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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Great Apostasy

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019
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    ONE OF THE SIGNS OF THE END TIMES BEING CLOSER IS A RISE IN APOSTASY, PEOPLE WHO WERE "BELIEVERS" TURNING THEIR BACKS OF THE FAITH.

    THE GREAT APOSTASY 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-3 OUR “END TIMES” CLOCK IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR. WE SAW LAST WEEK WITH ISRAEL’S RE-EMERGENCE AS A NATION, THE CREATING OF MANY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSARY FOR THE OCCURANCE OF THE RAPTURE. OUR END TIMES CLOCK NOW STANDS AT 11:30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Needful Thing

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2019
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    With so many pressing things distracting us, Jesus calls us to focus on what is truly important, being truly present with him.

    July 21, 2019 Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson One Needful Thing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s delightful to be the one who welcomes. And it’s warmly gracious to be the one who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    More… Freedom Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020
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    Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the US, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed.

    MORE… FREEDOM "How can we experience true freedom in Christ?" Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the US, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed. But freedom in Christ is not the same as political or economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The Battleground

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 13, 2020
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    There is a battle being waged in the realm of the spirit. Good against evil. Light against darkness. This message answers the question: What are they fighting for?

    Good evening family. Good evening the blessed of the Lord! Tonight, we’re going to talk about revival in a little different way. And we’re going to begin in Genesis 1. For those of you who have heard me minister before, Genesis 1 is one of those passages that I come back to over and over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered To Be Witnesses, Not Weirdos

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2020
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    The Holy Spirit was given for us to be witnesses not for our entertainment or exaltation. He was given to empower us for our only purpose for being here.

    Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. The purpose of receiving power from the Holy Spirit is not for goosebumps and roo ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preparation For Eternity

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022
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    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns. It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. Matthew 25:1-13, which is known as the Parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mingled Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
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    What is the issue of being mingled? As we look at today’s scripture, it is telling us that something does not need to be mixed with something else

    The online free dictionary defines the word mingle as – to mix or bring together in combination, to be or become mixed or united, to associate or take part with others. The past tense form is mingled, which means the mixing has taken place, it has happened. As we look at today’s scripture, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Real Life Change” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019
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    Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

    In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only In Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022
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    Progress became a secular god, a new form of hope for secular man in the 19th century, a progress that would lead to freedom. It was not to be.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent The call of Jesus in Matthew, which we heard at Mass on Saturday, was to “be perfect, as the heavenly Father.” In Luke’s redaction we heard today, the call is to “be merciful, as the heavenly Father.” If we understand that the root meaning of perfection is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 29, 2023
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    Not everybody who is lost wants to be found, and when God finds us, we often rebel - at first - against being brought home.

    Have any of you ever tried to put an injured cat into a carrying case to take it to the vet? How many of you got scratched for your pains? It doesn’t seem quite fair, does it? All you’re trying to do is help. Animals are supposed to be so intuitive; many people claim they can actually smell ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023
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    If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be?

    A Reason for Hope A study through Peter July 23rd 2023 If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be? Is your hope for today and the future (because we cannot hope for the past) found in your investments (I hope my stocks are up!), the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of The Kingdom Begins Now

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2023
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    We are often guilty of limiting the Kingdom of God as being some future reality. But there is an aspect of the kingdom in the present. What foes this tell us.

    The Kingdom of God Begins Now Romans 13:8-14 In times of distress, we often dream of heaven. We cry out “Maranatha” (O Lord Come). We think of the millennium and a reign of the Prince of Peace while we seem surrounded by the noise of war. We await justice while we live in a world where justice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Swift avatar

    Weary - Yet Pursing

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 12, 2022
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    In a time in which things seem to be overwhelming and discouraging, by being obedient to God and His purpose for our lives we can keep pursing.

    FB. Vidalia July 10, 2022 Sunday AM Weary -- Yet Pursuing! Judges 8:4 Intro.: Good morning FB, Vidalia. Great to be back and worship with you here in the summer. My wife Diana and Son Tyler and his girl friend Kelly are all with me as well. Open your copy of God’s inspired and holy word to Judges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Confirmations About Jesus At The Start Of His Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 20, 2023
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    This passage establishes the beginning of Jesus' ministry. What does it tell us about who He is and what His ministry will be?

    ONE ENTERS, ONE EXITS: Jesus’ ministry starts as John the Baptist concludes. - Luke 3:19-20. - Our primary subject this evening is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and some of the signs we are given at this start to give us confidence in Him. - We noted last week at the end of the sermon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    What Are You Thirsting For?

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 4, 2023
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    Jesus knows every person is thirsty, that every human being has an emptiness in their life that can only be satisfied by the life that God offers.

    We are continuing in our sermon series from the book of John and today we have come to the passage in John 7:37-41. Jesus was at the Feast of Booths - a joyful annual celebration where God’s people came together to thank Him for providing them with the current harvest and also to commemorate God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational