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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Allegory Of The Large Pot March 2023 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,966 views

    There was a large black pot and it became the focus of the world. Follow what happened as paint was poured into that pot. There are real meanings behind things here, and an analysis of the paint colour. I hope you enjoy this even though it has a serious meaning behind it.

    THE ALLEGORY OF THE LARGE POT March 2023 PART 1 A large pot had been constructed and placed on public view. It was beautifully made and glistened in the sun but the pot was empty. No one was quite sure why it was empty. Then one day some people came along with a very large tin of paint. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Where Is God In This Crisis?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,860 views

    A message in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks-spiritual anchors for your soul in a changing world.

    Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. 2 So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. 3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! 4 A river brings joy to the city of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Waking Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 9,295 views

    Life was pretty good in Sardis. The lack of opposition may have given them a sense of security and lulled them to sleep. Since the world was relatively nice to them, they may have grown comfortable in their relationship with the pagan world around them.

    Waking Up Is Hard to Do Revelation 3:1-6 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Good Eyesight Spiritually

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 10, 2025
     | 330 views

    In this passage of scripture, the Lord used the image of eyes to convey an important spiritual principle that we need to consider. We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us in this PHYSICAL WORLD, but it is EQUALLY IMPORTAN IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD.

    Illus: Because our eyesight is so crucial to us, He created the eye so it can be protected. For example: • God placed our eyes lower than our forehead so our eyes can be protected by our forehead. • God gave us eyebrows for the purpose to help keep moisture, such as sweat and rain, out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vote The Rock!

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    The first of series on the Christians oportunity and responsibility to influence our world through voting and political involvement.

    -It’s been said “whatever you do, don’t talk about religion or politics”. Well this morning I am going to break both of those rules because I am going to be talking about the role of religion in politics. -they say don’t talk about politics or religion – well I am going to do something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Importance Of Our Mission (Luke, Part 6) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 27, 2022
     | 2,193 views

    We are to avoid the hypocrisy of the world and be faithful witnesses and understand that everything we do will be examined by God.

    The importance of our mission (Luke, Part 6) Luke 12:1-12; 13:10-17; 13:31-35 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to dive into -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson avatar

    Multiplied Through Your Afflictions Series

    Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,995 views

    In this message Dr. Wilson deals with how, the the Affliction that the world givesa and God allows only brings out the best in us!

    Ex. 1: 6-14 (Exodus 1:12 KJV) But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. As to better understand what this verse was really saying I found myself having to go to our long time trusted friend Dr. Webster. Webster ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Where Are All His Wonderful Deeds

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2014
     | 7,036 views

    Encouragement for the people of God to rely on His strength as He sends His people to serve in this fallen world.

    “The angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, ‘The Lord is with you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation - Matthew 4 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 3, 2025
     | 634 views

    Baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the Wilderness, where HE defeats temptation with GOD’s WORD, and then begins HIS ministry in calling the world to repentance to enter GOD’s Kingdom.

    2025.02.02. Sermon Notes. Matthew 4 – MINISTRY BEGINS with the Temptation of Christ. Battling Temptation with GOD’s WORD. LEAD us not into Temptation! William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: After being baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    Blessed are those who mourn for our present state of values, for they are the ones who are the hope of the world.

    Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 23:37-39 May 15, 2005 I read a book a while ago which began with a few very provocative paragraphs. You may not be a Christian and wondering why anyone would want to be. The religion that inspired the Crusades, launched witch trials, perpetuates religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    This Isn't The End Of It

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    Death is not the final moment. For Christians, it is only a departing from this world and an arrival in God’s presence. The body then awaits the resurrection.

    THIS ISN’T THE END OF IT SCRIPTURE: John 11 INTRODUCTION: (v. 1 – 7) v. 1 Lazarus is sick Sin brought forth sickness. We’ve all experienced sickness to some degree. v.3 Lazarus was loved by the Lord v. 4 Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. When you are sick, Jesus knows, but He wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Tower Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,732 views

    New York has built a beautiful building to replace the fallen Twin Towers. It’s a beautiful memorial to those who have died. And then Gov. George Pataki named it "The Freedom Tower". This sermon examines the symbolism of that tower and it’s application fo

    OPEN: Chuck (our worship leader) just sang Alan Jackson’s song which asked where were you when the “world stopped turning”, when the Twin Towers fell 10 years ago. Several of our people were visiting New York City and were trapped at Central Park, unable to tell quite what had happened, or knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Three In One, Body, Blood And Spirit

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 11, 2016
     | 6,536 views

    Think of it everywhere Jesus walked that day He would have seen the blood being applied to homes in Jerusalem. A constant reminder of what was to come for Him but He kept walking toward it and even celebrated it with His disciples. Communion Passover

    Three in One, Body, Blood and Spirit World Communion Sunday Lamentations 3:19-24 Today we celebrate Holy Communion with Christians around the world. The tradition was begun in 1933 by Rev. Hugh Thomson Kerr who ministered in the Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Source: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Chosen, Redeemed, And Alive In Christ Ephesians 1:4-5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,879 views

    You are chosen, redeemed, and alive in Christ. These are not just theological terms; they describe a living relationship with the Almighty God.

    Chosen, Redeemed, and Alive in Christ - Ephesians 1:4-5 Ephesians 1:4-5 (NLT) – “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Be Used Of God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on May 12, 2021
     | 4,110 views

    Incredibly, God can use our disabilities, as well as our abilities for His glory. A man born blind discovers this and it changes both his life and his destiny? How can God use you in a similar way?

    Last week, in John 8, we saw how Jesus concluded his great and brutal debate with his avowed enemies, the Jewish religious leaders of his generation. He had begun the debate with the statement in the temple that He was the light of the world. He concluded it by making what I believe to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church