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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 19 – Judah Is Heading For Big Trouble - And Lying Prophets Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 29, 2024
     | 965 views

    Governments and rulers and institutions and people have turned away from God. Why is that we might wonder? Has the message been passed from one generation to another? Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture?

    PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 19 – JUDAH IS HEADING FOR BIG TROUBLE - AND LYING PROPHETS PART 19 - Jeremiah 5:10-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE VINEYARD STRIPPED OF ITS TREACHEROUS BRANCHES {{Jeremiah 5:10 “Go up through her vine rows and destroy, but do not execute a complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Insatiable Craving Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 1,090 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: INSATIABLE CRAVING ILLUSTRATION: Can you believe that next year will mark 20-years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans? We all saw the news stories—the DESTRUCTION, the DEATH TOLL, the HUMAN AGONY and MISERY. Hurricane Katrina is the COSTLIEST natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Message Is Disturbing! (Turning Worlds Upside Down) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 1, 2023
     | 2,968 views

    The message of the Gospel is a disturbing message. To disturb means to excite from a state of rest or tranquility. It means to awaken, to agitate the mind, or to ruffle. The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is a gospel that turns the world upside down.

    Subject: The Gospel Message is Disturbing! Text: Acts 16:16-24 One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Song To The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 12, 2025
     | 253 views

    Heaven’s song reveals God’s plan to bring glory to Himself and peace to humanity through Christ

    The Song to the Shepherds Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Heaven and Nature Sing / Christmas / Luke 2:13–14 Heaven’s song reveals God’s plan to bring glory to Himself and peace to humanity through Christ. OPENING SLIDE INTRODUCTION • For 400 years, heaven had been silent. • No prophets, no new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approaching Mount Zion

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 266 ratings
     | 58,470 views

    We need to be reminded that we come into the presence of God every time we worship.

    Introduction: In a scene out of the book Tom Sawyer, Tom had gone to Sunday school and church at the demand of Aunt Polly. After Sunday school, Tom and his brother Sid went to the auditorium to sit under the watchful eye of Aunt Polly. Next we read Tom’s description of public worship. He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Success For Christians

    Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    If we will live in trust and obedience we can be successful in the eyes of God. This message is based on a sermon by Rev. David Wilkerson preached in 1967.

    The Secret of Success for Christians Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Pastor Jim May 1 Corinthians 9:9, "For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?" Paul wrote this referring to the teaching that he had as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Top Ten Marriage Killers

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,474 views

    This message addresses some of the primary issues facing troubled marriages today. It was a follow up to a message called "Marriage that Goes the Distance" that I did the preceding week.

    Top Ten Marriage Killers Communication in marriage can be a challenge can’t it? You only have to be married five minutes to know what I am talking about. That’s due in part to the fact that men and women speak two entirely different languages. Last Sunday’s message was on Marriage that Goes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Harry Potter Funeral

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    The searchlight of the Bible is turned on the Harry Potter phenomenon.

    The Harry Potter Funeral Text: Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Today we are here to pay our disrespect to Harry Potter of Hogwarts School of Witches and Wizards. We will not open the casket because he, like Lazarus, "stinketh." Little Harry will be buried at sea because Jesus said that the bottom of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happy [orthodox] Easter!

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on May 15, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    The difference in dating Western and Eastern Easter

    In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen (the organist strikes up the first line of “Jesus Christ is Risen today”) Yes, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen today! Now, we know that the resurrection of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour is proclaimed each and every ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Closed Doors

    Contributed by William Young on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,168 views

    Do You Know Which Side of the Door Your Stand? A sermon designed to help us understand we can shut the Lord out, or He can shut us in!

    CLOSED DOORS Matt 24:32-33 Introduction: 1. The Disciples had asked of the Lord;“When shall these things be”? 2. “NOW learn of a parable of the fig tree” 3. Note the word “WHEN”: He was beginning to discuss the end of time and His return. 4. We see in the first part of his statement that it could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wrestling With Sorrow

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    A Service of Lament in wake of Sept 11 disaster

    Wrestling In Sorrow Bible Reading: Psalm 13 PREPARED BY KEN G EHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Wrestlin g In So rrow p.1 1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? Why, God? When our need is so desperate, why does it seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard White avatar

    The Pursuit Of Personal Holiness Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    WE should pursue righteousness and holiness in our everyday living. Living a life worthy of the Lord

    The Pursuit of Holiness COL 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Dealing With Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 18, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    In spite of what seems to be insurmountable problems, we find strength by clinging to God.

    Dealing With Disappointment 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1 (First in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    Uncovering the obtacles that lead to failures, and the weapons to prevent them in the future.

    Making a fresh start Rebounding from a failure Job said, "My days have passed, my plans are shattered, so are the desires of my heart" Ever had a day like that- We all fail--- You’e not a failure till you give up Never give up- We keep going Causes of Failure 1. We don’t plan ahead- if your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Right Handed

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    God saves, keeps, and will judge with His mighty right hand.

    God Is Right Handed Psalm 98:1, 2 INTRO.: Years ago, I heard a radio preacher say God is right handed. He gave several Scriptures he thought proved the point. I got interested in looking up the Scriptures to see what is meant by the right hand of God. Sure enough, God is spoken of many times as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ