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  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus And The Starship Enterprise Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs ...

    Are you a Star Trek fan? Don't be embarrassed. I'm not going to make fun of you. Admittedly, I am not a Star Trek fan and, yes, I do recognise that Star Trek has a fan-base made up almost entirely of computer nerds and guys who really should have stopped reading comics by now BUT my mate Scottie ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    As One Having Authority: Summing Up The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2014
     | 4,974 views

    Why did the common people perceive Jesus' authority as being greater than the Scribes and Pharisees?

    As One Having Authority: Summing Up the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 7:28 What is authority? Or as some of the Postmoderns today ask: “Is there any authority?” Is authority the mere power to impose values on others by force? Is authority someone who is knowledgeable about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 51,490 views

    How many have come this morning expecting something from God… How many have come this morning and are willing to not let go and seek him until you receive what you came for?

    I just feel like something good is about to happen! Illus. I heard a story about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Build My Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,556 views

    This lesson introduces this series by examining Matthew 16:13-19, showing that Jesus is the builder, architect, and owner of His church.

    Whenever we look at the religious landscape today that is known by the word “Christianity,” it seems clear that what we see is so different than what we see in the Bible. We see multiple denominations that teach different, and at times, contradictory things. Of course, when teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Charge Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 5,165 views

    In his resurrection and appearance to the disciples and through the Day of Pentecost, Jesus accomplished two things: He gave them their mission and empowered them for it and He created His Church, the body of Christ.

    The Charge of a Disciple Matthew 28:18-20a They found themselves wrapped in darkness, hiding behind locked doors and wrestling with their lost dreams and how things could have gone so horribly wrong. Just three years prior, a stranger walked up to them and uttered three words which forever changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Walls Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
     | 5,621 views

    Last week I talked a lot about how God works in us and as long as we have built on the right foundation, it will not matter what is built on that foundation, even if it is wood hay and stubble, we will be saved. The main point however was that we can have

    The Walls A Study of Rev. 4:9-11 Third in the series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction: Last week I talked a lot about how God works in us and as long as we have built on the right foundation, it will not matter what is built on that foundation, even if it is wood hay and stubble, we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Built Upon God's Word Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025
     | 329 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon

    Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Built Upon God’s Word” 2 Peter 1:1-8 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Or What Is The Holy Trinity?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025
     | 558 views

    an attempt to define the 'Holy Trinity'

    John 16:12-15 As you know, Bishop Price was scheduled to make a visitation today, and I usually accompany him when there is not a deacon present. Unfortunately, Bishop Price became ill and has just been released from the hospital. I don’t know any details, but it appears he will have surgery in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "embrace The Cross & Run Toward The Roar."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,457 views

    This message strongly emphasizes how the enemy often uses fear and division to deceive and discourage the body of Christ. When we confidently embrace our challenges by overcoming fear with faith, we move forward with courage, trusting in God's unwavering strength and his everlasting word.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (I Peter 5:8) “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (James 4:7) “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 562 views

    Girl Scout Sunday and making a difference

    Making a difference Girl Scout Sunday 2025 Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 7:7-12 Good Morning everyone, we are glad that you are here. I am excited to have with us this morning the Girl Scouts and their respective troops this morning. They meet in our building several times a week with different age ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 35 – False Priests And Prophets In Judgment And We Have Them Today Also - Chapter 4:14-16 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
     | 190 views

    The priests and false prophets of Judah are suffering their ruin. It is a serious matter to depart from the bible’s teachings. Here we delve into false teachers today and the damage they do to the witness of the gospel. This includes the word of faith movement,

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 35 – FALSE PRIESTS AND PROPHETS IN JUDGMENT AND WE HAVE THEM TODAY ALSO - CHAPTER 4:14-16 Last time we began with Jeremiah’s observations of the conditions that evoked such distress from him in all the previous verses. He dealt also with the wickedness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Most High Calling

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025
     | 312 views

    No matter where we labor, the Most High himself has called each one of us to the highest calling of all: to be saints living in fellowship with Jesus Christ.

    I know that most of you aren’t as addicted to news and talk shows as I am. But it may be that you’ve heard some of the talk about when we’re going to hear some calls for sacrifice from the administration, something on the order of the kind of sacrifice that was asked of the American people during ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "speak Lord, We Are Listening"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,113 views

    A sermon about the importance of being immersed in the Word of God.

    “Speak, Lord, We are Listening” 1 Samuel 3:1-4a The passage begins in darkness, not just the kind of darkness we experience at night, although it is nighttime. We are told that “the lamp of God had not yet gone out.” The lamp of God, according to Exodus 27, was supposed to burn from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 5 – Injustice Against God; Treachery And Demonism Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024
     | 1,247 views

    Jeremiah preached to an unjust and wicked nation facing judgement. Headship in marriage, injustice, and wimps in churches, charlatans in church positions are covered. Israel/Judah changed its God for idols and all in leadership they were corrupt.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 5 – INJUSTICE AGAINST GOD; TREACHERY AND DEMONISM PART 5 - Jeremiah 2:4-12 CHAPTER 2 [A]. THE ADDRESS TO THE NATION; THE LORD PLEADING WITH THEM {{Jeremiah 2:4-8 Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel. Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Itching Ears

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 21, 2021
     | 8,357 views

    This is Cancel Culture applied to spiritual things; people demand to be told what they WANT TO HEAR, NOT THE TRUTH. This generation will end in deception. We look at six type of people who are deceived & the remedy.

    ITCHING EARS 2 Tim. 3:1-4:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David Carver was in a movie theater trying to watch a movie, but he couldn't hear the dialogue because the two women in front of him were talking so loudly to each other. 2. Unable to bear it any longer, he tapped one of them on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God