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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Tears Of A Son Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 29, 2014
     | 3,842 views

    "They that mourn" 1. Wasted Tears 2. Welcome Tears 3. Flowing Tears 4. Dried Tears

    - Don’t confuse this title with the 2003 movie “Tears of the Sun” - Brutal “R” rated movie that stars Bruce Willis who plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a female doctor who will only go with them if they agree to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman Full Of Good Works

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
     | 931 views

    Dorcas was a woman of grace, compassion, and impact. Her story teaches us that a life lived for others is never wasted.

    A WOMAN FULL OF GOOD WORKS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:36-43 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did." - Acts 9:36 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:20–31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Your Legacy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2014
     | 6,310 views

    The goal of time management according to Jesus and His parables is to use your time wisely and not waste it on the wrong thing. We need to be focused on the Kingdom of Heaven/The Kingdom of God. We need to build on its foundation the rock which is Jesus.

    Video Illustration to open series: Your Time Is Right Now Our new theme for this next quarter centers on this question, “How are you using your time?” Theme: Time Management Introduction to the new theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Was It Your Will That An 18 Yr Old Girl Got Cancer And Died? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    This is a sermon that dealt with a question about the death of an 18 yr old girl who passed away after battling cancer for 2 years. A member asked if I would address this topic.

    Intro: 1) Explain the difficulty of this series and the struggle I had w/ this sermon. 2) Tell the story of Tonya Nowell 3) Debbie asked this difficult question, “Was it God’s will that this girl got cancer and died? 4) This leads to even more questions. Could God have stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Segun Omole avatar

    This Is My Story

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,795 views

    God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

    THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013
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     | 12,075 views

    All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

    The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Forgives A Paralysed Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,139 views

    We often get carried away by the performance, but is the message being proclaimed clearly. Are we speaking the gospel in every situation we find ourselves in? Are we offering forgiveness and mercy. Are we engaged in the main game or just the side show?

    Have you noticed how mobile phones are now an essential accessory for so many people? It seems like no matter where you are you’re likely to find yourself standing next to someone who’s having a conversation on their phone. And if you’re like me you probably find yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Could A Good God Allow Suffering (2025)

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2025
     | 1,078 views

    The presence of pain and suffering in the world do not take away from God's goodness or power. God's answer to suffering is the cross and the resurrection.

    Introduction: A. There is a movie scene in which a young brother and sister experienced the death of a beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had happened, so they decided that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,334 views

    Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

    Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Can Jonah Sleep So Soundly When Running Away From God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2013
     | 4,447 views

    A look at how a defiant attitude can cause us to not care that we're disobeying God.

    HOW CAN JONAH SLEEP SO SOUNDLY WHEN RUNNING AWAY FROM GOD? Defiance can overwhelm any sense of guilt. - Jonah 1:5. - There are other possibilities here for why Jonah is able to enter into a deep sleep: it could have been physical exhaustion; it could have been that he’s so tormented by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Don't Be Like Jonah, Don't Run Away, Follow Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,994 views

    Have you discovered the calling that God has for your life? Do you know what it is that He wants you to do for Him? If you do know what He has called you to do are you doing it or avoiding it?

    Don't be like Jonah, don't run away, follow your calling. We are continuing in our series Discovering Your Destiny and this week we are considering how ‘God Prepares and Positions us’ Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, God has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time B-- 16th Sunday-- Come Away By Yourselves

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,552 views

    “When are we going to stop rewarding each other for doing too much?”

    Marilyn McEntyre said, “At a faculty council meeting a few years back, a colleague raised what I thought was the best question of the year: “When are we going to stop rewarding each other for doing too much?” “I admired her for asking it,” Marilyn said, “It was rooted in sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Don't Let Anything Keep You Away From Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2022
     | 3,392 views

    Choose Jesus because... 1. He has God's perfect goodness (vs. 16-17). 2. He looks at us with love (vs. 17-21). 3. Following Him is worth any cost (vs. 21-22). 4. Only He can save our souls (vs. 23-26).

    Don't Let Anything Keep You Away from Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:16-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:16. Remember that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    To The Young And The Old Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,021 views

    Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

    To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    How Can Everybody Get A "win"?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2025
     | 41 views

    As if to confirm our duty of self-reflection, St. Luke’s Gospel focuses on Christ’s parable of the wasteful steward.

    Friday of the Thirty-first Week Integral Our Introit today begins with a plea of someone afraid of being abandoned. “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation.” Psalm 38 is attributed to King David, perhaps because it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic