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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Fool Straining At The Eye Of The Needle - Take Note And Learn Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022
     | 1,697 views

    Jesus gave a parable of the rich man whose soul God required one night. He was called a fool because he worked hard for treasures but was poverty-stricken for God. We examine treasure in heaven and faithfulness.

    THE FOOL STRAINING AT THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE - TAKE NOTE AND LEARN THE INTRODUCTION {{Luke 12:20 but God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you, and now who will own what you have prepared?’}} - In verse 20 why did God call him a fool? Well there is one thing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Forward To A Greater Level PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,173 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's grace to let go of past mistakes and failures, and move forward towards a brighter, faith-filled future.

    Welcome, friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared faith and the hope that springs eternal from it. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the unfolding story of God's redemptive love. We are here to be nurtured by the Word, to be ...read more

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    Look Backward, But Go Forward

    Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

    Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Don't Give Up, Hold On To Your Confidence”/ "It's

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 44,707 views

    Sometimes in life we have to pray for confidence in God. He will give you just what you need because He’s just a whisper away!

    Introduction For the few moments that are mine and as the Lord shall guide, I would like to use as a sermonic theme, “Don’t Give Up, Hold On To Your Confidence, Because It’s Only A Test.” After looking at the theme several times, the Holy Spirit kept leading me to the trials and the tribulations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting The New Year Off Right

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,435 views

    Starting the new year right is forgiving, forgetting, and not putting old stuff into a new bag and carrying it into the new year.

    12/27/2009 Starting the New Year off Right Philippians 3:13-14 Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction We are 5 days away from the New Year. For some, swinging into the new year will be easy. Because there will not be anything different. Not expecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Failing Forward, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    Do you feel God has placed you on a shelf because of something you’ve done? Never forget that you are serving the God, not only of a second chance, but countless chances.

    For some of you, it was all you could do to even come here today. You failed over and over. You had such a bad week or month that you really didn’t even want to show up today. We sometimes want to give up because of · the regularity of our sin (“I just can’t seem to stop!”), · the reproach of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving On To The Next Level

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012
     | 2,244 views

    As Christians we need to move to the next level of our faith

    TOPIC: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL Text: Philippians 3:12-14 "12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaving The Past Behind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,785 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their Christian journey, pressing on towards spiritual growth and the ultimate prize of eternal life in Christ.

    Welcome, dear friends, to our time of fellowship and worship. It's a delight to gather in the presence of our Lord, to share in His word, and to grow together in understanding and faith. We are here, not by chance, but because our loving Father has called us into His presence. He has a message for ...read more

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    Pressing Toward The Mark

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025
     | 130 views

    This sermon from Philippians 3:11–16 calls believers to press forward in the race of faith, forgetting the past and pursuing Christlikeness with perseverance and purpose.

    Pressing Toward the Mark Scripture Text: Philippians 3:11–16 Introduction: The Race of a Lifetime In the long and storied history of the Olympic Games, there are countless tales of endurance and determination. Picture a marathon runner. Miles into the race, their muscles are screaming, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clouds By Day-Moving Forward

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    How many times has your direction in life been a little bit foggy or cloudy, or just plain dark and glum. The LORD is the leading cloud, and the light in the dark. Follow Him.

    8.02.2008.Sermon.Guidance by Cloud and Fire By William Akehurst, HSWC Clouds by day – Moving Forward Songs “Where He Leads me I will follow” “Everywhere I go I See You” Michael W. Smith Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Still Going Forward For God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,076 views

    The church of Jesus Christ must keep moving ahead! How shall we go forward?

    Still Going Forward for God Acts 28:20-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 25, 2008 *Tonight we finish our study of the Book of Acts. John Phillips described the closing scene with these words: “That is where Luke put down his pen. He gives us this final glimpse of Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forward Thinking For The Follower Of Christ

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    SOMEONE ONCE SAID, “FAITH SEES THE INVISIBLE, BELIEVES THE INCREDIBLE, AND RECEIVES THE IMPOSSIBLE”. HERE IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY, WE SEE ABRAHAM LIVING AND ACTING OUT THE REALITY OF THIS STATEMENT. EVERYTHING ABRAHAM DOES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEATH OF

    FORWARD THINKING FOR THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Genesis 23:1-20 INTRODUCTION: SOMEONE ONCE SAID, “FAITH SEES THE INVISIBLE, BELIEVES THE INCREDIBLE, AND RECEIVES THE IMPOSSIBLE”. HERE IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY, WE SEE ABRAHAM LIVING AND ACTING OUT THE REALITY OF THIS STATEMENT. EVERYTHING ABRAHAM DOES IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Move Out And Move Forward

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,638 views

    There are times when the waiting must end, and we must move forward on what God has spoken to us, this sermon helps in those times when it is time to move out and move forward.

    Move out and Move Forward Deuteronomy 1:1-8 Introduction: Probably one of the most humiliating experiences of my life was failing seventh grade. There were all my friends I started school with moving on to the eigth grade and here I was staying in the seventh grade with a whole bunch of kids I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Focused And Going Forward

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    What is the Kingdom of God? It is the place where Jesus is King! This is the main purpose of the Church to be a place where Jesus is King. Jesus Messiah, what a wonderful song. Messiah is the annointed King of Israel. The annointed King is Jesus.

    Intro: In the past few weeks we have studied some of the lethal weapons that the devil will direct at us. I have said that these devices or schemes are designed to destroy, divide, distort what God has for us as believers. Jesus offers us life full. The devil offers life fractured. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Forward To The Eternal City Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2014
     | 4,952 views

    To show that we have an eternal city to live in for eternity whose Architect and Builder is GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you live in an eternal city? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have an eternal city to live in for eternity whose Architect and Builder is GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:10 (Amplified Bible) 11:10 For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal