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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025
     | 181 views

    This world is overtaken by sorrow in people’s lives. Sorrow came about through the entry of sin in Eden and marks so much of human living. Jesus was the Man of Sorrows and He lived among sorrow and took our sorrows on the cross. His was a sorrowful road as we see what He did for us.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 7 CHAPTER 4 - THE FOURTH CONSEQUENCE Are we not continually bombarded through television and magazines with a variety of advertisements showing groups of people smiling and laughing, seemingly with the world at their feet? What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,956 views

    An advent series looking at Isaiah's names for Jesus

    Mighty God Isaiah 9:1-6 December 10, 2023 If you were to choose your most favorite name or expression for God, what would it be? For example, you may think of God as a God of - - - - peace counselor healer comforter Rock physician shepherd creator Eternal Merciful Grace Father And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted Or Distracted

    Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 7, 2024
     | 1,156 views

    AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEM BECOMES A UNEXPECTED BLESSING

    Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal while trying to maneuver a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love The People Around Us

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025
     | 218 views

    We are most like Jesus when we “Love the People around Us.”

    Love the People around Us “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Boy Jesus In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 5, 2025
     | 222 views

    Even as a twelve-year-old boy, Jesus reveals His divine identity, His submission to the Father’s will, and His call for us to prioritize the things of God above all else. Every parent knows the moment when a child does or says something that suddenly reveals who they truly are becoming.

    The Boy Jesus in the Temple January 4, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:41-51 INTRODUCTION — A MOMENT OF REVELATION Even as a twelve-year-old boy, Jesus reveals His divine identity, His submission to the Father’s will, and His call for us to prioritize the things of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 11,265 views

    A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 2 explores manifestational gifts and then focuses on the gift of prophecy

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - part II The Manifestational Gifts 1 Cor 12:1-12 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imitate Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    We are called to imitate Christ

    Blessed are the merciful For they shall be shown mercy (Matt:5:7) 1. Introduction: The Beatitudes are described in Matthew 6:1-12 3. Poor in Spirit 4. Mourn 5. The Meek 6. Hunger and thirst for righteousness 7. Merciful 8. Pure in heart 9. Peacemakers 10. Persecuted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lesson 8: Consequences In Rejecting Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,474 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. SETTING - GENESIS 19:1-38 1. A Compromiser. How can we but describe Lot? First, Lot compromised with sin. Second, Lot compromised with God, even though he was saved. "God rescued Lot out of Sodom because he was a good man who was sick of all the immorality and wickedness around him. Yes, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons Learned On Life's Rocks Series

    Contributed by Richard Bell on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    What was Israel to do at a place where there was no water?

    LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S ROCKS Exodus 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION: This morning Moses and the Israelites have come to a place where there was no water. The waters of Marah may have been bitter but what could be worse than NO water? What were they to do? I. THERE ARE THINGS THAT ALL THE ISRAELITES HAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Stone?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 18,738 views

    How to apply the raising of Lazarus.

    What Is Your Stone? John 11:38-44 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wall Of Lust

    Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    This message challenges teens with the issue of Lust and provides some practical steps to overcome the sexual temptations.

    Colossians 3.5, “Put to death therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, which is idolatry.” At retreat last year we felt the Lord was speaking to us regarding 3 areas that are attacking our teens, one of them being lust. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

    3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 28,454 views

    This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

    - When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 27,471 views

    Never Give Up!

    I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Enough Faith In God To Submit Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    A biographical narative contrasting and comparing Zechariah and Mary calling individuals to commit themselves to examining one part of their lives each day this week – asking if they trust God enough to pray “Thy will be done.”

    Text: Luke 1:5-38 Title: Enough Faith in God to Submit Topic: Faith Theme: Submissive Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust Go enough to submit to His plan for their lives. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to examining one part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan