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  • Peter Fisher avatar

    New Clothes, New Name, New Hope

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 6, 2021
     | 5,206 views

    the way Jesus changes us, with New Clothes, New Name, New Hope

    ? Introduction These readings are appropriate for the time of year, not just because they are talking about Jesus’ birth, but because they have lots of new things in them, and we all love getting new things at Christmas. I’m going to talk about new cloths, new names and new or at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don’t Assume To Assume

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,589 views

    One of the biggest ways to get ourselves in trouble in this life is to live a life of assumption.

    I must confess as I preach this sermon to you that I am guilty of doing just that often. Illus: I am like the man who says: • People say I make too many assumptions. • I mean, they don't say it, but I know they're thinking it... But this is not something I am guilty alone, I think we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s The Big Deal With Cursing?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 18, 2021
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    An overview of some of the ways we curse and what the core reason is for doing that.

    WHAT'S THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM WITH CURSING? 1. WHEN CURSE WORDS ARE PEPPERED THROUGHOUT OUR WORDS: a. You’re not convincing with your intelligence or genuineness, so you’re trying to convince with shock value. - Ephesians 4:29. - Often in using curse words you’re acknowledging that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 2,853 views

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way:

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Embracing God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 16,118 views

    The proper way to respond to God when He is calling you to serve Him.

    EMBRACING GOD’S CALL 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-25 What will you do with your life? That’s a mind-blowing question. As a graduating senior, it is like a freight train coming at you in a tunnel. Don’t fret, though, because it’s good practice for you. It seems I’ve spent most of my life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Mary, Mother Of The Church

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2019
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     | 2,838 views

    By the grace of Christ won on the cross, we are sinners on our way to becoming saints.

    Monday of Pentecost Week 2019 Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church Whatever utopian vision human beings must embrace–whether fascism, Marxism, socialism or any other “ism”–that vision and every other one collapses when faced with the reality of sin. Today, on the feast of Mary, Mother of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 23, 2019
     | 4,230 views

    This message discusses the stronghold belief that Jesus is the Son of God and the only way to heaven.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 4 Scriptures: Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Peter 1:14-16; Luke 1:26-35 This is part 4 for my series “Stronghold Beliefs” and this morning we will examine the third stronghold belief that Christians should have which is believing that “Jesus is the Son of God and the only way into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Wise - Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 13, 2019
     | 3,097 views

    A series from the book of Proverbs looking at ways to use wisdom in daily life.

    Be Wise - Work July 14, 2019 After a fourth of July holiday weekend, it can be difficult to get back to work. In fact, if we were to be really honest, there are some days when it’s just difficult to get to work and get really excited about it. Sometimes, we’re just a little over tired, sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Past Your Past Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,577 views

    There is a way for us to have victory over the past mistakes we have made...

    Romans 8:1-4 1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tree Planted By The Waters

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019
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     | 11,094 views

    The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

    A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian’s Surroundings

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,710 views

    How God takes care of us in ways we may often ignore.

    THE CHRISTIAN’S SURROUNDINGS Job 1:10 God does this for us. He protects us. Satan is still moving about to and from heaven, accusing the saints of God here on earth. It will not be until the latter part of the tribulation that God will banish him forever from heaven. God is constantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For Hopelessness

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
     | 5,751 views

    Ways to cultivate compassion. The greatest benefit of compassion is hope both for others and for ourselves.

    HELP FOR HOPELESSNESS Matt. 9:1-12; 14:14; 20:34 Mk. 1:40-42 John 14:12 Gal. 6:2-6 1 Sam. 16:7 If you’ve ever been on a roller coaster, then you may remember that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you’re on that first big drop. It’s very much like when you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    What Are You Going To Do With Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016
     | 3,593 views

    Everyone must make a decision about Christ one way or the other in their lifetime

    Mathew 2 Introduction: Illustration “Savior & Judge” - There are two common and typical responses to Jesus and the gospel I. You can hate Him and be angry (v. 16) - Illustration “A Father’s Will” A. Jesus was a threat to his position B. Jesus was a threat to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    The Issues Of Life

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Mar 27, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    4 Ways to Make Life better, by simply getting our heart right.

    Psalm 147:1 Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He calls them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Marriage Matters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    Because God designed marriage, we must do marriage His way.

    A pastor visited a fourth-grade Sunday School class and asked the young disciples this question, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy raised his hand and replied, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!” I enjoy hearing what kids say about love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist