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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Last Thing To Go

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013
     | 4,601 views

    The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!)

    The Last Thing To Go 2 Kings 5.1-14 September 22, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!) Luke 4.27, Luke 4:27 (NASB) "And there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lukewarm Church Of Laodecia

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 17, 2019
     | 4,373 views

    Lukewarmness is like a dud bomb. Accomplishes not a thing. Jesus Christ prefers us to be passionately against God or, much better, passionately for God. And He disciplines us because He loves us so very much. Thanks to William Barclay's insights which are reflected throughout this message.

    November 17 Sermon - The Churches of Revelation - Laodicea So we have come to the end of our look at the churches of Revelation, today being the last day. And it’s been a fascinating journey to see some of the challenges that the early church faced, and how Jesus directly, through this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Voice In A Close Call

    Contributed by John White on Jul 12, 2019
     | 6,364 views

    God speaks in a special and personal way in close calls today. Life is filled with close calls and narrow escapes'

    The Voice In A Close Call Acts 16:10-34 We were entering the highway at an entrance notorious as a black spot for fatal accidents. The speeding traffic was bumper to bumper. There was no opening for merger or entry. Although we stopped well back, a car entering an adjacent exit too early, missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Faithful Overcome Challenges

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Mar 5, 2019
     | 3,289 views

    Whether or not we overcome challenges placed before us ends up proving not just to God but ourselves that we can actually accomplish the great things God has planned for us in our lives.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we’ve seen over the past few weeks the life of David so far has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. From his anointing by Samuel, to defeating Goliath all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How The Faithful Overcome Challenges Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Mar 5, 2019
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     | 4,371 views

    Whether or not we overcome challenges placed before us ends up proving if we can accomplish the things God has planned for our lives.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we’ve seen over the past few weeks the life of David so far has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. From his anointing by Samuel, to defeating Goliath all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 12 – The Treacherous Nation Will Repent And Be Gloriously Restored Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2024
     | 939 views

    Judah in Jeremiah’s time was treacherous and idolatrous. Their LORD was rejected which is still the case today. HOWEVER Israel's future restoration will be marvellous, when in shame and contrition the nation returns to God . These verses at the end of Chapter 3 cover that glorious time.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 12 – THE TREACHEROUS NATION WILL REPENT AND BE GLORIOUSLY RESTORED PART 12 - Jeremiah 3:19-25 CHAPTER 3 Today we continue with the remainder of Chapter 3 and look at different aspects in this whole story of Judah’s pitiful state in her rejection of God and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Never Asked For This

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2018
     | 4,287 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12

    2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12 I never asked for this 4 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost heart, and all Israel was troubled. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of troops. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020
     | 6,657 views

    The Lukewarm church

    Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020
     | 2,770 views

    Don't tolerate Jezebel

    Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Servants Of Jesus Not Self" 1 Cor. 4 Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    Scripture makes it clear that we as followers of Jesus need to be servants and not self-centered – we are to serve each other in the Body and root out any self-seeking behavior so as to please God. We are all called to be servant-leaders!

    “Servant of Jesus not self” Opening Illustration: Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Beloved

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 168 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord January 7, 2001

    Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title; “God’s Beloved” Heavenly Father we do not fear, for You have redeemed us; You have called us by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The Human Harp Of Praise

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    The role that praise plays in personal and corporate worship.

    The Human Harp of Praise I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you, Psalm 144:9 Mark Twain had a bad habit of spicing his conversation with profanity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Never Changing Promise

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,052 views

    Through God's promises to Abraham, we see how His promises never change.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Tommy knew that his father kept his promises. And so when his father promised to buy him a new bike, he was excited. But he would have to wait a year - when he would turn 8 years old. Tommy couldn’t wait. He wanted to make sure his father wouldn’t forget and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How God Makes A Sword Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    There are 7 steps in the creation of a sword. These steps are how God tranforms us from what we are into a instrument for him.

    How God Makes A Sword (Take English sword for visual affect) There are 7 steps to making a sword. This parallels how God transforms us. Step #1 Choose The Design -God choose our design before the world was created -His design was perfect Genesis 1:27 27So God created people in his own image; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    How God proves us with tests.

    James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Have you ever really stopped and considered that God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible