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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 9: Living Stones

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 1, 2021
     | 1,766 views

    God has made us part of His glorious living and Spiritual Temple which is built upon Jesus, the chief cornerstone.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 9: Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-6 Introduction In the last study, we learned that our faith shapes our conduct. There are tings we are to put off from the past as well as things we are to do. One of the things we are to do is to be nourished by the pure mile of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,017 views

    The incarnation shows God dwelling with and loving a broken humanity and the importance of being with others even in their brokenness.

    INTRODUCTION - Have you ever received a gift that was interesting to you, it piqued your curiosity, yet you did not know precisely what it was? - Then someone explains the gift to you, and you find it useful, yet because you do not fully understand it, you do not use it to its full capacity? - For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Master Plan

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 2,109 views

    God has a plan for all of mankind, and in that plan we can be rewarded or we can be cursed...the choice is up to you.

    God’s Master Plan And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Rich Toward God? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 6, 2024
     | 2,581 views

    Based on Luke 12:13-21 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to live a life that is rich toward God.

    “ARE YOU RICH TOWARD GOD?” Luke 12:13-21 FBCF – 10/6/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – How much money do you need to make to be considered rich? Remember my first job – 14 yrs old - making minimum wage at $2.65 an hour - got a paycheck for $200. Didn’t know how I was going to spend all of that money back in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money Causes A Riot Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 503 views

    People will be offended by the Gospel because it calls them to change, but, like Paul, we need to be agents of change.

    Money Causes a Riot 1 Text: Acts 19:23-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: It might be just as offensive to be around a man who never changed his mind as one who never changed his clothes. 2. Our society is obsessed with being offended. They will go out of their way to not offend someone. So much so, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "she Gave Her Whole Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,897 views

    A Stewardship Sermon.

    “She Gave Her Whole Life” Mark 12:38-44 What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to say to us: “Would you like to have the most satisfying life possible during your short stay on earth?” I think most all of us would say, “Yes, yes I would.” And if this “someone” asked us if we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Custody Battle

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 23, 2024
     | 1,450 views

    Today, more than ever before, the enemy of our souls is targeting our children. If we, as parents aren't careful to raise our children in the light of God's Love and Truth, satan will be happy to raise them in the shadows of immorality and apostasy.

    I found myself torn between two topics I felt led to preach on this week, but I believe the Lord used elder Jermaine’s last sermon to help me decide. I don’t know what part of that message resonated with you; but for me, the most powerful point that he brought out was this: Speaking of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,160 views

    Do you know God’s peace in the midst of situations that the world gets anxious about? If not, examine yourself: Is your faith in Him and your focus on His kingdom, rather than on selfish pursuits?

    Opening illustration: Review my life: 1970-71 was the Indo-Pak war and my family and I were in the war-zone living most of the nights in blackouts and bunkers when the war planes would come. 1980’s (for a decade) national unrest and civil war. 1990-91 we were just married and thrust into region of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping The Dream Alive

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 29,672 views

    Hope for continuing on in the faith, and in what God has planned for your life!

    Keeping The Dream Alive! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Economics Of War

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,334 views

    We are at war against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. To win a war it is necessary for all to sacrifice and focus effort and resources on winning the war.

    Text 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    It's About Time, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 25, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,386 views

    Last of 4 part series on Money/Time Management. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoints and Handouts for each.

    It’s About Time, pt. 2 Psalm 31:14-15 WHY MANAGE YOURSELF? If you don’t manage yourself, something else will and YOU may not accomplish what you really want to do. A. The scripture indicates that you should manage yourself. Eccles. 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Offering Of A Testimony!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,924 views

    We can forget how important the power of a personal testimony is, and then be slack about testifing for the cross.

    THE OFFERING OF A TESTIMONY THE POWER OF A TESTIMONY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I. I KNOW PEOPLE THAT ARE GIVERS, AND THEY FORGET TO GIVE A POWERFUL TOOL OF DELIEVRANCE. A. I know loving people that give regularly to the work of the Lord. B. I have been sustained for the last 25 years because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For An Uncertain Future

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    How to prepare for the threat of future events (written before Y2K)

    “Preparing for an Uncertain Future” Intro: Let’s talk for a little about preparing for an uncertain future. Let’s look in 2 Kings 18. In this chapter, we see a godly king of Judah. His name is Hezekiah. In verse 5 we see he is a godly king. Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is This Child? Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    The history of God’s relationship with humanity is a history of ever-deepening intimate communion.

    JESUS CHRIST CAME, LIVED, DIED AND ROSE AGAIN. IT WAS OUT OF THE FINAL ACT OF RESURRECTION THAT CHRISTIANITY AROSE. THE MEANING OF CHRISTIANITY WILL BE VAGUE AND UNCLEAR IF YOU DO NOT FIRST GRASP THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S LIFE, DEATH AND LIVING PRESENCE. IT IS FROM JESUS CHRIST THAT CHRISTIANITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Called By God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    God Called David to Service and Ministry

    David We know more about David than any other in the OT. He was a Shepherd. He learned how to be alone. He learned to commune with God and with the nature around him. He learned to fight with courage and skill. He was a Musician. The Bible speaks of his musical skill. He invented instruments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ