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    16. The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025
     | 158 views

    We look into the church at Thyatira in more detail to see how wicked it really was. That church parallels the Parable of the Leaven. It also represents the period of Church History with the development of the Roman Catholic Church that grew out of the Pergamum church.

    16. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 3 NOW WHERE IS THIS PARABLE LEADING US? We have seen in the first three parables of the kingdom that each parable associates itself with one of the churches of Asia Minor to whom John wrote, and also, that each parable associates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
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     | 897 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love and wisdom through biblical tales, emphasizing the significance of transfiguration in our Christian journey.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a blessing to be here with you today, to stand on this sacred ground where the love of God is as abundant as the air we breathe. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united in our faith and our desire to understand the mysteries of our ...read more

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    When Your Promise Dies PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
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     | 949 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's promises and the growth of faith, even in challenging times, through the wisdom found in 2 Kings 4:14-37.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for our Savior and our shared desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a mountain of wisdom, ready to ascend, not by our own strength, but by the grace and ...read more

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    Paul's Response To False Accusations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,167 views

    How to avoid over reacting to false accusations

    Paul’s Response to False Accusations (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Statistics and Stuff What really makes people satisfied with their lives? Amazingly, the secret may lie in a person’s ability to handle life’s blows without blame or bitterness. These are the conclusions of a study of 173 men who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,784 views

    Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

    Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Key Principles Of New Testament Evangelism.

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    Study of principles of evangelism developed by Gene Getz.

    Seven key principles for of NT evangelism. Matt.4:19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - New King James Version. Clear from Scripture: that first disciples were recruited to evangelize. So are we but how? Developed from Gene Getz. (1984). "Sharpening the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Progressing Through The Storm

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    Whether we progress or not often depends on whether we more afraid of God or men. Peter knew that it was impossible to withstand the power of God without losing big time! Making progress despite difficult circumstances

    Progressing Through the Storm (Acts 11:10-26) Illustration:"THEY MAY TRIP SEVEN TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THEY WILL RISE AGAIN." (PROVERBS 24:16 NLT) GET UP, GET OVER IT, GET GOING Jonas Salk, who invented the vaccine that wiped out polio, conducted 200 experiments before he got ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,259 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 things you must do in order to grow up as a Christian.

    Sunday Morning January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#7] GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: 1. Remember how it felt to be young? I still am so I don’t have to remember anything. I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Christ

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    Taken from the Song of Solomon, we find that Christ desires to be overcome by our love for Him.

    “Overcoming Christ” Song of Solomon 6:4-13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – S of S 6:4-13 – Emphasize 6:5a B. Incredible as it may seem, we have the ability to overcome Christ! C. In this particular passage of Scripture, we find an intimate description of the church as given by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Shall Receive Power Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,685 views

    We must begin the exposition of Acts with a clear view of the authorship, date, theme and redemptive historical significance.

    Introduction: The Lectio Continuo If you came to church before the Reformation, you would have seen the transcendence of God in the architecture. You probably would have heard an uneducated priest "say" the mass in a language neither of you understood. The entire experience would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Triumph Of Faith Over Reason

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    Human sensibility and common sense will only take a person so far. The best logic will not help a person get into heaven. Abraham is an outstanding example of man whose faith defied all human reasoning through many crises.

    Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

    Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    Some of the reason why people do not praise God enough is that they do not appreciate all the benefits that come to those who worship more effectively.

    Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shakin' Ourslelves Out In The World Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    Fourth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    SALT SHAKIN’ OURSELVES OUT IN THE WORLD MATTHEW 28:19-20 ACTS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: From the beginning of this series on SALT -- we have attempted to emphasis that salt is only effective if applied. "Shake or Cake" are the options available to us. Left too long to itself, salt transforms from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    " Mr. Clean" Series

    Contributed by Samuel Denton on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    Jesus is the dwelling place of His temple, will you let Him clean out all of the impurities in your life and reign supreme?

    John 2: 13-25 ( Jesus Cleanses the Temple) When was the last time you got mad???? How did you react???? What did it feel like- the rage inside of you?? What did you do??? Usually when we think of God we think of His love! We think of the fruits of the Spirit, His promises, His never-ending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist