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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Why Do People Betray Others? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,464 views

    The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions “betrayal” 17 times, 16 of those references are aimed at Judas Iscariot.

    Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Why Do People Betray Others?” 1 of 3 1/5/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A I Why Betrayal Happens A The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 1 - People Matter To God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2025
     | 1,510 views

    People matter to God and therefore, people should matter to us. God wants everyone who is lost to be found and that's why God gave the great commission to the followers of Jesus. We must go make disciples who make disciples.

    Introduction: A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Conversation With A Centurion

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,319 views

    The Lord Jesus had many wonderful things about Him that we can’t help but admire.

    The Bible tells us that every day Jesus went about doing good. He did that in several ways, for example: • He healed the sick • He fed the hungry But he did something else that we overlook when we consider all the good things He did. HE TALKED WITH PEOPLE. But He not only talked to people, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faithful God Faces A Faithless People Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,914 views

    We must have the courage to confess sin.

    A FAITHFUL GOD FACES A FAITHLESS PEOPLE Nehemiah 9:1-37 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFESS SIN. ?: What? When we confess sin, what do we confess? KW: Truths (about God) TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 9:1-37, five truths about God we acknowledge when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Everyday People Series

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,633 views

    We need to love unapologetically, without fear or discrimination, care for those who need it and finally, embrace those who oppose, hurt or even abuse us.

    Topic: Everyday people Scripture: Romans 12:9-14 Introduction In 1968, the Democratic party was fracturing. President Lyndon B. Johnson was nearing the end of his political run, his national power diminished by civil disorder and Vietnam. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,866 views

    When we don’t understand the purpose of prayer we will be disappointed with and discouraged by the experience of prayer.

    The Purpose of Prayer Examining the Motives behind our Prayers Turn to Romans 8 There are many different types of prayer: public, private, group, family, church, national, confession, petition, intercession, fasting, short, long… Three-year-old Donna, who loved to pray before meals, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Giving Overflows From God's Grace

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,987 views

    Is giving for the Lord’s work a struggle? Take to heart what Paul says as he points us to God’s grace in Christ and changes the way we think about giving. Parts: A. Give yourself to your gracious Lord. B. Trust his grace with an undivided heart

    Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13, 14 Theme: Our Giving Overflows from God’s Grace A. Give yourself to your gracious Lord B. Trust his grace with an undivided heart Season: Pentecost 6b Date: July 12, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Efrain Perez on Oct 9, 2011
     | 5,640 views

    On that day the King of kings & the Lord of lords, the righteous Judge will award us the crown of righteousness. You can stack up all the awards & all the ceremonies in this world, none can compare to the Father's house. Well done good & faithful servant.

    Running the race Striving for the Prize 1Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. • In order to get in a race we need to prepare, use an example of a runner • Races are challenging, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Wonder

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    We know that God uses us when our attitude is right and He use us when our motives are right but thank God, that He uses us even when our attitude isn’t right, or our motives aren’t right!

    Luke 22:7-10-Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.” So they said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare?” And He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Ermine Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 13, 2013
     | 8,377 views

    While we tend to focus on the purity of such things as food, water, and air, we would be wise to focus more intently on the purity of heart that Jesus speaks of here. A purity if not possessed will prevent us from seeing God both now and eternally.

    Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. The ermine is a short-tailed weasel that has the unique feature of having its fur change to a snow-white color in the win¬ter. God created this animal with this feature to protect it from others. The ermine instinctively protects his white coat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing A Spirit Of Power, Love, And Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,577 views

    We are not called to live in fear and timidity, but in the power, love, and self-discipline that God has given us. Let us face life's challenges with the confidence that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

    Embracing a Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) - "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." Share a brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Or What Is Important To God? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Feb 10, 2021
     | 2,719 views

    What really matters to God? In this message taken from Nehemiah 7 we will see at least four things that matter to God, WORSHIP, INTEGRITY, PEOPLE AND PURPOSE.

    No Limits building beyond ourselves SERMON SERIES– Book of Nehemiah, Chapter 7 Priority NOTES “Priority” Who or What Is Important to God? WORSHIP - is important to God Vs. 1 After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, the musicians and the Levites were ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    This sermon examines what it is that motivates Christians to live the Christian life.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Worship Of The Covenant People: Covenant Remembrance Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    The Assembly of God’s New Covenant People is to know Jesus Christ through the act of consecrated remembering. Worship should be conscious of the covenant relationship between God and man, fulfilled in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION: THOUGHTS ON THE STATE OF WORSHIP IN EVANGELICALISM “Everything flows and nothing abides; everything gives way and nothing stays fixed,” said the ancient Greek thinker Heraclitus. The subject of worship commands the attention of many today just because of the endless changes. If there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    God’s Purposes For His People Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2022
     | 3,688 views

    God will accomplish His plan for His people. After correcting them In Zechariah 7, God affirms His undying love and paints a picture of the future He has in mind for them. Zechariah 8:1-8 is a beautiful lesson on GRACE.

    At the beginning of Zechariah 7 a delegation of Jews from Bethel asked whether they should continue the fasts that they had been observing in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple almost 70 years ago. Since the 70-year captivity was ending and the temple was being rebuilt, perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic