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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Christ's Preaching: To Spirits In Prison

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,575 views

    To establish that Peter’s discussion of this great event occurred when Noah was building the Ark; during 120 years which culminated by the flood. It was Christ’s Spirit in Noah, that preached to the disobedient people refusing to obtain safety in the Ark; where Noah and his house was saved by God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ Preached: Through Righteous Noah 2. Christ Preached: To the Disobedient 3. Christ Preached: To the Spirits in Prison Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Christ's Preaching: to spirits in prison.” This theme has encouraged many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Separation To Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    Just what does it take to end all the hostility? To see “peace on earth”? Or, as Rodney King infamously insinuated, when will we all be able to “just get along”? How do we achieve unity amidst division and diversity? Thanks be to God, these very

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 5. FROM SEPARATION – TO RECONCILIATION (Eph. 2:11-22) Introduction: My visits to the Berlin Wall and its downfall. The Christmas season is upon is and we will once again hear the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    United In His Love

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Sep 30, 2017
     | 8,162 views

    The Church can overcome any division, conflict, or challenge when we: 1. Humbly submit ourselves to God 2. Be rooted and established in his love 3. Allow God's overabundance of love to empower us to see and love others as he sees and loves them.

    INTRODUCTION It has been an interesting month. Just in the last month we have had multiple natural disasters and other national and world related issues/events: Earthquake – hit Mexico City Hurricane Harvey – Hit Texas Hurricane Irma – Hit Florida Hurricane Maria – Hit Puerto Rico Escalating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hans Krause avatar

    God Pours Out His Spirit

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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    On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

    [Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    The Limitless Love Of God

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 7, 2022
     | 2,700 views

    How should we respond to those who have radical beliefs and lifestyles contrary to our beliefs? The temptation is to counter their viciousness and label them as an enemy. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us a model for the attitude that we are to have when faced with divisive social issues.

    If not careful, as we study the Bible, we will pick and choose passages that support certain points of view or principles to which we cling. Yet those who first heard what has become known as the Sermon on the Mount had no idea what Jesus was about to say. They understood the moralism of their day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 41 - Set Aside Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2025
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     | 350 views

    Selfishness when left unchecked can become the cause for division and rift in close relationships. Let’s learn some valuable lessons on how to identify selfishness, and the ways to handle it so we become more Christ-like and mature in the way we relate with others.

    We read in Ephesians 4:14-15, “Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2024
     | 440 views

    2 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

    The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--II —Habakkuk 1:2b(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: One of our mechanically-gifted members told me that he had fixed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Sheba's Rebellion Against King David Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 3, 2023
     | 1,876 views

    Mephibosheth comes to David having not washed his clothes, or shaved or cared for his appearance, basically to show David that he was waiting for his return.

    At the end of 2nd Samuel chapter 19 we see Mephibosheth rejoining King David after he had fled Jerusalem. We also see Barzillai, a rich guy who was supporting David in Mahanaim, come to David, and David invites him to Jerusalem, but Barzillai prefers to return to his own home, because he’s in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Built To Last Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2021
     | 2,381 views

    Church congregations need to withstand storms: changes in membership, changes in leadership, differing political situations, changes in culture, and a host of potential challenges. Church congregations need to be strengthened and reinforced.

    Built to Last (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. My kids just got a puppy that is scared of every appliance in the house, but one in particular. I suggested they name the dog, “Nature.” Because nature abhors a vacuum. 2. Appliances are not what they used to be. Old appliances were built to last. 3. We had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,169 views

    God said we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices or of Satan’s schemes, but how many can we name? This series of talks will explore a few dozen of them. When we know these schemes, we ought to take steps to combat them. Tares, division, sexual ruination looked at. firstly.

    WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION Satan is the enemy who sneaks into the field freshly sown to plant his seeds of destruction. He is the pernicious master of the tares. In recent months, if you watched some of the footage from Israel on the cruelty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Church As A Prophet Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    “I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘thus says the Lord God.’ As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse – for they are a rebellious house – yet they will know that a prophet has been among them” Ez. 2:4-5.

    Theme: The Church as a prophet of God Text: Ez. 2:1-5; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-6 We have been watching and listening to what has been going on at the National Reconciliation Committee meetings and I believe God is using this forum to speak to us as Ghanaians. As Ghanaians the allegations coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    How Much Is The Fare To Tarshish? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,628 views

    Jonah refused to go to Tarshish because emotionally he felt unwelcome and theologically he thought he could escape God’s oversight. He paid hidden costs, in vain: the loss of a vessel, the loss of joy, human wreckage, reckoning with eternity.

    When I travel, I don’t want to spend too much money on the travel itself. I’d rather spend my money on whatever there is to buy where I’m going. I don’t want to hand much over to the airline or the railroad. I want to travel cheap. But I sometimes miss an important fact – that when I try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    The Velcro Effect Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 18,309 views

    Part 1 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. uth "clung" to Naomi and refused to return to her "old life". This steadfastness to Naomi, Naomi’s people, and most importantly Naomi’s God serves as a challenge to Christians today. Are you experienci

    THE VELCRO EFFECT Ruth: A Story of God’s Faithfulness Ruth Chapter 1 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. INTRODUCTION For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Finding Ones Calling

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    Everyone has a divine vocation, Jesus said -“Many are called but few are chosen.” Those who are rejected are so not because they do not have a call from God but because they refuse to accept it. The goal of my sermon today is to help you understand and

    TITLE : FINDING ONES CALLING (Adapted from a paper written by Fr. Thomas Hopko) TEXT: St. Matthew 22:14 INTRODUCTION: • Have you ever got up in the morning and while you were brushing your teeth asked yourself this question – “Why on earth am I here?”Ever thought, I know God has something for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Gerald Albers avatar

    Missing The Party

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,484 views

    I would like us to study the parable of the prodigal son considering our own relationship with God, centering our lives on Jesus, and having intimacy with the Father. Oftentimes, our anger and refusal to "join the party," as it were, causes us to miss muc

    MISSING THE PARTY Luke 15:25-32 ________________________________________ On New Year’s Day 1963, USC played Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin quarterback, Ron VanderKelen, was one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. I was fourteen years old at the time, and our family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible