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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Be Careful What You Pray For

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 3,283 views

    We have to remind many people to pray because the devil will see to it that our lives are filled with people and things so we do not have time to even think about praying.

    But some of us do not have to be reminded because there are all kinds of emergencies that come up each day that remind us to pray. Illus: A mother and her five year old son were headed to McDonald's. On the way they passed a car accident. Whenever the mother saw something terrible like that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Difference

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 17, 2022
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     | 5,049 views

    This Sunday, America is celebrating what is known as Easter, which is all about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make? This Sunday we’ll share three reasons, and they are life changing.

    The Resurrection Difference 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpKFfVvstgM Jesus is Risen – He is Risen Indeed, and He’s Lives! Today, America is celebrating what is known as Easter, which really has nothing to do with a bunny and lays eggs, but rather it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Suppose You Were The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 30, 2022
     | 3,179 views

    One of the alarming things that is taking place today in America is the amount of businesses that are closing down daily.

    Some are closing: (1) Due to Covid 19 (2) Some due to the shipping of jobs to other countries (3) Some due to inflation (4) Some due to supply If this trend continues some fear there will not be enough businesses for the citizens of this country to find a place of employment to feed their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Everlasting God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 15, 2021
     | 7,674 views

    As we come to understand that it is all about God and not about us, we must understand that God is eternal, but life is short, and so we must live for God with an eternal perspective.

    Introduction: A. One day a man was speaking with God and he asked him, “God is it true that to you a thousand years is just a minute?” “That’s true,” God replied. 1. The man continued, “And is it true that to you a million dollars is like a penny?” “Yes, That’s true,” God said. 2. Then the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Principles From A Parable We Don't Like Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,918 views

    It matters that we wisely and shrewdly leverage our money, time, energy, talents, skills, and buildings, for Jesus.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Principles from a Parable We Don’t Like LUKE 16:1-13 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Shrewd Sailor-King (source unknown) Once upon a time there was a sailor who was washed ashore on a remote Pacific Island. The natives he met made him king over the island. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daring To Imagine Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 564 views

    Imagination is important because it fuels my passion, focuses my plan, flows from my purpose and has faith in my potential

    DARING TO IMAGINE A few years ago, they opened a new area in Disney World themed around the Star Wars movies called Galaxy’s Edge. The whole area is like visiting a different planet with 2 new rides. I saw a special about the people who designed it. They are called Disney Imagineers. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    It's About Time Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
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     | 9,720 views

    How many times in your life do you find yourself saying, “I wish I had more time?” The ironic thing about getting older is the longer you live, the more you find yourself saying that. Remember, life is time, and time is life.

    Good morning, church family. Thank you for worshipping with us and for being apart of the 40-Day Challenge. Inside your worship guide is a 40-Day Challenge card. Will you take this out and put me before you in the moments to come? I want to speak to you on a message I’ve entitled, “It’s About ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Widow's Work

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 30, 2026
     | 48 views

    Serving the Lord without distraction Seeking God’s approval, not man’s applause

    WIDOW’S WORK SERVING THE LORD WITHOUT DISTRACTION TEXT: (1 Corinthians 7:34, KJV) “The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: 32 “But I would have you without carefulness [anxious concern]. He that is unmarried careth for the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Satisfaction

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 31, 2026
     | 141 views

    Holy Communion, where we receive true food and drink true drink and remember that through Jesus, we are never spiritually hungry and never spiritually thirsty ... because of the sacrifice of His body and blood we have eternal life through Him.

    What happens to food … like this piece of bread [eat piece of bread] … when you eat it? Well … it goes to our stomach where it is broken down by hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes so that it can be absorbed into my body. That piece of bread that I just ate will eventually become a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Time For Faith

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
     | 1,112 views

    This message is about how God's Word will increase our faith as we walk through seasons of life. We have to speak life into our situations - not death.

    A Time For Faith Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13 Good morning Strangers Rest. In my message last Sunday, I asked you “What movies will you create in 2025?” In that message, I spoke about how our thoughts create movies in our minds that cause us to react. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Nation Under God!

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,330 views

    In July of 1776, our founding fathers & 56 men of faith & courage signed "The Declaration of Independence". On that day, those 56 signers pledged their lives, their fortunes, & their sacred honor to birth the land of the free & the home of the brave.

    What was America like in July of 1776? As our founding fathers and 56 men of faith and courage signed their names to "The Declaration of Independence," it was considered to be their death certificate, because king George most assuredly would have killed every one of them had they won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    'the Blessings Of Justification' (2023)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 26, 2023
     | 1,091 views

    'The blessing of Justification' - Romans chapter 5 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We have peace with God (vs 1) (2). We stand in grace (vs 2a) (3). We have hope (vs 2b). (4). We have daily confidence (vs 3-4). (5). We rejoice in God (vs 5-11). SERMON BODY: Ill: Word definitions: • SWAETER: a garment worn by child when its mother is feeling ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Keep The Fire Burning

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 19, 2023
     | 15,353 views

    The fire of the Holy Ghost burning in our hearts sanctifies, satisfies, justifies and purifies us completely.

    Keep the Fire Burning By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is mind blowing how God will use a situation or a scenario to get your attention and impart spiritual truth in you. This week He used a situation that literally blew my mind. In my backyard I have a 55-gallon barrel that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    United In Worship Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,655 views

    We explore importance of gathering together for worship; true worship as described by Jesus in John 4, focusing on spiritual and genuine communion with God; the strength and encouragement found in corporate worship and its transformative impact on believers' lives.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Consumer Worship by Dan Stevers * https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/22/more-houses-of-worship-are-returning-to-normal-operations-but-in-person-attendance-is-unchanged-since-fall/ ** ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "crumbs"

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2023
     | 2,079 views

    As we come to this table and feast on this bread and wine, I am so grateful that God is the One who made up the guest list and not one of us and you should also be grateful that I am not the one who determines who may or may not sit at the table, amen?

    [This sermon was part of a Communion Service.] Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Today we ‘feast’ on … [hold up a piece of bread and a communion cup]. To the naked eye, this doesn’t seem to be much of a “feast,” does it? A typical ‘royal’ feast in Jesus’ day would start out with an appetizer to whet ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist