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  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Awake And Prepare!

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 12, 2023
     | 2,157 views

    This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom hidden within the pages of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins. As we dive into ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Martin avatar

    Jesus: Your Miracle, Your Move – A Philosophical Reflection

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Apr 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 368 views

    What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it something deeper—an awareness, an understanding of truth, reality, and purpose? What do we do when we cannot perceive the truth?

    *** Use responsible and make adjustment based on your audience. Let the Holy Spirit minister through you. Note. I used some additional notes. You can build on this outline. Be blessed.**** Introduction What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stay Alert

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,287 views

    VS. 42 – “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

    Stay Alert – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: A young pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was busy and in about an hour they would play. To which his daughter answered, “When you’re finished, I’m going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Xi) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 22, 2021
     | 4,808 views

    Message explores the readiness for Christ's coming called for in the Olivet Discourse. Three parables give insight on specific aspects of being prepared. The Judgment of the Sheep and Goats is also examined closely.

    Biblical Readiness for the Rapture: Intro In this message we continue to learn from the Olivet Discourse lesson about the coming of the Lord and how we are to respond to it. Last week we concluded with the point of Jesus’s message in Matthew 24: maintaining an ongoing readiness for his return. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Remarkable Church

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    Identifying traits of a remarkable church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 A Remarkable Church Introduction In our first look at this letter to the Thessalonian church, we noted that Paul had established the work during his second missionary tour, and that Timothy and Silas had accompanied him in the work. We know that he preached at the synagogue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Ain't Over

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,389 views

    For the Christian, Thanksgiving is not a one day event, we need to give God thanks every day.

    Thanksgiving Ain’t Over Scripture Reading – Luke 17:11-17:19 Dear Abby received this letter a few years back. Dear Abby, Happiness is knowing that your parents won’t almost kill you if you come home a little late. Happiness is having your own bedroom. Happiness is having parents that trust you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Developing A Biblical World View (Part 2)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on May 27, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    I believe the Bible explains the core values for the church, do you know what they are? This message gives 6 core values that the church needs to know, and understand.

    Title: Developing A Biblical World View (Part 2) Text: Col 2:6-8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - The whole purpose in doing this sermon series on Having A Biblical World View is because, without it there’s no purpose. - Mel Gibson has been quoted as saying, “America is Bible illiterate,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I See Dead People: God, The Bible, And Ghosts

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,631 views

    Discussion and teaching about ghosts and speaking to the dead.

    “I see dead people.” I bet that’s not a phrase you ever thought you’d hear from a pulpit. Is it? “I see dead people,” is a popular line from a psychological/horror movie called The Sixth Sense. In this 1999 movie a young boy, named Cole, is a clairvoyant who is able to communicate with people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thieves In God’s House Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,768 views

    It is unthinkable that a person would rob God but there is an even greater disaster in the text. The people were disobeying the Lord, and God’s blessing in their lives had been shut off.

    Thieves In God’s House Malachi 3.7-15 Sermon Series for Malachi (8 of 12) July 28, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Malachi 3:7-15 (NASB) 7 "From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from My statutes and have not kept them. Return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Stand Looking Into The Sky? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 12, 2015
     | 7,689 views

    The Ascension of Jesus - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON BODY: (1). Jesus continues to work after the ascension. (2). The ascended Lord Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to his people. (3). Jesus’s ascension is his heavenly enthronement as King. (4). Jesus’s ascension is his return to his Father. (5). The ascended Lord Jesus is our heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Faith, Hope And Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019
     | 7,136 views

    Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

    Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Accession Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 2, 2020
     | 2,861 views

    Luke Chapter 24 verses 50-53 by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: The Narrative of the Ascension. (1). A Blessing (vs 50). (2). A Departure (vs 51). (3). A Feeling (vs 52). (4). A Gathering (vs 52-53) SECOND: The Theology of the Ascension. (1). It marked the end of his earthly ministry. (2). It showed success in his earthly work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Accession Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,000 views

    Luke Chapter 24 verses 50-53 by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: The Narrative of the Ascension. (1). A Blessing (vs 50). (2). A Departure (vs 51). (3). A Feeling (vs 52). (4). A Gathering (vs 52-53) SECOND: The Theology of the Ascension. (1). It marked the end of his earthly ministry. (2). It showed success in his earthly work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 15: Christ As The Example Of Submission And Suffering

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 16, 2022
     | 1,302 views

    Jesus is the ultimate example of how to be a suffering servant. Let us follow His example

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 15: Christ as the Example of Submission and Suffering 1 Peter 2:21-25 Introduction In the last study, Peter told those who were slaves how they should respond to unfair suffering because they were Christians. Slaves were supposed to adopt the religion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forsaking All To Follow One

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    What does it mean to forsake all? What does it mean to follow Him? What keeps us today from doing what the disciples did?

    In the preceding verses we see the miracle of fish. It wasn’t really a miracle at all. To Jesus it was the norm. He created the water for the fish, He created the fish for man, and He taught man how to catch the fish. He was just doing it at a more rapid pace. Just like when He quieted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist