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  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Sitting On The Fence

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2024
     | 786 views

    A first person narrative sermon from the perspective of Gamaliel.

    Title: Sitting on the Fence Text: Acts 5:12 Subject: How Did The Sanhedrin Decide To Spare The Lives Of The Apostles? Complement: By Waiting To See If God Was Involved Big Idea: I'm trying to decide what to believe about Jesus. The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    God Gets To Choose

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 30, 2023
     | 2,139 views

    Continuing in the series on Romans. It examines God's freedom to choose a people, and individuals. It examines God's choice of Israel and briefly brushes predestination.

    Romans 9 God’s Work in Israel and You We are at an interesting, and to some, a frightening time in the history of the world. We look at what is going on in the middle east, and we look in our Bibles and we wonder, “Is this it? Is this the end? Is this the beginning of the end?” We look at what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who In Hell Knows Your Name

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    How well does Hell (the Devil and the demons) know your name? How much do they fear you and your church?

    Scripture: Acts 19:11-22 (cf. v. 15) Title: Who In Hell Knows Your Name? INTRO: Grace and Peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today’s passage is a remarkable section of Scripture. It is full of all kinds of strange stories and events. When you first read it, you might wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Six Informative Vineyards Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 2,545 views

    From drunkenness in a vineyard, to murder by lust in a vineyard, and great failure in another vineyard; restitution in vineyards, and vineyards for the poor - these are considered in this message. Taking vineyards by greed, and abiding in the Vine in another vineyard - it is here.

    SIX INFORMATIVE VINEYARDS OF SCRIPTURE VINEYARD NUMBER ONE:- THE VINEYARD OF HUMAN FAILURE {{Genesis 9:20-24 “Then Noah began farming and planted a vineyard Gen 9:21 and he drank of the wine and became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent. Gen 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,689 views

    Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    A Wrestling Match With God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 12, 2022
     | 3,491 views

    Jacob needed to deepen his relationship with God. He also needed an object lesson that would teach him some things about the way he related to God. Because Jacob needed a change. Most of us need that too, both the lesson and often the change.

    Alba 4-21-13 A Wrestling Match With God Genesis 32:22-32 Most of you probably know about the song called “A Boy Named Sue” that was recorded by Johnny Cash. It is about a boy whose father left him and his mother when he was little, but before leaving named the boy Sue. Part of the song goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 48 - No Room For Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 382 views

    Jonah’s heart was hard and right to the end he was not willing to accept God’s forgiveness and compassion that was extended to the people of Nineveh. Rebellion against God is sin and if there is such a sin in our lives, may we set it aside and walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Jonah 4:9, “But God said to him, "What right do you have to be angry about the plant?" Jonah replied, "I have every right to be angry—angry enough to die!"” (GNB) God spoke to Jonah who was annoyed and angry, and asked him if it was right on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jody Marsh avatar

    Is Left Handedness A Sin?

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,927 views

    A silly question to answer a difficult problem.

    Great PowerPoint slides are available for this sermon. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them. Is Left Handedness A Sin? Good morning. Welcome to The Shepherds’ House. Welcome also to our on-line viewers. I am glad you are here, and I pray that you gain a blessing from today’s service. Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Abraham Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 25, 2024
     | 645 views

    Paul proves through Scripture that Abraham was not justified by works.

    4:1 “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?” Let’s look at this verse, as all the others, one word at a time. “Then” is “therefore” in this text. Based on all Paul has told us about sin, righteousness, judgment – by the way, the three things Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    How Important Is God's Name?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 15, 2024
     | 1,414 views

    Names are very important. Names tell a story, and they really do matter. But there's no name that matters more than the name of God.

    How important is God’s name to you? Names are very important. Whether you realize it or not, people love to hear their own name. When you meet up with someone and call them by their name you can almost see their eyes light up. Names are very important. Names tell a story, and they really do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    An Everlasting New Covenant.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024
     | 1,222 views

    Israel is in captivity because of their habitual disobedience. -70 years in Babylon should be a sure cure for their disobedience. What does God do? He sends a prophet named, Jeremiah.

    An Everlasting New Covenant. Jeremiah 31. Israel is in captivity because of their habitual disobedience. -70 years in Babylon should be a sure cure for their disobedience. What does God do? He sends a prophet named, Jeremiah. Jeremiah states after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Meaning Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 21, 2024
     | 869 views

    This is a message for Pentecost Sunday that teaches about the person of the Holy Spirit, the liturgical calendar and year, the fruit and gifts of the third Person of the Trinity.

    Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024 Today is Pentecost Sunday. That might mean a lot to you, or not much at all. If you come from a mainline church background, Anglican or Catholic for example, there was more than likely some celebration of Pentecost Sunday as an important part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,830 views

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame.

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Turner avatar

    The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

    Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 14,481 views

    A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

    The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal