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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message In 1peter – Number 1 – A Problem That Was Not Solved But Is Solved – 1peter 1:9-12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023
     | 1,349 views

    The Old Testament prophets wrote of things to come and strained to look into those things to understand them; things for our instruction. The Holy Spirit moved them to write of Christ who would come. The grace of God is revealed and we look forward to the glorious hope to come.

    MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 1 – A PROBLEM THAT WAS NOT SOLVED BUT IS SOLVED – 1Peter 1:9-12 [1]. INTRODUCTION Have you ever pondered over something that was a bit enigmatic but you were not able to solve it? Perhaps it was not for you to solve, only to know a few small threads of it. Maybe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going For 'the Gold'

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012
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     | 4,987 views

    Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

    Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

    Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relentless Living!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
     | 8,775 views

    Jesus offers freedom from our past and from our bondages. We don’t have to make peace with our chains and just get used to them, because Jesus came to set free those who are captive! You can grow! You can and should move forward in your faith!

    Relentless Living! Philippians 3:7-16 7… whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "on The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

    “On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lord I Got Questions

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021
     | 2,874 views

    It is not wrong to ask the Lord questions, it is wrong to assume the answer has to be what you always want.

    Lord I got Questions Introduction- It is great to be in God’s house today! I believe He wants to speak to us through His word. Prayer- Wither you are listening to this message by the internet or you are in the service, everyone has questions about the bible and a lot of times the questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Press On”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 5, 2020
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     | 8,415 views

    Paul has such a zeal to be with Christ and all other things are unimportant.

    “Press On” Philippians 3:4-14 1. Paul is passionate about Pressing on • In this passage in Philippians, the reader experiences Paul at his most passionate. • Paul yearns to be made righteous by faith, presses on toward his goal of knowing Christ, longs to be worthy of suffering for and with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord I Have Questions

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 809 views

    Sometimes we have questions to God about what is happening in our life at the time

    Lord I got Questions Introduction- It is great to be in God’s house today! I believe He wants to speak to us through His word. Let’s pray- Wither you are listening to this message by the internet or you are in the service, everyone has questions about the bible and a lot of times the questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Experiencing God: The First Step Series

    Contributed by Chuck Bernal on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    This is a sermon is Part 1 of a series based on Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. This material served as the basis for this message.

    OUTLINE Jesus said that eternal life is knowing God . . . Jesus did not mean that eternal life is ¡§knowing about God.¡¨ . . . knowledge of God comes through experience. We come to know God as we experience Him in . . . You will never be satisfied just to know ABOUT God. Really knowing God only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes You Need To Let Things Go In Order To Grow

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,051 views

    Sometimes we need to be willing to let some things go in our lives, if we don’t they will hold us back from becoming all that God intented us to become

    Sometimes you need to let things go, in order to grow (The rich young ruler <VIDEO> Hook (Captain Hook’s assistant has an epiphany) Chapter 12 Begin 01:04:23 End 01:05:51 Have you ever had an ‘apostrophe?’ Captain Hook’s first mate gets an ‘apostrophe’ or an epiphany. He has an “aha moment!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Evangelism 101 Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,326 views

    This is the 22nd sermon in the series "Moving With God".

    Sunday Morning June 7, 2009 Preached w/Adrian Wallace @ Bel Aire Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#22] EVANGELISM 101 Exodus 20:1-21 Introduction: [Video: “The Fire Fighter Story”] Do you find it easy to love and worship God- All the things He has done? When we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me Your Glory Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,282 views

    This is the 23rd sermon in the series "Moving With God".

    Sunday Morning June 14, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#23] SHOW ME YOUR GLORY Exodus 33:12-23 Introduction: What is it that draws us to God? Romans 10:20 (NIV) “And Isaiah boldly says, "I was found by those who did not seek me; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Healing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    This is the 15th sermon in the series "Moving With God". This is also an Easter Sermon.

    Sunday Morning April 12, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#15] A TIME FOR HEALING Exodus 15:22-27 Introduction: Do you ever feel like you are on a roller coaster? You get started in a particular direction; but all of a sudden you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of Tribulation

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,708 views

    This about about what trials do in your life.

    THE REALITY OF TRIBULATIONS I understand that God is on our side & God wants to bless his people! But the truth is that in this life along with all the benefits of God, we’re going to have opposition. We’re going to have flowing in opposite direction good & bad! I think we know that being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    8 Ways To Help- When You’re In Overload

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    What is stress? Before a violin (or any stringed instrument) can produce music, stress must be put on the strings. But pull them too tightly and they’ll snap. (The same is true with you.)

    8 Ways to Help- When You’re In Overload Matthew 6:32-34NKJ What is stress?
Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet. I saw a book titled "Anxiety and Depression For Dummies" ... Not sure it's the brightest idea to label someone looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal