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  • Pastor David parla avatar

    Midbar-Biblical Wilderness, God Speaks To Us In The Wilderness.  Series

    Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 6, 2020
     | 3,025 views

    Why  did  God  make wilderness  places  anyway?  God also knew that the wilderness is  an  ideal place  to  test  his  people and to help  them  learn  faith  and endurance.

    Midbar, arabah and eremos—Biblical wilderness midbar has the meaning of “speak” or “word.”  God speaks to us in the wilderness.  God also humbles and proves us in the wilderness (Deut. 8:2).  The wilderness period can last days, or years, depending on how quickly we learn its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus.

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 2, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    I know your deeds, your hard work and perseverance . I know you cannot tolerate wicked men and you have tested those who claim to be apostles but. are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary.” Rev. 2: 2-3 .

    Letter to the church of Ephesians Revelation 2:1-20 The City of Ephesus was located on the western shore of Asia Minor what is now Western Turkey. . It was a seaport city. All trade coming by sea came through the city of Ephesus. The city boasted of its stadium and its tribute to the pagan god ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Devices Of The Devil Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 22, 2021
     | 2,624 views

    A foothold is often associated with rock climbing. And a foothold is where you identify a rock ledge that holds your weight and is large enough for your foot to push on it for leverage. Satan is looking for a moral foothold in your life.

    The Bible says a Christian is a changed person. A Christian is someone who puts in work on his character after the Holy Spirit has entered into their lives. God designed the Christian to be someone with a contrasting before and after story. Like HGTV and the fixer-upper homes, a Christian is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Anniversary Sermon

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 139 ratings
     | 133,919 views

    A sermon for Church Anniversary

    Jesus said, ‘every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure-store both the new and the old.’ This rather odd little verse is probably a kind of signature from the writer of the Gospel. It’s as though he was giving us a hint about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Jesus Heals The Hurt, Helpless, And Hopeless Part 2" (Mark 7:31-37) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Apr 20, 2017
     | 8,241 views

    A sermon series in the book of Mark

    The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 19: "Jesus Heals the Hurt, Helpless, and Hopeless Part 2" (Mark 7:31-37) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Where does it hurt? On a scale of 1- 10 how much does it hurt? These are questions a nurse or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Finish Well Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 8, 2021
     | 2,887 views

    Stories abound of folks who began well in the Christian faith, and in ministry, but failed to finish well. What does the Word of God say about how we can be motivated to follow Jesus faithfully to the end?

    I was listening to one of our secular news and talk radio stations one morning this past week. And there was an innocent joke, of all things, about our subject this morning. A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Christians Will Face In The New Year

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2021
     | 3,599 views

    A new year will shortly be upon us. While none of us is able to predict what we precise situations Christians will face in the coming year, we know from Scripture some general conditions that will confront us.

    “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unstoppable Invitation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 23, 2024
     | 261 views

    Jesus pops up to speak in the middle of everyone on a major holiday with seemingly nowhere to go. Why would He risk His life? Why would He place Himself in such a dangerous position? Jesus risks everything to give us a gift that changes everything.

    Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are many things in life we CANNOT count on. You CANNOT count on a politician’s promise. You CANNOT count on the weatherman’s forecast. And you cannot count on the pastor when he says, “I’ll be just one more minute.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Godliness

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,191 views

    To establish that the “mystery of godliness” is manifested in the church through its saints, foundation, and founder, the only begotten Son of God. This lesson deals with the “truth, which is after godliness.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Christian's Behavior 2. Regarding the Church's Buttress 3. Regarding Christ the Only-Begotten Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss a portion of Paul's first letter to Timothy. This letter has been described by biblical historians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Faith In Our Children Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,182 views

    Part 1 of the series Passing On The Faith

    Building Faith In Our Children Passing on the Faith (2 Timothy) Have you ever thought about how the Christian faith is passed along from person to person, from generation to generation, like links in a chain? Whether you realize it or not, your faith is the result of the faithfulness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everything Came To A Standstill Until There Arose A Mother In Israel

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,054 views

    If All Women Were Removed From The Average Local Church, It would grind to a halt. Women hold a vital place in the church. Most work while men stand & talk. They are more dependable & have greater commitment than men. Deborah stepped in when the men stepped out.

    EVERYTHING CAME TO A STANDSTILL UNTIL THERE AROSE A MOTHER 1. Judges 4 When Ehud was dead, the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord. 2 So the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who dwelt in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,849 views

    Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

    Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Benefits Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,642 views

    In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

    Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Funeral Message

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 1,717 ratings
     | 562,431 views

    Funeral message that focuses on the hope of John 11.

    Funeral Message January 7, 2001 Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We’ve come to share in the loss of Patricia. We’ve come to weep, to feel, and to wonder in anguish. We don’t come today with any glib answers. Let’s face it. This is tough stuff. We’re stunned. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Source Of Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 510 ratings
     | 55,862 views

    What is it that can give us one of the three greatest gifts God has promised us?

    OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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