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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Eternity What Happens Next? Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,407 views

    What happens after death? Where will you end up? Can we choose our eternal destination?

    Eternity; what happens next? John 14:1-2 King James Version (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Luke 23:33-43 New International Version ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Every Child Wants A F.a.t. Daddy Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2023
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     | 2,704 views

    If you are a parent or grandparent raising children, you need to be a F.A.T. daddy or F.A.T. granddaddy.

    Introduction Today is Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads. I wonder if you truly realize the influence that you have on your family as a whole but in particularly to the children that call you “daddy.” I am going to make a statement that might surprise you dads, but I am going to back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait, Watch And Work

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,852 views

    Since the Lord's Return is imminent, what should we do? (Material adapted from Rick Breidenbaugh at: https://www.gospel-defender.org/post/what-are-we-to-do-in-the-new-year)

    HoHum: The famous reformer Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew for certain the world was going to end tomorrow. Without hesitation he replied, “I would plant an apple tree this afternoon.” What? Luther was not given to speculation about the ending of the world. He focused rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demon Possession In The U. S.

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,756 views

    To aid ministers in addressing the unusual area of demon possession, I have compiled articles and statistics on behavior associated with possession.

    DEMON POSSESSION IN THE U.S. ARTICLES ON POSSESSION 1. Most people in the U.S. don’t think that demon possession – as pictured in the Bible – is still going on today. This is because behavior that resembles possession is not treated as a spiritual phenomena, but as a mental or physiological ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Something Is Happening In The Boneyard

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021
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     | 17,002 views

    Yes there are a lot of dry bones in the boneyard today, but there is a rattling in the boneyard. Revival is coming to the dry bones.

    Ezekiel 37:7-10 "So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. [8] And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Slow As Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2022
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     | 2,525 views

    Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!

    SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Have Seen Strange Things Today! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2025
     | 315 views

    A very sick man was confined to a pallet but still wanted to find Jesus so he could be healed. There were four friends who did take him to Jesus--and the sick man was healed!

    We have seen strange things today (Disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 2, 2025; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This story is one that’s told by both Matthew and Mark, as well as Luke. The main points are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustained By Unrecognised Strength

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2025
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     | 889 views

    God chooses nations just s He chooses individuals. God preserves those whom He chooses, holding them responsible to fulfil His will.

    “Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” [1] “Who makes you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Now For Some Real News

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
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     | 5,014 views

    What is your legacy going to be?

    Title: And now, for some real news… Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18a FCF: Even Jesus faced the injustice of being ignored for his contribution, so we need not lose heart when the same happens to us – we’re on the right side! SO: I want to encourage my congregation by letting them know its natural not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Darryl Blahovich on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,915 views

    Where do we find thankfulness in this world.

    "The Day the Sun Didn't Shine" In 1883, It is said that in New England the Sun didn't rise! The people awoke to an eerie darkness. They went outside to do their chores in stony silence. No rooster crowed, no birds chirping, none of the usual sounds of a new day. At the very start, people began ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Revelation 6: Terror, Confusion, Rejection (Vs 12-17) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 4,381 views

    Judgments from nature of never before seen magnitude, yet the unsaved will not repent.

    Revelation 6: Terror, Confusion, Rejection (vs 12-17) So far in our return to Revelation in the past few weeks, we have studied five of the seven seals in the scroll opened in sequence by Jesus Christ. These judgments upon evil mankind include the metaphors of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018
     | 2,795 views

    Message 29 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the rapture of the church.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” INTRODUCTION We have not yet addressed the question concerning the role of the church during all the events of the final days. It is true that the church is not specifically referenced after chapter 4. Most all biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    "Certain Persons” – The Creepers Who Slipped In, Quietly In Slippers – Jude 1 Verse 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 10, 2022
     | 2,220 views

    Even in Jude's time false teachers had crept into the church and Jude does not hold back. In this message we look into "creeping" and examine these false teachers, ungodly men, the wolves among the lambs. There is much warning for us too 1950 years later.

    “CERTAIN PERSONS” – THE CREEPERS WHO SLIPPED IN, QUIETLY IN SLIPPERS – Jude 1 verse 4 MESSAGES IN JUDE – MESSAGE 3 Jude 1 v 4 Jude 1:4 “for certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Build The Wall

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,114 views

    A study in the book of Nehemiah 3: 1 – 32

    Nehemiah 3: 1 – 32 Build the Wall 3 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and hung its doors. They built as far as the Tower of the Hundred, and consecrated it, then as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 Next to Eliashib the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Who Or What Is Leviathan? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,846 views

    A study of Isaiah chapter 27 verse 1

    Isaiah 27: 1 ‘Doctored’ Photos Of The Antichrist 1 In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. I am sure that you are familiar with actor/producer Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel