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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Confirmed In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 25, 2026
     | 96 views

    Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. He continues to oppose the Word and the faithful.

    Confirmed in Jerusalem Galatians 2: 1-10 Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. The prophets of old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prodigal God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 871 views

    Explore the story of the Prodigal Son as a testament to God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15. It's a story that many of us know, but every time we revisit it, we can discover new insights about God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness. Our theme ...read more

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    Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

    [This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gog And Magog

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,200 views

    A study of the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38-39 by the invasion of Israel by Antiochus IV and his multinational army.

    EZEKIEL 38-39 There is a tendency for contemporary Bible students to think that prophecies found in the Old Testament pertain to events to be fulfilled in our future. In reality, such prophecies were fulfilled by the time of the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Church/Kingdom in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good And Faithful Servant?

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,205 views

    Stewardship is an important lesson for all of us, but it’s about a whole lot more than money...

    Well Done, My Good Servant? Luke 19:11 – 27 Introduction – The story is told of President Franklin Roosevelt, that he often wearied during the often-long receiving lines at White House events. He complained that no really paid any attention what was said. Well, one day during a reception, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 31,191 views

    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He'll Be Waiting

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    Waiting for Jesus

    Sermon John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. NRSV He’ll be waiting Introduction: We learn here that this John the Apostle, son of Zebedee, brother of James, called a “Son of Thunder.” Writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2007
     | 2,381 views

    Gleaned from John Ortberg’s Book - "If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat". This teaches us that we must understand exactly "who" the Lord is.

    HE is the Lord Matthew 25:14-30 > Dr. Tim Lahaye tells the story (which I have repeated many times, but which perfectly illustrates a point); it’s about a husband who was receiving marital counseling. The obvious truth was that He and His wife were at odds with each other and were in the mode of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Enough!

    Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    The Ascension of Jesus the Christ should be enough for all of us.

    Act 1 verses 1-11 & Luke 24 verses 44-53 Ascension 2007 This coming Thursday is the Ascension of our Lord. In preparing for today’s message I realized in the time I have been here, I have always, always focused my efforts upon Mother’s Day and the Biblical text associated with this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Chosen Ones Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
     | 4,913 views

    1st in series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." A look at the evidence in the life of those Chosen By God.

    If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Chosen Ones Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    1st in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." Examines the evidence in our lives that we are God’s Chosen

    If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Captain Of The Quitters

    Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    The Contagious Effect Of A Negative Report…

    “THE CAPTAIN OF THE QUITTERS” PASTOR Gene Cullum Numbers 14:1-5 & 23-24 “And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. 2. And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healed And Gratefukl

    Contributed by Brian Stephens on Apr 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,438 views

    When Jesus healed the 10 lepers, there were 3 things that happened in the process.

    Ten Healed of Leprosy Verse 11- “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Lepers- In the Bible, the word leprosy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Seeing The Invisible Future Series

    Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,713 views

    Hebrews 11 is called the hall of faith, because it shows men and women off faith who has been victorious . These have vision in the use of their faith.

    Seeing the invisible future Scripture Text Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For those who say such things declare ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Love Your Enemies

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2019
     | 10,054 views

    Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

    Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. How Love Enemies Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist