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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 30, 2023
     | 1,394 views

    We are not ignorant of the ways and means Satan uses to promote his corruption all over. This time we are talking about The MIND under attack; the Corruption of the Christian religion; the false religion of Islam; and the adoption of Paganism. These are serious issues.

    WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 5 This study continues with the next talk in the series where I look at the schemes I believe Satan uses to implement his hatred again God, against human beings, God’s creation, and against Christians. We look at several of these devices ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebuke Hirelings

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 27, 2023
     | 1,063 views

    This message aims to proclaim that hirelings are not true shepherds.

    Key Scripture: "The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it" (John 10:12, NIV). PRAYER – Father God, we humble ourselves and come once again thanking ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Sign Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,676 views

    Why would Jesus heal a man on the Sabbath and then tell the man (in violation of the Sabbath rules of the Pharisees) to pick up his mat and walk?

    OPEN: There’s a story I read once of 3 umpires who were talking about the feeling of power they had on the baseball field. As they talked about what gave them this sense of empowerment, the 1st umpire said – “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” The 2nd smiled and said, “That ain’t nothing. I call ‘em as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Of Judas

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    How does this Coptic Gnostic Text make its way from the lost to try and force itself into mainstream Christianity? Is this an actual Gospel? What can we make of this new discovery?

    “The Gospel of Judas” Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org April 23rd, 2006 † WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 26:25 “Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Word To The Wise On What God Hates Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 74 ratings
     | 43,591 views

    There’s an old saying "God hates the sin, but loves the sinner." But the Bible actually tells me God hates sinners. How can that be?

    A man was driving down a country road, and - off to the side of the road - he saw an old tumbledown barn. On the side of the barn- a young man had apparently painted this message: "I love you, Kathy." The man smiled as he drove on and thought about the beauty of those few simple words. A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Followers Have Discernment Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 3,986 views

    Followers Have Discernment

    Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Day I Tore Up The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,707 views

    No, I didn't actually tear up a Bible, but my audience didn't know that. Find out why I pretended to do that, and what that means to those who actually do tear pages from Scripture.

    Last week I said that we’re going to make one statement over and over throughout this series: We don’t have to APOLOGIZE for our faith. We don’t need to rally to God defense. Our God is bigger than we are – and doesn’t really need our help. But in spite of that… God calls us to contend for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Walking Billboard Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,495 views

    Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

    OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bringing A Penknife To A Sword Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 45 ratings
     | 46,345 views

    There are folks who try to bring a "penknife" to a Sword fight they want to have with the Bible. Why would they even try? And why are such folks doomed to failure?

    OPEN: Back in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, we read an intriguing story of a Jewish King who didn’t like something God had to say. The King’s name was Jehoiakim and God had had Jeremiah write down a prophecy condemned the King and his kingdom because of the evil that King ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Christians Think About The World Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    Five key concepts about what Christians believe about the world for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

    Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, if it’s not, they say the wheel is rigged. Is life on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Da Vinci

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    Brown offers an revisionist, alternative, speculative view of the historical Jesus that lacks historical evidence, in the guise of a conspiracy thriller.

    Dealing with Da Vinci—the lure of ‘other’ gospels. –Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture reading—Psalm 119:89-96 Dan Brown’s provocative book, The Da Vinci Code, has topped the best-seller list for over half a year and has inspired TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Merry Incarnation!

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,931 views

    This sermon challenges us to incarnate the gospel; the big idea is "The Word became flesh - and now flesh must become the word." Instead of saying "Merry Christmas" - to fellow Christians lets say, "Merry Incarnation"!

    Title: “Merry Incarnation” Text: John 1:1-14 Idea: The Word Became Flesh And Now Flesh Becomes The Word. Purpose/problem to solve; ...that people really get the concept of incarnation (1) of God (2) of us. Introduction - Virtual Christmas fails to compare with in-the-flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Burning The Bulls Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,591 views

    When Martin Luther posted his challenge to the church's selling of indulgences on the church door in Wittenberg, Pope Leo X was not pleased. The Pope issue a Papal Bull condemning Luther as a heretic. Luther responded by burning copies of the Bull.

    OPEN: October 31st was Halloween… but it was also the date of something even more significant. Many churches celebrate the last day of October as “Reformation Day” – the day (500 years ago) when Martin Luther nailed a document to the door of a Church building in Wittenberg, Germany that challenged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    I, John - A Tale Of Two Kingdoms

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,517 views

    A first person sermon by John the Apostle about the confusion of religion and politics. It's purpose is to focus on the kingdom of God and not be overwhelmed by the kingdom of this world.

    “A Tale of Two Kingdoms” – December 19, 2021(Sunday AM) Subject: What is the connection between religion and politics? Complement: its a confusing connection - but our King is Jesus Big idea: The government shall be upon his shoulders. Introduction: (the sermon is told by John in first person); ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Godly Word For Ungodly Times

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    With all that’s going wrong around us, it’s clear and obvious that we are living in the last days, but as a Child of God, we need not fear. Find out why . . .

    JUDE 1-4, 17-25 A GODLY WORD FOR UNGODLY TIMES THE MORE I PASTOR – MORE APPRECIATION – EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS: PETER, JAMES, JOHN, BARNABAS, SILAS, PAUL, AND EVEN JUDE. THE EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS HAD A PASSION FOR KINGDOM LIVING, KINGDOM BUILDING, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION. THEY DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO DEAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational