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  • Troy Borst avatar

    King Saul Goes Trick Or Treating

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 22, 2024
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     | 1,201 views

    This passage is a warning not to step outside God’s guidance when stressed.

    KING SAUL GOES TRICK OR TREATING 1 SAMUEL 28:1-20 #halloweeniscoming INTRODUCTION “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. If you don’t, I don’t care, I’ll pull down your underwear.” "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat, not too big, not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,109 views

    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023
     | 1,226 views

    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Who Can Make The Impossible Possible

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 22, 2025
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    This passage describes an impossible event in which God makes things possible.

    Title: The God of the Impossible Theme: God can do the impossible if we believe it is possible. Text: 2 Kings 6:1 - 7 . . . MADE THE IRON FLOAT. — 2 K I N G S 6 : 6 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2025
     | 301 views

    There is a remarkable difference between heaven and hell as we see here in this passage.

    Title: The Great Divide Theme: To show the difference between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 – 31 Note: This message is part of a series I called the DNA of a Christian. It covers essential doctrines that Christians need to believe. It makes us who we are. In this message, although I leaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church Dress Code Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,627 views

    The context of the passage is about how Christians within a church body are to relate to one another.

    Colossians 3:12-13 Church Dress Code 1/4/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction One of the many things I like about my wife is that she simplifies my life. Each day, when I go to my closet, I find the set of clothes that I will be wearing that day. Isn’t that great? I know that I will wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Sermon I’ve Never Wanted To Preach

    Contributed by John Newton on Aug 8, 2022
     | 1,420 views

    There are few (if any!) passages in the Bible more challenging than Hebrews 10:26-31...

    Aside from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I wonder if anyone here this morning can tell me what may have been the most famous sermon ever preached… I don’t have any statistics to back me up, but I am certain that one of the top contenders has to be a sermon delivered to a congregation in Enfield, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Distant Disciple - Nicodemus

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
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    Though it is difficult for us to relinquish control of our lives to this one who lived long ago (Jesus), it was even more difficult to do so when He walked on this earth. That was especially true for a prominent ruler of the Jews by the name of Nicodemus.

    Introduction • Read John 3:12-16; 7:45-53; 19:38-42 • To you, I hope, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, your Savior and your Lord. It is so wonderful that we live on this side of the cross and resurrection. Though it is difficult to relinquish control of our lives to this one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Our Loved Ones Know What's Happening To Us Now? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,557 views

    This message explores the difficult question of whether those in heaven can still see what’s going on here on earth.

    There is a romantic notion of those in heaven “looking over the balcony rail of heaven” and watching over us throughout our lives. Is that a biblical notion? The Bible does not address the question directly, but this morning I want to examine some of the relevant passages to answer this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did Judas Believe In Jesus As Lord?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2025
     | 291 views

    This passage provides us with an interesting insight into the nature of Judas' faith (or lack thereof).

    DID JUDAS BELIEVE IN JESUS AS LORD? Judas refers to Jesus as “Rabbi,” not “Lord.” - Matthew 26:22, 25. - It’s long been a source of contention what exactly the nature of Judas’ belief or disbelief in Jesus was. He was a disciple, saw the miracles, heard the teaching. Yet he ends up betraying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delayed, Yet Definite

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 28,402 views

    Have you ever had to pray and wait? I suppose this is one of life’s most difficult tasks

    TEXT: Daniel 10:10-13, 18 (Read later) INTRO: Have you ever had to pray and wait? I suppose this is one of life’s most difficult tasks. You see, we live in an "instant society". We have: Instant Cameras; Instant Potatoes; Instant Credit We come QUICKLY to the drive up window, wanting QUICK ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Resurrection And Its Effects Foretold

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,814 views

    This passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight.

    Tonight’s passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight. READ 16-19. The resurrection of Jesus perplexes people. Here Jesus predicts His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

    The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Change: When And How To Embrace It

    Contributed by Horng Saw on Jun 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,122 views

    An expository teaching on when to change and how to embrace change. The key passage is Ruth chapter 1.

    Change happens all the time, be it natural or man-made. Ruth 1:1-5 details a list of changes – there was a change of climate, a change of environment when Elimelech and his family moved to Moab, a change of leadership in the family after the death of Elimelech, a change of culture when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

    LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist