul’s encounter with Jesus is an iconic turning point for him. Saul, who thought his eyes were wide open to the threat of the Jesus people, is now blinded and led into Damascus.

    Life Lessons From the Chief of Sinners Accept the Truth Acts 9:1-19 Introduction Last week we talked about the brutal and vicious persecution of the man from Tarsus. His hatred for followers of Jesus was frightening to the believers of that day. In spite of his great familiarity with the Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Transformed Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    Paul tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. How are we transformed into a living sacrifice and live that out? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

    Read passage and pray. For the month of January, we’re preaching on the theme of Collide. The idea is that the ways of God often collide with the ways of the world. How do we conduct ourselves to align with God and point the world to Him? Last week, Jeff shared how to stand firm, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ