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  • Izak Shipman avatar

    Beware Of The Philosophy Of Colossians

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    A sermon about the philosophy of the church colosians which is still happening today.

    Beware of the Philosophy of Colossians Let’s take a look at Colossians · Small City 100 miles east of Ephesus · Once was a strong city, famous for black glossy wool. · By the time of letter decreasing in value due to Ladiosence and Hierapolis neighbouring cities. · Small didn’t have influence on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church – Its Consummation Is Righteous Joy – The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb And The Church’s Return To Earth - Part 1 (Part 12 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023
     | 1,160 views

    The Marriage/Marriage Supper of the Lamb occurs in heaven at the end of the Tribulation on earth after the Church has been purified and rewarded at the Judgement Seat of Christ. Then the Bride returns to earth with the Lord to the Battle of Armageddon.

    THE CHURCH – ITS CONSUMMATION IS RIGHTEOUS JOY – THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB AND THE CHURCH’S RETURN TO EARTH - PART 1 (PART 12 IN THE SERIES) [1]. THE INTRODUCTION TO THIS SUBJECT We are coming to one of the most wonderful events in scripture, so glorious and so majestic but generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Measure Upon Measure – Separation – The Restoration Of God - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2025
     | 232 views

    In this continuing study of the Restoration of God, we look at what sin ruined, the results of that; how the Lord identified with those results, and now what God has restored. This time our theme is SEPARATION. Sin caused separation.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SEPARATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 3 CHAPTER 2 - THE SECOND CONSEQUENCE In the previous two messages we studied the first consequence to come from the disobedience of Adam and Eve. That was GUILT and associated SHAME. In the Garden of Eden SERENITY was RUINED ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Lost Your Salvation Forever? The Difficult Verses Of Hebrews 6:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,869 views

    Can a Christian lose salvation through sin (falling away)? Does backsliding forfeit your salvation so there is no repentance to renewal or restoration? We examine this difficult Hebrews passage to see what its proper application really is. These 3 verses really unsettle people.

    HAVE YOU LOST YOUR SALVATION FOREVER? THE DIFFICULT VERSES OF HEBREWS 6:4-6 [A]. THE TOPIC BEFORE US This part of Hebrews chapter 6 is one passage that has such a multitude of interpretations, that it has become very confusing. I get asked about it. Wrong ideas are developed in this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral For Christian Woman Who Died In Her Early Seventies

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 21, 2021
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    This funeral was for Christian lady who served in the church but had serious healthy problems in latter years of her life.

    Opening and eulogies by family members prior to this message. MESSAGE: I had the privilege of pastoring Katie and her family for fourteen years between 1991 and 2005. When I came to _________ Church, Katie was there waiting for me, and when I left she was still here supporting the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Contemplation Of New Life Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018
     | 9,566 views

    Paul knew that he would experience infinite happiness and unending joy in the next life.

    May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.c: Contemplation of New Life. (5:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 5:1-10 (NKJV) 1 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,107 views

    Before we hurl accusations at "Didymus," we had better check to see that it is not we in fact who are his twin. There are many who doubt Jesus in on way or another.

    “DOUBTING THOMAS” John 20:24-29 (030427e) A word on verse 23 before we look at Thomas. Commentary writer, Warren Wiersbe said the following: The “remitting” power given in v. 23 does not apply to Christians today, except in the sense that we retain or remit sins as we give sinners the Gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider This

    Contributed by Rob Mcqueary on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    Times of loss are wonderful opportunities to consider how we stand before Almighty God.

    Consider This Introduction Why do we do this? It is certainly not exclusive to our American culture. Funeral services will take place all over the world today… hundreds upon thousands of them. A thread of similarity will run through each one. Among the many things we do at funerals, perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walking In Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Our faith level is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. When we walk by faith, we are expressing to God that we have confidence in Him and His Word.

    Introduction * As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. * Our faith level is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. * When we walk by faith, we are expressing to God that we have confidence in Him and His Word. * Our faith that is put into action brings the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Face Death With Confidence

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 18,968 views

    Funeral for a saved man with years of service in the local church.

    How to Face Death With Confidence Funeral Service (2 Timothy 4:6-8) We are gathered here this afternoon to celebrate the life of_____________. We also gather with the desire to comfort his family both by our words and by our presence. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Courage (Nasb)

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022
     | 1,881 views

    Joshua - Philippians

    Joshua 2:11 - "When we heard it, our hearts melted and no courage remained in any man any longer because of you; for the LORD your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. 1 Samuel 4:9 - "Take courage and be men, O Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Doubt Series

    Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,251 views

    Why we doubt?

    DOUBTING THOMAS John 20:24-29 That evening of the first day of the first resurrection week was an ever memorable one. The hearts of the disciples were full of fear and wonder at the things which had happened (v. 18). They had met with closed and bolted doors, for fear of their enemies, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,587 views

    The 6th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Pastor’s Heart Colossians 2:1-7 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look At What You Can't See Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    What we see can distract us from what needs to be seen. With the eyes of faith we look beyond the temporal view to behold that which is glorious and eternal.

    Looking at What We Cannot See 2 Corinthians 5 After saying: 4:18 …while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Paul goes on to describe looking at things we can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Big Enough!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,730 views

    This sermon illustraites that God is Big Enough to handle all our pain; all our sorrow; all our brudens!

    In the book The Shack, by William P. Young, (a book I highly recommend reading) (especially if you have ever been angry with God over a hurt, or loss) a conversation takes place between the central character of “Mack” and Jesus… Jesus asks Mack “do you think humans are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist