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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    A Country Preacher Preaching In The City

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,231 views

    The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Then in walks a God-called man from a small country town, prophesying judgment, and preaching repentance.

    The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God-called man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Am I A Whitewashed Christian?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022
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    A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, directions, guidance, and characteristics that Christ gave to us. Secondly, what is whitewashed? It is the concealment or covering of flaws, failures, blemishes, or unpleasant facts.

    This is the story of two men who prayed. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon "Am I a Whitewashed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a Christian? A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Flying Scroll And A Basket

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,180 views

    The vision of the flying scroll God's judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God's law, especially regarding stealing and lying.

    In verses 1-4: The vision of the flying scroll God's judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God's law, especially regarding stealing and lying. Judgment would be brought to God's people and then to the rest of the world. The flying scroll declares the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Generation Of Gripers

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,202 views

    When things get difficult and discouraging, many will begin to whine, murmur, and complain. This is what the Israelites did throughout their journey through the wilderness.

    When things get difficult and discouraging, many will begin to whine, murmur, and complain. This is what the Israelites did throughout their journey through the wilderness. If they had only listened and obeyed God, they would not have been in the predicament that they were in. God had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Following His Steps

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,164 views

    There are numerous reasons why we suffer. Some suffering is an immediate aftereffect of our own transgression. Our objective ought to be to confront suffering with tolerance, tranquility, and certainty that God is in charge of all things to come.

    There are numerous reasons why we suffer. Some suffering is an immediate aftereffect of our own transgression. A few sins happen because of our own foolishness. A few sins are the consequence of living in a fallen world. Peter is expounding on the suffering that is a result of our good works. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Both Forgives And Heals.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 16, 2022
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     | 1,169 views

    Jesus proves His right to forgive by healing the man.

    JESUS BOTH FORGIVES AND HEALS. Luke 5:17-26. This passage gives us an example of the type of holistic healing which Jesus offers. We have a patient closed out from the ministry of Jesus, whilst there were Pharisees and lawyers there who did not think themselves sick. However, this sick man had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worry Less, Pray More

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
     | 1,829 views

    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach.

    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach. To worry also causes spiritual issues. It consumes our thoughts, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Roll That Burden

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,527 views

    What are we to do about our burdens?

    A yoke is a hefty wooden piece of gear that fits over the shoulders of an ox or a team of oxen. It is appended to a piece of hardware the oxen are to pull. A "heavy laden" creature has a major burden to pull. A “heavy laden” individual might be troubled with (1) sin, (2) religious leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Forgiver That Would Not Forgive

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 2,207 views

    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him

    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him. Jesus explains with an illustration concerning the servant and a king. The king excuses the man's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cure- Contagion Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 30, 2022
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     | 1,388 views

    This is the 122nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#122] THE CURE- CONTAGION Romans 1:18-32 Introduction: There are many TV series and movies out right now about the end of the world. In most of these shows, some type of rare contagious disease destroys most of the humans on the earth and just a few, (the stars) survive. In all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022
     | 1,321 views

    We all face a test in one form or another. Our walk with the Lord might just determine the severity of that test.

    The Sin Test: 1 John 3:4-7 (6) • Committing a sin and remaining in sin are two separate issues. • Some believe that committing a sin is the only way to sin. • James 4:17 – therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin • Jesus came to take away the sins of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Protesting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022
     | 1,150 views

    Jonah sinned and ran from God; the sailors were spared and came to God.

    Fear of God – Scared 1:3 In verses 1-3: Jonah is referenced in 2 Kings 14:25. He prophesied during the rule of Jeroboam II, the king of Israel from 703-753 B.C. He might have been one of the youthful prophets of the school referenced regarding Elisha's service (2 Kings 2:3). Jonah was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Praying Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,391 views

    Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

    Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Do You Know Me?”

    Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025
     | 625 views

    Our personal relationship with God is vital for this life and the eternal, we can’t simply rely on what we are told, we must know him ourselves. Jesus walked this earth but no one truly knew Him, we have that opportunity today and now to walk with Him and know Him.

    Do You Know Me? John 14 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Don’t you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience Series

    Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Mar 7, 2025
     | 674 views

    God is not a man; He cannot lie, therefore, whenever he speaks, obedience is the only expected response.

    For centuries, "the Church" has taught “Repentance” as the focus of the Christian experience. A daily confession of all sins. But, from the beginning with Adam and Eve, God has always been much more concerned about our obedience--to His Word. “God is not a man, that he should lie…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic