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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    David The Musician Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 7, 2024
     | 1,702 views

    In this talk we look at why music and song are so important for Christians.

    Note: this was a family service in which children stay in the service. We have a ‘main’ children’s item earlier in the service but also a short talk later in the service. This is to give something for the adults but which is hopefully not too difficult for children. Because it was about music ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Like A Child

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 22, 2025
     | 393 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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    We Can't Move Ahead Without The Axehead

    Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 28,335 views

    This sermon focuses on the importance of the Holy Ghost working within the Church.

    WE CAN’T MOVE AHEAD WITHOUT THE AXEHEAD We would all agree that we desperately need Revival. Revival in the classroom & family room. In the community & the church. Hear what some have said about Revival: Evangelism affects the other fellow; revival affects me. Leonard Ravenhill (1867-1942) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We May Ask, Are Our Sacrifices Too Great For The Lord?

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 24, 2020
     | 3,534 views

    Do we feel that the sacrifices that we made are too great? Do we feel weary and stress in our walk as a believer? We have been challenged to the extreme due to the storms that come our way. May this message bring comfort, faith and strength to you.

    Today’s devotion is taken from Mark 14:3-9: “And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. There were some who said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Way We Were, Pt 5 Miracle-Embracing

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 29, 2009
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     | 4,250 views

    The way we were miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, church was miracle-experiencing. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

    Today we will discover that “the Church as it was meant to be” was miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, they were miracle-experiencing. The experience of the supernatural was common among the early believers. Peter asked people why they were surprised at the miraclous. Acts 3:12 Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When We Act Like Stubbornness Is A Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 13, 2013
     | 4,291 views

    A look at the dangers of stubbornness.

    WHEN WE DON'T LIKE WHERE GOD IS LEADING: Jonah would rather die than change. - Jonah 1:12. A CROSS PROBLEM: Too many Christians are more defined by crossed arms than by the cross of Christ. - Too many of us confuse stubbornness with conviction. - What’s the difference? Conviction has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Do We Want To Tell Others What Is Wrong?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 31, 2014
     | 4,055 views

    have you made a difference? Who have you made a difference? We grow the tendancy to complain, bellyache, and desire to tell others exactly what is wrong with them and the world. Yet we can make a difference?

    DO WE WANT TO TELL OTHERS WHAT IS WRONG? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: I line several chairs one behind the other. I have enlisted a man to be the engineer, and a conductor to take our tickets and control the others riding the train. The conductor says: ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Do We Find True Meaning In Life?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 6, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,781 views

    Life’s true meaning can only be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The question we ask this morning is indeed a thought-provoking question. Have you ever really thought where true meaning in life is found? I mean, what do we have to do to find this meaning? Do we have to have a special type of spouse or parents? Do our children have to fit some bill? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Security We Have In God's Name

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 20, 2024
     | 2,069 views

    But do you realize how secure we are in God's name? In today’s message, let’s listen while the psalmist tells us how great our God is.

    A few weeks ago we talked about how precious God's name is and the love that is expressed to us in His name. But do you realize how secure we are in God's name? In today’s message, let’s listen while the psalmist tells us how great our God is. I'll have to admit, that even as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    We Christians Still Follow The 3rd Commandment Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    As we study the Sabbath law, we remember that God gives us laws for our benefit. We Christians still follow the 3rd Commandment. So 1 - Remember to obey it. 2 - Remember to benefit from it.

    Pentecost 2 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Let’s say that you had a friend at work that you found out was a Christian. This co-worker was a very strong Christian; they didn’t just know their Bible very well, but more importantly they really lived the Christian life. And so you felt that you wanted to get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Rejoice In The Reconciliation That Comes Only Through Jesus

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,800 views

    Reconciliation with God does not come through compromise but through the sacrifice of his Son and it brings the peace of eternal salvation now and forever; therefore, we rejoice.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Romans 5: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Living Like An Animal? Do We Need To Change?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2025
     | 423 views

    It is easy to be resistant to needed change. The is a Bible lesson where Nebuchadnezzar was warned he needed to change his attitudes and he refused. Seven years living like an animal was very costly.

    LIVING LIKE AN ANIMAL. DO I NEED TO CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Define change: to make a difference, to transform habits, to make different, to alter, to modify, to replace, to make new, to make better, Change? A lesson seldom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Changes Lives, That We Know, But To What Extent?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 17, 2019
     | 4,532 views

    Summary: Lives are completely changed when Jesus comes on the scene. They are changed to a far greater extent than as this passage proves; a miracle easily performed by Jesus but a dramatic change in destiny for many.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th October 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm 111 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 “Please join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    We All Got One – Is Yours Too Big? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    According to Scripture the “ego control mechanism” is the Word of God – the Bible. Uncontrolled egos have a way of slipping out in our speech. This message looks at 3 “slips of the tongue” regarding our ego.

    WE ALL GOT ONE – IS YOURS TOO BIG? Romans 12:3 Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. INTRODUCTION: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Murder At Golgotha Hill Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,539 views

    Jesus Christ died. But why? Why did He have to die in this way? Well, as we study John 19:16-30 this morning… He’s going to give us the reasons why.

    Murder at Golgotha Hill Series: Final Days on Planet Earth March 21, 2010 How many of you know what this is? (hold up a cross) Believe it or not, a lot of people don’t understand the origins of the cross. Crosses are everywhere! They’re popular... they’re pretty... But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan