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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Simon Of Cyrene Helps Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2022
     | 1,926 views

    We don’t know if Simon complained all the way to Golgotha, or recognized Jesus and was glad he had helped, but his name--unlike most of those minor players in the Gospel drama-- has come to us.

    Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Only One Way To Survive - The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020
     | 3,083 views

    We are all messed up, flawed beyond hope and very dysfunctional. And unlike popular sitcoms about dysfunctional families, it really isn't funny! So how can you survive or overcome these flaws?

    This may come as a surprise for many, but every man desires to have the perfect family. It's no secret that every woman desires to have the perfect family, but so do men! However, if you haven't noticed yet, there is no perfect family. We are all messed up, flawed beyond hope and very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Did God Choose The Shepherds? Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 970 views

    Time and time again in the Scriptures, we see that God chooses the most unlikely candidates to serve him - David the shepherd to be king, fishermen to be apostles, and in this passage, the lowly shepherds to be the first to meet the newborn Christ child. Why?

    One of the things I enjoy most about Biblical narrative—that is, the historical accounts in the Old and New Testament—is how often God does something completely unexpected. These can be surprising, or revealing, or thought-provoking. And sometimes they’re quite funny, as when God gave Balaam’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Shall Never See The Greatest Tree

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    For World Communion Sunday: Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom is large, but the weakness of the church makes it unlikely we shall see it fulfilled. Yet we must affirm the small beginnings that are being made, even by us, for they have potential, when they are

    So how do you feel about trees? Did Hurricane Isabel change your feelings about living in a city of trees? When some of them fell on the power lines and cut you off – our house was out for six whole days – how did you feel about trees? I didn’t ask you how you felt about Pepco. That’s another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Won’t You, Let Jesus Bless You?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,916 views

    It almost sounds to good to be true, how much God wants to bless His people. But unlike that saying in the world goes, if its to good to be true, it probably is. Its not with God, He truly loves to bless His children.

    Why won’t you let Jesus Bless You? When Jesus is a big part of your life, you can’t help but be Blessed. The longer you serve Him, the more you realize, He really does know, what He’s doing. It almost sounds to good to be true, how much God wants to bless us. But unlike that saying in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Darkness Invades Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,045 views

    Here's the problem with Christmas today: the Christmas we know is so very unlike the first Christmas was experienced by the holy family. The joy of the birth of the Christ child was soon dampened by evil. What we need to remember this Christmas is that we

    A Scandalous Love Affair: When Darkness Invades Matthew 2:13-18 Fireman Edward Cushing tells the story of an old frame house burning on the southside of Chicago. He ordered the hoses to start fighting the fire and then dashed inside and pulled three people out. When the blaze was over, the Chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 5,810 views

    We’ve all been disappointed at times in life. Disappointment can only happen if there is some kind of expectation. When that expectation is not met, disappointment occurs. Unlike discouragement, disappointment is not a sin. Even Jesus was disappointed at times with the disciples.

    Many have set out to accomplish great things, but have been disappointed in the outcome. It is said that Alexander the Great wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander was disappointed. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said, “I have accomplished nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "vene. Vivi, Vici"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 23, 2022
     | 1,928 views

    Jesus has triumphed! But He had to die and rise again to win that victory. Unlike conquerors of old who were thieves and robbers who came to steal and kill and destroy Jesus came to give life, and life abundant.

    In all the Earth’s history there have been the conquerors and the conquered. Among some of the more famous conquerors are these: Genghis Khan, Alexander The Great, Cyrus The Great, Attila the Hun and Julius Caesar. While these conquerors varied in terms of greatness and success, they shared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Pastor Makes A Hard Decision

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,256 views

    Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. Spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    When the Pastor Makes a Hard Decision 2 Corinthians 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HardDecision.html Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. For one thing, spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Olanrewaju avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus In Our Lives. Series

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    Jesus authority superceded all authority in heaven and earth. Unlike the chief priests and elders, who chose to challenge Jesus, we are to bow down to his authority and let His Most Excellency rule our heast, minds and souls.

    THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS IN OUR LIVES - BY REVEREND MATTHEW OLANREWAJU It has been coming! It has been coming for a long time, the only surprise here is the fact that the Pharisees, Chief priests and the elders had held on for so long before running out of patience with Jesus. I mean, for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What Is Communion?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,471 views

    Answer: "Yes, it is possible, but it’s highly unlikely. It would be like: A student who will not go to school; A soldier who will not join the army; A citizen who does not pay taxes or vote; A salesman with no customers; An explorer with no base camp...

    What Is Communion? Text: Hebrews 10:19-25NKJ An old question: "Can I be a Christian without joining a church or attending worship?" Answer: "Yes, it is possible, but it’s highly unlikely. It would be like: A student who will not go to school; A soldier who will not join the army; A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,656 views

    There are many remarkable conversion stories in the Bible, but none as remarkable at the thief on the cross—the most unlikely person ever to ask to go to heaven. This sermon explains why he had the audacity to ask this every thing of Christ on the cross.

    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 13, 2014 TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also two other, malefactors [evil-doers, or criminals], led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Harrell avatar

    Imagine A Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,381 views

    From the I Can Only Imagine movie / campaign. God is a heavenly father. A perfect father. Unlike any father we have had on this planet. Using the prodigal son story we identify the traits of our heavenly dad.

    Those grandkids of ours are tearing me apart. On Tuesday the call had come to evacuate the area of the coast where our whole family had rented a beach house. We had been there for a total of three days. On Tuesday night, trying to avoid traffic, Zach packed up the truck, put the kids in the car ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Your Place To Stand Together Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 11,209 views

    At unlikely times and places our love for each other will be TESTED. When the relational road becomes rocky God’s Spirit will blow into our lives in order to strengthen us to stand together in UNBROKEN UNITY. You cannot be in relationship with God alone.

    UNLIKELY - Your Place to Stand Together John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the trees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Place At The King's Table Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 14,635 views

    God values even the broken life. The Lord will take us from the ash heap of society to an unlikely place; let’s discover “Your Place at the King’s Table.” (Ends with "Sanctity of Human Life).

    UNLIKELY - Your Place at the King’s Table John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God