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  • Bo Brown avatar

    Are You Drinking From A Fish Pond

    Contributed by Bo Brown on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    THE ONLY WAY TO QUENCH YOUR SOUL’S THIRST IS TO ABANDON YOUR FISH POND AND COME DRINK FREELY AND DEEPLY FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER— THE LORD JESUS!

    ARE YOU DRINKING OUT OF THE FISH POND JERIMIAH 2:13 INTRO: A) I WANT YOU TO IMAGINE THAT YOU ARE HIKING IN THE OUT IN THE WOODS B) IT IS A VERY HOT DAY AND YOU ARE BECOMING VERY THIRSTY C) AS YOU COME TO THE END OF THE TRAIL YOU NOTICE A HUGE DRINK COOLER D) IT IS FILLED WITH ICE COLD FRESH SPRING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Go Of Loneliness

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    Loneliness and feelings of abandonment can rob us of life’s joys. The Bible offers clear paths that we can take to overcome loneliness and regain the joy of life.

    Psalm 22:1-2, 19-21, 27-31 “Letting Go of Loneliness” INTRODUCTION In the book, Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean Auel, the main character Aila commits an unpardonable sin. She is a woman, but she likes to hunt, which is the domain of the men. The Clan passes a death sentence on her, and cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding & Avoiding Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,008 views

    1 John 2:18-27. What really happens when someone abandons the faith; and why do they do it? Find out from the Apostle John.

    1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN: UNDERSTANDING & AVOIDING APOSTASY 1 JOHN 2:18-27 [INTRODUCTION] - In American history, there is a man who became famous for all the wrong reasons. You have probably heard his name, even if you don’t know the details of his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Sleeping With Unfinished Business

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    This Is a sermon that will show the saints how we will abandon our journey to destination with out knowing we are yet getting to destination on schedule and for the most part earlier than scheduled.

    Sleeping With Unfinished Business Abandoning a journey to go on a Trip JONAH 1:1-6 1) Now the word of the lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2) Arise go to Nineveh, that great city and cry against it; for their wickedness is come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heresy Of Legalism

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 15, 2015
     | 4,298 views

    God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier)

    The Heresy of Legalism April 12, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier) Focus Passage: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    How Should Adult Children Honor Their Parents? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,585 views

    The command to honor our parents is not reserved for childhood obedience. In today's culture of independence and personal choice, Christian adults must learn to show honor to their parents and not abandon them.

    We never stop worrying about our children. That includes our adult children! Our children can bring us the GREATEST JOYS, and also the GREATEST SORROWS. Many Christian parents grieve over.... Unsaved adult children Children who have walked away from the Lord Children hooked on drugs or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Apostles' Creed: He Descended Into Hades Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
     | 4,260 views

    1. Jesus joined humanity in mortal life and death. 2. Jesus frees us from fear of loss. 3. Jesus frees us from fear of abandonment.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: He Descended into Hades When we talk about the Apostles’ Creed in membership classes, I ask people if they have questions they want to talk about. Almost always, someone asks about the phrase, “He descended into hell.” What does that mean? Honestly, I don’t know exactly what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus: The Destitute One Series

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,846 views

    Jesus came to His own people and they rejected Him, the Sanhedrin hated Him, and even His own disciples abandoned Him in Gethsemane. Truly Jesus was destitute of companionship.

    Luke 9:58 Introduction: In our text, Jesus is not speaking of Him living in poverty, but He is speaking of His lack of normal necessities for living such as companionship and acceptance into His society. Jesus clearly is teaching His disciples and us, that to live Godly will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,082 views

    Jesus is the good shepherd of our lives. He guides us in the way we should go. He calls us by name. He protects us, leads us, provides for us, and takes us to safety in eternal life.

    John 10:11-18 September 30, 2007 The Good Shepherd Can you hear Him calling? There are things in life you want to remember, moments that you do not want to forget. So you document them with pictures. A family picnic, a vacation, a romantic evening, your first dance, your daughter or son’s first ...read more

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    The Lunatic Shepherd (Rough Draft - Conclusion Needs Refining) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 3,653 views

    Sometimes the way God loves us seems crazy

    The Lunatic Shepherd John 10:1-21 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 20, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation I hate to do this to you but I am going to use yet another illustration drawn from one of the Star Trek series – this time from Voyager. The back story to Voyager ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The (Real) Good Shepard Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,987 views

    Obey. Listen to His voice. Go where He sends, do what He says, accept what He gives and trust where He is taking. Even when the road is difficult. Because I know that with the Lord as my Shepherd, my good shepherd, the “Real” Good Shepherd

    The (Real) Good Shepherd Zech 11 October 26, 2008 Intro: I want to rewind a little bit in our study of Zechariah, before diving in to chapter 11. In our previous discussion, we’ve talked about how the exiles were returning from slavery and beginning the process of rebuilding their nation – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Not All Who Shepherd, Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,772 views

    God shepherds his people perfectly through every path to the promised reward.

    Scripture Introduction John chapter nine described the healing of a man born blind. Though false magicians and counterfeit miracle-workers could (no doubt) pull off clever fakes and forgeries, no one healed those blind from birth. Isaiah had prophesied Messiah would do so; Jesus answered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,227 views

    This sermon encourages us to embrace the qualities of the Good Shepherd, guiding and protecting others in our modern society with love, courage, and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We find ourselves once again in the embrace of our faith, seeking solace in the Word of God, and yearning for the nourishment of spiritual enlightenment. We are here, not as individuals, but as a flock, a community bound ...read more

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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Extraordinary And Ordinary

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,381 views

    God will move Heaven and earth to reach you.

    Extraordinary and Ordinary Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 21-22, 2024 How many of you have read or seen the movie called, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?” I listened to the audio book earlier this month and found myself laughing and crying. In this classic tale, the Herdman siblings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    It's Great Being A Dog - But I'd Rather Be A Shepherd

    Contributed by James May on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,233 views

    I sometimes identify more with being a Shepherd’s dog for Jesus than being a shepherd of the flock. This is a message that deals with the Love of God for His sheep.

    It’s Great Being a Dog – But I’d rather be a Shepherd By Pastor Jim May 1 John 4:15-16, "Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible