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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The All-Caring Compassionate Lord – John 14 V 15 To 21 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,788 views

    The night before the cross was a long night and Jesus instructed His disciples for hours. He promised the Holy Spirit and explained the closeness of the Spirit's ministry in the lives of the disciples (and us). A most touching passage of John's Gospel.

    THE ALL-CARING COMPASSIONATE LORD – John 14 v 15 to 21 [A]. INTRODUCTION: It is important today we place our passage in context. We can go right back to {{John 13 v 34 “A new commandment I give to you that you love one another, that you also love one another even as I have loved you.”}} This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022
     | 3,474 views

    Part 2 of "I am the Good Shepherd" looks at what the good shepherd does and then Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Then we examine Jesus as The Sacrificial Shepherd who gave His life to save the sheep. To close, Jesus is the Chief Shepherd.

    “I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 2 The study of the great “I AMs” of John’s Gospel is so lovely as we look at the Person and Ministry of our Lord Jesus. In all His offices He is serving His Church and all the individuals in the Church. Those are termed sheep, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Body Of Christ Today: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,559 views

    As the body of Christ today, sometimes we feel like the 300 at Thermopylae don’t we? It often seems like the darkness is closing in on all sides, particularly in the west. New forms of evil on every side seem to grow and spread like locusts

    “The east was on a collision course with the west in 480 BC. The world watched in awe as the largest army in history poured into Europe. Heading this colossal war machine was Xerxes, the king of Persia. His army numbered almost two million foot soldiers, eighty thousand horsemen, twenty thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    3 Battles You Can’t Afford To Lose

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2024
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    There are some battles we can afford to lose, others we cannot. Paul said, “Watch your life and doctrine closely...if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” Here's 3 battles to win!

    3 BATTLES YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE 1 Tim. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jason’s an 18 year old known for his addiction to video games and his total lack of study, so when his graduation day arrived, his grandfather felt these traits needed a little correction. 2. So when the family gathered to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amazing Grace: Verse Three Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    This is the third in a 4 sermon series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each point is based on a verse of Amazing Grace and tells the story of John Newton. Powerpoint available, just e-mail me.

    AMAZING GRACE: VERSE THREE Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL For those of you who haven’t been here or who’ve been asleep in your pew, we’ve spent the last couple for weeks wading our way through John Newton’s timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Take Responsibility For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,323 views

    Look at the choices of three men with authority, who have the privilege of meeting Jesus face-to-face in His last week on earth. Learn from their mistakes, and take responsibility for our choices in life.

    Mark 14:55-65, 15:1-15 Take Responsibility for Your Life God bless us with the freedom of choice. • We have in our hands the power of choosing what we want in life. Every choice has a consequence. By not choosing, that itself is a choice. • By not choosing, we are allowing life to go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Whom Will You Go?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 3, 2014
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     | 7,109 views

    You may be offended or disillusioned, but there is no one to turn to but Jesus Christ.

    If you have been a Christian for any length of time you have seen people come and go. Some are famous people who everyone rejoices over at their conversion hoping it will influence many people only to see them convert to something else six months later or just stop talking about Christ. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Testimony Of The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,834 views

    A few miles outside of Bethlehem some shepherds had gathered their sheep together for the night. Luke tells us that just when everyone was settling down and getting warm around their fires the skies suddenly opened up. Suddenly, it was no longer a silent night.

    Alba 12-18-2022 THE TESTIMONY OF THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents' house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: "I PRAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sounding Of The Trumpet

    Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,894 views

    God's trumpets are sounding, calling his people to get ready; warning the world of judgment to come; preparing the way for the coming of the Lord. Can you hear the trumpets?

    The Sounding of the Trumpet Sunday, January 16, 2011 – AM By Pastor James May Three months after God had so miraculously delivered Israel from the slave pits in Egypt, they came into the wilderness of Sinai. God had lifted their feet out of the miry pits of clay, loosed them from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sharing God's News With Others Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
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     | 7,807 views

    Phillip in Acts is a good example of early church evangelism.

    Sharing God’s News with Others Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – May 6, 2012 Intro Wherever you are on your process of knowing God…there have been some significant people who helped you along the way. God was doing a work within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
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     | 726 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Miracle Stopping Faith

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    For churches where the Power of God is not seen. We read about Great faith, saving faith and little faith, but have you ever heard of Miracle stopping faith? This is what we encounter here in Nazareth when Jesus returns to His hometown.

    Miracle Stopping Faith Mat 13:53-58 We read about Great faith, saving faith and little faith, but have you ever heard of Miracle stopping faith? This is what we encounter here in Nazareth when Jesus returns to His hometown. Bozo circus elephant – Kind – sudden character change – Charge people – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spider And The Web

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,517 views

    It is so very easy to drop your guard and your readiness and give in to the complacency that boredom sometimes offers. I thought how similar we are with the temptations we encounter; often we take no real account of giving in to a little temptation here o

    The Spider and the Web Call to Worship Psalm 85:8 8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints— but let them not return to folly. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obstacles To Miracles Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,215 views

    Jairus encountered several obstacles prior to the miracle of his child’s life.With the help of Jesus, one by one, those hindrances had been remove out of his way. The Jesus Way. See and hear its significance in your life.

    Jairus encountered several obstacles prior to the miracle of his child’s life.With the help of Jesus, one by one, those hindrances had been remove out of his way. Only the Jesus Way. See and hear its significance in your life, and experience your own version of miracle! I-THE PRESSING PEOPLE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faith Of Rahab

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    In Hebrews 11 we encounter faith’s Hall of Fame. In this roster we read the names of truly famous biblical characters such as Abraham, Moses, and David. However, there is one name in particular listed this Hall of Fame which raises a few eyebrows. That na

    The Faith of Rahab 01/09/05 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:1-13 Text: Joshua 2:1-24 INTRODUCTION In Hebrews 11 we encounter faith’s Hall of Fame. In this roster we read the names of truly famous biblical characters such as Abraham, Moses, and David. The list is an extended one, as we would expect. Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ