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  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Belonging In The Father's House Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022
     | 1,943 views

    The parable of the Prodigal Son is an amazing story, one of love, abandonment, and grace. It is the story of one man’s journey to find his ultimate fulfillment only to realize that the fulfillment was right there at home all along.

    We see in this story three specific destinations: Destination 1: The Far Country (v. 13) The far country represents the world and all of its attractions. It looks so alluring with all of its big lit-up signs. “Pleasures!” “Do whatever you want!” “Follow your heart!” “Join us, we will show you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sermon I’ve Never Wanted To Preach

    Contributed by John Newton on Aug 8, 2022
     | 1,371 views

    There are few (if any!) passages in the Bible more challenging than Hebrews 10:26-31...

    Aside from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I wonder if anyone here this morning can tell me what may have been the most famous sermon ever preached… I don’t have any statistics to back me up, but I am certain that one of the top contenders has to be a sermon delivered to a congregation in Enfield, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Finding God In A Moment Of Crisis Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022
     | 1,911 views

    Even when we're trying to honor God, we may come a daunting crisis of faith.

    A MOMENT OF CRISIS: Even when you’ve been trying to honor God, there still may come a daunting crisis. - 2 Chronicles 20:1-2. - The enemy army was only about 15 miles away. - He had pursued spiritual reforms (19:4-11). Why isn’t God protecting us? FIRST RESPONSE: Where we start often shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Failure Of A Borrowed Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022
     | 2,928 views

    King Joash had signs of faith in his life - but did they really belong to him or his uncle?

    “RAISED IN CHURCH”: Joash had a faith-filled upbringing. - 2 Chronicles 24:1-2. - 2 Chronicles 23:18-21; 24:4-14. - Other passages that we aren’t going to look up: a. Rescued at age one when his wicked grandmother slew all his brothers. b. Raised secretly around the temple by his uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Kinds Of Half-Heartedness Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022
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     | 2,181 views

    King Amaziah's story gives us four examples of half-heartedness.

    FOUR KINDS OF HALF-HEARTEDNESS: 1. DO RIGHT BUT NOT WHOLEHEARTEDLY. - 2 Chronicles 25:1-4. - What an eloquent and straightforward statement of half-hearted belief. - This is not belief that says that God doesn’t exist or that the Word of God isn’t true. No, they will publicly respect those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Success Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2022
     | 1,757 views

    King Uzziah provides a dramatic examples of great success and the poison that success can bring into our lives.

    SUCCESS: King Uzziah sought God and God elevated Uzziah. - 2 Chronicles 26:1-15. - Uzziah seeks God. - vv. 4, 5, 15b. - Types of success mentioned: a. Rebuilding and restoring cities. - vv. 2, 6b. b. War. - vv. 6a, 7, 11-15a. c. Brought tribute. - v. 8. d. Construction. - vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022
     | 1,550 views

    King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

    IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Revival Starts Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022
     | 1,920 views

    King Hezekiah's powerful actions point us to where revival starts.

    Where Revival Starts: - v. 2 – Hezekiah did what was right. - As we discussed last week, his father Ahaz was a terrible king. - Revival cannot be scheduled. It’s when God moves. 1. It starts with God’s house. - 2 Chronicles 29:3-9. - We so often look at the world and complain at their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You’ve Been Way Off Track, What’s Coming Back Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,012 views

    Judah has been so far off-track that they haven't celebrated Passover in forever. What does it look like coming back?

    - This is a picture of revival. WAY OFF TRACK: Something as central as Passover had been lost. - 2 Chronicles 30:1, 5. GETTING BACK: They needed to return to God by humble obedience. - 2 Chronicles 30:6-9. a. Return to God. - We are returning to God, not church. b. By humble obedience. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Reach The End Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,331 views

    Exile is imminent because of the judgment of God. What does the final chapter before that teach us?

    CYCLES AND CRASHES: This era of Israeli history comes to a final descent. - 2 Chronicles 36:1-14. - Let’s talk for a moment about cycles vs crashes. Cycles are those ups and downs that are part of everyday life. They are what we expect. Things are a little better then they’re a little worse but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Jonah

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022
     | 2,500 views

    The story of Jonah is so exciting that some people believe it is no more than a fairy tale filled with exaggerations.

    When it comes to exaggeration, we are reminded of the story of the little boy who was known for his problem with exaggeration. He came home from school one day and said, "Mom, I saw a dog as big as an elephant." The mother said, "Johnny, haven't I told you a billion times not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring Grace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020
     | 4,918 views

    How does God's grace help us when we turn away from Him?

    RESTORING GRACE Many of us can remember when we were in elementary school of what would happen as soon as the teacher left the room. She would have to go out for some reason and would always tell the class, “Be quiet while I am gone and study!” However, as soon as the cat was away the mice would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Can We Learn About Backsliding? Lesson 29 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017
     | 6,410 views

    God uses desert experiences to prepare us for service

    A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and honey…” (13:27). 2. The people wanted to walk by sight. “Every one of you came near to me and said, “Let us send men before us and let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Faith Fireproof? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,910 views

    Why do some people lose their faith? This message answers the question, "How Can I Keep my Faith in a Secular World?

    How can you keep your faith strong in a culture that is increasingly antagonistic toward Christians? This week, a missionary friend told me about a friend of hers from Bible College who came for a visit to her missionary location. They attended a well known, Conservative Christian university. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Peril Of Presumption

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2024
     | 854 views

    The most dangerous attitude in the life of a believer is the sin of presumption.

    The Peril of Presumption 1 Corinthians 10 10 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist