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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022
     | 1,800 views

    The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. it has so many lessons.

    WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 1 This story is not found in every manuscript of scripture, and it is believed that it was omitted for fear of encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Heavenly Father Takes Care Of You, So Place First Things First Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,857 views

    Worry steals us away from seeking God's kingdom and his righteousness. With birds and lilies, Jesus brings home how great our heavenly Father's care is. So why worry? Parts: A. How great his care for you!. B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness.

    Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Theme: Your heavenly Father Takes Care of You, So Place First Things First A. How great his care for you! B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness Season: Epiphany 8a Date: February 27, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace At Work 16 - Unmasked Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 16, 2013
     | 4,280 views

    On the unmasking of false teachers and teachings. Have discernment ministries and bloggers gone too far in naming names and posting sermons and book and sermon reviews?

    Dakota Community Church March 16, 2013 Grace at Work - 17 Unmasked Ephesians 4:1-14 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Listen To Christ Always

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2023
     | 703 views

    As a nation we are abandoning the moral law written into our hearts by God. It’s almost too much to hear it without weeping.

    Nineteenth Sunday in Course Year A 2023 St. Paul had a big problem. He’s putting together the first real systematic theology of salvation in his letter to the Church at Rome, but he’s run into a wall. Paul is a Jew, an observant Jew, but he has come to believe in Jesus as Son of God and Messiah of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022
     | 1,324 views

    The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. It has so many lessons to apply to life in this world.

    WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? PART 2 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 2 [The account of the woman taken in adultery continues. This is Part 2 of the message.] Earlier, I said that adultery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Sleepwalking Allowed Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,062 views

    Sleepwalking is a dangerous practice, because those who practice it are unconscious, unaware of the dangers around them. In the same way, spiritual sleepwalking is dangerous, but moreso, because those who casually sleepwalk their way through life, expose themselves to deadly deceptions.

    Has anyone here ever been afflicted with somnambulism? Okay, does anyone even know what somnambulism is? Well, it's a technical term for sleepwalking. So, back to the original question--has anyone here ever had a sleepwalking experience? How did it go? Did anyone get hurt? The reason I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Goes Into Pitching Your Tent Towards Sodom? Series

    Contributed by John Crisp on May 28, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,101 views

    Lott's slow slide towards Sodom

    Gen 13:5-13 1)We become discontent with the brethren (Verses 7-9) -there was strife, while the man of God wanted Unity. -He was not satisfied with being second to Abraham. -He had a choice to make: follow the man of God and God or Go his own way. -Even if there is strife in the camp, follow God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crowns And Rewards

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,727 views

    When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

    A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guarding Against Faith Fakers

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    The church has the task to root out those who profess faith in Christ, but in reality they are faking their faith in order to destroy the church

    As we consider the sea of apostasy around us and the effectiveness of faith fakers activity in today's church, it seems as though the church has little hope in stemming the tide. But according to the book of Jude, not only can we stem the tide, we can take positive action to deal directly with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Home To The Flock Series

    Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,557 views

    Why do we stray away from God’s love. Can we Come home?

    Come on back to the flock! By Rev. Chaz M. Brown I am working in a local convenience store at nights for a well-known company. I see hundreds of people. I can see in many of them their eyes, and faces. I can see their pain and their suffering without their saying so. One man in particular I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming Out Of The Closet

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

    I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Giants, Keep On Coming"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,779 views

    This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to become victorious in their battles and WARS WITH GIANT SPIRITUAL STRUGGLES.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary and they sall walk and not faint); 1 Samuel 13:14 (“a man after God’s own heart); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Candace Adams avatar

    "Come Away With God"

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    God desires to meet with us. But, God will never force God’s self upon us. We must be willing to make meeting with God a priority.

    “Come Away with God” Exodus 33:7-12 There’s a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, “O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge.” Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Come And Eat Breakfast"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    a short devotional to give encouragement

    I ask you to spend just a few moments contemplating the setting. God has become flesh and dwelt among His creation. He has temporarily lain aside the independent exercise of His divine attributes and become entirely dependent upon and obedient to the Father, in all things. He has taught His ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark Haines avatar

    The Comforter Has Come

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,414 views

    A deductive exposition of Acts 2 focusing on the changes produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit’s presence.

    Text: Acts 2 Title: The Comforter Has Come Topic: Holy Spirit / Christian Living Theme: Presence of Holy Spirit / Changed Lives Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives in order to be changed. Response: ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan