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  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    "the Church Is A Bunch Of Hypocrites." Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019
     | 6,454 views

    People's experience with those in the church is often their first experience with Christianity. What are we to say when that experience was less than positive? How are we going to respond?

    “I don’t mind Jesus, it’s his followers I can’t stand.” “You wouldn’t believe the way that I was treated when I went to that church.” “I’ve seen the way that Christians act when they’re not at church.” “The church is a bunch of hypocrites.” What’s your first reaction when you hear comments ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Verbiage

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 6,741 views

    There is power in what you speak, so we have to remember to use our words carefully

    The Power of Verbiage Proverbs 18:21 1. Words are Important Words are so important that you need to handle them with care whenever you're talking. 2. Words should be Full You should be able to to share Knowledge, Experience and Information through our words, if not our words fall short of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Women Ask For Directions

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,640 views

    The gospel of Luke does the best job in discrediting the wrong tomb theory (Used for a sunrise service)

    HoHum: A boy asked his grandmother, "Why did Moses wander in the desert for 40 years?" The grandmother answered, "Because even back then, men don’t stop and ask for directions!" WBTU: Jim Croegaert wrote a song popularized by Sandi Patty called Was It a Morning Like This: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Folly Brings Downfall

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2022
     | 2,434 views

    Sometimes success hits our head and we rashly do things that are contrary to our character. Anybody listening? We need a pinch of failure, pain and humiliation NOW AND THEN in order to keep us grounded in God and His ways. Agree?

    Opening your treasure to the enemy Isaiah 39:2”Hezekiah was pleased, and showed them all his treasure house, the silver and the gold and the spices and the precious oil and his whole armory and all that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his house nor in all his dominion that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Buffeted? Try Patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2015
     | 2,791 views

    We are pencils in the hands of God. There is a purpose to this buffeting? This is an opportunity...

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE BUFFETED? PATIENCE? WE ARE PENCILS IN THE HANDS OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it PATIENTLY? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, YE TAKE IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's God Up To Part 2

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,391 views

    Remember God’s incredible offer of life and love through the riches of His grace when we deserved hell and death

    WHAT’S GOD UP TO PART 2: THE RESCUE PLAN Eph. 2:1-10 Feb.3, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vacationing in Arizona, a group of Brit. tourists spots a cowboy by the side of the road, with his ear to the ground. "What’s going on?" they asked. " 2 horses, one grey one chestnut, are puliing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Perry Greene avatar

    No Ban On Burning Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011
     | 4,108 views

    Biblical idioms are key to understanding the text. The "Green Tree" is a description of faithfulness and the Messiah.

    Some Famous Last Words Washington, George (1732-1799) "It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go." Adams, John (1735-1826) "Thomas Jefferson--still survives..." (4 July 1826. Jefferson died later the same day.) Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) "Is it the Fourth?" (4 July 1826) Sedgwick, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No One Will Eat Fruit From You

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2013
     | 2,379 views

    To show that we need to be like CHRIST in this world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit that can be eaten? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be like CHRIST in this world. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) 11:14 And He said to it, No one ever again shall eat fruit from you. And His disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Is The Key

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,516 views

    Keys come in all different shapes and sizes and even colors. I have some keys on my key ring. There is a key to my house and to my truck and to the church and my office, file cabinet, suitcase, tag here that gets me into the gym. All of these keys open doors for me. They all unlock something.

    Faith Is the Key How many of you carry any keys? Keys come in all different shapes and sizes and even colors. I have some keys on my key ring. There is a key to my house and to my truck and to the church and my office, file cabinet, suitcase, tag here that gets me into the gym. All of these keys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Just Isn't Fair

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,157 views

    We struggle to try and understand that good and bad things occur without regard to persons, be they good and devout or be they back-sliders or heathen.

    Weekend Message/Devotion March 24, 2019 Luke 3:1-9 There are many parallels in today’s reading with the message that I shared November 17, 2017, entitled Judgment Day is Coming. If you are inclined, you can research that message at: Sermon Central.com by clicking on the button for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Generation Jesus Will Return?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,550 views

    Some Scholars say the term “generation” means an average life span and refers either to the generations in which Jesus lived while on Earth or to the generation living when the end time signs begin to occur.

    The word “generation” (Gk: ‘genea’) can refer to the age or period of the members of a family as determined by the average span of life (Genesis 31:3; Matthew 1:17, 17:17; Mark 9:19; Luke 9:41, 16:8; Acts 2:40), as well as all the people of a given period (Matthew 24:34, Mark 13:30, Luke 1:48, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    I Want To See Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,228 views

    In this passage Luke shares with us the story of Zacchaeus - a chief tax collector who 1. Wanted to see Jesus 2. Wo possessed a spirit of humility 3. Who opened his heart and home to Jesus and 4. Who displayed the heart and life of righteousness

    Scripture: Luke 19:1-9; Psalms 119:137 - 144; Isaiah 1:1-10 Theme: Seeking to See Jesus Title: Zacchaeus - The Righteous One In this passage Luke shares with us the story of Zacchaeus - a chief tax collector who 1. Wanted to see Jesus 2. Wo possessed a spirit of humility 3. Who opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Anonymous Contributor avatar

    Be Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,778 views

    Human hunger cannot be removed by leaves.Jesus desired to eat one or two figs.

    Mathew 21: 17-20 Jesus saw a fig tree Characteristic of that fig tree 1. They overlap the ordinary rule of growth the rule is first fig afterwards the figleaves. 2. People usually catch the eye of others according to Marks Gospel our Lord saw this tree "afar off" Note: Easy way to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Give Up

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,303 views

    God will make provisions for you in all circumstances.

    Don’t Give Up Luke 11:5-10 April 24, 2005 Luke 11:5-6(NLT) Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this illustration: "Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would say to him, [6] ’A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming In A Give Up World

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,728 views

    WE CAN OVERCOME THE ENEMY OF OUR SOUL BY FOCUSING ON CHRIST ALONE!

    OVERCOMING IN A GIVE UP WORLD REVELATION 12: 1-17 JULY 15, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Two frogs fell into a deep cream bowl, The one was wise, and a cheery soul. The other one took a gloomy view and bade his friend a sad adieu. Said the other frog with a merry grin, “I can’t get out, but I won’t give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist