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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Napping On Beds Of Ivory

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 31, 2012
     | 5,593 views

    Exposition of Blessings

    Text: Amos 6:1-8, Title: Napping on Ivory Beds, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/12, AM A Opening illustration: watching the ice dancing show at Dollywood yesterday, over analyzing, and wondering if the people singing actually believe the Christmas carols they are singing. Dollywood has always been overtly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Buffeted? Try Patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2015
     | 2,740 views

    We are pencils in the hands of God. There is a purpose to this buffeting? This is an opportunity...

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE BUFFETED? PATIENCE? WE ARE PENCILS IN THE HANDS OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it PATIENTLY? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, YE TAKE IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honoring The Son Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,913 views

    Learning how to honor Jesus

    Journeying With John (JWJ-21) Honoring the Son John 5:18-24 This morning I want to start off asking you a question - and that question is this: “How does one honor Jesus?” How would you answer that? I suspect I may not have taught you the correct answer to that question - but I have come to see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Barnaba's Example Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008
     | 5,220 views

    This message is intended to help us realize what the Lord has given us (in both blessings and responsibilities) and encourage us to serve Him by reaching out to others.

    BARNABAS’ EXAMPLE Acts 11: 19-26 INTRODUCTION: A. And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. 1. What a wonderful testimony! 2. Folks were seen to be following the way of a man named Christ. 3. But it might be interesting to know how it all came about. B. It all began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3: Having Humility Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 23, 2016
     | 6,301 views

    Daniel’s humility did not negate his ambition to do his very best to unconditionally love his captors so that he might point them to God the Father in heaven who is the source of all life.

    THRIVING IN BABYLON Part 3: HAVING HUMILITY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: “Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a godless Culture” by Larry Osborne Daniel’s counterintuitive “responses to wicked leaders, evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Valley Of Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 28, 2021
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     | 4,607 views

    We all are familiar with the Valley of Troubled Hearts. It may be a dad that was not there for you when you were growing up. It may be a marriage relationship which started out so wonderfully but ended in a bitter divorce.

    Introduction If my calculations are correct Moses went to the mountaintop to be with God a total of eight times that we know of. He may have been to the mountain top more times then was recorded in the Scriptures; but at least 8 times. We know that on one of those occasions in Exodus 34:28, Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Natural Law And Christian Management Practices

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 2,295 views

    With the exception of those sections dealing with “natural law” and its relationship to Christianity, I am indebted to the lectures of Beth Cabrera, The Great Courses Plus.com regarding the contributions of "positive psychology" to the field of management.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Ephesians 6:5-9, we read that servants are to be obedient to masters. Presumably today this applies to employees and other workers. They are to be obedient to whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Bless You!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2020
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     | 7,749 views

    In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows the way of the believer. As we follow Christ daily, we will be blest. Our focus should be on the blessing, not the circumstance, and we should share the blessing with others.

    Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! Today is a sermon on a sermon, perhaps the most famous sermon of all: the Beatitudes, part of Jesus’ longer Sermon on the Mount. The word “beatitude” means “blessed” in Latin. The Beatitudes are all about finding blessings in unexpected places. Who would expect to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurt? The Boomerang Of Bitter Hurt.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2023
     | 1,285 views

    It is possible to be so driven by anger, hurt and bitterness that the pain will drive us away from God's plan.

    HURT, ARE WE DRIVEN BY BITTER HURT? BOOMERANG! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson HURT AND BITTERNESS THRIVE AT THE ROOT LEVEL. THEREFORE THEY ARE OFTEN HARD TO DEAL WITH… THERE IS A BOOMERANG EFFECT OF BEING HURT AND BITTER… THERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | A Study Of 1 And 2 Thessalonians | Part 1 | Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,593 views

    There are several things we can learn from the church at Thessalonica. In the opening part of this series of studies, Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD takes us through the history behind the Thessalonian Church and gives us several reasons why we should study these epistles.

    Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st Century: A study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians Part 1: Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD We are beginning a series of studies on the Epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In today’s study we will look into a bit of history, set the context and look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Vote?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 15, 2022
     | 2,856 views

    Why Vote? 5 reasons (Adapted from Debbie Wuthnow at: https://ivoterguide.com/news/why-vote)

    HoHum: There was a cartoon where 2 men were sitting on a park bench, neither one is saying anything for several frames. The one man lets out a sigh. The other guy gets up and mutters, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” Not talking politics but the opportunity to vote. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be The Church

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,211 views

    We have many church shoppers and hoppers these days, who do not have full understanding of what church really is or perhaps they are looking for a perfect Church. Let me assure you, there are no perfect churches, because there are no perfect people.

    BE THE CHURCH! Romans 12:3-13 Introduction: When I ask you what is a Church, you may answer in one or two ways: A church is a building where Christians go to worship. Or a group of committed believers of Christ, figuring out how best to live out their faith. When people come to church, they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 21, 2024
     | 1,209 views

    Although trust can be difficult to find in this fallen world that is not our true home and is rarer than silver or gold, we can trust our Good Shepherd who loves us unconditionally. From Him, we can build relationships filled with trust, love, and compassion with those around us.

    I am the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair” unknown author We live in a world where trust if often sought, rarely received, and often thrown away in a garbage heap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Balance Between Planning And Trust

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 320 views

    We are called to plan for our lives with the Lord

    I am a planner – I thrive on making plans and love setting short-term and long-term goals. I always map out plans for tomorrow the night before. It usually looks something like this: Tomorrow, I will do my morning devotions, have breakfast, go to church for office hours, and then go to my lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Revival

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 29, 2025
     | 185 views

    Revival is not just an option—it is the spark that reignites the fire of faith and empowers us to walk in the life He has destined for us. Let us cry out together, “Lord, revive us again!”

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The history of our nation with Judeo-Christian leanings is deeply engraved with the acknowledgment that their founding principles were influenced by God's Word. From the earliest settlers who sought religious freedom to the framing of laws and constitutions, America ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational