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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Blessed Or Stressed?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 3,800 views

    We all deal with STRESS in different ways. There is GOOD STRESS and there is BAD STRESS!

    Good stress, also called “eustress”, is very beneficial to our life. It means we stretch ourselves to be our very best. For years we've believed that stress is a bad thing - it damages our health. But stress can have a good side. Illus: For example, for a violinist to make music, the strings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message - Psalm 44 Sons Of Korah - Two Sides Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2022
     | 1,415 views

    The message examines faith and trust in operation. The Psalmist recognised the care of Almighty God in Israel’s affairs, even in the midst of doubt. Our faith should be strong but often it is fickle. The Psalmist went through time of trust and bouts of doubt.

    TWO SIDES OF LIFE MESSAGE PSALM 44 SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Psa. 44 For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. Psalm 44 v 1 O God, we have heard with our ears; our fathers have told us, the work that You did in their days, in the days of old. Psa. 44:2 You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Blair avatar

    What We Believe About The End Times Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Jul 4, 2022
     | 2,860 views

    Are we living in the end times and, if so, what to expect?

    Okay, here's the scenario. You are sixteen years old again. Whoohoo! And your parents tell you they are going out of town for a few weeks. Whoohoo!! The fridge is stocked and here's some spending money if you need anything. Whoohoo!!! BUT they have had cameras installed all over the house. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 3 With Conclusions Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022
     | 1,716 views

    Psalm 88 is the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state . Even by the end of the Psalm the conflict was not resolved. In Psalm 88, the writer was overcome by feelings and emotions.

    SERIES - THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 PART 3 THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 3 VERSE 13 Psalm 88:13 But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, and in the morning my prayer comes before You. The previous verses comprise four questions all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Shuffle Man - From Pillar To Post - The Man Born Blind John 9 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022
     | 1,834 views

    This interesting character from John chapter 9 is unnamed and we know him only as “a man born blind”. His road of faith was a unique one, where some of the time, he did not know what was happening. However Jesus knew, and had His hand on him the whole time.

    THE SHUFFLE MAN - FROM PILLAR TO POST - THE MAN BORN BLIND CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL - THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9 This interesting character is unnamed and we know him only as “a man born blind”. His road of faith was a unique one, where some of the time, he did not know what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elisha’s Ministry - What Is God Doing? The Promised Son Restored Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
     | 2,278 views

    The son of promise was born, lived and then died early in life. What God had promised seemed to come crashing down and it left the Shunammite woman heartbroken. In desperation she reached out to Elisha who had promised the son to the woman in the first place.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY - WHAT IS GOD DOING? THE PROMISED SON RESTORED SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 11 MESSAGE IN ELISHA 2KINGS 4 v 18-37 This story concerns the son that God gave to the Shunammite woman - you remember, the woman Elisha stayed with in his journeys, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Purpose And Cause Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 17, 2022
     | 2,610 views

    Looking at the story of David and Goliath. How to overcome giants.

    Title: 5 Smooth Stones Theme: To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important. Text: 1 Samuel 17:26 - 36 1 Samuel 17:26-36 Then David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, "What shall be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 28, 2022
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     | 2,470 views

    The Good Shepherd protects the sheep from the wolves. Wolves are always circling the flock, just waiting for their chance. Are you willing to stand with the Shepard? Are you willing to be a sheepdog?

    Good Shepherd 25 Apr 2021 Richardson I read an article about a band of killers and thieves roaming the Iraqi countryside. As if this country hasn’t had enough problems, now they have these gangs stealing sheep and attacking shepherds. These killers work in well trained teams with each member ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Judah, His Failures And His Future Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 29, 2022
     | 4,002 views

    Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. He failed, several times, but God forgave him and gave him a future to be proud of.

    Introduction: Each of Jacob’s twelve sons was different from the others. That goes without saying, as any parent of more than one child will probably agree! Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and his name is related to the Hebrew word for “praise (Gen. 29:35)”. Some of his deeds might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Blair avatar

    Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 1, 2022
     | 3,976 views

    To be a fisher of men, you need more than one kind of lure.

    One day, two guys were out fishing. A funeral service passes over the bridge they're fishing by, and Bob takes off his hat and puts it over his heart. He does this until the funeral service passes by. Frank then said, "Gee Bob, that sure was a nice thing to do!" Bob then replies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message - 1john 1:1 – John’s Testimony Of Personal Interaction Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022
     | 2,037 views

    John writes tenderly to the Christians, a wonderful letter of truth and encouragement. He testifies truthfully to all he had seen and heard and touched. This letter came 65 years after the Ascension but the Lord's presence with John was as real as ever.

    MESSAGE - 1John 1:1 – JOHN’S TESTIMONY OF PERSONAL INTERACTION INTRODUCTION We are going to embark on a journey of exploration in the First Letter of John with select passages from this letter. John is a very loving writer and had an intimate knowledge of his Lord that remained and matured over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'almost Persuaded… But Not Quite' (2023 Sermon)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2023
     | 1,594 views

    'Almost persuaded… but not quite' - Acts chapters 25 & 26 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background: Meet the Cast: • (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. • (2). King Agrippa. • (3). The Apostle Paul. Outline: Scan the section: • (1). Paul saw the light (vs 1-16) • (2). The Gentiles need the light (vs 17-18). • (3). Festus & Agrippa rejected the light (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Prologue Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,697 views

    John's introduction to his Gospel beautifully and artfully lays the foundation for the rest of his book as he provides insight into the nature, work and witness of the Word - Jesus Christ!

    What is a prologue? If we were to take that apart, it divides neatly into two words pro- meaning before logos - meaning word or saying So, in a very real sense, a prologue is a word that happens beforehand - a fore-word Composers, Filmmakers, and Authors alike have utilized preludes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    When God Pulls The Nail Out

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,893 views

    A sermon to adults about God's coming judgment.

    Isaiah 22:25 February 5, 2023 A.M. “When God Yanks the Nail Out” This morning I want to start off by reading just one Verse. The last Verse of Isaiah 22. Verse 25. “In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 6, 2023
     | 2,309 views

    We do not deserve any good thing from God, but He is a giver. Indeed, it is “by grace (we) have been saved through faith, and that not of (ourselves); it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

    Alba 2-6-2023 THE GIFT OF GOD Ephesians 2:8-10 A tired stay-at-home mom opened the front door of her home to find the preacher from the church, who said, "I’m collecting donations for the new children’s home we’re building. Just asking you to give what you can." "Absolutely," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ