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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Come, Let Us Reason Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,777 views

    God says, make yourselves clean. And he furthermore holds out the promise that we really can become clean.

    Isaiah 1:10-20 Come, Let Us Reason 7/2/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are finally getting back to Isaiah. If you can recall four weeks back, God was rather upset with Israel. When I use the term Israel, by the way, I am using the covenant name for God’s people. Isaiah is actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remember The Miracle Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 28, 2022
     | 2,601 views

    Crossing the Jordan on dry ground during flood stage was a great moment in the history of Israel. It was marked as an occasion not soon to be forgotten. When God manifests himself then make a marker in your life. A great spiritual experience is to chart the miracles God has done in your life.

    There are some things you just don’t want to forget. If you win a sporting event you have a trophy to stand as a tangible reminder of that accomplishment. When you graduate you receive a diploma to frame and put on your wall. That diploma represents great expenditures of time and money. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Salt

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2022
     | 1,514 views

    Salt is not for itself; it is seasoning for food. In the same way the disciples are there not for themselves but for the earth

    During the children’s service, the pastor was explaining that Christians are the “light, salt, and leaven” of the world. The children understood “light” and “salt,” but when the pastor asked them what “leaven” is, they were silent. Finally, young Michelle Williamson spoke up: “It’s what comes after ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Mark Of Discipleship -- Reading The Bible Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,299 views

    We know we should read the Bible, but we have LOTS of excuses -- but do these excuses really hold water?

    The Mark of Discipleship: Reading the Bible Delivered on March 21, 2003 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org This is one of 14 sermons in a series delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh and Rev. Dietrich on The Marks of Discipleship. The elders of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Be A Good Finisher

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    Paul desired to finish the work God had called him to do. – Ask the Lord to help you fulfill the ministry He has directed you in. Even though we may not know what the future holds, we know who holds the future.

    Four Essential Perspectives to Give to those you are Discipling – Acts 20:16-38 Illustration: There is power in peer pressure. One day as I took my campers, from the Navigator Eagle Lake Camp, in the mountains of Colorado Springs, to the dining hall, the rumor spread that we were having lima ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Despite His Wonders Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,567 views

    Despite experiencing the most dramatic miracles recorded, the Hebrews fell back into their ways of living as though God had done nothing for them. We are going to explore how such a relapse could occur.

    Psalm 78:32 Despite His Wonders 12/30/12 D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever made a comment like this? “If that I had happened to me, I would never forget.” We can say that negatively, but I mean positively. “I will never forget what you have done for me.” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 4,550 views

    As Christians we know who holds tomorrow and who holds our hand. We can approach each tomorrow in calm assurance and certain faith. Lately we have seen unprecedented environmental events occur in our world and affect 10’s of millions of people Why?

    It is Fulfilled in Your Hearing Luke 4:16-22 Isaiah 61 Have you ever been present when history was being made? Maybe for you it was personal history at the birth of a child or your wedding day or graduation day. Those are personal milestones that are for us an important part of our personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Living Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

    (Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 617 views

    Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

    Part 1 INTRODUCTION It is the amazing and profound love of God that is the most powerful force in the Cosmos and the reason people exist. The Bible declares that God is love and is infinitely loving and just (1 John 4:8-10). It is because of His love He must deal with sin, which is the breaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Never Too Late For Jesus.

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 11, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 37,318 views

    Jesus is able to change even the most hopeless situations. This message is to bring hope to those who are struggling to hold on.

    IT’S NEVER TOO LATE FOR JESUS Luke 7:11-16 KJV And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. (12) Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dreamers And Producers

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,153 views

    This sermon is about how we need to be producing for God and not just sitting back in the pews.

    DREAMERS AND PRODUCERS A few years ago I attended a science fiction writer’s convention. One of the speakers said something that has stuck with me over the years. He said that “the world is made up of two types of people: Dreamers and Producers.” Dreamers are very common in the writing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    On Christ, The Solid Rock I Need To Stand

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,550 views

    In changing and uncertain times, we go back to Jesus, the Rock and Foundation of our faith

    5.8.20 1 Peter 2:4–10 4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Revelation Study Series 4 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,145 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 4 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.31.21 Message… Revelation 2:12-17b 12 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the One with the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know that you live in the city where satan has his throne, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Your Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 608 ratings
     | 71,753 views

    A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

    (Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph And Benjamin. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,648 views

    We find that in 43:1-14 Jacob tell his sons to go back to Egypt and buy a “little grain” as their stocks are almost over. The sons refuse to get back unless Benjamin is with them.

    Joseph and Benjamin. Genesis 43:1-34 Chapter 43 of Genesis serves at least two functions. First, it reveals the fears of Jacob and his sons to be entirely groundless. The best that these men could hope for was the release of Simeon and their safe return. (verse 14). Little did these men know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God