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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Water Walking Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,455 views

    Welcoming Jesus back into our lives.

    THE WATER WALKING JESUS. John 6:15-21. JOHN 6:15. Jesus knows what is in the heart of man, and literally “knowing” that they “are about to come” and seize Him, that they may make Him a king, He “withdrew Himself again to the mountain Himself alone.” The picture seems to be of an enthusiastic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gererosity Of Grace

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,519 views

    Christian living based on turning the other cheek.

    Matthew 5:38-42 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist - of the Hell’s Angel’s type - decided to give him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Will Speak Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    The 78th Psalm teaches us how to turn the tide of evil in our nation. What is the key to making a nation moral?

    Back in the 1800s, there was a famous preacher by the name of Peter Cartwright. Cartwright was known to be a very bold and uncompromising preacher, and one day the President of US - Andrew Jackson - was going to visit his congregation. But the elders were concerned and warned Cartwright: “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Mar 18, 2023
     | 2,712 views

    When Jesus was 12 years old, he was in Jerusalem with his parents for the Passover celebration, and the parents went back home, forgetting Jesus, and they had to go back to find him. They found him in the Temple, and they brought him back home.

    B.L.U.F ? Today we will look at the story of Jesus when he was 12 years old. He was in Jerusalem with his parents for the Passover celebration and the parents went back home forgetting Jesus and they had to go back to find him. They found him in the Temple and they brought him back home. ? We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Saved By What? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    The second in the Back to Basic series. Covering the doctrine of salvation. How we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

    Back to Basics 2 (the doctrine of salvation) By Kenny McKinley Ephesians 2:8-9 Last week we talked about the Deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, and the reason that we need to have a correct understanding of who Jesus was and is, and about how that was an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Drawing Near To God In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 368 views

    In times of trouble, the safest place is not in the arms of people or in the security of possessions—it is in the presence of the Almighty.

    DRAWING NEAR TO GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Times of trouble are inevitable in life. Whether in form of sickness, financial crisis, persecution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Fix avatar

    Does God Love Lost People? Series

    Contributed by William Fix on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    When we encounter people on the street that obviously live there are we turned off by them? Are we turned off socially? Is our compassion turned off? Do we love these people? Or more importantly, does God love them?

    Does God Really Love These Things? Part 2 Does God Love Lost People? Sr. Pastor Taylor Free Methodist Church Let’s begin by answering the question, “Does God love lost people?” For God so loved the world that he gave one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The First Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 30 ratings
     | 47,542 views

    What would you say to a man who was afraid of dying? A man who knew his death was just months away but couldn't handle that truth? Would you be able to turn his fear into hope?

    OPEN: I recently listened to a man named Chris tell of visiting his relatives in Kokomo, Indiana. One night his family took him out to and treated him to a special meal at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant. Sometime during the evening, Chris got up and went into the bathroom, and while he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Begins With Mourning Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,346 views

    Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

    Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lighten The Load Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,510 views

    Let go of what holds you back.

    LIGHTEN THE LOAD! Hebrews 12.1-3 S: Church Purpose C: Sin Th: Plan to Win! Pr: LET GO OF WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK. ?: Why? Why let go? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Hebrews 12.1-2 three reasons why we are to let go of what holds us back Type: Propositional The ____ reason we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finders Weepers. Losers Keepers.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 2, 2023
     | 1,531 views

    Jesus turns worldly wisdom on its head.

    Finish this saying: “Finders ___________. Losers ___________.” The blanks of course should read: “Finders keepers. Losers weepers.” This traditional saying means that if you find something like a $20 bill on the street, you get to keep it. And if you were the one to lose that $20, well, too bad for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "When We Die, Don't We Just Come Back As Something Else?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    What happens after I die?

    This question relates to the idea of reincarnation. This notion has become popular today because of the rise of New Age thought in our culture, but its origins go back to eastern mysticism. Reincarnation is the belief that the individual soul survives and is reincarnated into another body upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

    Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017
     | 4,690 views

    Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

    They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Get Your Head Out Of Your App - Pt. 2 - Come Back To The Table Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 5,219 views

    Apps are supposed to keep us connected . . . but at what cost? Screen time is increasing but are our relationships deteriorating?

    Introduction The pace of change is breath taking. In 1984, just 8% of households had a personal computer, the World Wide Web was still five years away, and cell phones were not only enormous, but scarce. In 1990, 96% of Americans had no cell phone and now 95% do. Just since 2008, the app store was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible