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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Lukewarm Church" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    Compares the modern church to the church in Laodicea.

    “Revealing Revelations” The Church that made God sick -The Church of Laodicea October 12, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Motives For Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014
     | 6,068 views

    There is a plaque that is devastating the modern church, unfaithfulness.

    Motives For Faithfulness Hebrews Series Heb. 10.1-25 June 8, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There is a plaque that is devastating the modern church, unfaithfulness. 1 Over 40% of members in an average congregation never attend services. a Among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    Modern Family God’s Way 3 – Real Men Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
     | 5,991 views

    No! The world does not need more, real men of genius. What the world needs now and has always needed is, Real Men of Faith.

    MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 3 – REAL MEN OF FAITH Text: Luke 1:8-17 Introduction: 1. A major advertising company came up with a very successful humorous campaign dubbed, “Real Men of Genius.” 2. One example was the add dubbed “Mr. Buffet Inventor.” Real Men of Genius ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, And Rock & Roll Matter Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 325 views

    The phrase “Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll” has become synonymous with rebellion, excess, and indulgence, but where did this mindset originate? How did an entire industry become a playground for darkness?

    Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Matter April 27, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 11:14-15 Introduction: The Power of Music and the Hidden Influence Music is not neutral. It was designed by God as a tool of worship, but like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Get Right Or Get Left: A Modern Take On John The Baptist's Message Series

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 560 views

    You ever notice how God doesn't always send what we expect? When Israel was looking for deliverance, God didn't send a politician in a suit. He didn't send a smooth-talking preacher with a megachurch

    INTRODUCTION You ever notice how God doesn't always send what we expect? When Israel was looking for deliverance, God didn't send a politician in a suit. He didn't send a smooth-talking preacher with a megachurch. He sent a wild man from the wilderness wearing camel hair and eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Yeast Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    Evil, symbolized by yeast, permeates our lives and our Churches: an unpopular interpretation of the parable.

    The Yeast Matthew 13:33 INTRO.: As a child, I watched my mother bake bread. She would mix the dough and the yeast and let it sit in a large basin until it rose. Then she would knead it some more and divide it into smaller pans for baking. My brother and I would come around often to see if it had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical Issues - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,615 views

    Looking at the wrath of God and the discipline of God. We will shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them; practical issues. Days become difficult and more confusing. We need to understand our times.

    THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL ISSUES - PART 2 This next message continues on from Part 1 from a series given in England. I am trying to shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them. [7]. THE LAST ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Wasn't The Pacific Ocean Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Jesus’ handling of and interpretation of His witness at the seashore is a parable of our witness in shaky, stormy circumstances.

    A few weeks ago I caught the TV show, “America’s Funniest Videos.” You may know that on that show there are clips of poignant scenes from the human drama, as captured by someone’s home video camera. This particular clip caught my attention. A father was trying to show his small son how to fish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Need For Bible Convictions

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 2, 2022
     | 3,052 views

    In the modern church today, you do not hear many sermons on Bible convictions. In fact, in the modern church, the word “Conviction” is rarely mentioned.

    Illus: Years ago, it was not unusual to hear Christians in the church saying such things as, “I do not do this, or that, because it is a Bible conviction I have.” But today, you rarely hear professing Christians talk about Bible convictions they have. Why? Because, Bible convictions are based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems And Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, And False Religious Systems Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 796 views

    We're not just battling bad ideas or dealing with moral decline. We are up against a coordinated, ancient, supernatural agenda — a Luciferian framework hiding in plain sight.

    Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems and Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, and False Religious Systems ***Note, This was Written to be Delivered in 2 Segments*** May 11, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Ephesians 5:11-13 11 Take no part in the unfruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Righteousness According To Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    Christ’s interpretation of OT law and his standards of righteousness for us

    RIGHTEOUSNESS ACCORDING TO CHRIST Matthew 5:17-20 Proposition: To show the congregation the standards Christ has set for us. Introduction: What would you think if I told you that in order to go to Heaven you had to be a better person than Billy Graham or Mother Teresa? I. Jesus is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As The Twig Is Bent ...

    Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,431 views

    Proverbs 22:6 and the proper interpretation of the promise therein. Christian parenting.

    “AS THE TWIG IS BENT …” I. Examples: a. Children will either turn-out to be followers of Christ or will reject Him (bear in mind that those who simply pay lip service to Jesus yet refuse to surrender their lives to Him have, in fact, rejected Him – Matt. 7:21) b. That being the case, what is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    It Is Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

    It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,329 views

    You can interpret this as a nationalist, a materialist or an eternalist Which one are you?

    19-10-08 ATN The theme of our ATN services has been Jesus famous “I am “ statements And today’s I am statement of Jesus is: “I am the Bread of Life.” Bread in Jesus’ day was the staple diet of those on low income. It was usually made into flat cakes of wheat flour or barley flour. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Fredette avatar

    The Good Samaritan Revealed

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,983 views

    This sermon interprets and explains the parable of the Good Samaritan in a very revealing way .

    Greetings: Have you ever been traveling along in your car, just driving, thinking and daydreaming , then you woke up and didn’t even remember the trip. That you were so captivated and involved in your thoughts that all of a sudden you arrive at your destination , and instead of 20, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist