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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Marriage And Money Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
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     | 14,197 views

    From Proverbs, let's discuss 5 principles of money management (Material adapted from Mark Adams at Redland Baptist Church at: http://www.redlandbaptist.org/sermon/managing-money-right/)

    HoHum: A husband and wife named Stumpey and Martha went to the state fair every year, and every year when Stumpy saw the antique bi plane he would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And Martha always replied, “I know Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs $10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Be Patient And Pray

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 10,634 views

    THE HARDEST THING AT TIMES TO DO IS TO BE PATIENT AND PRAY AS WE WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE ON OUR SITUATION.

    WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: BE PATIENT AND PRAY ISAIAH 55:1-12 WE ALL HAVE IN OUR MINDS A CERTAIN WAY OR PLAN THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD FOLLOW. THERE IS AN ACCEPTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE, MUCH LIKE WHAT SOLOMON STATES IN ECCLESIASTES 3 WHERE HE SAYS: ECCLESIASTES3:1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2019
     | 7,237 views

    What is the secret to prayer?

    Lord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is to be one of prayer. And as much as we know this, we seem to have so much trouble praying. The question presented to Jesus is one we all ask. We stumble around and try to pray. We go through a list of names of people to pray for and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jehovah Ezer - The Lord My Help

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 24, 2022
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     | 13,593 views

    Just look around and see what is going on in our world today, we are in great need for help because we are making a shamble of this life and our only help is found only in God Himself, our Jehovah Ezer.

    “Jehovah Ezer” The Lord my Help By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day while driving down the road I passed a billboard that said, “Help is here” then another said, “For life’s unexpected moments Help is here”! “Another said “For that big purchase Help is here”! And then yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    O Holy Night Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 23, 2022
     | 4,714 views

    This is a message for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. It intertwines the Birth Narrative from Luke with a soloist singing various Christmas carols to help convey the blessing of Immanuel.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org It is Christmas Eve, and families like us are gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I can remember going to Christmas Eve Candlelight Services growing up and it was among my favorite times to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mary Was Inconvenienced Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025
     | 640 views

    Focusing on Matthew 1 and Luke 1, turning the question around to, "What did Mary know?" (Seedthoughts from: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mary-did-you-know.html)

    HoHum: From the Pregnancy Resource Center: Tania couldn’t believe it was happening. They had been careful, but somehow she was pregnant. She called an abortion clinic and set an appointment. She said she knew people expected her to have an abortion because “I am young and not married.” Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Kingdom Is Not Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2025
     | 465 views

    Three stories show us ways that the disciples misunderstood the nature of the Kingdom and how Jesus pointed them in the right direction.

    “THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAD”: The disciples still had some questionable ideas about what the Kingdom of God was like. - Luke 9:45. - Luke 9:46-56. - This is an eventful chapter. We have the Transfiguration - an amazing event. We have an exorcism so difficult that the disciples couldn’t do it - an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Doesn't Matter When PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 688 views

    Explores God's call to all, the rewards of faith, and the lavish grace of salvation.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's truly a blessing to be gathered here in the presence of our God, ready to immerse ourselves in the beautiful tapestry of His Word. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that He has so generously laid out for us in Scripture. Today, we turn ...read more

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    Imitate Christ Not The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,025 views

    Three questions arise to me out of our chapter: • Who is the Man of lawlessness? • What power is holding back the rise of the antichrist? • How do I keep from being deceived by the Great Deceiver?

    Series: Imitators Summary of last week: 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after the first letter was delivered. Most likely the deliverer of the first letter noted some serious misunderstandings of The Coming of the Lord and end times beliefs which needed to be addressed. Paul writes this letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010
     | 4,823 views

    Today we are going to explore the symbol of Christ being the Bridegroom and we being His Bride. To help us understand this analogy we need to understand the phases of a Jewish Marriage. There is the symbol of Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as the

    Series: “The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” Funny Opening Illustrations: Oops altar call! A minister was planning a wedding at the close of the Sunday morning service. After the benediction he had planned to call the couple down to be married for a brief ceremony before the congregation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Post-Christmas Blues"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 484 ratings
     | 99,386 views

    After Christmas there is sometimes a big letdown. This message deals with Joseph and Mary and their flight into Egypt, and the lessons we can learn about God’s care.

    “Post-Christmas Blues” INTRODUCTION: Christmas 2003 is over! The tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Visiting family members have left to go back home. The excitement of Christmas took weeks to build to a crescendo … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure Your Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 15,162 views

    Treasure your life and do what matters most. From the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, learn (1)not to love things but share them, (2) treasure opportunties to seek God, and (3) share Christ while we still can.

    Accidents can happen anytime. None of us know when the end will come. It can come suddenly and unexpected. The collapse at Nicoll Highway and Ayer Rajah Ave site remind us that life is unpredictable. When we leave our house each morning, we do not know if we’re going to come back that same day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Makes A Difference

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    A sermon that looks at how christmas made a difference to the shepherds and how it can to us.

    Christmas - Christmas - Angels and Wisemen - Shepherds and trees, Won’t someone tell me the reason Please, I’ve listened to Buskers and stood in long queues, Shoppped till I dropped into my weary old shoes, I’ve bought Coca cola and heard a Christmas Cantata, Went to a Santa Parade and heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Vision Of Heavenly Things Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 11,447 views

    In a time of crisis Daniel spent time in prayer and fasting and God met his need in a theophany reassuring him of God’s provision for his people unto the end of the age.

    DANIEL 10 - A VISION OF HEAVENLY THINGS The final three chapters of Daniel are the account of God’s last word to his servant. Chapter 10 gives us the circumstances by which the vision came to Daniel. This final encounter was a traumatic experience for the servant of Jehovah. If you read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving Egypt Behind

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 23,269 views

    Prepare, Don’t Wait, Keep Watch. These three elements of the Passover are commemorated in each of us as we continue to leave Egypt behind.

    Paul Harvey tells the story of an old man and the gulls: “It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist