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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Not What We Expected

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 9, 2018
     | 6,736 views

    Opposition to the Good News of Jesus Christ is nothing new. The first 12 pastors were instructed how to deal with it. Think long and hard how you respond to the message of the Good News as there are consequences depending on your reaction.

    Not What We Expected Mark 6:1-13 Jesus said that; ““A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:4 Sometimes people think they know you. They think they know your family and your family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sitting Around The Campfire Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,348 views

    God invited Moses to a campfire (a burning bush), but there was more in that meeting between God and Moses than you'd think.

    (The only lights in the sanctuary were those on stage, an there was a graphic of a burning campfire flickering on the screens) This morning we’re going to be worshipping around a campfire - and since the Elders wouldn’t let me burn an actual fire on stage, you’ll just have to put up with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Famous Parables Of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 38,592 views

    The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that doesn’t record any of His parables. Jesus used things that people were familiar with as the subject for the parables.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- By Sea of Galilee (27) Famous Parables of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pearl, Net, Lamp (Joel 3:13) Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8: 4-18 Introduction The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building God's House Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,974 views

    This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

    BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Getting Out Of The Pits

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,875 views

    Even as God took David from the pit of despair, so can he stand us on solid ground.

    GETTING OUT OF THE PITS text: Psalm 40:1-3 A. Oh, how WEARINESS effects us at times. ILLUSTRATION: I can’t explain how you know for sure. I guess you have to be a preacher to understand. There’s this inner-feeling that a preacher gets when he knows that he’s DONE all that he can for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Break It Up"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 11, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,985 views

    God wants to do a new thing in your life, but first you must break up that fallow ground.

    “Break It Up” “Tearing up the fallow ground in your life” by District Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr Hosea 10:12 & Isaiah 43:19 Whenever I begin to tell the story of when I was hit by a car at the age of 12 while riding my bike to school, my wife will either finish the story for me or she will ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Strength To Stand Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,797 views

    God wants you to stand your ground and He will give you everything you need to do so.

    Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heavens Heroes Enoch Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,795 views

    Walking the Walk takes us to higher ground you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Heaven’s Hero, Enoch It is important to remember that the faith of heaven’s heroes was a continual trust, dependence and confidence in God to bring to pass His promises. Although very little is revealed about the character of Enoch he stands out to us as example of a man who pleased God because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Motivation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,424 views

    Vision sermon on urgency, time is now, motivation for the common ground growth that we argued would be our goal

    Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Title: New Riverlutions: Finding Motivation, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Sense of Urgency video, On October 16, 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicolas Ridley were tied to the stake to be burned for their Protestant teaching and preaching and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Genealogy Of The King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,565 views

    Matthew begins the story of Jesus with a genealogy to establish the fact that our faith is grounded on fact and history, not myth and legend.

    Christmas Series - 2014 Sermon # 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    I Don't Believe This Stuff Anymore! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,990 views

    Based on 1 Cor. 1:18 - This sermon defines deconstruction & the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

    “I DON’T BELIEVE THIS STUFF ANYMORE” 1 Cor. 1:18 FBCF – 9/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Here are some names I want throw out to you: - Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call – now a drag queen who calls himself “Flamy Grant”) - Kevin Max (DC Talk) - John Steingard (Hawk Nelson) - Michael & Lisa Gungor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Fellowship And The Fullness Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,013 views

    “God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”

    1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making New Year Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 525 views

    A call to make spiritually grounded, God-centered resolutions that lead to growth, discipline, and divine fulfilment in the new year.

    MAKING NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:8 Key Verse: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat…” (Daniel 1:8) Supporting Texts: Joshua 24:15; Psalm 119:112; Proverbs 16:3; Luke 9:62; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,178 views

    Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

    Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

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    Redeeming The Remaining Days Of The Year Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 26, 2025
     | 215 views

    A call to maximise divine opportunities, recover lost grounds, and finish the year purposefully under God’s guidance.

    REDEEMING THE REMAINING DAYS OF THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:16 Key Verse: “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:16) Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12; Joel 2:25-26; Ecclesiastes 7:8; John 9:4; Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION As the year draws to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God