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    Individualism Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020
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     | 4,051 views

    Have you ever thought about why you think the way you do? What are the cultural lenses that you are looking through? Let us think about the water we are swimming in.

    Rom 12: 9 – 21 Looking at our lenses: Individualism (Have you spotted consumeristic thinking in yourself this week?) Individualism is the social outlook that stresses independence and self-reliance. Individualists promote the exercise of one's goals and desires, while opposing external ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Is Coming

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 10, 2023
     | 2,694 views

    There is something in each of us that from time to time, makes us want to go back to the way things used to be. We reminisce and wish we could go back home. But, you can't go back.

    The New is Coming Isaiah 65:17-25 You know, Terri and I have gotten so sick and tired of all the things we were seeing and hearing coming through our television that we cancelled our expensive satellite subscription and purchased much cheaper subscriptions to Hulu and Amazon. All the new programs ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Blood Donor Saved My Life!

    Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jul 2, 2006
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    Why don’t more people give to this noble cause? Could it be that we think more of the pain and suffering of the needle in our arms than the we think of the lives we could save. What if Christ had looked the cross in the same manner?

    Sermon by Rev. Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III A Blood Donor Saved My Life! Isaiah 53:1-12 Published: 03.26.2004 Arizona Star Dear Abby: Blood donors save lives BY JEANNE PHILLIPS UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE ̊ DEAR ABBY: For a grandmother fighting leukemia, a child battling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Saving Hope

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,939 views

    1. Unrealistic Hope 2. Genuine Hope 3. Demonstrated Hope 4. Our Hope

    Hal Lindsey "Man can live without food for 30 days. Man can live without water for 3 days, Man can live without oxygen for 3 minutes. But man cannot live without hope for 3 second.” - WOW! That’s some statement - “Hope Again” - Charles R. Swindoll -"(Hope) is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Heaven Is Silent

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 27, 2024
     | 1,434 views

    Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time.

    When the Heaven is Silent Mat 15:21-28 Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time. You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Give Your Busy Schedule A Break With Jesus.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem to get it? Then this message is for you!

    Text Galatians 1:11-24 Title: Give your busy schedule a break with Jesus. Rev. Douglas W. Koehler Bethlehem Lutheran Church How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

    “What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sexuality Of The Single Adult Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 4,648 views

    Perhaps you think singleness and sexuality is an oxymoron. But as you may recall from our first week in his series… as declared in the creation account of Genesis …we are all sexual beings… When do we become sexual…? Not through the covenant of marriage

    Intro – Continuing in our series entitled ‘Restoring the Gift of Sexuality’… and today we are going to consider the sexuality of single adults.’ Some may think… “Well this will be a short message.” Perhaps you think singleness and sexuality is an oxymoron. But as you may recall from our first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on May 15, 2021
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     | 5,140 views

    I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes...

    I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes. The headline of an article published by WKYT in Kentucky reported that a study revealed increased suicide rates across the U.S, and mental health issues arose among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A January Inventory

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 9,263 views

    As we begin a new year, we need to do some instrospective thinking!

    Evening Message December 31, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE JANUARY INVENTORY Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: 1. In nearly every business there should be a yearly inventory.Removing of old stock. Determining the assets of the present situation. Rearranging to better suite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coping With Critics Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    Learing to deal with those who think is their calluing to stick their nose in your business.

    COPING WITH CRITICS (Mat 7:1- 6, 12) "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proper Conduct: Word Series

    Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,005 views

    Paul is asking us to not give a reason for someone to think against your youthfulness.

    Teenagers And Their God THE PROPER CONDUCT: WORD 1 Timothy 4:12 June 8, 2004 Joshua Moran Introduction We talked last week about a teenager being im-portant, and that God holds us all accountable the same way as he holds adults. This time I will speak on the conduct of a teenager, and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Servant Of Abraham Part 3.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    The servant of Abraham a type of the Holy Spirit. I think you will find this interesting.

    The servant of Abraham part 3. Genesis 24. 04/20/05 We have been talking sometime now about the servant of Abraham. As we have been studying about the servant of Abraham, we see so much in this the calling of God’s servant. We talked first of all about the calling of the servant. There was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,366 views

    A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

    A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rapture Problems Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 17,348 views

    Is the Rapture what everyone thinks it is, or are there a few things we’ve overlooked.

    RAPTURE PROBLEMS TEXT: Matthew 24:30-51 OPEN: How many of you watched or heard about the recent movie "Noah’s Ark" starring Jon Voight? The network that developed it spent a great deal of time promoting the credentials of the actors and writers. They built it up as one of the greatest TV film ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ