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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
     | 167 views

    Now we look into how paganism was sanctioned in the church. It happened under Emperor Constantine who married church and State. Pergamum means married twice. This Part considers much that Constantine did in making the mustard tree a monstrosity.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 2 of 4 We continue from Part 1 and learn what the Parable of the Mustard Seed really means. The accepted meaning of the parable is not consistent with the scriptures as we began to see in the first Part. {{Matthew 13:31-32 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 13 - Our Part In God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    God is at work, but are we doing our part to fulfill God’s plan? There is also a physical realm and a spiritual realm, and the question is what are we focusing on in our lives?

    Many people have a misunderstanding that everything that happens in their lives depends on God alone, and that there is nothing that they can do or accomplish with their own hands. Some others have resigned themselves to a fatalistic view that everything is controlled by God, and that therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Is Your Pace Car

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016
     | 6,665 views

    Will you keep pace with God? Will you run past Him and do what you want? You will have to decide.

    GOD IS YOUR PACE CAR 2 JOHN 1:1-13 #pacecar INTRODUCTION (p) [engine racing sound effect] It was race day. What does that mean? That means the exhilaration of speed and skill and competition. You get to the track early. The early bird gets the worm as they say. As soon as you get to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Finding Strength In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,483 views

    Stand against Satan in the strength of the Lord.

    Finding Strength in the Lord Ephesians 6:10-13 Rev. Brian Bill May 25-26, 2024 This past week, I watched a few segments from a documentary called, “Deadly Hunters.” I was hooked after reading the synopsis: “Earth is home to fearsome creatures armed to the teeth and in possession of a predatory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Chosen Elect

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Nov 16, 2014
     | 11,468 views

    Understanding that we are Chosen for God's Perfect Plan.

    1 Peter 2:4-10 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore also it is contained ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perspective Makes All The Differences

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Aug 13, 2025
     | 271 views

    It is amazing how 2 people or 2 groups of people can look at the same thing but see something completely different. Just because we look at the same thing doesn’t mean we see the same thing.

    It is amazing how 2 people or 2 groups of people can look at the same thing but see something completely different. Just because we look at the same thing doesn’t mean we see the same thing. Two people can engage in the same conversation yet walk away with two totally different viewpoints on what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,251 views

    We have all been caught in the middle and painted into a corner. The Lord works in those times to help us draw close to Him.

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place Exodus chapter 14 selected verses Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Prepares Us Before This Day For This Day...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2021
     | 3,191 views

    God has a plan that turns bad stuff into good stuff. This trial can become a blessing. Let us follow some leaders that journey seemed twisted but God brought the victory.

    GOD PREPARES US BEFORE THIS DAY FOR THIS DAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) It only takes one person to change your life… Do you know who that one person is? YOU! YOU CAN CHANGE! 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing The Threshold

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2018
     | 11,481 views

    Will we plan on crossing the threshold as we move into 2019? Will we follow God's plan?

    Crossing the Threshold December 30, 2018 Numbers 14:1-12 If we were all to be really honest, we all have fears and phobias. What one person fears, another may laugh at. For example, I have a fear of heights. And I’m not overly fond of snakes and spiders. Most people have something which gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Action: "When The Spirit Takes Over”

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 3,245 views

    My success and your success depend on how much you and I let the Holy Spirit take the reign of our lives. When the Holy Spirit takes over, He changes everything. Nothing stays the same.

    Last week was a challenge; today is encouragement. This year, you will face tons of mountain-like challenges, and you will be tempted to draw strength and strategies on your human force and intellect, and social connection that are readily available at your disposal. But it's an encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Out Of The Valley PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 684 views

    This sermon explores overcoming trials, spiritual renewal, and building a strong faith foundation through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:1-11. Key

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, a beloved community of seekers and believers, of dreamers and doers, of the weary and the hopeful. We are here, once again, not by chance or coincidence but by divine appointment. We are here, under the loving eyes of our Creator, to share in His ...read more

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    Courage Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2025
     | 463 views

    Esther had the courage to use her position of power to help others, specifically, to save her people, the Jews, from genocide.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever been in a moment when you knew what the right thing to do was—but fear tried to hold you back? • Maybe it was speaking up when someone was being mistreated. • Maybe it was standing for truth when it would’ve been easier to stay quiet. • Maybe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,275 views

    The power that our words carry.

    The Power of our Words. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalms 100:5 Here is the greatest benefit of walking and living in truth. According to the scriptures, being truthful and forgiving carries benefits. Truth and forgiveness brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being First Means Being Last

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 29, 2015
     | 5,109 views

    Jesus said that anyone who wants to be first in God’s Kingdom must be last on earth by serving everyone, including the less fortunate.

    Good morning boys and girls! :) It’s been a long time since I’ve seen most of you! How was your summer? Did you do lots of fun stuff? Did you play lots of sports? How many of you won or were on a team that won? It’s fun to win, isn’t it? Now, who actually lost or was on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Our Target In Life? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,603 views

    The target for life for every Christian is to be holy like God the Creator!

    Please open your Bibles to Hebrews 12…… As Christians, we have been instructed to fix our eyes on Jesus Christ; We are to consider Jesus Christ in everything, not just for forgiveness of our sins but also for encouragement, for instructions, for worship, for being made holy, and for the future! Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible