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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 4 Of 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 199 views

    We are studying the third soil in the Parable of the Sower and now consider the reasons why the good seed gets choked by thorns. How many of us know someone who walked as a strong Christian but just departed the faith? It is a complex matter and we try to see why that happens.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 4 of 5 In the last message we did the seed that fell on the rocky soil, and we also did some of the seed that was choked by thorns. We will finish that choked seed this time. Let us revise the relevant verses from last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With The Right Attitude - Philippians, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,676 views

    Our attitude is affected by obedience, which begins with the individual before the community can be served. Then, once you submit, you can be used to serve the greater community to lead others to Christ!

    “Living with the Right Attitude” - Philippians, Part 3 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 3 Philippians 1:27 – 2:4 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Great Commission

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    The Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus gave his followers to make disciples. We see here that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus presence.

    Introduction: Very simply the Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus has given to all his followers to make disciples of all nations. In this passage we see that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - The Gospel Of Mark Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 269 views

    The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, He presents Jesus as the Servant King, the One who gave His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). And woven through its pages is a strong call for His disciples — that’s you and me — to go and proclaim the Gospel.

    Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - the Gospel of Mark Introduction: Church, let me ask you a question to begin with: When was the last time you shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with someone else? For many believers, the thought of evangelism brings fear. We worry about rejection, about saying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,549 views

    When we lose sight of these basics and let them slide families begin to unravel and eventually the very fabric of our social structure starts to come apart.

    For years at the University of Alabama they had a coach by the name of Paul “Bear” Bryant. He is regarded as one of the all-time great coaches in college football. While he was still coaching, young football coaches from all over would come to watch this legendary man conduct his practices. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    His Rewards Are Eternal

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    If you believe that God rewards us according to our actions.We will begin to live a life with unshakable certainty that everything we do today matters forever!

    THE GOD WHO REWARDS Imagine if today you stand on the edge of eternity. Today you make your trade, this life for eternity. What would it be like? Well there is no doubt that you will be in eternity with Jesus if you have asked him to forgive your sins and change your life! If I told you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,045 views

    we have been called to become fishers of men, but we actually have become "keepers of the aquarium"this message deals with Jesus beginning his ministry.

    “Fishers of Men “ Matthew 4: 18-19, Luke 5: 4-6 Introduction: Jesus started his ministry with the very word people heard from John the Baptist say “repent”. The message is the same today as when Jesus and John gave it. Becoming a follower of Christ means turning away from our self-centeredness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "M's" Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,132 views

    1 Timothy speaks clearly about the making of Leaders for God’s people today. I’ve discovered at least ten qualities that all begin with "M."

    Making of Leadership for God’s People 1 Tim. 3:1-7 God has a vested interest in the leadership of the church. He has always been directly involved and deeply concerned about those who lead his people. Think of the earliest great biblical leaders. The first one that comes to my mind is Moses. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Did God Let This Happen?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 16,548 views

    In the midst of a nation where people are beginning to ask questions about where God was when New York & Washington were hit, this is a humble effort to deal with that question.

    OPEN: A little girl came home from a neighbor’s house where her little friend had died. "Why did you go?" questioned her father. "To comfort her mother," said the child. "What could you do to comfort her?" "I climbed into her lap and cried with her." APPLICATION: In this mother’s time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What's A Christian Response To War?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    Begin with central affirmation Christ is Life, wills for us to have life, however wars will be here, until we find Christ who can stop wars.

    “What’s a Christian Response to War?” By Andrew Chan, senior pastor, PBC Vancouver Oct.21, 2001 “ The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dealing With An Impossible World

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    We live in a world that is a very hard one to live in at times. How do we deal with it? Well, we begin by looking at God’s word...

    DEALING WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD Psalm 37:1-17 READ PSALM 37:1-17 AFTER INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION: The headline article in "The Saturday Star" for July 5, 1997 is about the latest milestone made in space when NASA’s Pathfinder successfully came to rest on the planet Mars Friday. Pathfinder ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Righteous Living Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,473 views

    Murder, strife, envy and pride. All of these character flaws are all apart of today’s sermon. Righteous living as a church begins with righteous lives of our members.

    James 4:1-12 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2) You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3) When you ask, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Rules Of The Road"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    Ahimaaz and Cushi would be running a "race." As Christians, we too, are running a race. There are some "rules of the road" that you need to know before you begin the race.

    Monday Morning Greeting, May 24, 2004 Enough is enough. One thunder storm after another.... oh, well. I am looking forward to a quiet sky with something blue in it. We have had record rainfall... that’s the weather report. A lot of encouraging things at the Church yesterday. We had some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Grave: A Place Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,173 views

    The parade of praises from Palm Sunday has been replaced by the cries coming from Calvary, as Jesus dies on the cross and despair begins to set in among the disciples.

    A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. When his dad returned from the service he was holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked his father, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” He explained that when Jesus came into town, everyone was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marvin Penner avatar

    Ephesians 1: 5-8 Series

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation.

    Thanksgiving Sunday Oct. 8/00 Meeting Creek Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1: 3 - 10 Tell the Story of the Roman slave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational