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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Blossom Time

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023
     | 1,348 views

    Love and life are two sides of the same coin, that where love is life springs up, and life is a sign that love has been there.

    This week the flowers decorating the altar are poinsettias. Do you know why? Pepita was a poor Mexican girl who had no gift to present the Christ Child at Christmas Eve services. As she walked to the chapel with her cousin Pedro, her heart was filled with sadness rather than joy. “I am sure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Putting Light On The Subject Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,789 views

    What does the creation of light and the timing of its creation on day 1 reveal about you and your God?

    Scientists, in 2016 made an interesting discovery. When studying human conception, they saw something that they had never noticed before. What they noticed was that when sperm meets an egg that there is a sudden flash of light. They describe it as “an explosion, or fireworks.” As a matter of fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's Victory In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 258 views

    As Americans, we honor those who died so we could live in freedom. But as Christians, we must also honor the One who died to free us from sin, darkness, and the grip of Satan himself.

    The Believer’s Victory in Jesus May 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 A War Worth Remembering Today is Memorial Day weekend. For many, it is a time of cookouts, flag-waving, and gatherings. But for a moment, we pause to remember the fallen—those who paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2024
     | 1,653 views

    Right in the middle of warning the ones who were being lazy and taking advantage of others, Paul tells the church that it should not discourage them from doing what was right and good.

    Alba 4-21-2024 DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD II Thessalonians 3:6-15 You may have heard the quote: “Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as often as you can, and as long as you can.” I was looking up that quote and found that it has been attributed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Don't Quit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,176 views

    Our victory is assured because Christ was victorious. We are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). Quitting is a shortcut leading to failure. We can finish strong when we focus on Christ.

    Opening illustration: In 1952 Florence Chadwick attempted to swim 26 miles from the coast of California to Catalina Island. After 15 hours, a heavy fog began to block her view, she became disoriented, and she gave up. To her chagrin, Chadwick learned that she had quit just 1 mile short of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Path To Palm Saunday

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 774 views

    Palm Sunday is a time for us to prepare our hearts for the agony of His Passion and the Joy of His Resurrection.

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on contemporary ’Palm Sunday.’ Let us read Matthew 21 and pick up the story from verse 1 going down to verse 11. Historical Background: Even today church folks get confused with Palm Sunday. On this Passover day, when Jesus came riding into town, there had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,160 views

    5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Lifts Us Out Of Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed.

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psa. 34:18) Ask the Lord to help you feel His uplifting power as He rescues you from all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    How to Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things You Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference - Phil. 4:6-9

    How to Have the courage to change the things you can , the serenity to accept the things you cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. Phil. 4:6-8 Illustration:I had no shoes and complained until I met a man who had no feet. Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Ages Of Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 324 ratings
     | 21,753 views

    REMEMBER SCROOGE’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE THREE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE? WITH THIS THOUGHT WE LOOK AT THE CHRISTIAN ASPECT OF CHRISTMAS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

    THE THREE AGES OF CHRISTMAS I. SCROOGE’S STORY A. The old, selfish, stingy grouch who hated Christmas B. Visited by the three Ghost’s of Christmas C. I would like to use the idea of that story to present this Christmas message II. CHRISTMAS PAST A. For the first 300 years of Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Alford avatar

    He's Still Around

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,318 views

    The book of Genesis starts out recording the activities of God in Creation. Some have called the Biblical account of creation a myth. I call it truth. Anything that might substitute for it, i.e., truth, can itself be considered myth. Skeptics and sc

    HE’S STILL AROUND Genesis 1 INTRODUCTION: 1. At some time during the 1960’s, I think it was, a group of skeptics attempted to popularize the idea that God was dead. Bumper stickers declared allegiance to the campaign all across America. The movement died out but God is still around. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    This message reveals how the Apostle Paul reacted to his ministry being under attack, and why we should do the same.

    Series for Hurting Pastors "How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Introduction- Many of you have been involved in a study of the book of 1st Corinthians in your churches, or will be in the near future, if you are Southern Baptist, in connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Jackson avatar

    The Danger In Asking

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story.

    THE DANGER IN ASKING I Samuel 8:5 Pray Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story. Most people think George Washington was the first president of the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • John Knight avatar

    Living Authentic Lives

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    The call to live holy, transparent lives at all times.

    Living Authentic Lives Luke 6:27-38 Introduction: Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    A Fitting Memorial

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,103 views

    A communion message following September 11, 2001

    A Time to Remember Scripture Reading: Luke 22:15-20     IT’S a painful question while thousands of victims remain buried in the rubble of the World Trade Towers, but it’s already being asked: What will take the place of the World Trade Center once the wreckage is cleared? Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational