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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Having Confidence When We Are Fearful

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,822 views

    What do we do when the ugly little head of fear begins to creep into our lives? What is it that causes you fear? An example of Abram's life shows us what we should do and what we shouldn't do.

    Fear. Whether we want to admit it or not, fear is something that we have to wrestle with. The fear of standing on the ladder that's two stories high. Fear of a spider crawling on your skin. The fear of snakes. The fear of standing on a stage with the spotlight beaming on you. The fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mercy Instead Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022
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     | 3,434 views

    The Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors. They thought they were better than Matthew, as they went around acting holy. Outward show doesn’t determine a person’s relationship with God. It's about the heart.

    This morning I am going to touch on the subject of “hypocrisy.” It’s difficult to preach on this subject matter because none of us are without some form of hypocrisy in our life. Jesus told us not to point out the splinter in our brother’s eye until we have removed the log in our own eye (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Those Who Are Lost

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,860 views

    Romans chapter eight ends with the amazing claim that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. But before the apostle Paul moves on with what is considered the “practical application” portion of his letter, he first needs to address his concern for those outside of Christ.

    Alba 3-6-2022 LOVE THOSE WHO ARE LOST Romans 9:1-5 Ray Stedman, who was a minister in California, once asked a congregation why they had dismissed their preacher. “Well”, they said, “he kept telling us we were all going to hell.” Steadman asked, “What does the new preacher say?” The congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking For The Escape Clause?...the Good Samaritan

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 12, 2022
     | 3,069 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan was Jesus' way of blasting our excuses for trying to get out of obeying God to demonstrate compassion for the needy. An escape clause is a device in a contract to elude responsibility!

    LOOKING FOR THE ESCAPE CLAUSE?...The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3 LAWYER JOKES 1. JOKE 1: A lawyer died and went to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argued. “I’m too young to die. I’m only 55.” “Fifty-five?” said Saint Peter. “No, according to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship Jesus Only

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,363 views

    When the opinion of men supersedes the opinion of God, we are focusing too much on people; and there are believers who unknowingly worship people. But the only one whom we should be seeking to please and worship is Jesus.

    John once shared the account of some people who had denied Christ for fear of what the Pharisees would think. In John 12:42-43, He said, “Many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Upbeat When You Are Being Beaten Up!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,691 views

    Everyone has troubles. Some are better than others at covering their troubles up, but I can assure you that everyone has troubles.

    Illus: Did you hear about the four expectant fathers that were in a Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor? • The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Attitude Should Be Gratitude Thanksgiving Sermon

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022
     | 1,886 views

    We live in a generation where GRATITUDE is very seldom expressed. We hear a great deal of complaining instead.

    Illus: Did you hear about the doctor that was complaining to a car mechanic? He said, "Your fee is several times more per hour than we get paid for medical care." The mechanic said, "Yeah, but you see, doc, you always have the same model, it hasn't changed since Adam; but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence During Uncertainty

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2022
     | 3,205 views

    Just like Abram, all we need to do is simply believe and trust in God. Yes, we can be confident in the times of uncertainty.

    We have been talking about having confidence during certain times in our lives--confidence when fear surrounds us, and confidence during conflicting times. Today I want to look at being confident in times of uncertainty. If anyone knows about uncertainty, it's our world today. You all know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Faithful Servant: Watchfulness In A Time Of Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,928 views

    "In an article from The New Yorker, Captain Donna Kohout, thirty-two, Dillon, Colorado. Letter to members of the Dillon Community Church. April, 2003. “I’m still praising God for the opportunity to spend five months in the Middle East both to serve in the largest conflict of our day..

    "In an article from The New Yorker, Captain Donna Kohout, thirty-two, Dillon, Colorado. Letter to members of the Dillon Community Church. April, 2003. “I’m still praising God for the opportunity to spend five months in the Middle East both to serve in the largest conflict of our day and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    From Prodigal To Pilgrim

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2022
     | 1,820 views

    A message that emphasizes what happened when a man repents.

    From Prodigal to Pilgrim Luke 15: 11-24 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage Or Compromise?

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    We are at a time in history when Christians need to be courageous. Stop compromising with the world and stand strong, bold as a lion, and speak the truth!

    Courage or Compromise Text: 1 Kings 22:1-28 GIVE THANKS / OPEN WITH PRAYER This morning I want to share with you all something from God’s Word, that I believe is very relevant and important for us to grasp, especially for this time that we are living in. And what that important thing is - - IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Foregoing Our Rights Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,821 views

    Paul did not use his rights because of his concern for the witness of the Gospel and the welfare of the people he is reaching out to.

    Everyone has rights. We can stand up for our rights. We ask for what we deserve. • Yet it is not always necessary for us to do so. There are times when we need to forego legitimate rights for a higher good. I came across what was trending two days ago – “Don’t Treat Us Like We Owe You a Living” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Help! I Need A Barrister, A Helper, An Advocate To Plead My Case! 1 John 2:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022
     | 1,750 views

    When the matter of sin is too much and we stand guilty before the Father as Christians, the Lord Jesus steps into the scene as our Advocate. He pleads for us as the Righteousness One who took our sins that we might have His righteousness.

    HELP! I NEED A BARRISTER, A HELPER, AN ADVOCATE TO PLEAD MY CASE! 1 John 2:1-2 1John 1 v 8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "do Not Judge" Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,415 views

    Although Jesus said the words, "Do not judge..." (Matthew 7:1), we have to read on to see what Jesus is really teaching about judging and not judging others.

    A. According to Lifeway Christian Resources, the most misused VERSE found in the Bible is: “DO NOT JUDGE.” 1. The Bible talks a lot about JUDGING, but the verse they had in mind was what Jesus taught at the close of His Sermon on the Mount: “Do not judge, or you too will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Patient In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,930 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. I like to see a show of hands: How many of you struggle with a LACK of PATIENCE? 1. I want you to answer this question aloud: What are some things that test your PATIENCE? a. Busy TRAFFIC. b. Long lines at Wal Mart. c. Know-it-all people. d. I’m just glad that no one said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ