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  • David Owens avatar

    Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017
     | 17,574 views

    This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

    Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blue Laws

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2019
     | 3,289 views

    A study in the book of Nehemiah 10: 1 – 39

    Nehemiah 10: 1 – 39 Blue Laws 10 Now those who placed their seal on the document were: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah, 2 Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, 3 Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, 4 Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, 5 Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, 6 Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Two Most Sacred Words In The American Religion Of Materialism Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    Evaluation of our desire to "Charge it!" and God’s instruction toward choosing contentment.

    Introduction: In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" - Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Odd Occurrence

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,127 views

    I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. This messgae deals with the

    I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. That is Different from what happens on a daily basis. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Ground

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    Whether or not you have ever been to Israel, you can discover holy ground along the common pathways of everyday life.

    INTRODUCTION Many Christians have experienced the exhilaration of touring the Holy Land. They have felt the exuberance of walking where Jesus walked and kneeling where He prayed. They have witnessed the wonder of life while standing at the empty tomb. These sacred experiences will linger for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Centurion Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,885 views

    The Faith That Put A Smile On Jesus' Face

    October 03, 2020 So far in our series, Jesus and…., we have explored Jesus’ encounters with Nicodemus and the Woman at the Well – both of which resulted in changed lives. Today we will consider the encounter between Jesus and The Centurion of Capernaum. There are 2 – slightly different – ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How God Makes A Way Where There Seems To Be No Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 407 views

    God is a Way Maker. When human options run out, God's divine interventions begin. He delights in showing His power in impossible places, making a way where there seems to be none.

    HOW GOD MAKES A WAY WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-22, Psalm 77:19, Romans 4:17-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Life often confronts us with situations that appear impossible—dead ends, closed doors, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Buyer's Remorse

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,609 views

    I would bet that the disciples, when Jesus was off praying by himself, would discuss among themselves whether all this was worth it. Have we been scammed? I bet they had some buyer’s remorse. Some anxiety. Some uncertainty about their choice. I would!!

    Walking in the Reign #5 Treasure and Pearl - Matthew 13:44-46 SLIDE 1 A city boy, Kenny, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry son, but I have some bad news, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Discontentment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 18,594 views

    Be a Christian where you are right now.

    Overcoming Discontentment I Corinthians 7:17-35 Ever since the beginning of creation, when the first creatures came from the hand of God, there has always been someone, somewhere, unhappy with his position in the universe. It all started with an angel named Lucifer, the brightest star of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unity Demands Theological Integrity

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 21, 2025
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     | 347 views

    Christians are united through commitment to biblical truth, which is reflected in love for Christ and for His people. Professed love without theological integrity destroys unity.

    “I have given [My disciples] your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Excuses, Excuses,

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,467 views

    Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses!

    Excuses, Excuses Luke 14:15-24 Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses! Are excuses keeping you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Our God Of The Second Chance Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,211 views

    Several people this week have mentioned how much they enjoyed hearing the Old Testament read out loud. Let’s face it ­ some books don’t get much attention today. One of those is Ecclesiastes, which was written by Solomon. It’s really a journal of Solom

    Our God of the Second Chance Several people this week have mentioned how much they enjoyed hearing the Old Testament read out loud. Let’s face it ­ some books don’t get much attention today. One of those is Ecclesiastes, which was written by Solomon. It’s really a journal of Solomon’s search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - Season For Giving & Receiving

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,880 views

    As Christmas comes, we think, "Maybe it’s not impossible. Maybe we really could have hearts filled with love. Maybe we really could be kind to each other, & not just once a year, but all year long."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 2:8-14 ILL. It's Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. 'Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Why Look You For The Living Among The Dead?"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,452 views

    An apologetic and evangelistic message on the truth and consequences of the resurrection.

    Easter Sunday, 2002 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d Quintin morrow The men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Energized By Multiplication Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,302 views

    God uses us as partners to grow the church.

    ENERGIZED BY MULTIPLICATION Acts 2:41 S: Church Growth Th: Freed to Minister Pr: GOD USES US AS PARTNERS TO GROW THE CHURCH. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Acts 2:42 three stages that show how God uses us as partners in church growth. The _____ stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist