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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    30. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 7-14 - Messages In Romans – Gentiles Are Not Part Of Chapter 7 – Not The Battle Of The Two Natures - Message 30 Part 2 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
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    The Law is examined here – the Law is holy and it is spiritual. Romans 7 is about a man under the Law trying to meet the standards of the Law but is defeated by his own sinfulness. Our verses bring this out. It has nothing to do with the Christian and his new nature fighting the old nature.

    30. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 7-14 - Messages In Romans – GENTILES ARE NOT PART OF CHAPTER 7 – NOT THE BATTLE OF THE TWO NATURES - Message 30 Part 2 of 3 ROMANS CHAPTER 7 EXPOSITION – PART 2 It is most unfortunate that these three messages had to be broken into three Parts because it disrupts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are We Worth?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 14, 2016
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    Sermonette. The prodigal son, this story is a descriptive an understanding of what we are worth to our Heavenly Father.

    Luke 15:11-32 This is a multifaceted parable this is but one descriptive of its meaning. How much are we worth? A lot of our understanding of worth will depend on how we see ourselves, how we were treated as children, and what others have said about our worth. Jesus tells a story what to many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Having A Healthy Ambition

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015
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    We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

    For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Change Of Heart Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 4,232 views

    Have you ever been so desperate that you’ve said, “God, I need a miracle!”? Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need.

    Few things evoked unmitigated fear and near national panic as the image, you see in front of you. Known by some as hemorrhagic fever, this deadly disease is better known as Ebola. All eyes were on Texas in the Fall of last year (2014) when a patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, carried the lethal virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    When God Says, "don't Pray For Them!"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2021
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    God holds all mankind to account. All face judgement, and some are judged now. When God judges individuals and even communities, He informs His people, saying, "Don't pray for them!"

    “Thus says the LORD concerning this people [Israel]: ‘They have loved to wander thus; they have not restrained their feet; therefore, the LORD does not accept them; now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins.’ “The LORD said to me: ‘Do not pray for the welfare of this people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nowhere To Stand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
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    What is moving the ground beneath your feet today? Is it the loss of a loved one? A marriage that is less than perfect? A job that seems insecure? An illness that threatens your life? A trusted person who has let you down? Faith in God can be restored.

    Nowhere to Stand Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Message: There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025
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    Devil came from heaven, Christ also came from heaven The Devil knew God as an arch angel before his falling, Christ also knew God, His Father. Then how, that arch angel became the devil and Christ became the saviour?

    Many claim to have known God but living a life controlled by demons and devil with the attitude of devil. Many may say, no we are not like devil- but Jesus even called Pharisees and the religious people who claim to be God’s children- children of devil (John 8:44) Why does He say that? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Furthering Your Faith-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2024
     | 534 views

    2 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

    FURTHERING Your FAITH-II—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 2--:5e-6a(:5-7)] Attention: *For your ‘basic’ room: ?How will the room be used?-- Let’s try to imagine the ‘sanctuary’ of this our ‘church-house’, where we are now sitting. Suppose there were no pews at all. Suppose there was no stained glass. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Congregation

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 10, 2004
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     | 7,775 views

    There is so much talk among self appointed prophets that the day of the gathering Church is over. I can’t sit back and let these words go un-challenged. God is into unity and its impossible to have unity sitting at home by ourselves or cutting ourselves o

    The power of the congregation There is so much talk among self appointed prophets that the day of the gathering Church is over. I can’t sit back and let these words go un-challenged. God is into unity and its impossible to have unity sitting at home by ourselves or cutting ourselves off from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Yearning To Breathe Free

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2003
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     | 5,744 views

    We yearn to be free. In Christ we can be transformed from a slave mentality, we can become agents of liberation, and we can come forth from self-imposed bondages. For Transfiguration Sunday and for Black History Month; uses poems (not replicated here)

    The plan of God is that all should be free. All free. Free from the things that keep us from what God intends us to be. Free from oppression, free from hostility. Most of all, free from sin and death. That is the ultimate plan of God. We who have yearned to breathe free have not been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Cain: The Story Of Alienation Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 5, 2008
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     | 6,715 views

    The story of Cain. Intimacy with God and family and self is lost. He no longer feels accepted. He lives in fear. God warns Cain... but Cain chooses to turn his back on God and walks away. Peter and Judas both betrayed and denied Jesus, one walked to

    In Jesus Holy Name March 9,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4:1-12 “Cain: the Story of Alienation” This is the third message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hold The Ball Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 39,096 views

    There are many "self-help" books about how we can have a successful church, but Titus is one of the few divinely inspired books telling us how to do this. What are three of the basic principles a church needs to observe to be successful in God’s eyes?

    OPEN: Several years back, John Brodie, a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was used by his team to hold the ball for field goals and extra points after the touchdown. A reporter once asked why a million-dollar player like him would have to do such a menial task. "Well," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faces: Samson Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
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     | 6,321 views

    Samson was reckless. He became arrogant in his self pursuits always assuming that God would bless him because he was special. He virtually abandoned his spiritual life over the course of 20 years then was shocked that God was gone. In the end, he lost

    Last week we learned that Samson was special. Even before he was born God had put a call on his life and all Samson had to do was walk into his calling. His calling was clear, God wanted to use Samson to move the Israelites out of their complacency because they were losing their identity. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2007
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     | 9,807 views

    In a closing litany of exhortations the apostle leads his readers to consider essential Christian attitudes of: 1) submission, 2) humility, 3) trust, 4) self-control, 5) vigilance, 6) fortitude, 7) hope, 8) worship, 9) faithfulness, & 10)Love

    Ralph Waldo Emerson said: ‘A man is what he thinks about all day long.’ How could he possibly be anything else?” Why? An old maxim states: “Thoughts produce acts, acts produce habits, and habits produce character.” The Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius said, “Our life is what our thoughts make ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    One Day To Feed The World – Compelled By Compassion

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007
     | 3,390 views

    ONE DAY TO FEED THE WORLD – Compelled by Compassion We cannot ignore those less fortunate than we are. If the love of Christ is in us then we are compelled to H.E.L.P: Heed the compassion command, Empty self, Lift the burden, and Pay the price.

    • Galatians 6:2 (GOD’S WORD) Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. INTRODUCTION: This morning we are asking you to give one day’s income to help feed the world. Before we go any further I think we ought to ask if it is fair for any of us to be asked do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God