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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    How Prepared Are We, Really?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020
     | 5,375 views

    In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

    How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of Family Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2018
     | 5,872 views

    In this sermon, we explore how family can become an idol and how we can keep this from happening.

    A. One day a Sunday School teacher was trying to drive home the importance of family life. 1. She illustrated her point by referring to the commandment “honor your mother and father.” 2. Then she added, “Now that we know God’s command for how we are to treat our parents, can any of you tell me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But God

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013
     | 8,952 views

    The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.

    Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    God Will

    Contributed by James May on May 25, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,274 views

    God will do just what he says he will do. We can be assured that his promises will come to pass.

    Notice: This sermon was compiled, in part, from a 5 part series of sermons by Rev. Dennis Marquardt. All 5 of his sermons may be read on this site. May God richly bless you as you read these sermons. All scriptures quoted in this sermon are copied and/or quoted from the Authorized King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Zeal Of The Lord Almighty…

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    One day, almost 4,000 years ago, when His plan was being put into action, God spoke to a man named Abram, who was later called Abraham, & said to him. . .

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter and newer message of one I prepared several years ago.) TEXT: Isaiah 9:6-7; Genesis 12:1-4 One day, almost 4,000 years ago, when His plan was being put into action, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Jackson avatar

    Does God Give Up On People? (Romans 1:24-32) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,471 views

    In this sermon, we are going to look at sexual sin, specifically homosexuality. But in Romans 1, this isn't the first sin, the last sin, or the worst sin on the list.

    Does God Give Up On People? Romans 1:24-32 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans 1. We’ve been in a passage of the New Testament that is difficult for a lot of people to process. A few years ago, a campus ministry group at a large university in the United Kingdom printed the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "God Is Light, God Is Strength, And God Is Salvation"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 19, 2017
     | 14,386 views

    David believed God was his light in darkness, God was his strength when he was weak, and God was his salvation when he needed delivered.

    For the first chapter and a half of the Bible. We see God busy at work; creating the place we call Earth and all that is a part of it. And at every step of the way, God declares his creation “good.” Then it all changes. Halfway through chapter 2, God is busy helping the human, Ha’adam he is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Joy - The Enduring Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,718 views

    The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas.

    (Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church,Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “JOY – THE ENDURING GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Virginia Brandt Berg: I was standing in the doorway of a department ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s The Connection Between Faith And Science? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 3,558 views

    "Didn't evolution put God out of a job? Why rely on religion in an age of science and knowledge?"

    What’s the Connection between Faith And Science? "Didn't evolution put God out of a job? Why rely on religion in an age of science and knowledge?" as anti-God evangelist Richard Dawkins, who boldly declares, "Today the theory of evolution is about as much open to doubt as the theory that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Grounds Of Assurance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,066 views

    First John 4:13-21 gives us five pieces of evidence by which we may be sure that we abide in God and he in us.

    Scripture In his book titled Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism, Tim Keller writes: Many years ago, in my first pastorate, I met with a teenage girl in our congregation. She was about sixteen at the time, and she was discouraged and becoming depressed. I tried to encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Will

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 4,687 views

    GOD'S WILL

    Jonah 1:1-17 GOD'S WILL 1. HIS CALL v.1-3 I. IT'S COMING . . Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 15, 2012
     | 3,887 views

    Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ‘the Lord said to Abram’ but it is the first time in chapter fifteen we read the words, ‘Abram said, "Lord GOD......!”’Here, Abraham starts a conversation with God and continues so steadfastly that

    God brought him outside……….part 5 - Abraham Genesis 15:1”After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Cain's Later Home And Some Of His Noted Descendants Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2018
     | 5,188 views

    As Cain traveled looking for a new home, surely he had to explain the mark God put on him.

    October 4, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.3: Cain's Later Home and Some of His Noted Descendants. Gen. 4.16-24 (KJV) 16 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. 17 And Cain knew his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha's Ministry - God’s Abundance Is Man’s Sufficiency 2 Kings 4:42-44 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,737 views

    A poor man brought the first fruits of his land in a sack during famine for Elisha, but God multiplied that to feed 100 men and probably more. This miracle shows the abundance of God. God is no man’s debtor. Lovely Story.

    ELISHA'S MINISTRY - GOD’S ABUNDANCE IS MAN’S SUFFICIENCY 2 Kings 4:42-44 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 13 [1]. GOD’S PROVISION FOR THE FEEDING OF THE 100 2Kings 4 v 42 [[Now a man came from Baal-shalishah, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greek Word "anothen" (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 790 views

    This first lesson in this series will define the Greek term “anōthen,” which means "anew."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Greek word “anothen” Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the first sermon discussing the “exception of Jesus” in being born “anew.” This lesson will address the process of being “born again.” It is often referred to as the “new birth.” In some sense, it is that, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ