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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Stop And Thank

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023
     | 1,831 views

    The cure for spiritual complacency is gratitude.

    Imagine what it might have been like, back in Jesus’ day, to be a leper. Leprosy is basically just a bacterial skin infection, and nowadays it can be treated quite easily. But not back then. Back in those days it was incurable. And it was the most feared disease imaginable. First of all, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cardinal Rule Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,974 views

    In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus clarifies what the most important command is. It is to love God and to love others. Wholeheartedly loving God means that we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. That kind of love is illustrated in the widow's gift.

    A. Knowing what the most important rules are in any given context is very helpful. 1. What are the most important rules for the classroom? a. Listen carefully. d. Raise your hand if you have something to say. b. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. e. Show respect and kindness to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The State Of Our Hearts On The Night Before Christmas

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 24, 2023
     | 625 views

    This message asks the question: what was the state of the world on that first Christmas Eve, and what was the state of our souls before we first believed?

    Advent 4 - Love - The State of our Hearts on The Night Before Christmas What is Christmas really about, anyway? Why, a few days after the winter solstice, is there this day that every year is celebrated with Santa and reindeer and Christmas trees and Ivy and presents galore. Our culture would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024
     | 697 views

    lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

    I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christian Living - Watch Your Speech Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,302 views

    Continues series in James. Addresses the power of our speech

    James 1:19-21, 3:1-12 Speech - Read James 1:19-21 Prayer On a wind-swept hill in an English country church yard, stands a drab slate tombstone. The faint etching reads, Beneath this stone, a lump of clay Lies Arabella Young Who, on the twenty-fourth of May Began to hold her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Home Base Security? In Whom Do I Trust?

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    Our God has set a wall of fire around His people to protect them from all manners of harm….

    Our Home Base Security? In Whom Do I Trust? Pastor Jim Parisi Harvest House July 7, 02 Zechariah 2:5 For I,’ says the Lord, ’will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ " Our God has set a wall of fire around His people to protect them from all manners of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Withered

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 15,888 views

    Jesus is more than just a healer he is the restorer of the withered things in our life

    “WITHERED” Luke 6:6-12 INTRO: 1.Three of the four gospels make mention of this miracle and all three use the same word to describe this man’s condition - “Withered Hand”. (Ugly word) 2. “Withered” describes: a) That which once held life, but now the life is gone. (Like flower) b) That ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gifts From Father

    Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,024 views

    Father’s Day message: Christian Fathers should be the Christ-like example for their family as God, our Heavenly Father who is perfect gives the very best to His Children, the family of God.

    Father’s Day, at time set aside to honor and remember those dads’ who have been a vital role in every child’s life from the young age to the aged. A day where dad receives special gifts, made by hands that love him, or a gift purchased at the local store that took hours to decide because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure Water Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 466 ratings
     | 19,025 views

    This is the first sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin" and gives us examples and ways to break free from those "pet sins" in our lifes that hold us captive.

    Sunday Morning August 5, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #1 PURE WATER JOHN 4:7-30 Introduction: 1. Do we have anyone here this morning that has ever sinned? You are thinking, “Well yea stupid. We all have sinned. So why ask such an obvious question?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dallas McGill avatar

    The Crib Is Clean And The Church Is Empty Series

    Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    Every Church can have growth by observing the characteristics of the ox found in this text.

    Subject: The Church Theme: Church Growth and Stewardship Preposition: Every church can have church growth. Transitional Sentence: By observing the characteristics of the ox set forth in this text. Proverbs 14:4 “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wilderness State

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,233 views

    A sermon about the hope which the Resurrection brngs about.

    John 16:22 The Wilderness State By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus Christ is telling His disciples, before His crucifixion, "now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

    Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,435 views

    God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

    Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Easter - It's All About You

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    Easter is not about bunnies, chocolate or eggs. It’s about forgiveness, hope and new life. It’s all about you!

    Today is Easter Sunday. Easter may represent many different things to you. For some Easter is all about the Easter bunny, chocolate and eggs. For others it is a day that you are expected to be in church. You know it’s about the resurrection of Jesus. Ultimately though, It’s All About You!!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Free To Worship

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,421 views

    Veterans Day Sermon

    Larry Brincefield, larkayb@earthlink.net Title: Veteran’s Day Text: Exo 7:16, 8:1, 20; 9:1, 13; 10:3, Introduction 1. In 1918, A. on the eleventh hour B. of the eleventh day C. in the eleventh month, D. the world rejoiced and celebrated. 2. After four years of bitter war, A. the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jacquelyn Wagenmaker avatar

    The End Of The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Jacquelyn Wagenmaker on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 30,725 views

    AFter weathering the storms of life, God’s rainbow is a reminder to us of the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

    Sermon: The End of the Rainbow! Text: Genesis 9:8-17 I Peter 3:18-22 I remember a summer day that began bright and sunny, but muggy and uncomfortable. The weatherman predicted storms, but when one looked outside, it was hard to believe it would happen. By 3 in the afternoon things had changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed