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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Goldilocks And The Three Bears Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 5,470 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children and perhaps now you are in turn telling the same tales to your children or grandchildren. These stories were told by our teachers or at our bedtime to help us drift off to sleep. These tales taught us morals. However, unknown to many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022
     | 3,082 views

    Justice is crying out for satisfaction in this horrible unjust world. Justice is allied to TRUTH so truth must be pursued so that justice can be implemented. Injustice, Justice and Truth are explored.

    JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 2 OF 2 I would like to take up our examination from last time and am repeating the last two paragraphs. This time we will be looking further into biblical justice. JUSTICE IS CRYING OUT FOR SATISFACTION Our governments ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 9 – Judah The Harlot Blinded By Sin Polluted The Land Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,109 views

    I think the worse a man or woman is joined to sin, then the greater the blurriness of that person’s position becomes. Sin is the cancer that overtakes the ability to repent. Judah was so idolatrous; it craved after spiritual adultery with all the gods of the nations. Interesting Hosea.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 9 – JUDAH THE HARLOT BLINDED BY SIN POLLUTED THE LAND PART 9 - Jeremiah 2:36 – 3:1-5 CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 [A]. THEIR END WILL COME IN REJECTION – GOD REJECTS THE NATIONS ON WHOM JUDAH RELIES {{Jeremiah 2:36-37 “Why do you go around so much changing your way? Also, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon; The Pentecost Effect - Paul’s Encounter On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2024
     | 1,571 views

    Misguided zeal is dangerous. The things that most threaten the Gospel and the abundance and freedom in Jesus Christ are caused by misguided zeal. Some things may appear to be good, maybe even seem godly, yet stand in the way of the gospel.

    Sermon: Paul’s Encounter on the Road to Damascus Scripture: Acts 9:1-11 “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    As The Church Goes, We Go

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,086 views

    In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating

    AS THE CHURCH GOES, WE GO In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating. Sin has not just crept into the church, but it has come on and attacked the church at full force. Churches after churches are seeing their membership drop to an all-time low. We are now seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Connected To? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 24,444 views

    Encourages discernment in forming relationships and choosing paths, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will and light, not darkness.

    Greetings, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Lord and to turn our hearts and minds toward His Word. We are here, united in Christ, to grow in our understanding, to deepen our faith, and to strengthen our bonds. We are here to grapple with the ...read more

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    Moving By Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,016 views

    This sermon explores the Israelites' faith and obedience during their transition into the Promised Land, encouraging us to trust God's promises in our own transitions. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of our Lord, and to delve into the richness of His Word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's redemptive plan. Today, we are ...read more

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    The Anointing Breaks The Yoke PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
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     | 2,720 views

    This sermon explores the promise of God's power to break our bondages, bear our burdens, and bless us beyond our wildest dreams through faith in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a beautiful day, hand-crafted by our loving Creator, and it's a joy to gather together in His name. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that will undoubtedly transform our understanding and our ...read more

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    Be Transformed Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    Paul tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. How are we transformed into a living sacrifice and live that out? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

    Read passage and pray. For the month of January, we’re preaching on the theme of Collide. The idea is that the ways of God often collide with the ways of the world. How do we conduct ourselves to align with God and point the world to Him? Last week, Jeff shared how to stand firm, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Desire For Better (Funeral Message)

    Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Jan 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,864 views

    This message was preached for a funeral, but can be adopted for multiple uses.

    \\\I’D LIKE TO START OFF THIS SERVICE BY FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING THAT: A LOSS, IS THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SOMETHING CHERISHED! BEREAVEMENT, IS THE STATE OF BEING DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING! GRIEF, IS THE NORMAL RESPONSE TO A LOSS! AND THEN OF COURSE MOURNING – REFERS TO THE OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF GRIEF! NOW, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Covenant Of Love

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 13, 2025
     | 444 views

    In a day when everyone is doing what is right in their own eyes, loyalty and love for others, for their families and especially for God stands out in this world.

    Let’s turn to Ruth 1:1-22 1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to reside in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 20 - God Will Make A Way Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,079 views

    The Israelites were hemmed in from behind and before, and in such a critical situation they looked up to the Lord who intervened to bring a mighty deliverance. No matter what our fears or anxieties, let’s look up to Jesus who died to save us and lives to deliver us from all our fears.

    We read in Exodus 14:10, “When the Israelites saw the king and his army marching against them, they were terrified and cried out to the LORD for help.” (GNB) In this incidence, we see that multitudes of Israelites who were fleeing from Egypt were filled with dread, and they had every reason to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Everlasting Freedom And Liberty

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 16, 2023
     | 3,082 views

    This is a sermon that can be used near July 4th in the US and any day to speak about the liberty/freedom that we can experience in Christ Jesus.

    Scripture: Luke 4:14-19; Romans 8:1-4 Theme: Everlasting Liberty and Freedom This is a sermon that can be used near July 4th in the US and any day to speak about the liberty/freedom that we can experience in Christ Jesus. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Not Much Can Be Done For An Old Woman Like That!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2023
     | 2,008 views

    The blessing one woman conferred upon God's Prophet was returned to her in the form of a rich blessing.

    “One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food. And she said to her husband, ‘Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. Let us make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,261 views

    This sermon draws comparisons between the manna of the Old Testament and the grace of God in Christ Jesus. The manna of God’s grace is made available to us when we least deserve it. But then, that’s the nature of God’s grace.

    Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude Text: Ex.16: 1-4; Ps.78: 25 Intro: As we enter Exodus 16, we find the children of Israel doing what they did so often in their wilderness wanderings—complaining. This is quite a contrast from the “Song of Redemption” that they sang only two months ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist