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  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Man On Mission

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2018
     | 9,734 views

    Whether the Lord prompts you to do something remarkable or to be faithful in the routine, do all you can with all that you have for His glory alone. Most of what God asks us to do is routine but there are other times He calls us to do the remarkable.

    A Man on Mission Mark 15:42-47 Rev. Brian Bill March 24-25, 2018 Jim Sheese has been hard at work again. Here’s his latest rendition of the superheroes at Edgewood. This is truly a team of sold out servants, who love God and love people. The real heroes however, are each of you. We just get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Christian Courage, The Meek May Apply

    Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 1,476 views

    You don't need to wield a blood-stained sword, nor crusade with an army throughout distant lands to demonstrate Christian courage. You can spread God's word in your very own neighborhood or use the internet to share the Gospel around the world.

    Christian Courage The Meek May Apply You don't need to wield a blood-stained sword, nor crusade with an army throughout distant lands to demonstrate Christian courage. You can spread God's word in your very own neighborhood or use the internet to share the Gospel around the world. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "fights" From Other Believers? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 17, 2020
     | 2,689 views

    We can expect "fights" from outside and within the church and we must know how to handle them.

    Please open your bibles to Judges 12…… Last week we learned about Jephthah who led Israel to victory over God’s enemies the Ammonites. Read along with me now Judges 12…… Let us summarize what happened… First of all, who is the Tribe of Ephraim?? Let us note…………… Ephraim is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 7, 2021
     | 2,630 views

    Why did Jesus choose Judas Iscariot to be His 12 disciples? Let's listen!

    Is there a lesson we can learn from Jesus choosing Judas and is there a lesson we can learn why would Judas betray the Son of God, Jesus, Christ? Some people have named their children "Jesus" but never "judas" because of what he meant to the world. Some people would say Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Triumph On A Donkey

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,106 views

    Palm Sunday - Triumphal Entry

    There was a man and his wife who were driving along on the way to church. They were late, and the man was fussing at his wife for taking too long getting the kids ready. Surely she could be more organized. As you might expect, he was also driving too fast. Sure enough, a police car pulls them over. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Bethlehem?

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 93 ratings
     | 18,755 views

    This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Out Of The Ashes Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    Esther, Pt. 1

    OUT OF THE ASHES (ESTHER 1) I have little to no interest in crossword puzzles or any other kind of puzzles; it sure is a puzzle why people bother, but it is a sight to see crossword puzzle fans patiently working on the latest puzzle in their newspaper and to see how they cannot get enough of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Is It Good, Or Is It Bad?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 246 ratings
     | 23,425 views

    Here is the promise: "All things, both good & bad things, can work together for good to those who love God..." The question is, "How?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever had anything good happen to you, & then, perhaps years later, as you looked back on the event, realized that what seemed so good at the time had bad results? Or have you ever had anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jacob: Finding Your Way Back Home

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 97 ratings
     | 79,522 views

    Why is it that makes it difficult to find our way back home? Because: 1. The rebellion of the human heart. 2. We don’t know the way. 3. We have to decide what is important.

    CNN’s website featured an article about Frank Warren, editor of the book The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book. After a troubling period in his own life, he handed out 3000 self-addressed stamped postcards to people on the street, asking them to anonymously mail him their secrets. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Liar Liar

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,004 views

    A look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and their lack of honesty and integrity

    Liar Liar Acts 5:1-11 A single man named Jerry had a pet cat that he loved very much. One year, he decided to take a vacation to England, so he left his cat with his brother Dan. As soon as Jerry got to England, he called his brother Dan. “How is my cat?” he asked. “Your cat is dead,” Dan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guilt And Grace In The Garden

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
     | 4,810 views

    Jesus accepting the Father’s will. (PowerPoint slides available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Guilt and Grace in the Garden Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53: Ill: Things I have learnt from gardening: • Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. • Your lawn is always slightly bigger than your desire to mow it. • Whichever garden tool you want is always at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Righteous Man's Prayers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,893 views

    God wants you to become a person of prayer, who sees specific events & specific people specifically changed in answer to your specific prayers. Powerful specific praying brings powerful specific results.

    JAMES 5:16b-18. A RIGHTEOUS MAN'S PRAYER [1 Kings 17:1; 18:1, 36-46.] Those of us who pray believe in the power of prayer, but we often do not fully realize what powerful praying can accomplish. But for those who live in obedience to God and experience the working out of God's Will in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Evoy avatar

    Alpine Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

    In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Buffy Cook avatar

    Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 10,953 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (James 4:13-17) I. Introduction A. After a 6 week long hiatus, we return to our study Christianity For Dummies based on the Book of James. As we've discussed, like the books in the For Dummies series, James is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Three-Fold Response To Christmas

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
     | 5,526 views

    A reflection on Christmas

    THE THREE-FOLD RESPONSE TO CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:1-20 Introduction: When Pope Julius I, in the year 353, authorized December 25th to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus; who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen, in 1832, lit candles on the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed