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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    ... And He Did Not Go

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013
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    What does God command/expect from those He calls? I wonder how many Christians are working in the vineyard with a slave mentality? The time to serve the Lord is not when your older, have more time, or when you have more experience. The time is today!

    “ . . . and he did not go” Matt. 21.28-32 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There is a trilogy of parables Jesus gives to the Chief Priests & Elders of the people (21.23) who had rejected John the Baptist and Jesus Himself. Matthew 21:23 (NASB) 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011
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    There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

    How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin: An Offense Against God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2014
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    Part two of this series focuses on the book of Jude and the warning we were given about false teachers and sin being in our midst.

    Sin: An Offense against God Scriptures: Rev. 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5; Jude Introduction: This morning I want to continue the message I started last week titled “Sin: An Offense against God.” If you recall from last week, I told you that this message originated from several ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 27, 2022
     | 1,869 views

    1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

    God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 27, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19. We studied today's Scripture when we were going through the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and got to Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Love And Humility Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021
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    In nearly every area of life, we perform better when we know our purpose. God wants you to know your purpose in life as a believer in Christ. God Almighty wants you to know your “why.”

    What’s my purpose in life? Something inside of us craves knowing our purpose in life. All of us ask this question - Why am I here? Studies show knowing one’s purpose is a powerful source of motivation in life. Get this: researchers have shown that when you stress “why we are doing this” to people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chariots Of Fire - God Is Our Protector #2 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
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    There are battles going on all around us that we do not see. It feels like the enemy is winning. But God’s protection is there, just as it was for Elisha. When we are surrounded, God has surrounded us with His protection.

    Introduction That is the theme to one of the most iconic hot summer movies of our lifetimes. Set in the post-World War I era, Chariots of Fire is based on the true story of two British athletes. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Psalm 32 - God's Guidelines For Decision Making Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
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    For God to guide us we must steady ourselves, seek widson, study, step out in faith and sing His praise

    PSALM 32 – GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR DECISION MAKING In the movie “City Slickers,” Billy Crystal plays a confused, dissatisfied character with a vague sense that life is passing him by. Jack Palance plays the ancient, leathery, wise to the ways of the world cowboy. He asks Billy Crystal if he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Beehler avatar

    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
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    Life is not a game and the only true "comeback" happened 2000+ years ago.

    The Comeback Kid The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 straight points on two TD passes and a scoring run. The Bills scored a 41-38 victory over the Houston Oilers on Jan. 3, 1993, a game they had trailed 35-3 in the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Weeds In The Kingdom - Part 2

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jul 8, 2001
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    Why Weeds Succeed?

    TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30 “Weeds in the Kingdom” – Part 2 Why Weeds Succeed In the last message, we talked about what weeds are and why we should control them. Of course, the reason that we discuss weeds in our gardens is to understand part of the Kingdom of God. In this message, we will discuss why ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Beyond Yourself

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,246 views

    The widow of 2 Kings 4 found herself with empty vessels but great opportunity, she just did not know it in the beginning.

    2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2 And Elisha said unto her, What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    Boy Scout Sunday sermon How do you keep plenty of oil in your lamp?

    “Be Prepared” -a sermon for Boy Scout Sunday. Matthew 25:1-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing that all Scouts, young and old, never forget is the Boy Scout Motto: "Be prepared." If you’ve ever set up a tent and didn’t tie your lines ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Lord Of The Harvest Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,535 views

    Revelation 14 shows Jesus as Lord of the Harvest of Grain (God’s Grace) and of Grapes (God’s Wrath.)

    INTRODUCTION: We’ve been studying the appearances of Jesus Christ in the book of Revelation. We’ve seen Him as the Son of Man and the Head of the Church. We’ve worshiped him as the Lamb who was slain. In Revelation 14, he appears as the LORD OF THE HARVEST. I looked, and there before me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Borst avatar

    What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

    WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God In America

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001
    based on 255 ratings
     | 14,099 views

    Where does God fit into our country?

    INTRODUCTION  We are living in a time of confusion and a time of misinformation.  As a society we are at a crossroads. If you have been following the news, you have to be concerned about what is happening round you today in the United States of America. Today, I do not want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Courting Danger Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    Ultimately the biblical issue is Church division. Just as there can be internal actions that divide the church, there can also be external actions that divide the church. Paul hopes to set a biblical standard here for believers to follow.

    COURTING DANGER 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: When I hear the word courting, my mind immediately goes to thoughts of dating, courtship and marriage. So, it was not so much of a jump to remember this story about marriage,: A wife was sitting at the breakfast table and asked her husband, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist