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  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    Abigail - Unsung Hero/Agent Of Grace

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Sep 21, 2025
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    Imagine being a level-headed person caught between two hot heads that, left to themselves, would destroy each other and everyone around them. This was Abigail, an Unsung Hero of the Bible, whose story we find in 1 Samuel 25.

    What is a hero? Over the last two weeks we have explored stories of ordinary people that undertook extraordinary tasks that ended up having huge impacts on the people of God in their time. (Wesley United Methodist Church, Crookston, MN - Unsung Heroes of the Bible: 9/7/25; 9/14/25) We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funeral - Sudden Heart Attack

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 16, 2021
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    My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.

    In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023
     | 2,550 views

    Three Hebrew exiles stand up and stand out for Jesus and find themselves in a fire but they were not alone

    Fearless in Babylon: Daniel 3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church/ECC 01-22-2023 Which line is longer? Imagine you walk into an experiment and there are ten people in the room. On the board are three lines [slide] and all you have to say is which line is the longest, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But If Not...

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 5, 2021
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    God is well able to deliver us from the oppression we are coming under. BUT IF NOT…but IF He doesn’t, are you strong enough to stand on what you believe even as everything around you is going up in flames?

    Today we’re going to talk a little about the story of the 3 Hebrews that Daniel knew who got tossed into the fiery furnace in Daniel chapter 3. First of all, King Nebuchadnezzar had made a huge statue – some records say 90 feet or 9 stories high, and it was all gold. He was very proud of it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Victory Over Dangers

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2020
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    In spite of the turmoil around us, we as children of God, we can have victory over the dangers of life. Recognize that Storms will, Jesus will be with us in the storm, Jesus will clam the storm, and There we learn who Jesus is, who we are and what faith in him can do!

    Victory Over Dangers Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction: The Gospel of Mark has been described as a book of Mighty Works. Mark’s Gospel is a gospel of deeds. Mark presents Jesus as a worker whose life was full of strenuous activity. Mark hastens from one task to another with energy and precision. 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lion In Daniel's Den Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010
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    This message is a part of a series on Super Heroes of the bible. In this message we see that God was in control of the lion's den, not the lions. Daniel refused to give in to pressure and continued to serve God in a might way.

    “The Lion in Daniel’s Den” Daniel 6 Dr. Madison Sarratt taught Math at Vanderbilt for many years. Before each test he liked to put things into perspective so he would say these words to the class. “Today i am giving two exams, one in math and the other in honesty. I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultures In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
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    Christian culture and worldly culture often clash. How do faithful disciples of Jesus Christ respond when cultures come into conflict?

    Our text today reflects two cultures that are in great conflict, and even though they were people from different cultures, the conflict arose over the subject of religion. If you’ve been around church at all, you’ve probably heard the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Called For Such A Time Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 21, 2021
     | 6,575 views

    While we are thankful for the blessings associated with our relationship with Christ, we know living the Christian life is difficult at best. Life is not without adversity, but the Lord's provision and guidance are sufficient. He has brought us to this place in life for such a time as this.

    Called for such a Time Esther 4: 10-17 The entire fourth chapter of Esther deals with her reaction to the decree signed by Ahasuerus regarding the Jews and the conversation she had with Mordecai concerning this disturbing plan. Our text today is a continuation of that conversation. One can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Pharaoh

    Contributed by Neal Rolett on Oct 9, 2022
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    When a new king came to power who had no memory of Joseph, he plunged the infant nation into a nightmare of brutal oppression. But within this darkness, some courageous women became the light.

    A New Pharaoh (Exodus 1) We have spent the last few months studying the history of God’s people in the Old Testament. We finally finished the book of Genesis, but the story of God’s plan of redemption has really only just begun. The Children of Israel are not yet a nation. They are just the 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Firm Before The Foe Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2012
     | 5,746 views

    Peter and John before the Sanhedrin provide an example of how the child of God is to respond to pressure from the world to conform to low expectations.

    “When [the guards] had brought [Peter and John before the council], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desiring The Wilderness

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 16, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,948 views

    A sermon looking at the topic of having the courage to leave the wilderness and move into the promises of God. This message looks at the areas of compromise, contentment, and God's purpose verses His promise, and stepping out by faith and risking it all.

    Desiring the Wilderness Joshua 1:10-18 This week I was looking at the topic of courage and I read God’s word to Joshua as the Israelites were preparing to cross over the Jordan River to enter and possess the Promised Land. When I think about this I see our own journey of faith, our journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Who Is This

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 4, 2012
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     | 4,540 views

    Facing giants with faith and courage...

    Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Paralyzed Man: "I Need Some Friends" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 28, 2017
     | 16,108 views

    Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Commission

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paralyzed Man: “I Need Some Friends” Luke 5:17-26 (p. 719) September 3, 2017 Introduction: Henry Penn, former president of the Society of American Florists, tells what he calls one of the most memorable incidents of his life as a florist. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Choose To Stand

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
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    THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES ON CHOICES WE MUST MAKE AS CHRISTIANS. WE MUST CHOOSE TO STAND FOR THE LORD IN A NON-CHRISTIAN WORLD, AND IN A WORLD WHERE MANY CHURCHES ARE WALKING AWAY FROM THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF THE WORD.

    I CHOOSE TO STAND MATTHEW 26:24-35; 69-75 THE LAST CHOICE WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT IN THIS SERIES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NEXT TO ACCEPTING CHRIST. THE CALL MUST GO FORTH FROM CHURCHES TO BOLDLY PROCLAIM AND LIVE OUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. TODAY WE ARE CALLED AS JOSHUA DID, TO STAND FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Song Of Holy Confidence In The Holy God” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 15, 2020
     | 6,837 views

    During days of trial, Psalm 46 has been a source for many throughout the Church Age. Martin Luther based the famous hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", on this Psalm. The Psalm offer us a Holy Confidence in our Holy God.

    We are going to look at Psalm 46 for a few weeks, a majestic Psalm, which was written to be sung, in fact, many Christian hymns in history have been based on this Psalm. It is one of nine Psalms/ Songs of Zion, the place where God reigns and rules. The Psalm is divided into three stanzas, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist