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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message - 1 John Verses 2-4: Eternal Life And Fellowship With Joy Complete Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,616 views

    Fellowship is built on fact and testimony, and has the most solid basis. It is built on the eternal life of God; on God’s forgiveness of sin through the satisfaction that the righteousness of God was satisfied at Calvary; and on the promises of God, for His promises can not be broken.

    MESSAGE - 1 JOHN VERSES 2-4: ETERNAL LIFE AND FELLOWSHIP WITH JOY COMPLETE On the previous occasion when we looked at the opening verse of this glorious first letter of John, we explored many thoughts that are contained in that marvellous verse. John testified to all he had seen and heard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lost Son

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015
     | 4,528 views

    In the light of a recent mass murder in the US, this message speaks of the consoling and redeeming love of God, express in the parable of the lost son.

    [Message given at an outdoor worship service in the summer of 2015 in downtown Toronto, Canada] This has been a terrible week on this continent. A 21 year old man visited a Bible Study at a historically important Black church in Charleston, South Carolina. After listening to the people talk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Shall We Serve? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
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     | 1,053 views

    Emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing to serve Christ over worldly desires, and the transformative power of committing to God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this hallowed ground where hearts are mended, spirits lifted, and lives transformed. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our loving God, in His infinite wisdom and grace, has called us together to hear His Word, ...read more

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    Evangelism 101 - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020
     | 1,904 views

    In our text today we will discover one of the ways the Lord chooses who is to be a part of His church...

    Most of us have gone to the supermarket and bought apples but few of us have ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes in bringing the apples to market. Today while many apple growers still hand-sort their produce, many companies are going “hi tech.” Hundreds of pounds of apples are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Are You Connected To? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 23,688 views

    Encourages discernment in forming relationships and choosing paths, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will and light, not darkness.

    Greetings, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Lord and to turn our hearts and minds toward His Word. We are here, united in Christ, to grow in our understanding, to deepen our faith, and to strengthen our bonds. We are here to grapple with the ...read more

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    The Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 4, 2016
     | 7,001 views

    Only when we can say, 'For me to live is Christ' can we truly say, 'to die is gain'. Spiritual maturity is the outcome of a life truly surrendered to Jesus Christ as Lord.

    INTRO Away back in the 1980’s when I began ministry at Abbeyhill Baptist Church a fellow Minister in the City was faced with a problem. A homeless person had turned up at church and the church did not know what to do with him. Rather than doing nothing this colleague who was the Pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 1,401 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing to serve God wholeheartedly and the blessings that come from a committed spiritual lifestyle.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessed day to gather together in the house of the Lord? We are here, bonded by the love of Christ and driven by a shared purpose to worship and honor Him. As we come together today, let us open our hearts and minds, ready to receive the divine wisdom ...read more

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    How Could A Good God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2012
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     | 7,119 views

    No answer can completely answer this most difficult question of life. I this sermon we consider some things about God and the world He created, we consider the reasons for suffering, and we consider how to cope with suffering.

    Introduction: A. There is a scene in a British movie where a young brother and sister had experienced the death of their beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7 Hard And Difficult Things You Must Do To Stay Ahead As A Leader Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why most people are on the broad and easy way that leads to Hell.

    Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. John 12:27 By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time..."To Get Your Worship On"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 11,065 views

    Your praise and worship attitude of no matter what happens.... I'm going to believe and trust God with the results... is where the rubber meets the road!

    It's time..."to get your Worship On" 1 Thess. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. No matter what is going on in life, you can find a reason to thank God. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,079 views

    Explore the strength, hope, and joy that come from waiting on God.

    Good morning, beautiful church family! Today we're going to be diving deep into one of my favorite passages in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk ...read more

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    Heavenly Sunlight Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,965 views

    This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure

    This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure This sunlight floods our soul with glory divine Hallelujah I am rejoicing, singing His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Source Of Your Spiritual Strength

    Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,886 views

    Where is the source of our Strength in God? It comes from Joy, and that Joy comes from hearing the uncompromised Word of God and allowing it to have an impact upon our hearts and lives. Without the Truth of the Word, there can be no Joy and strength.

    The True Source of Your Spiritual Strength By Rev. James May We are living in a time when there seems to be a great lack of strength in the hearts of men. Everywhere you turn you can see the prophetic words of Jesus coming to pass and I am reminded of what Jesus said would be happening just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stand Fast In The Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Although the command is to "Stand fast in the Lord", the Christian has several other options he may choose.

    STAND FAST IN THE LORD "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved." Philippians 4:1. I. THE COMMAND IS TO "STAND FAST" Several options are available to the Christian in our spiritual life. We may lie down: "Therefore He says: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015
     | 4,340 views

    There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

    26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic