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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What God Is Doing To The Sharks In Your Life

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    God is keeping Leviathan at bay

    What God is Doing to the Sharks in Your Life Isa. 27:1 Aug. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Opening story B “Leviathan” was a legendary creature, with its origin coming from the Ancient Near East (the word itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring Trials Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,733 views

    When we face trials in our lives, do we complain or do we trust that God will help us through?

    Did you hear of the man who was dyslexic, agnostic and an insomniac? Yes, he stays awake all night long wondering if there really is a “Dog.” Michael Josephson, the founder of the “Josephson Institute of Ethics” in Southern California writes about an old legend that tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Grow A Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,065 views

    God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

    toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant Is Cut Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014
     | 5,590 views

    The first of two covenants between the LORD and Abraham is cut.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant is Cut Genesis 15:7-21 Introduction In the last lesson, we came across one of the most important verses in Scripture. Abram that had pleaded with the Lord about having a child and reminding Him of his age. He had already waited a long time for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unknown Self

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,243 views

    The outline for this sermon comes from GE MacCartney in "The Protestant Pulpit." Based on a great Old Testament story that most people don't know.

    The Unknown Self (or "Who'd have thunk it'?") "t 2 Kings 8:7—15 “Who’d ‘of thunk it?” or for the English majors. - "Who would have guessed it?" That is what you hear over and over, every night as you watch the news... who would believe such a thing? who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Radical

    Contributed by John Quigley on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,202 views

    A sermon that speaks of the radical preaching and teaching of Jesus Christ.

    Mar 12:38-44 NKJV Then He said to them in His teaching, "Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, (39) the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, (40) who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In The Garden

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,888 views

    Was Jesus in the Garden at Gethsemane a theophany?

    God in the Garden Luke 22:39-53 Today is the day we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is a day which we celebrate with children waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” It is a joyful experience. And it should have been when Jesus the Messiah came to Jerusalem. Indeed, there was a lot of joy. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Of Love, God Of Justice: A Future Heaven, A Future Hell

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 996 views

    God's works are many in the world and of particular beauty. Yet there is also the proclivity of man toward evil. God allows for free will, which opens the doors to almost any possibility. Which explains why the world is so messed up.

    “There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell. No soul that seriously and constantly desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019
     | 5,428 views

    Struggling temptation is not uncommon to us nor was it uncommon to Jesus. See how Jesus' struggle against temptation helps us as we daily face temptation.

    Do you ever feel like you’re wearing one of these (a target)? Maybe it’s that you feel like you’re being blamed for everything that is going wrong in other people’s lives, even when it’s not your fault. Maybe it’s more of the personal attacks that are being fired in your direction because of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Deep Cave Of Darkness: Boredom

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2017
     | 5,180 views

    ZWW ( Zeal without wisdom) and WWZ (Wisdom without zeal) Can be deadly within the church. Boredom is a great enemy many face today. We need to get excited about God's plan.

    THE DEEP CAVE OF DARKNESS…(Boredom) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingegrs@aol.com DARKNESS MAY OFTEN BECOME A TANGLED WEB OF CHOICES. I have some really good news you can use if you chose. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT YOUR DAILY CHOICES. I also bear some bad news, hear me? LIFE IS ABOUT IS ALL ABOUT YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are The Kings From The East? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,823 views

    This message seeks to expose and reveal the mysteries of apocalyptic images right before the Second Coming of Christ. it challenges believers to be faithful, focused and unflappable in light of the Return of Christ.

    Best life practices, most solid advice, came from my time as a boy Scout … Scout motto is be prepared, and its always worthwhile to observe some timeless codes of conduct, especially practices like: thrifty, clean, brave and reverent, they are go-to principles when the future looks uncertain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015
     | 8,838 views

    Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

    As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test (Part 2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,065 views

    Looks at the Coming Test for all believers in light of these last days.

    Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test Gen 25:27-34; Gen 28:27-37; Matt 4:1-10 (Part 2 of 2) Last week – America’s birthright blessing - Freedom We saw Esau … Despising Our Birthright Sold his birthright for a bowl of stew…for what he could get now That word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Ought To Pray For Protection Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,658 views

    God gives us of Himself to protect us in this world.

    We Ought to Pray for Protection Most of us would cheer for someone who defended their children and their home from someone trying to break into the house in the middle of the night. And certainly they deserve our cheering for doing what they had to do, using whatever force they had to use, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength In Surrender: The Prayer In Gethsemane PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 808 views

    Explores Jesus' humanity, obedience, and perseverance in the face of adversity, as exemplified in His prayerful preparation in the Garden of Gethsemane.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of gathering together in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to have you all here today as we gather to reflect upon the Word of God. Today, we're going to be focusing on a pivotal moment in the life of our Savior, a moment that is as ...read more

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