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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Becoming Like A Child

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 22, 2025
     | 416 views

    Why did Jesus say we should become like children??

    Becoming Like a Child Luke 9:46-48 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:46 Now an argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child and had him stand by His side, 48 and He said to them, “Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Honor Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 25, 2025
     | 282 views

    We are called to honor our parent's for their God-given position with respect, esteem, and obedience.

    Ten Words to Live By: Honor Parents Exodus 20: 12 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-25-2025 My Mother Jayne Maxine and I love to watch documentaries and this week we watched an extraordinary one entitled “My Mother, Jayne.” This doc was produced by Mariska Hargitay, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sons And Heirs: Our Glorious Adoption Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025
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    In this passage, Paul reveals our glorious new identity in the Spirit: we are no longer slaves living in fear, but adopted children of God and co-heirs with Christ.

    Over the past two weeks, our journey through Romans 8 has established foundational truths for our faith. We began by celebrating the verdict that sets every believer free: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus". Then, last week, we explored the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adopted: The Father's Great Delight Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025
     | 163 views

    This sermon teaches that God, motivated by His own delight, eternally planned to adopt us as His children through the work of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction In our world, adoption is one of the most beautiful pictures of love. A child, often with no hope for a family, is deliberately chosen, given a new name, a new home, and a new future. Last week, we saw from verse 4 that God has chosen us. Today, in verse 5, Paul reveals the incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    The Christian Religion According To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 22, 2025
     | 156 views

    Jesus helps us to see that His followers should be marked by humility, faith, and devotion.

    What is a good Christian like? Is it someone who doesn’t as the saying goes “drink or smoke or cuss or chew or date/marry people who do”? Is it someone who faithfully attends church? Is it someone who waits until marriage to engage in sexual activity? Is it someone who is morally upright? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father's Love And Discipline Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021
     | 2,944 views

    Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and loving father will always correct his child going wayward.

    *SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS* Revelation 3:19, NASB: "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent." THE FATHER'S LOVE AND DISCIPLINE Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    14. A Living Hell Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018
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     | 4,983 views

    Anarchy descends on humanity

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 14 – A LIVING HELL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Comfort That Should Be Given During Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,755 views

    How to be a comfort to those who are suffering

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 5 COMFORT THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN DURING SUFFERING 2ND Corinthians 1:3-6 Introduction: This will be the final message I will be preaching on this subject. I believe that I said at the beginning that this series would not be an exhaustive subject. There is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
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     | 7,675 views

    Like Jesus, the road we are called to follow is sometimes dry and sometimes dangerous. But God ministers to us and renews us to continue on.

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters Scripture Text: Mark 1.9-15 BODY Today, we’re not following Jesus up another mountain. To-be-honest with-ya, …I wish we were! Climbing a mountain is a test of strength and will and determination. Climbing a mountain is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Fatherhood Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 25, 2022
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    The Father God is an eternal attribute of God. He is Father of Israel. He is Father of Jesus Christ. He is Father to adopted children of God.

    The Fatherhood of God Romans 8:14-17 What comes to your mind when we speak about the Fatherhood of God? One likely answer is that it brings to mind the image of your own Father. For some people that can be a positive association like, loving, caring providing. For other it could be negative live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #42 – Come Like A Child Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 21, 2021
     | 7,378 views

    In Mark 10:13-16 Jesus teaches us about children and the kind of faith it takes to be saved.

    #42 – Come Like a Child Series: Mark Chuck Sligh March 21, 2021 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 10:13. READING: Psalm 139 and Mark 10:13-16. INTRODUCTION You gotta’ love kids! They’re a lot of work and sometimes frustrating, but man, are they a hoot! Illus. – Asked to tell a Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Paupers To Princes

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 21, 2018
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     | 5,254 views

    We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it.

    From Paupers to Princes March 18, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it. Focus Passage: 1 John 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018
     | 4,748 views

    Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

    The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants Us To Be Around Him

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 3, 2015
     | 4,679 views

    Jesus turned to his friends and kindly said, "No, don't send them away. Let the children come to me." "Whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God as a child does, will not be able to enter into it." Loving God is easy enough for a child to do.

    Good morning boys and girls! Has anyone ever told you to get lost or go away? |Has anyone ever told you that they didn’t want you around? How did that make you feel? There is one person who will never tell us to go away. In fact, he wants all of us to come close to him. His name is Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Thanksgiving In A Land Of Plenty

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 1,072 ratings
     | 88,205 views

    How can we approach a spirit of thanksgiving when we already have everything?

    The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist