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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalm 34:12-14 - Part 5 – The Tongue A Strained Bow - And Depart; Do; Seek; Pursue Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2025
     | 137 views

    Today we stress the power of the tongue to do evil but it must be controlled. Also, depart from evil and do good. The tongue is troublesome and we spent time looking at the problem. With everything we must be conformed to the image of Christ. Even Christians fear to commit themselves.

    PSALM 34:12-14 - PART 5 – THE TONGUE A STRAINED BOW - AND DEPART; DO; SEEK; PURSUE In our last message in this glorious Psalm we were at the start of the second half of the Psalm. This alphabetic Psalm has 22 verses/stanzas to match the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, but it has two divisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Have No Fear, The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,350 views

    what will happen at the second coming of Christ and hwo to respond

    October 13, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - 5 The little boy just received a great big ice cream cone from his mom. His eyes were wide open with excitement. On a hot day like it was, this was going to be a special treat! Quickly he took one bite, then another - life couldn’t get much ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Mind Stayed On Him Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 7, 2016
     | 6,996 views

    Our Heavenly Father has called us to pour out our lives in service to Jesus. To tell the amazing story of His great love for us. Do not remain an enemy to the Love of God that is Jesus Christ. It is only your sin that separates you from Him

    A mind stayed on Him Philippians 3:8-18 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Miller avatar

    3 Common Excuses For Ignoring God's Calling

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019
     | 8,957 views

    God may be calling you. Are you being obedient or making excuses? Here are 3 common excuses used by Christians.

    A small boy was eating pancakes and while no one was in the kitchen, he helped himself to some more topping. He used about half a bottle on one pancake and you can imagine the mess it made. His grandma returned to the kitchen to find the sticky aftermath. “Johnny,” she asked, “why did you use ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Winning Christian Attitude

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 383 ratings
     | 26,919 views

    A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude. As a believer we can become mighty in the Spirit of the Lord, and develop a heart of a champion when we are willing to give ourselves to the mind of Christ.

    Sermon.977 See # 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 “A Winning Christian Attitude” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 10, 2001 Philippians 3:7-14 A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude about yourself, God, the church, and other people! The same victorious life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Age With Grace

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 15,099 views

    Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

    DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What’s The Price?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2019
     | 5,046 views

    The doctrine of the blood of Jesus exposes the terrible seriousness of sin, the extremes to which God was willing to go because He loved us, and that only Christianity has a Savior who saves and delivers from sin and the sin nature.

    WHAT’S THE PRICE? 1 Pet. 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LETTERS TO THE PASTOR 1. Dear Pastor, I would like to go to heaven someday because I know my brother won't be there. Stephen. Age 8, Chicago 2. Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    What Do You Want Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 23, 2023
     | 1,880 views

    Jesus is making His way toward Jerusalem and has just told His disciples that it was now approaching the time He would fulfill all the prophecy concerning the Son and He passes by a blind man.

    What Do You Want? Luke 18:35-43 Jesus is making His way toward Jerusalem and has just told His disciples that it was now approaching the time He would fulfill all the prophecy concerning the Son. Luke 18:31 “Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    All Christians Need To See

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 15, 2015
     | 4,120 views

    All people need to see what is ahead for all men.

    ALL CHRISTIANS NEED TO SEE Acts 26: 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. People today are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Energized By Multiplication Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,302 views

    God uses us as partners to grow the church.

    ENERGIZED BY MULTIPLICATION Acts 2:41 S: Church Growth Th: Freed to Minister Pr: GOD USES US AS PARTNERS TO GROW THE CHURCH. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Acts 2:42 three stages that show how God uses us as partners in church growth. The _____ stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Heaven

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,220 views

    An evangelistic sermon on the reality of Heaven as the destiny of the believer and of who and what will not be found there..

    Heaven Rev. 22:1-4 and 22:1-5 Introduction Four facts are clear from God’s word. 1. There is a future life. 2. There is no intermediate place. – no purgatory – no soul sleep 3. The eternal destiny of the soul is determined this side of the Grave. There is no second chance after death. 4. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,067 views

    God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

    Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What Is Pentecost ?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,471 views

    Sermon describes Pentecost is a Time to Offer to God, Pentecost is Unity. Pentecost is sounds from Heaven, Pentecost is being Filled, and Pentecost is Hearing.

    What is Pentecost? Acts 2:1-11 • Traditionally been understood as the birth of the Christian church. • The Anointed One promised in the scriptures of the Jews This day would come “I will not leave you comfortless, but I will send the Holy Spirit” • Pentecost, meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jun 23, 2017
     | 6,219 views

    where are we headed to do our own work or Gods work

    Where are you going? I remember when I was a kid. My mom would ask me where was I going. When I got older I was still asked where I was going. What the strange thing is I was asked at least 3 times this week by minister friends when I told them about how God is working here in Potterville they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "zechariah's Christmas Carol"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2019
     | 2,916 views

    The sermon will share Zechariah's song known as "Zechariah's Benedictus". Its the song he sang to John.

    Zechariahs Christmas Carol Luke 1:68-79 1. First who is Zechariah? • Zechariah travels to Jerusalem several miles to perform the regular temple duties. • His wife, Elizabeth, has been barren for years, (to be barren was considered to be a curse from God). • Luke tells us, however, that Zechariah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist