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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    The Wheat And Tares Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 25, 2019
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    In ancient Mediterranean world feuding marked the social landscape of the first-century. Being born into a family, a person inherited a set of friends and enemies. The scenario of continued/mutual presence of weeds/wheat left alone until harvest-time mentions the man’s enemy without explanation.

    The Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30 What can we learn from this Parable/Story of Jesus? We must be Perceptive vv.24-28 We have an enemy: Satan His one goal is to oppose God, the people of God and the things of God with all his might. He is powerful Jude 9; James 4:7 He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hand In The Cookie Jar? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2019
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     | 5,226 views

    This is the 15th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

    Series: Accounting [#15] HAND IN THE COOKIE JAR? Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: Today, we celebrate Palm Sunday. While, we are going to continue with our series in Ephesians, Palm Sunday is a reminder of how fickle people can be. As Christians, we are supposed to live like Christ; but often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Ready For The Rain

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 13, 2023
     | 3,467 views

    Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today.

    1 Kings 18:41 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. (KJV) Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today. Title: ~~~ I) Drought We all know the story. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Refiner's Fire

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2021
     | 2,464 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C

    December 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Refiner’s Fire Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Children need to be challenged. Maturing from a child into an adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep Watch

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023
     | 2,323 views

    Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

    Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Warning To The Watchmen Of The Church

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2022
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     | 3,983 views

    This is a several part lesson WARNING BELIEVERS TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE TIME AND TO WARN OTHERS THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST. Are you ready? Are you warning others?

    WARNING! ATTENTION! DUTY OF A WATCHMAN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in 2 or 3 parts.) **Are we ready for the NEW WORLD ORDER? A CASHLESS SOCIETY? ONE WORLD CURRENCY? ONE WORLD LEADER? ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT? ONE WORLD RELIGION? OPEN BORDERS? THE MARK OF THE BEAST? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are We In The End Times

    Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 30, 2021
     | 5,923 views

    How many of you believe that we may be living in the end times? I mean it sure feels like it could be doesn’t it?

    How many of you believe that we may be living in the end times? I mean it sure feels like it could be doesn’t it? So how do we know that? We know it because of what we will read in today’s text. It will come from the Gospel of Matthew. So if you have your Bibles with you please open them there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Shelf: Not Ready

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 16, 2023
     | 1,532 views

    As a book is covered with dust sits on the shelf, so is one spiritually that is not prepared, or not ready. We must be more than forgetful hearers. BE READY. BE PREPARED.

    ON THE SHELF: PREPARED, READY OR NOT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Part #2. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER… BE READY… (You have to do this as two parts, or cover the points quickly.) As a child we played a game: “HIDE AND SEEK.” One person would face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2023
     | 2,255 views

    To be ready for Jesus, to be ready for God, we have to be in the habit of turning Godward at every crossroads.

    Procrastination. Putting things off. It’s a fault that most of us have had to wrestle with, one time or another. And you know what causes it? Do you know why people procrastinate? I’ve decided that we procrastinate when we don’t want to do what we know we ought to do. And so we wait for something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Are We Told To Keep Our Home Fires Burning?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 5, 2023
     | 870 views

    Keeping our home fires burning. Is this referring to those who may have a fireplace in their home?

    The Return from A Wedding: Albeit this illustration applies to Israel and the second coming of Christ when He returns to establish His earthly Kingdom, it fundamentally applies to us, the church, as we await His return during the Rapture. This story is about a groom that had a wedding supper with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Revelation Study Series 3 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,056 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 3 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.17.21 Message… Revelation 2:8-11 8 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Smyrna. This is the message from the one who is the First and the Last, who was dead but is now alive: 9 “I know about your suffering and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7 Stages Of A Sermon

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 20, 2023
     | 1,763 views

    Prayerperation, Perspiration, Organization, Saturation, Regurgitation, Declaration, and Continuation.

    1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. A sermon to pastors. The seven steps are mine, I would simply add the observation that we are to pray before we prepare, (prayerperation) after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enter The Gates Of Gratitude PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,312 views

    This sermon explores the importance of faith, obedience, preparedness, and gratitude in our spiritual journey, using the parable of the ten virgins as a guide.

    Good morning, family. It's a joy to be here with you all today. We've got a real treat in store for us this morning. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that's packed to the brim with wisdom and insight. It's a story that Jesus told to his disciples, and it's one that ...read more

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    How To Survive Satan’s Attacks

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 16, 2024
     | 1,251 views

    Jesus' temptation in the desert gives us ways to fight off Satan's attacks

    How to survive Satan’s Attacks Luke 4:1-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Passing Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024
     | 2,362 views

    When we experience the death of a loved one, memories and feelings run rampant in our hearts and minds. We must allow God to heal us.

    1. As we gather here, there are many feelings that are present with us today. I know at death our feelings are touched like no other time. 2. Also present here today, are many memories. These become more precious to me at the time of death, memories of a son, brother, neighbor, and friend. a. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist