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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Sinners Sin

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020
     | 1,446 views

    Point your finger in the right direction.

    John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. We spend too much time condemning the world we are called to lead to salvation. Jesus only had condemning words for the religious leaders who thought they were righteous and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Shall Come Forth As Gold

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,495 views

    This message shows God’s higher purpose in letting us go through trials...

    “I SHALL COME FORTH AS GOLD” Text: Job 23:1-17 ; James 1:2-12 W. Max Alderman Introduction: No one enjoys trials from the human side only, because it goes against our flesh. It is only when you discover that God permits what you experience so that you may “come forth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Take The Next Level To Jesus

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 42,424 views

    We need to go higher in Jesus and stop being comfortable at the level we are.

    “Let’s take the next level to Jesus” 1st Corinthians 2 : 9 – 16 This scripture is talking about how there are things in God which can only be revealed by the spirit of God to the spiritual minded individual. A carnal mind is enmity against God and is unable to understand the things God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Untitled

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,123 views

    1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings.

    1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings. The Pharisees accused Jesus of being Beelezebub - the son of the devil. Blessed are the persecuted because of  righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when  people insult you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,640 views

    The story of Elisha and Naaman teaches us about the Word of Evangelization, the Word of direction, and the Word of testimony, all powerful in the saving of souls.

    Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent Verbum Domini At least as early as the time of St Gregory of Nyssa in the 4th century (On the Baptism of Christ), the Fathers of the Church were seeing this healing of Naaman the Syrian as a type of Baptism. The story is a compelling reminder of the impotence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Never A Discouraging Word

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

    According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go Mote Hunting

    Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    Sermon gives warning about fault finding and criticism.

    "Let’s Go Mote Hunting" (Matthew 7:1-5) INTRODUCTION: Hunting is a popular sport in Ohio. I have enjoyed many days in the woods with my father while hunting squirrel, rabbits and deer. I’ve learned that although you have the right equipment, the proper technique, great weather and territory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Set Of Circumstances

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008
     | 2,330 views

    How we respond to our circumstances is critical to the otucome.

    What A Set Of Circumstances!!! This morning we are going to examine the last sermon in this years Christmas series. We’re going to look at Matthew 1 and talk about what a set of circumstances. So what do you do and what does God do when you have a set of circumstances? We’re going to look at 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Careful Considerations

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 2, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 35,824 views

    In our Spiritual life, it is so critical to walk carefully.

    1. How many times have you driven NORTH or SOUTH on I-25 and found some interesting driving habits? a. Cell phone in one hand, coffee in the other… steering? b. One gal was reading the Denver Post, completely open. c. Honking caught my attention as one man who was shaving was honking at a gal who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,812 views

    Censorious Judgment -means highly critical and finding fault.

    Judge not Luke 6:37-42 37 ¶ "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38. "Give and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2017
     | 15,093 views

    Avoid critical judgmentalism while embracing careful judgment.

    Judge Not Matthew 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2017 I came across some surefire ways to get someone to quote the Bible. • Share your belief in biblical creationism and dare to call evolution just a theory. • Speak up by declaring that because life begins at conception, abortion is murder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Aug 12, 2015
     | 7,239 views

    Hearing and understanding the voice of God is critical for all beleivers

    INTRODUCTION Last we ended off with some false teachers that were trying to bring a different a gospel to the gentile believers The one thing that they mentioned was that the gentiles needed to be baptised in order to be saved The one thing that came out of our message was that, we are saved by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Being Thankful By Thursday

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    Being thankful is critical to being a whole/well person.

    "Being Thankful By Thursday" November 24, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A. The world celebrates Easter with Easter bunnies & Easter eggs & new clothes & spring breaks - heralding the coming of spring. But Easter is a holy day for Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Flood Is Rising – The Last Days – The Pope Blesses Ice! – The New Anglican Archbishop – A Baptist Comment On Charlie Kirk (October 2025) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025
     | 151 views

    Current events are fast drawing to their conclusion, and we are seeing all sorts of ugliness and distortions. In this message we look at Climate Change, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Baptists and Charlie Kirk, blessing a block of ice, the Middle East conflict, and Tobiah in the temple and more.

    THE FLOOD IS RISING – THE LAST DAYS – THE POPE BLESSES ICE! – THE NEW ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP – A BAPTIST COMMENT ON CHARLIE KIRK (October 2025) THE INTRODUCTION There is so much written by Christians in the analysis of their faith, and in current events and about News items in the world. More and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against Evolution – Look At This Logically - You Were Created Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,014 views

    Abortion is a big issue at present because it will feature in the American election, but abortion is so closely joined to evolution and humanism. This article explores evolution exposing the stupidity of it. No Christian can be an evolutionist!

    AGAINST EVOLUTION – LOOK AT THIS LOGICALLY - YOU WERE CREATED Abortion is a big issue at present because it will feature in the American election, but abortion is so closely joined to evolution and humanism. This article explores evolution exposing the stupidity of it. No Christian can be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational