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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 18 – Psalm 134 – Blessing Both Ways – God And Man And Message To The Temple Night Watchers – Final Message Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2024
     | 1,448 views

    This delightful Psalm sees the pilgrims arrive at Jerusalem and in the Temple where they encourage the Temple night watchmen to bless the LORD. A prayer is that the LORD will bless from Zion, and He certainly did and does. Blessings have come from Calvary in Zion. Bless the Lord!

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 18 – PSALM 134 – BLESSING BOTH WAYS – GOD AND MAN AND MESSAGE TO THE TEMPLE NIGHT WATCHERS – FINAL MESSAGE {{Psalm 134:1 “Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message 13 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19-20 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; And Use Your Gift Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 1, 2023
     | 2,305 views

    Paul commands the Thessalonians not to quench the Spirit. We will consider that and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the use of gifts given to every believer. Biblical prophecies are not to be despised through neglect or misappropriation. Victory in storms.

    MESSAGE 13 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19-20 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; AND USE YOUR GIFT {{1Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. 1Thess 5:20 Do not despise prophetic utterances.”}} Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. (KJV) Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Expect The Unexpected This Christmas”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 2, 2023
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     | 1,888 views

    As some of said, “If we expect to hear the Christmas gospel without the Advent call to repentance, we will find ourselves surprised by John and unprepared for Jesus.” So, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to the message and ministry of both John and Jesus.

    “It wasn’t what I expected.” Whether you are young or old, a man or woman, a girl or a boy, you have probably experienced something that caused you to have that reaction. Perhaps it was connected to some food that you tried. You were feeling a little adventurous and you ordered something at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Horoscopes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 75 views

    Trust God’s clear guidance in His Word, not counterfeit sources, because He lovingly leads, protects, and calls us to wholehearted dependence on Him.

    Friend, take a breath. The God who hung the stars knows your name, counts your cares, and cares about your choices. In a world buzzing with predictions and personality tests, with headlines and horoscopes that promise to point the way, our Father offers something far better: His clear, kind, steady ...read more

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    Don't Doubt PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
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     | 94 views

    Jesus meets us in our doubts with compassion, inviting honest faith and obedience, assuring us that questioning hearts are welcomed and transformed by His presence.

    Friend, if you’ve ever walked into church with questions rattling around like coins in your pocket, you’re in good company. If you’ve sat on the edge of your bed and whispered, “Lord, are You there? Are You near? Do You care?”—you’re not alone. Doubt can feel like a fog, soft but smothering, and it ...read more

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    The God Who Is Enough PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 88 views

    Jesus offers true abundance—not material excess, but a deep, sustaining life of grace, peace, and generosity found only in relationship with Him.

    Good morning, dear friends. If your week has been weary or your heart has been hurried, you’re in the right place. The Shepherd of our souls knows how we feel when life feels lean and our plates feel packed. He meets us here with a promise that doesn’t flicker with the markets or moods. He speaks ...read more

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    Father God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 90 views

    God meets us in our weakness with compassion, removes our sins with mercy, and surrounds us with steadfast, everlasting love.

    Welcome, friend. Maybe you walked in today with a tired heart—a calendar full of commitments, a mind full of worries, and a soul that keeps replaying yesterday’s mistakes. Grace can feel like a foreign language when guilt is loud. Mercy can seem far away when shame sits close. But hear this: you ...read more

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    The Resurrection Journey To Faith

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 334 ratings
     | 12,959 views

    Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

    The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2024
     | 920 views

    Responding to the Gospel - Acts chapter 13 verses 42-52 - sermon by Gordon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Initial Response: Excellent (vs 42-44) (2). The Subsequent Response: Jews = Negative (vs 45-47 & 50-52) (3). The Subsequent Response: Gentiles = Positive (vs 48-52) SERMON BODY: Ill: A few nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom • Rishi Sunak: • ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    10 Blessed Principles For The Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 14, 2025
     | 318 views

    10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY

    10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY ***************************** 10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE ***************************** 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    Help my congregation show gratitude

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to worship, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is as old as the Bible itself, yet as fresh as the ...read more

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    A Grand Theme Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

    A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Where's Your Faith On Friday?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

    April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeing From The Very Least

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,202 views

    Dramatic monologue, done as if Paul himself were preaching, with references to all of the Pauline corpus. P A U L equals Pray, Avoid, Understand, Love. Next to last sermon for this pastorate.

    Caris kai eirene, carix kai eirene. Jesous cristos soter kurios. En Cristw, en cristw. Here! You challenge me? You challenge my presence and my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born of the wrong parents, nonetheless one whom God has chosen to proclaim His unsearchable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Call

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,924 views

    God is longsuffering.. and He offers a last call, but we must heed that call.

    Last Call? 10/18/03 Have any of you ever ridden on a train? I have never been on a train before but I have seen shows and movies where people get on a train. You see all of these romantic movies where the man and the woman are standing outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist