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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    An Accepting God

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    Fourth Sunday in Lent Series C Lectionary Prodigal Son

    ’’An Accepting God" Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 4th Sunday of Lent C A young man had secretly misappropriated several hundred dollars from his employer. When the shortage was discovered he was called to the office of the senior partner Immediately he knew he would be fired and would have to go to prison. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Live Without Anxiety

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    Principles for living a worry free life in Christ

    HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT ANXIETY TEXT: MARK 4:26-29 In 1978, my family and I were called to a church in Texas as Associate Pastor. We excitedly began our ministry assured by the pastor that his was to be a long pastorate. In less than a year, this pastor was called to another church. That certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing The Journey

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    Funeral message for Mr. David Broadnax, a Broadway actor and filmmaker, who died in Spain. He was the brother of one of our members, who requested that we do the funeral.

    I desire, as I have for many years, to come to you when I go to Spain. For I do hope to see you on my journey and to be sent on by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a little while. Our lives are journeys, with a beginning and a destination. Many roads can be used to take those journeys. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Breaking News"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,701 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent.

    Mark 1:1-8 “Breaking News” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you this ‘Breaking News.’” These are the kinds of words that cause us to sit up, call our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Potential Of An Unlimited Life Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    To Christian "in Christ" an invitation is given to unlimited life. Unlimited life is a gift from God -- Grace, Unlimited Life comes from the presence of God -- Peace, Unlimited Life comes from our position with God -- Place (standing)

    Intro: Life unlimited has Christ as its center. The false teachers in Colosse are trying to move the church from its center. Paul is teaching them how to deal with the false teachers. Colossians 2.20 “If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why as if you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Beat Of God Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    The message focuses on the story of the prodigal son.

    The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker / February 24, 2002 / Luke 15:11-24 Over the last four weeks, we have been in a series called "Love Stories". We have examined "The Best of R + B", the story of Ruth and Boaz; we’ve glanced at Solomon’s passion; and marveled at Hosea’s love for his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Come, Let Us Return To The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,645 views

    God wants our love for Him exclusively.

    Come, Let us return to the Lord Hosea 6.1-3 August 29, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Hosea was a prophet in the Northen Kingdom of Israel (753 BC to 715 BC) Map 142 A Elijah, Elisha, Amos were before him: Isaiah & Micah were his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look And Live

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,796 views

    Chances are most regular church attendees can rattle off the gist of John 3: 16…often called “the gospel in a nutshell.” There’s truth in that statement, but it may leave some with the assumption the rest of the Bible is just Commentary!

    Am I safe this morning to assume that even if you haven’t read it, or subscribe to it… you know what I’m talking about when I mention the New York Times? Of course, it is a well know newspaper and it’s been around for years. How many you have heard it referred to as “the gray lady.” It picked up ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Avoid A "Lot” Of Trouble: Take God Seriously

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    If take warning signs posted by local authorities about thin ice, it’s even more important for us to take God seriously when he warns about the coming judgment.

    Every year people require rescuing after falling through thin ice. Some don’t make it. They drown before help can arrive. That’s why provinces spend tens of thousands of dollars warning people to stay off thin ice. People could avoid a lot of trouble for themselves and others if they just took ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Yom Kippur: Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    A look at the Jewish Day of Atonement

    Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement Sept. 27, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Rosh Hashanah’s greatest significance is found in being a period of preparation for Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement. 1 Days of Awe (3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,329 views

    So many believers fail to get ALL the teaching Jesus has to give us from this wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness and mercy.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: November 5, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 2) The other brother! Sermon Text: Luke 15:25-32 (NKJV) 25 “Now his older son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toxic Living

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,536 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

    Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abiding In Perfect Love

    Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,754 views

    It is the desire of the heavenly Father for His people always to experience the full inheritance of His covenant love and mercy. The Apostle John calls such a place of attainment in God “perfect love”.

    It is truly amazing to think of the mercy and forbearance that God bestows upon sinners. Undoubtedly, the Lord has the power to cut off our very existence. The Scripture affirms, “Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled; thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust” (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    9. The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, And The Lost Son Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 37,428 views

    Lost people matter to God - and they should matter to us as well. 1. Something valuable is missing. 2. God performs an all-out search for lost people. 3. When lost people are found its time to party!

    This sermon is an adaptation of Bill Hybels’ introduction to the video curriculum “Becoming a Contagious Christian”. MAIN IDEA: Lost people matter to God - and they should matter to us as well. 1. Something valuable is missing. 2. God performs an all-out search for lost people. 3. When lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    When God Restores What The Locusts Eat

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 129 ratings
     | 49,063 views

    This message brings a word of hope in the midst of devastation. God can restore what the locust has eaten.

    April 2007 “When God Restores What the Locusts Eat” Joel 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: Joel was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah between 835-796 B.C. about the same time Elisha was prophesying to the Northern Kingdom, Israel in 848 BC. Joel speaks to people who had become very complacent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist