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  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Meditating On The Psalms

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,885 views

    What does it mean to find refuge in God?

    A (your town name) trolley driver and a preacher were standing in line to get into heaven. When the trolley driver approached the gate the angel said, “Welcome, I understand you were a (your town name) trolley driver. Since I’m in charge of housing I’m giving you that great big mansion over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Priest-King Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
     | 6,742 views

    We see how Jesus fulfills the image that most captured the Jewish imagination and stirred hope in their hearts.

    Psalm 110 Priest-King 5/31/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus continues his walk along the Emmaus Road with two of his disciples, interpreting “to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:27). He is the Offspring of Eve who bruised the head of Satan; he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,582 views

    What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Meek Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 12,463 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #3

    ✎ A professional football team was preparing for the annual draft. As the coaches talked about possible picks the head coach was asked, “What kind of player are we looking for? Do we want the guy that gets knocked downs and gets back up, the guy that gets knocked down at gets up and gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Lessons From The Lord Of The Rings

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,289 views

    Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is filled with Christian imagery (intentional or not). This message looks at four spiritual themes found in the first of the trilogy.

    In just 3 days, the story will be complete. Actually, the story was completed 48 years ago, but in 3 days the final part of the trilogy will be released on the big screen. I’m talking, of course, about The Lord of the Rings. J.R.R. Tolkien released his first fantasy work called The Hobbit way ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living In Victory Instead Of Defeat

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,028 views

    Easter Sermon to encourage people (especially unbelievers) to live in the love and power of Christ.

    Living in Victory Instead of Defeat 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 Easter Sunday – March 31, 2002 Introduction Before I get into the message, I want to share a story I came across while I was preparing for today. A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    His Name Shall Be...son Of God Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 5,103 views

    An examination of the Jesus' title "Son of God," geared to help people have a strengthened conviction regarding the deity of Jesus and to more carefully point others toward the same

    The first ever TV special based on the Peanuts cartoon strip was “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” in 1965. When they first saw the show, CBS executives were strongly against the idea of an animated Christmas special with such a blatant message. Bill Melendez, one of the producers, tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of The Ashes Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,939 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

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    Fear Not, Just Trust Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2019
     | 4,945 views

    In many ways, Mary is the star of the Christmas Story, outside of her son of Course. This message looks at what the Angel was asking of her when he said, "Do not be afraid."

    Have you ever been afraid at Christmas time? Maybe as a child you were afraid of Santa? Or maybe you were afraid that you hadn’t made the good list and you were afraid Santa wouldn’t come. Or perhaps it was a rough year financially and you were afraid that you would let your family down at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life On Mission - Share

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 13, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    It is all about those who call themselves followers of the Christ. "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him who they have not heard? And how shall they hear without someone preaching?" It is all about you.

    Let us pray...... Hear God's word: BIBLE "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him who they have not heard? And how shall they hear without someone preaching?" END (Romans 10:14) Beloved this is all about ...you. It is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Raising The Bar: Let Your Life Count For Something Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,472 views

    We are called to let our lives count for Christ even when it means go against the cultural standards and political correctness of society.

    Raising The Bar—“Let Your Life Count For Something” 10/13/152 2 Chronicles 33:21-34:8 Philippians 3:7-16 Today is the final message in our series “Raising The Bar.” We have looked at letting our yes mean yes, our attitudes towards those around us, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    4th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    May 11th, 2022.

    Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30. A). GRACE FOR THE GRACEFUL. Acts 9:36-43. I am sometimes at pains to emphasise how God’s grace abounds for sinners (cf. Romans 5:20), but in the instance before us we see how God’s grace also continues to abound for a woman who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Good! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2023
     | 2,401 views

    If you want to find real joy in the face of an uncertain future, renounce your own good and wise deeds; stop devising your own schemes. Instead, fear God and please Him through faith in His Son.

    On March 19, 2003, the United States and its allies invaded Iraq to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. A day later, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld held a news conference, where a reporter asked him “about the apparent failure to follow the war ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Cleansing Of The Leper

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 4, 2023
     | 1,346 views

    Series- Encountering Christ

    Title: “Jesus Cleanses a Leper” Scripture: Lk. 5:12-16 Type: Series life of Christ Where: 2-4-23 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who was filthy, but who did not seem to be aware of his condition? How would you like it if that person were your doctor? Just as he is about to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encountering Christ - Jesus Cleanses A Leper

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2023
     | 1,182 views

    This is from a Series Called Encountering Christ

    Title: “Jesus Cleanses a Leper” Scripture: Lk. 5:12-16 Type: Series life of Christ Where: 2-4-23 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who was filthy, but who did not seem to be aware of his condition? How would you like it if that person were your doctor? Just as he is about to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible