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  • Mari Larson avatar

    Happily Ever After?

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,585 views

    In a society where half of marriages end in divorce, what do Jesus' words mean for us? And what's heaven going to look like when most have been married multiple times?

    A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "Ma'am, what are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres with a nice house in the middle." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?" "Concrete, brick and mortar," she ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Later Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020
     | 4,122 views

    Words matter. Words are powerful. The Devil uses words against us and his words are dangerous to live by!

    Pt. 3 - Later Introduction You may think these shelves are full but even if they were completely empty they still couldn't hold the number of books self-published just online in one year. Did you know that in 2018 the total number of print and e- books that were self-published was 1.68 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Family Values

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 16, 2020
     | 4,747 views

    Message on the importance of building the right foundation for the family.

    Title: Unless the Lord Builds the House Theme: To show the importance of the Lord being in and of the house. Text: Psalms 127:1-5 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to Psalms 127. We are beginning a short series on the Modern Family. Raising great family/children in a crazy world. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Simple - Pt. 4 - Worship Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 3,606 views

    Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

    Worship I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. People's choice in music (Bob Dylan). The cloud (all this stuff up there somewhere and somehow we can access at will). Commitment to soap operas and reality shows. Oklahoma weather. However, faith was never supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Woman Left Back Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 6, 2020
     | 2,903 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, I come to you, during a time when heaviness of heart

    The Woman Left Back by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 6, 2020) “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13: ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Discerning God's Will Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,534 views

    God's will is easy to find, learn how to discover it for yourself.

    Hearing God’s Voice – 3 “Discerning God’s Will” Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” You are going to get to know your Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Way Is Long And Hard

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020
     | 3,215 views

    Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

    August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Superman School Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,152 views

    We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

    Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 2 - Superman School I. Introduction He was the sole survivor of a nuclear chain reaction that produces a planet destroying blast. His father in an attempt to save his son places him a StarCraft and sends him to earth. On earth a couple by the name of Jonathan and Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Choose: Yoked By Rules Or Follow Jesus”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,583 views

    These words of Jesus are popular: “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Ah! The key words: "rest for your souls". It is a spiritual message. Yoke yourself to Jesus. He has obeyed perfectly and will share His salvation.

    In Jesus Holy Name July 9, 2023 Text: Matthew 11:28 & 30 Pentecost VI - Redeemer “Choose: Yoked by Rules or Follow Jesus” These words of Jesus are popular: “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke, and learn from me, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    That We Might Know Christ

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    THis sermon is preached by my wife and I myself as we celebrated our 13th anniversary as pastors of the church. It’s a history of what God has done in and through the lives of the people during that period of time.

    That We May Know Christ 3/3/2002 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 2:1-11 Rick Saints it was 686 Sundays ago that we marched down the aisle at 11:00 am to begin the morning worship service as the newly elected pastors of the church. For 13 years we have continued coming down the aisles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God Says "No” Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,865 views

    When God tells us "no" to one of our requests, it does not mean He does not care for us, it usually means He has something else for us

    And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. 2 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Soon To Quit!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,860 views

    preachers/laymen alike--We have the promise of GOD’S PRESENCE, PROTECTION, POTENTIAL!

    “Too Soon to Quit” I suppose all of us at some time or another want to give up and quit/there’s no use/harder I try, worse things get/don’t witness, no one listens/just spinning wheels/getting nothing at church/daily stresses and problems are all vanity/job/ever find happiness?/daily grind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    3 Christmas Gifts You Need

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    Each Christmas we get gifts under the tree but this year lets get 3 Gifts that we need more than any other gift....The Gift of Life...Eternal Life

    THREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS WE NEED LUKE 2, MATTHEW 2 (Read Luke 2: 1-20) Is Christmas merely a ritual for you? Or is it a Relationship? For many people, Christmas is tradition. We use the same type decorations our parents did when we were children. We go to the same places to shop every year. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy Of The F.a.t.h.e.r.

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,578 views

    This sermon is used to encourage fathers as their role changes throughout the years. The word FATHER is an acrostic for the message.

    The Legacy of the F.A.T.H.E.R. (Father’s Day 2007) 1 Thes 2:10-12 Introduction Today is a special day in which we set aside this time to honor our Fathers Most Father’s Day messages “beat up” on Dads while mother’s day messages are warm and fuzzy Well, Dad’s, relax because this one is hopefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do You Turn When Times Get Rough?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Life can be hard at times. We carry burdens all the time. Who do we turn to for help? JESUS

    Where do you turn when times get rough? Question: Where do you turn when times get rough? 1. We all know that we all go through hard times a. People get sick b. The car breaks down and you can’t afford to fix it. c. The bills keep piling up and it making you crazy d. The rent is due but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene