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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Hearing God’s Good News-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018
     | 4,380 views

    2 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

    HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-II—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: A portion of my testimony—My breaking point(in front of the TV) Recognition of personal sinfulness despite having previously heard & read God’s truth for years. There is actual Substance to Christmas even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Place-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2018
     | 4,090 views

    3 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

    IN (My/Your)PLACE-III—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: Just yesterday(Saturday) I was walking our dog by the Carrabelle River at sunset. I was at the intersection of Marine St. & Ave 'B'. The dog & I were on the east side of Marine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Governance-&-Marriage-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    1 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Catching Sinners

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2023
     | 829 views

    The Mediterranean News Service interviews a Pharisee and Simon Peter to get their reactions to Jesus having called a tax collector to follow him.

    RM Good morning. This is Rufus Milo of the Mediterranean News Service with a special report live from Judea. Over the past few weeks we’ve been closely following the growing controversy over Galilean rabbi Yeshua bar Joseph, whose revolutionary message continues to attract followers from all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeking Jesus Away From The Glare Of Others: Nicodemus And Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2024
     | 883 views

    Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cloak of evening to ask some very important questions that lead to life. His questions mirror many of our own .

    Today’s passage is a remarkable dialogue between our Lord Jesus and a key leader among the religious higher-ups, who, generally speaking, were very hostile to Jesus. Nicodemus had a different response though to Jesus, he had a different spirit about him. He took his role of spiritual leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 8, 2024
     | 1,342 views

    Continues series on James. It addresses the importance of wisdom and how to get it.

    James 1:5-8 Wisdom Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a Particular Baptist Preacher from the mid to late 1800’s, in London, England. The story is told of a time he attended a preaching conference when a preacher who was preaching at the conference boldly announced that he had reached a point in his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entangled Or Disentangled? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 5, 2025
     | 514 views

    Jesus equips disciples to transform their lives by disentangle ourselves from the materialistic thinking and practise of the world and entangling ourselves in service to our Saviour.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:19-24 “Entangled Or Disentangled?” When Jesus came to this earth Jesus made it very clear that we all need to make a decision. Are we going to live the way Jesus calls us to live? Or are we going to live our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of God's Presence

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 22, 2025
     | 252 views

    Stephen's defense before the council using the promise of God's presence

    The Promise of God’s Presence Acts 7:1-8 Good Morning John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. NKJV Charles Williams said, “In Jesus, the truth and self-expression of God has become human; the meaning of life and all existence has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Judgment Day There Is No Middle Of The Road

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    2nd Sunday in End Time - Last Judgment A sermon that prepares us for Judgment Day

    On Judgment Day There Is No Middle of the Road Matthew 25:31-46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    The Kingdom Of God For Dummies Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    A teaching message on Luke 17:20-37.

    Luke Series #77 August 25, 2002 Title: The Kingdom of God for Dummies Part 2 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 17 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Weed-Free Gardening-Guaranteed!

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 18,725 views

    Every time we try to use worldy influence or power or scheming to get God’s work done we end up doing more damage to his kingdom than if we’d just let the weeds grow until harvest time.

    Most of you are way too familiar with the problem of weeds. Even those of you who live in Covenant Village where the weeds are generally taken care of by the grounds crew can remember when you were children and you had to pull the weeds in the garden. I must have spent every Saturday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Life Gets Tough . . . Turn To Jesus! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 33,435 views

    Where will you turn when life gets tough? When you come to the end or your rope will you tie an knot and hang on, or will you let go believing that God will catch you? Discover 6 steps to trusting God.

    Perhaps you remember this news report from April 2001. Missionary Veronica “Roni” Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna plane they were riding in. The Peruvian Air-force had shot at the plane because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How's Your Spiritual Maintenance?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,108 views

    The cares and anxieties of the world, and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches,and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it becomes

    How’s Your Spiritual Maintenance? By Pastor CG "The cares and anxieties of the world, and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches, and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rejoice! Philippians 4:4-7

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,956 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on what it means to rejoice in the Lord always.

    "Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Sorry I Missed Your Visit Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,089 views

    This is about the idea in Lk.19:44 - the people missed the day of God’s visitation. This sermon talks about missing it when God tries to speak to us for our own good.

    Luke 19:28-44 – Sorry I Missed Your Visit Today we are looking at a familiar story from The Life of Jesus. It’s what we call the Triumphal Entry. It tells when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, 5 days before His death on what we call Good Friday, and one week before Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist