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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Make A Choice! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 107 ratings
     | 43,760 views

    The Bible is filled with calls for us to "make a decision." Choose whether our God, or the gods of this world are better... then live like what you believe. What does the world offer, and why can

    OPEN: An evangelist in South Africa had a van with this sign on the side that said this: “Where will you spend eternity? Most people don’t decide till the 11th hour. Our service begins at 10:30.” That evangelist’s van was telling people that there was a “decision” to be made. It asked: Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 2) Love Is More Than Kissing

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
     | 3,840 views

    Elimelech (meaning "God is my king") marries Naomi (meaning "sweet one"). A marriage made in heaven. They have 2 kids – Mahlon ("sickly") & Chilion (“wasting away"). Why were 2 sickly kids born to such great couple? Why famine? Marriage is more than kissing...

    SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 2) LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING.” 1. Ruth 1: 1 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The man’s name ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Ruth? A Mothers Day Sermon.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 674 views

    The book of Ruth holds many themes. Her life was a blessing, an unknown blessing in her time. We live lives of which the outcomes are often unknown. Her's brought a blessing to the whole world. Why?

    Ruth: a Mother’s Day sermon. The book of Ruth starts with the words, “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So, a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab.” (Ruth 1:1) Incidentally the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sermon # 28 - Share The Good News Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 304 views

    When challenged with problems and hardships that seem insurmountable here’s how we should handle it. Trust God to do the impossible, do all that we can do and then when the miraculous happens, make it a point to share the good news with others.

    We read in 2 Kings 6:24-25, “And it happened after this that Ben-Hadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria;” (NKJV) The city of Samaria was under siege by Ben-Hadad the king of Syria, and no one could enter or exit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    It's Tough To Be A Mom!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2023
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     | 3,206 views

    Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Theme: Rizpah Title: It’s Tough to Be a Mom Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Training In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 86 ratings
     | 37,222 views

    I Kings 17 is a litany of the events that shaped and prepared Elijah for his greatest challenge (facing the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel). How did God use these circumstances to train Elijah... and how does God use events in our lives to train us?

    OPEN: A junior high music teacher had just organized a band in her school. The principal was so proud of the music teacher's efforts that without consulting her, he decided that the band should give a concert for the entire school. The music teacher wasn't so sure her young musicians were ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something Ain’t Right Here

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2019
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    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 6: 1 – 42

    2 Chronicles 6: 1 – 42 Something ain’t right here 6 Then Solomon spoke: “The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud. 2 I have surely built You an exalted house, and a place for You to dwell in forever.” 3 Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Psalm 37: When Wickedness Triumphs On Earth Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2019
     | 13,864 views

    The first eleven verses look at things from the point of view of the righteous man. The theological foundation for the psalm is the covenant God made with Israel, recorded in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 27-30.

    Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 37: WHEN WICKEDNESS TRIUMPHS ON EARTH A psalm of David. Part 1 Prospects That Are Foreign to the Wicked (verses 1-11) Part 2 Pursuits That Are Favored by the Wicked (verses 12-22) Part 3 Paths That Are Forsaken by the Wicked (verses 23-31) Part 4 Points that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kiss Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 94 ratings
     | 28,996 views

    Warren Buffett believed his donation of $37 billion dollars to the Gates Foundation would buy him a place in heaven? Is that possible? Can we buy our way into heaven? Can we work our way in? Or is there another way?

    OPEN: A man and wife were sitting in their living room when they noticed their neighbor across the street pull up in to his drive. He stepped out of the car with flowers in his hand, met his wife at the door and laid a passionate kiss on her. As they watched all this play out across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 11 – The Walls Are Broken And Sadness And Tragedy Are Widespread – Jeremiah Questions God - Chapter 2:18-20 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 10, 2025
     | 158 views

    Such tragedy in Judah but who can help? The broken walls weep. Hunger is everywhere. Women turn to cannibalism. Everyone is badly affected. Jeremiah asks, “Why has the LORD done this to us?” In fact it is sin that is reaping its sowing. The nation was corrupt.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 11 – THE WALLS ARE BROKEN AND SADNESS AND TRAGEDY ARE WIDESPREAD – JEREMIAH QUESTIONS GOD - CHAPTER 2:18-20 We continue the description of the state of the survivors from the Babylonian invasion and Jeremiah’s communication to them. The book is called Lamentations ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Ready For The Rain

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 13, 2023
     | 3,154 views

    Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today.

    1 Kings 18:41 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. (KJV) Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today. Title: ~~~ I) Drought We all know the story. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Faith In Action: Isaac's Hundredfold Harvest Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 31, 2024
     | 1,113 views

    This sermon delves into the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 exploring the profound insights into how we can exercise faith, obedience, and trust in God, even when our circumstances seem dire.

    Introduction: In times of difficulty and uncertainty, it is easy to lose hope and retreat from action. But the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 teaches us a powerful lesson about faith in the face of adversity. Isaac’s decision to plant during a drought—when the conditions were unfavorable—resulted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Entitlement?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 6, 2019
     | 4,676 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 14: 1 – 22

    Jeremiah 14: 1 – 22 Entitlement? 1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the droughts. 2 “Judah mourns, and her gates languish; They mourn for the land, and the cry of Jerusalem has gone up. 3 Their nobles have sent their lads for water; They went to the cisterns and found no ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When The Brook Runs Dry

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 189 ratings
     | 37,453 views

    This sermon uses Elijah’s experiences at the Brook Cherith to encourage believers who have run into dry spiritual times

    “When the Brook Runs Dry” by Matthew Everhard. 1 Kings 17: 1-16; Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on June 20th, 2004. Words: 2293 My message this morning is for those whose brook has run dry. If you’ve ever experienced lasting defeat; If you’ve ever had all that you’ve come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    1 Kings 17:2-16

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022
     | 2,386 views

    Elijah is perplexed but God provides his daily bread

    1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican