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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Foundational Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 22, 2015
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     | 12,188 views

    Today, it appears the Thanksgiving season is open season to make merchandise of the Gospel with the purpose of making money. To use the Thanksgiving season as an prelude to touching the Holy things of God with unholy hands is an insult to the Lord who has given us the blessings we enjoy

    Foundational Thanksgiving Understanding Our For Fathers Heart Introduction: The tradition of Thanksgiving in America and it's focus on God and His blessing date way back, such as: "The main thrust of celebrating Thanksgiving here in America, is from the familiar story of the Pilgrim's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Witness

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,005 views

    The gospel readings of Christ Jesus told us wars and rumors of wars (division in Corinth) prevailed but true believers know the love of God superseded to lovingly guide us to spiritually keep our eyes, hearts and minds on Christ Jesus, a refuge of peac

    WITNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 30, 2015) “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Repentance Of A Con Man

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2019
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     | 4,673 views

    Can a con man change? Is it possible for a rich man with ill gotten gains to enter heaven? Let’s look at Luke 19:1-10 and one such man’s repentance.

    Can a con man change? Is it possible for a rich man with ill gotten gains to enter heaven? Let’s look at Luke 19:1-10 and one such man’s repentance. Wealth Luke 19:1-4 Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town. 2 There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was the chief tax collector ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us, God Saves

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2019
     | 3,502 views

    What was Jesus’ birth really like? Let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth. Let’s look at Joseph's dilemma, the meanings of Jesus' names and whether or not Mary remained a perpetual virgin in Matthew 1:18-25.

    What was Jesus’ birth really like? Let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth. Let’s look at Joseph's dilemma, the meanings of Jesus' names and whether or not Mary remained a perpetual virgin in Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Matthew 1:18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching And Praying

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2019
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     | 7,240 views

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Hope Amid Lifes Struggles Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 7, 2016
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     | 14,297 views

    The life of a Christian just like the life of a non-Christian. The difference is that those who put their faith and hope in God have a Savior to lean upon, to guide them and comfort them as they walk through such events.

    Hope amid life’s struggles Psalm 42 As we have watched this summer pass we have seen many difficult events break out across the world. Some were natural disasters while others were of cruel injustice and war perpetrated by our fellow human beings. Against all this we had the backdrop of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hanukkah 2012

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 6, 2013
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     | 4,112 views

    Hanukkah is a minor Jewish feast in the context of the other high holy days.

    Hanukkah 2012 A Hanukkah is a minor Jewish feast in the context of the other high holy days. 1 It isn’t an observance commanded in the Torah (later feast/inter-testimental times). a In modern times, Jews/Gentiles both, Hanukkah has become a prominent feast, right along side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who You Gonna Call? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
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     | 5,134 views

    Just as Jesus’ disciples were put on the spot by the Pharisees, the day will come when you must speak for your Savior.

    Who You Gonna Call? Lent Series Pt 2 March, 23, 2014 Matthew 9:9-13 I Eyes of Reality A Truth be told then... 1 Matthew, who also went by Levi, was seen by people as an extortionist & sellout because he was a tax-collector. a The Romans occupied Israel, collected taxes from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Threshing Before The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014
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     | 11,407 views

    Naomi, had lost everything... who had been broken, bitter... saw at last that she was on the verge of a breakthrough. She had began to think different, see her situation from her faith.

    Discovering Your Destiny Series * Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth The Threshing Before the Blessing (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) August 17, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Naomi, who had lost her sons, husband, identity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With: The Draw Bridge

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2020
     | 1,960 views

    The gift of Friendship, brotherhood has a cost. Consider the word: WITH. Ministry involves being WITH people. Can we agree to be together? WITH? I WANT TO BE WITH GOD... BUT I ALSO DESIRE FOR GOD TO BE WITH ME.

    WITH--- THE DRAW BRIDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The pastor was teaching the youth group on Friday night. The pastor said I have a question and I want you to think about the answer. WHAT IS GOD’S NAME? One of the youngest boys in the class immediately raised his hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Master On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 18, 2020
     | 3,244 views

    Pt 1 of a series to remind believers that Jesus is all powerful and that nothing is impossible with him.

    Series – Miracles in Mark Pt. 1 - “The Master on a Mission” Mark 5:1-20 Scripture Reading (18-20) Good morning! It’s great to have you with us today and we trust that you have come expecting God to do something in our hearts and minds. Today we are looking at a passage from the Gospel of Mark. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storm Survival

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,754 views

    This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

    Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Resume Of A Champion.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2021
     | 3,172 views

    What does the resume of a champion look like? Believe it or not, but possibly a lot like yours. Many times success comes with downfalls and setbacks. However, champions fight; Champions fight the good fight of faith.

    The Resume Of A Champion. Hebrews 11:1-6NASB What does the resume of a champion look like? Believe it or not, but possibly a lot like yours. Many times success comes with downfalls and setbacks. However, champions fight; Champions fight the good fight of faith. Paul reminds Timothy his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Full Or Empty (Palm Sunday)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021
     | 2,740 views

    There is a difference between being full and being empty. There is also a difference between being empty and emptying one's self.

    FULL OR EMPTY Text: Philippians 2:5 - 11 The late Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was greeted by a burst of applause when he made his appearance as a speaker at a meeting in Minneapolis. He responded by saying: “Applause before a speaker begins is an act of faith. Applause during the speech is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Seeking Right Relationships Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022
     | 2,718 views

    When you relate to God, set Christ apart as Lord, you are always ready to give an answer. An answer to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. When you have this kind of relationship with the Lord that Peter is talking about in this passage people will ask you about it.

    We quite often hear alarming reports about declining education. Tests scores dropping for students. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed. But there is another finding that is serious but does not receive the same attention. When discovering why those fail at their jobs their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist