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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Gospel Writers Of The New Testament – Do We Really Need 4 Of Them? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 29, 2023
     | 1,672 views

    What if we had simply 3 Gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one Gospel writer? This study looks at each of the 4 Gospels – composition, style and harmony. Faces and branches of the Old Testament confirm the 4 Gospels. I hope you find this interesting. What the Gospels focus on.

    THE GOSPEL WRITERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT – DO WE REALLY NEED 4 OF THEM? What if we had simply 3 gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one gospel writer? What if Matthew was the only Gospel we had in the bible? Would that change our understanding of scripture? More importantly, would that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Light Of The World – Light In The Darkness – John 9 - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022
     | 4,699 views

    Greater sin leads to greater darkness. A man in darkness can not find his way. The Lord would work in the light of the day with man’s darkness, so that the night of his darkness would become like the light of the day. Jesus is the Light of the World.

    I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS – JOHN 9 - PART 1 THE INTRODUCTION: The very first mention for “I am the light of the world” is this one – {{John 8 v 12 Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021
     | 6,283 views

    Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

    Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balancing The Books - An Easter Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,196 views

    Easter is all about "accounting". When most people think about going to heaven, they count their good deeds... but God doesn't do it that way. How do we prepare ourselves for standing before the one to Whom we must give an accounting?

    OPEN: There’s been a story in the news recently about the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, otherwise known as HUD. Apparently HUD has had a problem balancing their books. It seems their books were off about (PAUSE) $516 BILLION dollars. Now that’s not an error of a few 100,000 dollars… or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beginning And The End Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,878 views

    Jesus said He was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the 1st and the Last. What does that mean for us and how can that change our lives?

    Back in 2008, there was a surprise best selling book entitled: “Not Quite What I Had Planned - 6-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure” Notice the first SIX words of the title. “Not Quite What I Had Planned.” The book essentially asked people to sum up their lives in 6 words. Amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Don't Like Him Very Much Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 36 ratings
     | 23,571 views

    Why would the world hate Jesus? What is there about His message that makes them so upset? Uses the advertisement against Christmas the American Humanist Organization used 5 years ago to explore those questions.

    OPEN: About 5 years ago, the American Humanist Association spent $40,000 in December for an ad campaign in Washington D.C. that attacked God during the Christian season. Now, that’s not what the spokesman for the humanist group said they meant to do: "Our reason for doing it during ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,761 views

    There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

    OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unmarried And Widows Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 21, 2018
     | 4,624 views

    In this passage the apostle develops guidelines for the unmarried and widows, the married believers, and mixed marriages. Some of the topics covered are; celibacy, chastity, marriage, stoicism, and virgins.

    December 7, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.2: The Unmarried and Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.8-16 1 Cor 7.8-16 (KJV) 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson Ii.b.6.c: Paul’s Methods Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2018
     | 6,251 views

    Christian ministers, and to a smaller degree Christians in general, are workers or laborers; their ministry is a work, and a very labor intensive one, but none of them, of themselves, have strength equal to the task.

    July 2, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.c: Paul’s Methods. (6:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day They Cancelled Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,482 views

    The cancel culture has swept our nation... and destroyed lives, careers and futures. But the actions of those of the cancel culture are as old as history. They cancelled Abel, and the prophets... and they even cancelled Jesus. Or at least they thought they had.

    OPEN: There is a phenomenon that is quickly sweeping through our country that’s called the “Cancel Culture.” It’s a mindset that demands that if anyone says or does something that someone else finds offensive, THAT PERSON must be silenced and destroyed. As a result people have lost their jobs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    We have 2 advantages over non-Christians. Because of God's blessings in our lives, we are better off than many in this world, but we must be careful not to see ourselves as being "better" than others.

    For the next few weeks we’re going to be focusing on what can we learn from Scripture as it applies to a popular new TV series (now entering its 3rd season) called “This Is Us”. It’s been nominated for 8 Emmys because of the power of its writing and its acting, and it has literally brought many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Or Death Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,392 views

    One of the gifts Jesus was born to give was the gift of Eternal life. How and when did He give us that gift and how does His birth figure into it?

    OPEN: Today is the 200th anniversary of the founding of the state of Indiana. Today we have members of the Cass County bi-centennial group present in worship. (We showed pictures of the group on the screen) We’ve had women dressed up to portray the various walks of life, a Union soldier, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Man...

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,583 views

    To discuss the theme, “This man.” Who preached and taught with authority, whom neither the rulers nor the people could find fault with, it was this man who offered one sacrifice for sin, for all, forever, and sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on High.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. This Man: “Spake with authority” 2. This Man: “Done nothing amiss” 3. This Man: “Offered one sacrifice” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today’s lesson will be on “This Man.” Who spake and taught with authority and not as the scribes and Pharisees. This man lived a life perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Centurion At The Feet Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,348 views

    The story of this Centurion is listed in 3 of the Gospels because God wants us to see what he saw. What did the centurion see that day, and why did he cry out "Surely this was the Son of God"?

    In the days of Jesus the most feared soldiers on the face of the earth were those of the Legions Of Rome. These men were practically invincible. It seemed to no nation of the day could stand against them. And one of the reasons they were so powerful and so feared was because their armies were led ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Was God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,203 views

    Why was it important for God to become human? And why become a human baby?

    WE OPENED WITH VIDEO “O, What A Gift” (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562729207881472) “I read the story of a woman who saw her friend at church and then, without thinking, said: “Happy Christmas!” The problem was… it was Easter. So, she quickly corrected herself and said, “I’m sorry. I meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ