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  • Martin Spoelstra avatar

    Jude: Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Aug 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 692 views

    Big idea: From the 1st century on, the church has been threatened by heresy and false teaching. We also must be on our guard.

    INTRODUCTION There was a man who walked into a gas station with a $20 bill. Just a regular Tuesday. He handed over the cash to the cashier, who paused, held it up to the light, scribbled on it with one of those little pens—and then called the police. It was a counterfeit. The man was stunned—he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Few Things I Learned From Vince Lombardi, Reggie White, Brett Favre, & Joe Montana

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,523 views

    We're coming up on NFL football season. Autumn approaches. There is no greater idol in Wisconsin than Packer and Badger football season. Green Bay Packer season, of course, being the most important.

    “When we place our dependence in God, we are unencumbered, and we have no worry. In fact, we may even be reckless, insofar as our part in the production is concerned. This confidence, this sureness of action, is both contagious and an aid to the perfect action. The rest is in the hands of God – and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Scary Scripture Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    Paul warned Timothy to keep a close watch on his life and on THE TEACHING because "in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you." Why is what we teach so critical to the salvation of ourselves and our listeners?

    OPEN: Shortly after I got out of Bible College there was a popular church near Ft. Wayne that attracted thousands of attenders that was called “The Glory Barn” (the building looked like it had been a barn). I went to their worship a couple of times myself just to see what the attraction was, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,834 views

    This sermon emphasizes that true help and victory come from God, not human sources, and encourages perseverance and faith in God during hardships.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by a common bond of love for our Lord and Savior. It's not just another Sunday; it's a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. In the book of Mark, chapter 5, ...read more

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    Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Two - 2 Peter Chapter 2 - Part 2 - Learning From False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
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    Here is Part 2. This message, based in 2 Peter 2 examines the traits of false teachers; looks at their working and delusion. For each one there is a CAUTION for us as we see what is to be avoided by us, through how false teachers act. We learn the correct way through their errors.

    THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER TWO - 2 PETER CHAPTER 2 - Part 2 - LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS In the last posting we looked at five Traits of False Teachers and drew from that several cautions that can apply to us. In this second posting we conclude this study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Investing In Treasures Or Trinkets?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    We need to invest time and effort in other people.

    2 Peter 1 :7 And to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. I am pondering and my mind ponders the goodness of God. Today, I took two older ladies for a ride, just to get them out of the house for a few hours. We were so far in the country, there was no bridge to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Jesus Overcame His Fears

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    Jesus commanded us, "Fear not for I am with you.

    Jesus commanded us, "Fear not for I am with you." This commandment is given by God throughout the scriptures more than any other. Our Lord knew that it is a basic human instinct to fear for our own safety, wellbeing and concerns. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why Jesus decided to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons Of Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    Resolving Conflicts Between People

    Resolving Conflicts Illustration:Anger is a divinely implanted emotion. Closely allied to our instinct for right, it is designed to be used for constructive spiritual purposes. The person who cannot feel anger at evil is a person who lacks enthusiasm for good. If you cannot hate wrong, it’s very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Jerusalem, O Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    The Fourth Sermon of Lent 2008 and Communion Meditation for March 2, 2008

    (Slide 1) (Dramatic reading from Living Lent; the animals tell the story, the hen reveals a grieving savior’ by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2008) “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Nights Of Miracles

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2008
     | 4,080 views

    A Communion meditation that compares and contrasts the night of the Lord’s birth with the night of His betrayal and the night on which He shall return. Designed to be spoken in sections during the Communion service.

    A night of miracles?! Yes, it was. A night of miracles, more than one. A miracle that the child of promise should finally be born, a miracle that a virgin should conceive and bear a son and we would call His name Immanuel, a miracle that from lowly shepherds to lofty wise men to angelic choirs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bad Do You Want To See?

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,267 views

    A look at the healing of Bartimaeus and what he was willing to do to receive his sight.

    “HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO SEE?” Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Steps To The Walls Coming Down

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

    STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Santified In The Lord - Give An Answer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    Peter urges the church body to come together, in the same mind of Christ. Our actions and the conversation of our lives should uphold a godly life. This may provoke the question for our hope. YOUR ANSWER COULD BE THE DIFFERENCE of life and death to th

    2011.01.16A.Sermon Sanctified in the LORD 1 Peter 3:8-15 Peter urges the church body to come together, in the same mind. Our actions and the conversation of our lives should uphold a godly life. Unity among believers, Righteous Living, What’s your message of hope? As Children of God, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Out And Coming Home Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,619 views

    The Christian experience of Christ and of worship is an unique celebration of the going out of creation and the coming home of redemption.

    Monday of 30th week in course 25 Oct 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s Gospel is ideal for reflection on true worship and the Jesus-centered vision of the Christian Sabbath. The God of the Sabbath, who became human, restored the meaning of the Sabbath as a day of liberation, a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Spontaneous Worship"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,880 views

    I have divided my thoughts on this text into two divisions: Three things that you can plan on. And seven things that you cannot plan on. Spontaneous worship is the essence of revival!

    Title: "Spontaneous Worship" Introduction: We do not know for certain who the woman was in this text, but we do know for certain that we will see her in Heaven and that her example has made a great impact on Christ and his Church. Tradition has it that it was Mary Magdalene in the text. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist