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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 48 – Restoration And Rejection – How Do They Interact? Lamentations 5:20-22 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 16, 2025
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    This is the last message in Lamentations, and part of it looks at the survivors and part of it draws pointers for us too. God never rejects a penitent sinner or one of His children who has gone astray. May the Lord bless each one who studies this remarkable book.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 48 – RESTORATION AND REJECTION – HOW DO THEY INTERACT? Lamentations 5:20-22 In this message we end the series in Lamentations and it has been very revealing to see so much material in this neglected bible book. There have been lessons all the way through. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mercy Of God

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 10, 2022
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    Every morning, God's mercy says wake up, get up! Don’t lie down in bed depressed and refuse to get up, don't give up because nothing seems to be working or going on well in your life. Face the day, face any situation with the mercy of God.

    Introduction Mercy is God’s Nature, God’s Character If someone were to ask you to describe your father, you would probably say things like he is tall or average height, dark or fair in complexion, likes jazz music, enjoys watching documentaries, has a good sense of humor or he is very strict, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Design Of God

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
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    GOD’S PLANS ARE STILL THE BEST PLANS. Genesis 2 inspires many thoughts but here I limit myself to one thought about the design of God. In the beginning God had a plan. Things were made according to His design. Out of this one thought we can examine thr

    THE DESIGN OF GOD Genesis 2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Life can be like a puzzle. In searching for purpose we find pieces we recognize and connect them with one another. Boundaries are the easiest to discover and then pieces that fill in the details. When completed, there is a planned picture. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Love Of God

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005
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    The topic of Love again...Christian love out love as Christians.

    For the Love of God 1 John 4:7-21 So, the topic this morning is Love “again.” Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Gods Battleplan Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,003 views

    God has a battleplan for victory in his war against Satan. We have a role in that plan.

    Gods Battleplan(NIV) The overall message of this series has been the battle between God and Satan, and our parts in it. War is defined as this-an aggressive struggle or competition between 2 or more powers. Someone once said WAR stood for “WE ARE RIGHT” Last time we looked at Satans battleplan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,510 views

    He Can Help

    A CHILD IS BORN The Mighty God – He Can Help… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Some 15 or 16 years ago when I was still living in MO and desiring to become a pastor, I was involved in a ministry in my church where we would speak at small churches throughout the Midwest. Typically, we would travel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friend Of God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
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    God calls us His friend.

    Friend Of God John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Hushai ? The latter half of I Chronicles chapter 27, details the names and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Relationship With God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 23, 2025
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    Cultivating a personal relationship with God is a deeply meaningful journey—one that blends intentionality, vulnerability, and spiritual practice. Eventually, this relationship impacts all our other relationships. What is your relationship with Jesus?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Story.” INTRODUCTION: God desires to build a personal relationship with each of us, cultivating our hearts, character, and purpose to reflect His love and grace in the world. You might wonder, “Why would God want a relationship with me?” Well, He loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Invitation Of God Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    The parable of the wedding feast.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Title: “The Invitation of God” I. The Wedding Feast (1-2) • “A certain king which made a marriage (wedding feast) for his son.” o A royal wedding feast was truly a major event. o It was an honor to be invited and would have been considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Family Of God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 16, 2021
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     | 3,772 views

    In the following sermon I am going to examine Apostle Paul’s thanksgiving prayer to the church of Philippi and suggest the foundation of a great church honors Christ through thanksgiving, mutual love, joy, unity of purpose, and steadfast devotion to carry on a good work until He returns!

    Being a Family of God Philippians 1:3-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people remember where they were when they got news of the twin towers falling, they are also unlikely to forgot where they were when they first heard of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 278 ratings
     | 57,888 views

    1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Everywhere! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,552 views

    Where is God? God is everywhere all the time? God’s omnipresence is a doctrine we may know in our heads, but there is some great implications of this for mankind and especially those who have trusted in Jesus as Savior!

    Where is God? He is Everywhere! Psalms 139:7-12 Introduction Slide Have you ever been in a situation where you felt all alone, a time when you felt that there was nobody around for you? Maybe it was a time when you moved to a new town. Maybe it was going to college for the first time. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God At Work Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007
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     | 5,950 views

    God at work in our lives.

    God at Work September 17, 2006 John 5:17-20 This weekend I have had the privilege of being the sole/only caregiver/Parent to Deb and my children, Luke, Ben and Emma. Deb left on Friday with 15 other women from our church to attend the Women’s Retreat held at our Camp in Yelm. Before she left, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Lamb Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 3,644 views

    Message 4 from John exploring Jesus as the Lamb of God.l

    Chico Alliance Church “God’s Lamb” I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness 1:1-34 A. Introduction of the Eternal Word, Jesus 1:1-5 B. Introduction of the witness - John the Baptist 1:6-8 C. Relationship of the Word to men 1:9-18 1. He enlightens men as the true light 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016
     | 7,055 views

    As we begin Advent season, let us not forget the God of Hope who desires to not only give us hope, but allow us to live in the hope of his joy and peace everyday of our lives.

    The peace of God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This sermon was gleamed from portions of SermonCentral thoughts and contributors. We began the Advent season looking at Jesus being the Hope for mankind. That hope had to be more than wishful thinking, but someone who we could put our trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene