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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    A Treasure In Earthen Vessels Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2023
     | 3,544 views

    As faithful carriers of the Gospel, we know the treasure we carry, we endure the afflictions we face, and we hold fast to the hope we have.

    2 Cor 4:7-15 A Treasure in Earthen Vessels 2 Cor 4:7-15 ESV 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023
     | 2,059 views

    Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

    Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Way Of Humilty

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023
     | 3,169 views

    When a humble person listens and learns, they will not act in a way that brings disgrace on him or herself, on the church, or upon the name of the Lord. They will live in a way that honors God and His Word in everything and above everything else.

    As many of you here know, we have been studying the book of Proverbs since February in a series called Wisdom that Works. So far this month we have talked about the power of words, fulfilling friendships, last week we heard about wisdom for anger and today, we come to the subject of the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejection - Unrighteous Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,271 views

    Fourth in our series on the spiritual states of man apart from God. The conclusion covers the states of rejecting God's truths through unrighteousness.

    21 States of Man without God (Fourth in series) As we come to the conclusion of our four part series about the 21 states of man without God, we will look at the last five of our conditions that cause us to live apart from God. And it is my hope that each one of us who has listened to the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    Why was Jesus called the LAMB of God? Why did God choose that animal to represent what Jesus would mean to us?

    (We began the sermon by singing the hymn: “O Lamb Of God”) “Your only Son no sin to hide, but You have sent Him from Your side; To walk upon this guilty sod and to become the Lamb of God; (2nd vs) Your gift of love they crucified, they laughed and scorned Him as He died; The humble King they named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 31 – Destruction Has Tarnished The Gold; People As Earthen Vessels - Chapter 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 2, 2025
     | 161 views

    How the city lies in ruins with its Temple gold dulled and ugly. The once glorious people are now no more than earthen vessels in the sight of others. The Potter’s hand will restore Israel and God will fashion a people for His glory, His inheritance. We need the Potter’s hand to transform us.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 31 – DESTRUCTION HAS TARNISHED THE GOLD; PEOPLE AS EARTHEN VESSELS - CHAPTER 4:1-2 Chapter 4 is another Alphabet chapter, and describes practical issues like the Temple’s destruction, boiling of children, pursuers who are relentless, and the total helplessness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Sees The Limitations, God The Opportunities

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2025
     | 598 views

    We offer many excuses. We tend to limit what God can do. God says the night may be dark, but God can handle this problem. God can use unlikely sources.

    MAN SEES THE LIMITATIONS, GOD SEES THE OPPORTUNITIES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loving Your Enemy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 822 views

    This sermon explores the challenging Christian call to love our enemies, breaking barriers through love, and embodying Christ-like love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here today, standing on holy ground, in a house built not of stone and mortar, but of faith, hope, and love. It's in this warm embrace of fellowship that we find ourselves today, ready to unwrap the divine wisdom of God's word. We're ...read more

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    What The Lord Hates PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 837 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination and seeking wisdom to understand and avoid the sins that God detests, thereby deepening our relationship with Him.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we seek to grow in our understanding and deepen our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives, our relationships, and ...read more

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    Biblical Reflections On A Stone

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    This is a captivatng sermon on spiritual lessons that a believer can learn from the various instances mentioned in the bible about a stone

    BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON A STONE OUTLINE 1.FOUNDATION -CORNERSTONE 2.RECOLLECTION -MEMORIAL 3.DESTRUCTION -WEAPON 4.CONDEMNATION -PUNISHMENT 5.CONTRITION -BROKENESS 6.TRIBULATION -STONY HEARTS 7.CONSTRUCTION -FOUNDATION THE MESSAGE BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Man From Uz

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    A quick outline, Four Character traits that God recorded of Job, and how we, through Christ, can have the same record!

    The Man From UZ Job Job 1:1 (KJV) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. This great writing, possibly the first to be recorded by inspiration of God, starts out on a high note. I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    EVERY BODY NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING THIER WAY BACK FROM FAILURE.

    Prayer for Revival (Psalm 51) 1 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.>> Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can Use You

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    God often uses the most unlikey people to do His work. He can use you as well. Note: At the (*) I has asked a violin player to beging playing the hymn "Amazing Grace". I would imagine that your piano or organ player could do the same. The effect was phen

    God Can Use You 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Intro: It never ceases to amaze me the people that God chooses to do His work. -We would choose “the wise, the mighty, the weak”. Vs 26 -Instead God uses... (Vss. 27,28) -"The foolish things of the world to confound the wise;" -"The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    The Joy of Christmas

    GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncommon Passion, Uncommon Agony

    Contributed by Ritchie Ables on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    An honest attempt to understand the uncommon agony of Calvary’s cruel cross.

    UNCOMMON PASSION, UNCOMMON AGONY by Pastor Ritchie L. Ables Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, being made conformable unto his death; When Paul uttered these words to the Philippian church, I have to wonder - did he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God