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  • Edward Pruett avatar

    The Phone Is Ringing. Will You Pick Up?

    Contributed by Edward Pruett on Feb 28, 2018
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    In order to have true transformation, we are called to speak truth with boldness to guide our flock to an effective walk, where He is expecting believers to accept their calling and wear the requirement at all times vs. when it suits them.

    I thank God for all that He is doing in my life, and in the lives of His people. I am thankful for all of God’s messengers here in service today. It is truly an honor to have you here today. As I labored on the Word for today, God communicated that He is calling for true transformation--a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Story Of The Man Born Blind- A Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 9, 2018
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    The man born blind will see his life change when he encounters Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Have you ever thought that life had dealt you a bad hand? I mean it seems like you can never get ahead, that you have allowed your past to haunt you to this day? " When we feel like life has somehow cheated us, it is so easy to turn away and blame God for what has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2020
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    People are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. Jesus said: follow my example wash feet. quotes regarding why Franklin Grahm was did invited from the national day of prayer. security in Christ not other religions.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter V 2020 Text: John 14:2-3 Redeemer “I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet” We live in a culture of spiritual longing. Many people are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Right

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020
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    We need to have a right relationship with the Lord as defined by the Lord

    Living Right Proverbs 12 Introduction- Good Morning everyone Happy you decided to join us as we gather together to hear the word of the Lord. We are hopeful that you have come with an open heart for Him to speak to you. We have had so much negative news lately that I would like to open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When It’s Ok To Break The Rules

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 25, 2019
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    Jesus healed on the Sabbath, and used it to make a point: God cares deeply, there's always a critic, and we are to live free from the chains of legalism.

    Luke 13:10-17 When It’s OK to Break the Rules Jesus was always getting into trouble over the “blue laws” of his day. Remember blue laws? Stores can’t open before a certain hour on Sunday, or at all? Or stores can’t serve alcohol before a certain time? I grew up in a church-attending household. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Witness: Shares #10 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019
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    To be a success as a Christian witness is to do the will of God everyday and in every way regardless of the persecution or the outcome.

    Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most respected leaders of modern history. A Hindu, Gandhi nevertheless admired Jesus and often quoted from the Sermon on the Mount. Once when the missionary E. Stanley Jones met with Gandhi he asked him, “Mr. Gandhi, though you quote the words of Christ often, why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Beauty Protects Vs False Beauty That Destroys

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 14, 2019
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    Beauty and wisdom draw us to Christ. False beauty, the kind that breaks covenants and leads astray, draws us to destruction and death. This is a combination of two Devotional meditations on Proverbs 2:9-15 & 16-18

    Proverbs 2 9. then you will understand right and justice and equity and everything good. 10. when wisdom comes into your heart, and knowledge into your soul, it’s delightful (beautiful); 11. good plans will keep you; understanding will guard you, 12. to keep you from the evil person who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    For Such A Time As This Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2019
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    Esther comes to understand the providence of God in retrospect. God has been preparing her for such a time as this.

    We ended last week on a sad note, with Mordecai and the Jews across the Persian Empire mourning. They had just received an edict for their execution. Haman, the evil high official to the King, hatched a plot to kill, not just Mordecai (his enemy and Jewish subordinate), but also his entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Three P's Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 23, 2020
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    If I were to ask you to tell me “the three P’s” that prevent you from taking a do over or returning to God, most of you cannot tell me what they are. These three “P’s” are the ones every Christian should remember.

    Introduction This week I want to talk about the three P’s that might be preventing you from taking a do-over or returning to God. We are told in Hosea 14:1 Return, O Israel to your Lord your God. And as I told you in past sermons in this series, you can take out the name “Israel” and replace it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Conversation Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 29, 2020
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    Much had changed since Naomi and Ruth returned from Moab. Neither woman had any idea what the Lord had in store for their future and how their lives were about to change.

    A Conversation of Hope Ruth 2: 19-23 As I studied this wonderful passage, I was reminded of the change that has taken place in such a short time. In the beginning verses, Naomi and Ruth had returned from Moab with little hope or confidence in the future. Little did they know that God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Credentials Of A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020
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    3 credentials of a committed Christian (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

    HoHum: A young Christian enlisted in the Army just after graduation from high school. His friends from church were concerned about his faithfulness to the Lord amidst all the military pressures. When the young soldier came home on leave from boot camp, his friends asked him, “Did the others ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encounter Three. The High Priest And Pontius Pilate. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

    Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022
     | 1,278 views

    To encounter Jesus is to find the truth people are seeking! We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH.

    THE HIGH PRIEST AND PONTIUS PILATE What is the main idea of the message? We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet in love and compassion. Pilate washed his hands in disdain and rejection. Truth. noun, 'trüth, plural truths\ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should I Care What You Think About Me?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022
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    Have you ever heard someone say, 'I don't care what people think about me'? Should we care what people think about us? Well...yes and no.

    SHOULD I CARE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT ME? John 8:48-54 Have you ever heard someone say, 'I don't care what people think about me'? Most of the time when I hear someone say this there's an edge to it, telling me that deep down they really do care; otherwise their tone would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Control Your Tongues Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022
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    Man has the power to subdue the largest, strongest, and wildest beasts in nature, yet he has not the power to subdue his tongue. All that he can do, is to put on it the bridle (James 1.26) and be slow speak, swift to hear and slowness to wrath.

    Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Timothy (Paul's Disciple) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2022
     | 3,174 views

    This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. However, we must assume the more profound knowledge of him conveyed by the Acts and Epistles and by the letters of counsel addressed by St. Paul to him personally.

    Timothy Acts 16:1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman… ________________________________________ This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist