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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Bridezilla

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,810 views

    Sometimes, God has to act in very unusual ways to get our attention.

    Bridezilla Hosea 1:2-10 I am old enough to remember the old Godzilla movies about a reptilian who liked to destroy cities and such. This fit in the genre of terror movies such as King Kong and Destroy all Monsters. Words were coined with the “zilla” ending to describe someone whose actions were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transition And Testimony (Matthew 11:1-30)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2025
     | 335 views

    Our commentary on Matthew continues with Jesus' testimony about the ministry of John the Baptist and the promise of judgment upon the unbelieving cities who witnessed HIs work yet did not repent.

    Matthew 11 begins with what is referred to as a "transitional" passage (v.1). While the disciples were going around the countryside doing the work that Jesus had commissioned, He continued to preach in the cities in Galilee. Verses 2-3 describe how John the Baptist had been thrown into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Tell Some People Anything Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,539 views

    This passage contains one of the most tragic but repeated statements in all Scripture: "We will not listen to God..." Why did the Jews say it and how can we avoid the same error in our lives and in our churches?

    OPEN: A young boy, about eight years old, was at the corner "Mom & Pop" grocery store picking out a pretty good size box of laundry detergent. The grocer walked over and, trying to be friendly, asked the boy if he had a lot of laundry to do. "Oh, no laundry," the boy said. "I’m going to wash my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soldiers Of Christ

    Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017
     | 19,943 views

    One of the most challenging metaphors of the Christian life is presented in this simple passage. Here, as in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul compares Christian life to a soldier called to wage spiritual warfare. (Eph. 6:10-18)

    Soldiers Of Christ II Tim. 2:1-15 The Word of God compares the Christian life to many things. Christians are to be fishermen of men; witnessing and winning souls in the waters of the world in which they live. (Matt. 4:19, Acts 1:8) Christians are also called to be dutiful and diligent farmers; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Inward Or Outward Focused?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022
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     | 5,394 views

    This passage about the four lepers shows us the results of being either inward focused or outward focused. We are able to see the consequences of turning inward, versus the rewards of looking outward and stepping out in faith.

    Our message this morning is entitled, “Inward or Outward Focused?” How many of you have heard of churches being either inward focused or outward focused? I am sure some of you have encountered this idea at some point in your Christian walk. Leith Anderson, the pastor of Wooddale Church in Eden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Jesus Through Suffering

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
     | 3,006 views

    The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that

    Last week we spoke of the difference between campaigns and callings—highlighting that Jesus did not campaign for his position as the Great High Priest, but was called to that position like the priests of old. He fulfilled his calling and was obedient to his Father, even though that calling led Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Man With The Pitcher, Not The Picture, Just The Pitcher Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,745 views

    Guidance can be difficult and we may struggle with it. God often send to us the man with a pitcher. We don't have much of a picture of what lies ahead, but the Lord is there. Just take note of the man with a pitcher.

    THE MAN WITH THE PITCHER, NOT THE PICTURE, JUST THE PITCHER [1]. THE MESSAGE FROM PILGRIM’S PROGRESS Who has read Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan? I love that book. Many decades ago, and all through the 1800s etc., nearly everyone read Pilgrim’s Progress, even non-Christians. Sometimes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stones In The Road

    Contributed by Robert Henrich on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,154 views

    The ’stones’ on the gospel road – those difficult verses we stumble over or just pass by – are treasures if we take the time to stop and pick them up; two such ‘stones’ in the story of the raising of Lazarus speak of the intensity of Jesus’ love for us.

    I had to take my car into the shop in Binghamton last week, and I had a lot of time to kill. The waiting room didn’t look very inviting, so I decided to do something I haven’t done in a long time: I took a walk. At first it seemed as if the world had been put on pause, or at least slow motion; the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Galatians Chapter 2- "In Defense Of The Truth." Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,238 views

    When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ.

    Galatians part 2 – “In defense of the Truth!” Thesis: When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ. Video Illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Well Witnessing, Part 3: The Pattern Of Response Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    When going into a new situation, it’s always good to be prepared for what’s going to happen ahead of time. In this passage, we see how people typically respond to the gospel in one-on-one evangelism.

    Pastor Jim’s blog: http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you know, we’ve been in this passage for three weeks now. There’s a reason for that. The reason is that I think this is one of the best passages on personal evangelism in the whole Bible. The Bible is filled with personal evangelism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Eight Highway Signs That Lead To Hell

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    First let me tell you that this passage is addressed to people that have an aspiration to go to heaven but because of personal issues will not make it. This is not an advice to unbelievers but rather a strong warning to us Christians and Church going peop

    You are in a journey with Jesus Christ but there's always some choices we can make. There is a gate at the end of this journey. Jesus said that the road is not easy to follow and we will be tempted to take other roads. Matthew 7:13 (NLT) You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Conforming My Life To The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,320 views

    The Bible is an advantage only when we conform our lives to His Word rather than conform His Word to our lives

    Since our dog chewed up the old one, last week I had to go get a new backwash hose for our pool. So when we were at Wal-Mart picking up a few other things, we grabbed the only one they had. Although the package said the hose would fit the 1-1/2” pipe on my pool filter it turns out it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Moy Hernandez avatar

    A Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 31,325 views

    Sometimes we are called to suffer or carry on difficult issues and situation and although we ask and plead with God to remove those situations his response is always the same, "My Grace is Sufficient for You" We must learn to once again trust completely i

    A Thorn in the flesh 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - July 19, 2009 Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • William Tan YH avatar

    The Significance For The Occasion When Water Was Turned Into Wine

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,261 views

    Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding feast at Cana. On this occassion, he performed the miracle and turned water into wine. We shall learn the learn the lessons from this passage and find out the reason for him doing so.

    Good morning brothers and sisters, welcome to the Tues morning prayer meeting. Today I wish to share from John Chapter 2. On one occasion, Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding feast at Cana. His mother Mary was also present. Apparently, Mary might be a family friend or relative ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Moved By Afflictions Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 26, 2021
     | 4,777 views

    In this particular passage of 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul wants to encourage the Thessalonians in their faith in the midst of trials and doesn’t want them discouraged because he and his companions, including Timothy, suffer trials and hardships.

    MOVED BY AFFLICTIONS 1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-13 #1Thessalonians3 READ 1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-13 Therefore, when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ