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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Jonadab Who? The Unfamiliar Backstory To Blessing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,677 views

    A look at the obscure Old Testament daddy Jonadab, and the blessing given to his descendents.

    Introduction: A Opening Illustration B Jonadab lived in a period of Israel’s history that should ring familiar with modern America & Western Church. 1 King Ahab & his queen, Jezebel, had turned the nation of Israel away from the God of their fathers, steering it down a course of perversion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 28~ Fifty~ & 1776 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 14, 2012
     | 9,151 views

    FIFTY is the number connected with the Holy Spirit and His work.

    # 28~ FIFTY~ & 1776, the year of the Declaration of Independence~ 5-12-12 BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS FIFTY is the number connected with the Holy Spirit and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 34,737 views

    Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life points out the seriousness of disobedience and the nature of obedience

    Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Someone has said that obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of God. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions, words and thoughts. Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Miss The Signs

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,965 views

    Haggai gives us four signs which we need to be aware of and alerted to in our culture

    Don’t Miss the Signs Haggai 1:1-15 * Signs are a part of our life. Everywhere we look we sign stop signs, road signs, speed limit signs, school zone signs, caution signs, and the list goes on. In fact, billboard sign have become so prevalent that some communities has declared a moratorium on new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s In A Name

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,284 views

    Christmas sermon.

    What’s in a name? Isaiah 9:6 Intro: One of the most difficult times I think we had in pre-child birth days, especially with Regan, was in picking a name. When we had the ultrasound done it was probably about a week or two too early and when the doctor looked he said, “Looks like a girl...no wait, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Anger And Compassion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,375 views

    A sermon on Hosea 11 focusing on God as our Heavenly Father and God as a Being with Emotions (Thanks to Clark Tanner of Sermon Central for his sermon entitled "God is Just and Justifier" on Hosea 11)

    HoHum: There was a little boy who had a new winter coat. He and his dad were walking in town up and down ice covered streets. The boy didn’t have gloves so he kept his hands deep in the pockets of his new coat. At the beginning, the father said, “Give me your hand.” The boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Gentle Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,888 views

    Gentleness is not a weakness but a strength. It seeks to fulfil the will of God and it shows concern for the needs of others.

    Matt 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,456 views

    The kingdom of God does not take shape in the physical world. It exists in the hearts and minds of believers who inhabit earthly countries and kingdoms. Unlike earthly kingdoms it is eternal.

    November 25, 2012 Last Sunday of the Church Year -- Christ the King -- Series B Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Text Daniel 7:13-14 ESV I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Story 17 Jeremiah Was A "Bulldog"

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2014
     | 6,339 views

    Jeremiah displayed a persistent, faithful quality. He was tenacious in his mission to a hard-hearted people.

    1. Decisions (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. -- And he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Veterans

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 21,138 views

    A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

    November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Good Sense To Turkey Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    Seven blessings that will lead to thankful heart

    From Good Sense to Turkey Show the video “The First Thanksgiving” Poor Larry! However, I found some interesting facts about turkeys this week. Not only are do turkeys meet their fate by the axe, but they have been known to have heart attacks. When the Air Force was conducting test ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Stephen: The First Martyr Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 8,287 views

    Stephen brings up eight charges against his accusers. His sermon was what ultimately led to his death.

    Last time we saw that Stephen was seized and dragged before the Sanhedrin and put on trial. We closed chapter 6 seeing a heavenly glow showing from Stephen’s face, indicating that God’s presence was there. Tonight we begin a very long chapter 7 and we look a little closer at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against Open Theism #2

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,200 views

    A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

    HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
     | 6,358 views

    Spiritual gifts are given to prepare God's people for service and for building up the body of Christ.

    Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Begins His Ministry

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,395 views

    The focus of the Holy Spirit is a ministry that accents the Jesus-factor in our daily life.

    Ministry is a very common topic among us who are Christians. We talk about it and believe that we are doing ministry for the Lord. Yet, very few people understand the dynamics involved in spiritual ministry. It is not like doing a job out in the world, although we have somehow made it like that. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance