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  • Grant Adams avatar

    Records

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2021
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    Regardless of what our motives might be, we should keep in mind the end result. That is what's going to show up in our record.

    The Bible contains messages for two classes of people: Salvation for the lost, a life of service for the Christian. There are many motives for serving God: 1. Fear. Genesis 22:12 2. Love; 1 John 5:3 3. Duty 4. Show of; Luke 18:9-12 Five things I want to notice about our record. I. Recorded; Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contention Intervention

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    The kind of conflict---contention that the Apostle Paul addressed in the early part of I Corinthians is very similar to that that existed in the split that resulted in the formation of the “Ant-peg Baptist Church”.

    I Corinthians 1:10. I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11. My brothers, some from Chloe's household ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Funeral For 92 Year Old Christian Lady

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2020
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    She had made some difficult choices in her past that resulted in hard consequences. The best choice she made was to follow Jesus with some grand consequences.

    Song Psalm 46:1-3 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Obituary Song Eulogy Dixie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Sermon: From A Cradle, To A Cross, To A Crypt, To A Crown

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 25, 2016
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    Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle.

    From a Cradle, to a Cross, to a Crypt, to a Crown Text: Matthew 1: 18-25 Introduction: Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle. How could fallen, sinful mankind – separated from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2014
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    The worldly way of getting the steam out of you and giving a ‘piece of your mind’ to the person who has hurt you will not reap the right results.

    Patience…….Day 20 James 1:3,4 “…knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”(Memorize) Even after many years in the ministry, I still learn lessons the hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Mary Worshipped"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 14, 2016
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    The message shares how Mary worshipped Jesus by pouring herself out, she worshipped as a result of what she believed, and she saw beyond the cross and tomb.

    “Mary Worshipped?” John 12:1-8 • Mary, is the sister of Lazarus and Martha, they are dining at Simeon the Lepers House • During a dinner in their home with Jesus and the disciples as guests, Mary anoints Jesus' feet with "a pound of costly perfume," and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Little Foxes - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2023
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    A lot of little foxes have crept in & changed the modern picture of the family. As a result, today’s homes are often not what God intended them to be.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15; Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Yes, today we’re celebrating Mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Of Vines And Branches Part Three Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 15, 2024
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    Looking at how Christ-like love is the fruit that results from being connected to the Vine (Jesus). Contrasting the worlds view of love with true, Christ-like love.

    Of Vines and Branches (Part Three) Text: John 15:12-17 We are back in John’s Gospel this morning… John chapter 15, verses 12-17, and while you’re turning there, I’ll just let you know, today we are going to be talking about love. And the world has tried to redefine love in our day in age in ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like... PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 642 views

    Even the smallest beginnings, when guided by God's hand, can lead to extraordinary results, as illustrated by the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast in Matthew 13:31-33.

    Good morning, family. I hope you brought your Bibles, 'cause today we're diving deep into the book of Matthew, chapter 13. We're going to learn about some mustard seeds, yeast, and a whole lot of God's love and power. You might be thinking, "What's so special about a mustard seed or a bit of ...read more

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    Summer Storms

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2011
     | 5,366 views

    Have you had your faith tested lately? Was it a sudden violent unexpected storm that tossed you from side to side nearly drowning you in its wake? They come, they come in every season of life. Still the question remains as Jesus put it – “where is your

    Summer Storms Luke 8:22-25 It had not yet rained at the time I prepared today’s message. It had been forecasted, promised but did not arrive. We had been waiting for days for it to rain. I had put off trying to put the boat in the water for the first time this year because they said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023
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    The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

    Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are A Miracle!

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 31, 2022
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     | 5,452 views

    Today, I want to share with you the miracle that you may not be aware of. There are miracles all over the world even now! And guess what? YOU are one of them!

    Today, I want to share with you the miracle that you may not be aware of. People, for centuries, have sought a sign and a wonder, not knowing the very thing they are looking for has been right in front of them all this time. Today, I want to show you through scripture, how invaluable you are to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph's Example: Believe And Obey

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2007
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     | 5,099 views

    Christmas sermon on the example that Joseph gave to us. He was a quiet, righteous man who played an important part in the nativity story. He believed and obeyed. His faith resulted in an act of submission to God and an act of mercy and compassion to Ma

    Joseph’s Example: Believe and Obey Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction When asked about obeying God, a preacher once said, “Brethren, whatever the good God tells me to do in this blessed Book, that I am going to do. If I see in it that I must jump through a stone wall, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Surprise Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
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     | 8,470 views

    When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

    The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Antidote For Depression

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2021
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     | 4,412 views

    There has been an ever-increasing rise of personal individualism that has led to multiple dysfunctional and destructive trends resulting in people either willingly or unwillingly distancing themselves from others and struggling to make meaningful personal connections.

    "Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground. So God created human beings in his own image. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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