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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Soul-Searching Question

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,795 views

    It is startling that even the eleven true disciples asked the question: "Surely not I, Lord?"

    A SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTION Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples. As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me." Being deeply grieved, they each one began to say to Him, "Surely not I, Lord?" And He answered, "He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Our Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,325 views

    Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church.

    Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church. The first reason that churches fail is because they violate their commitment to Jesus Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Day Of Decision

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 4,688 views

    Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

    DAY OF DECISION Hebrews 11:24-27 INTRODUCTION: Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Returning To The Ancient Path

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
     | 867 views

    God is calling His people to return to the ancient path—the way of holiness, truth, and faith. In a world filled with distractions and deceptions, we must be intentional about staying on the right path.

    RETURNING TO THE ANCIENT PATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 6:16 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:26-27, Isaiah 30:21, Matthew 7:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: The world is rapidly changing, and many have abandoned the old paths of righteousness for modern alternatives that do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prepare His Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2010
     | 5,872 views

    To Prepare the Way for the arrival of Christ, John the Baptist presented 1) His Ministry (Matthew 3:1-6) and 2) His Message (Matthew 3:7-12) pointing to the coming King.

    Matthew 3:1-12. [3:1] In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, [2]"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." [3] For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    No Place To Hide

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2018
     | 6,107 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 25: 1 – 30

    2 Kings 25: 1 – 30 No place to hide 25 Now it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army came against Jerusalem and encamped against it; and they built a siege wall against it all around. 2 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Whatever Happened To Modest Dress?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 5, 2025
     | 804 views

    Teaching our daughters to be godly will require modelling righteous lives as well as providing sound instruction from the pulpit and in the home.

    “Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.” [1] There are certain clothes Christian women should never wear in public. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Earning Your Money Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    Proverbs is God’s little book of wisdom. One area of life that’s covered in Proverbs is personal finance.

    Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some of us work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 60, 70, 80 hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay late, and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Discipleship - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020
     | 1,715 views

    Today I want to talk briefly on some of the barriers or distractions to discipleship...

    Last time we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The Resources of Discipleship” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pure In Heart: The Reward Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 17, 2023
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     | 2,477 views

    This is the second message in a study of the sixth beatitude. The reward for the pure in heart is that they will "see God." How does that promise relate to the resurrection, and how does it relate to this life? What is biblical impact of seeing God?

    Intro We are in a study of the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves to be revived and enter into his purposes more fully. Last week we began talking about the sixth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”i That is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Don Carpenter avatar

    When No One Is Looking

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 175 ratings
     | 24,634 views

    We know how we out to dress, the tone our voices should take, and all the other Christian trappings that we bring to our public worship, BUT... who are we when no one is looking?

    Daniel 1:1-17 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,595 views

    There are lessons to be learned from Lot’s wife.

    LUKE 17:20-32 “REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE” A) Jesus, naturally, was the greatest Biblical scholar and teacher the world has ever known! * Here in Luke 17, Jesus is well along in His ministry. * You might say that the Pharisees were “on to Him!” * They were between the “rock and a hard spot.” * They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Obedience Is Our Obligation

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,109 views

    Using an acrostic on the word "obey," this message deals with some things that are involved in obedience to the Lord.

    Obedience Is Our Obligation Text: Acts 5: 29 Intro: Obligations are something that most of us take very seriously. Most people feel that once they’ve committed themselves to something, such as a monthly payment or a promise of another kind, they should do everything in their power to fulfill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Weed-Free Gardening-Guaranteed!

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 18,845 views

    Every time we try to use worldy influence or power or scheming to get God’s work done we end up doing more damage to his kingdom than if we’d just let the weeds grow until harvest time.

    Most of you are way too familiar with the problem of weeds. Even those of you who live in Covenant Village where the weeds are generally taken care of by the grounds crew can remember when you were children and you had to pull the weeds in the garden. I must have spent every Saturday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Sting Of Hornets

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,864 views

    Hornets are a tool of God to help rid us of "secret sins."

    THE STING OF HORNETS Deut: 7:20-23 Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed. Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. And the LORD thy God will put out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal