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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Test Of The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2021
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    The words of Jesus about ‘eating His flesh and drinking His blood’ have caused a lot of misunderstandings and divisions. But the all-knowing God is really checking to see if we will trust Him even if we don't understand!

    THE TEST OF THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:56-69 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A new chaplain was hired for a prison unit. He was excited to preach his first Sunday service in the prison, but he was also very nervous. He didn’t want to say the wrong thing. 2. On Sunday morning he arrived at the prison. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Valley Of Achor Will Become A Door Of Hope

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Aug 29, 2021
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     | 5,915 views

    God raised up Hosea during the darkest days in the history of Israel. God gives a wonderful promise to His people through the life and message of Hosea. God can turn the Valley of Achor in your life into a door of hope.

    ‘Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.’ There she will respond[b] as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. - Hosea ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Characteristics Of The Armies Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2023
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    God has said that every opposing force to the kingdom of God will be destroyed. We need to be on his side. As soldiers in the Army of God, what characteristics should we nurture in our lives?

    CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ARMIES OF GOD 1 Chron. 12:1-2,8,18,23,32-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Regular Feeding -- 1. Susan Ward and her daughter caught only one perch on their fishing trip— too small for even a modest lunch. So they decided to feed it to her two cats. She put our catch in their dish ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Focused On One Thing

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 22, 2023
     | 1,771 views

    In a world full of distraction, it is more important than ever to refocus our attention and worship on what truly matters: Christ.

    TOO BUSY TO ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING How many of you have ever had a day where you had so much to do, that you just couldn’t get anything done? As soon as you’d start a task, something else – just as essential – would grab your attention, and then just as you got the ball rolling, a third thing would ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Working For God

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 3, 2023
     | 2,367 views

    A Labor Day message about work.

    Working for God 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 September 3, 2023 Do you remember your first job? My first job was working at a now extinct pharmacy, called Dabs Pharmacy. I worked the register and I delivered prescriptions in the company car, which was an old car, with no gas pedal. I think I got paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strait And Narrow Minded

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2023
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    The narrow gate is not quite as attractive as the wide one, because you have to leave a lot of old baggage at the door. No carry-ons are allowed.

    I was a pastor in New Jersey when the General Assembly gave our Presbytery a couple of pretty controversial amendments to consider. There were two main issues. The first was the elimination of the “fidelity and chastity” language from our ordination standards. The second one was the lordship of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Phrases Of Guidance Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 7, 2023
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     | 1,938 views

    For the child of God who wants to continue to grow with Jesus Christ, who lives in a reverent fear of God, being enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit of Christ, there is a truth, a promise to lay hold of.

    Three Phrases of Guidance Foundational Directive Truths for 2023 For the child of God who wants to continue to grow with Jesus Christ, who lives in a reverent fear of God, being enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit of Christ, there is a truth, a promise to lay hold of. The exhortation from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Symptoms Of A Derailed Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    Destiny is in OUR hands as much as it is in the hands of God. We can have a Disastrous Destiny if we choose to live our lives without God and His priorities or we can have a Delightful Destiny which is the consequence of choosing to live to please God!

    4 SYMPTOMS OF A DERAILED DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor was on his way to his church, running late, and was traveling well over the speed limit. He ended up being pulled over by a state trooper. 2. The officer was not impressed by his explanation or his collar and asked, “Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worthless Guilt

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 19, 2023
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    Carrying around worthless guilt robs us of so much happiness. It becomes a way of life we need to change so that we spend time telling others of the fullness of forgiveness we have received.

    Worthless Guilt By Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. So Many Get Trapped in Their Minds 1. Facilities are filled 1,000’s believing there’s no hope for them. 2. In 2020, the CDC recorded almost 47,000 people committed suicide is the US = 1 death/11 minutes 3. In 2021, the CDC recorded 647 more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lament For The Unrepentant   Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 14, 2025
     | 534 views

    Lament is a word that we do not use very often. A lament is a passionate expression of grief, sorrow, mourning. In Scripture there are many examples of lament. 

    A Lament for the Unrepentant     Luke 13:1-9; 31-35 Introduction Lament is a word that we do not use very often. A lament is a passionate expression of grief, sorrow, mourning. In Scripture there are many examples of lament. Psalm 13:1-2 “How long, Lord? Will you forget me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,277 views

    Are you really leading and having a fruitful life? Are you truly connected to Jesus and fruitful growth is visible in your life? Do you know your calling and are you living that out?

    Opening illustration: University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who became the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, was honored by the Florida Senate. The Senate awarded him the Medallion of Excellence for his achievements off the field, the highest honor given by the chamber. Tebow had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taming The Tongue And Putting It On Fire For God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024
     | 471 views

    Words mean something and can be destructive or encouraging

    Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion Series #3 Taming the tongue and putting it on fire for God James chapter 3:1-10 Good morning everyone, glad to have you join us. Please turn to James chapter 3:1-10. We have been in a series on relationships vs. religion. We have looked at what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Are The Salt

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2024
     | 1,994 views

    When Jesus said You are the salt of the earth it is more than just a statement of being a preservative in this society but are in fact the only Jesus this world will see. As His representatives we must remain in a covenant of salt with Him in order to do His will through us in this world.

    You are the SALT By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr OPENING: - Matthew 5:13 says, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men”. This passage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    I Am The Vine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 981 views

    This sermon explores our relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to Him to bear spiritual fruit and experience His blessings.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the esteemed Christian author, J.I. Packer, who wrote, "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord." Such ...read more

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    Healthy Independence-9

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 27, 2020
     | 1,467 views

    9 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IX—Jeremiah 17:11(:1-14) Attention: The following was written by a pastor describing one of his experiences... I love children. I love being around them & watching them play. Once in a while, I get it into my head to give a children's sermon. Even though I know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist