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  • Bruce Gebbeken avatar

    A Walk In The Dark

    Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 11, 2006
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    A camping trip opens up to me the powerful insight of the opening words of John.

    A Walk in the Dark John 1:1-9 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blinded By The Dark

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    Jesus comes to us, and anoints us, Christ opens the eyes of our hearts, our eyes are opened. With our eyes opened, we are no longer blinded by the dark.

    A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to what the fairly new movie Ray, staring Jamie Foxx. It is the life story of the soul and jazz musician, Ray Charles. The movie touched on Ray Charles’ life growing up and losing his younger brother in a tragic accident, an event that he blamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    4 Christmas Gifts You Don’t Have To Wait To Open

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 13, 2025
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    There are many gifts we'll receive we really don't care for. But this Christmas, God offers you gifts of His love, healing, forgiveness, and inner joy. And these best gifts you don't have to wait until December 25 to open!

    4 CHRISTMAS GIFTS YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT TO OPEN Matthew 2:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN JOSEPH WENT ROGUE 1. The Director of the Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. 2. Her fears were realized when Jimmy decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sin: An Offense Against God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2014
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    Part two of this series focuses on the book of Jude and the warning we were given about false teachers and sin being in our midst.

    Sin: An Offense against God Scriptures: Rev. 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5; Jude Introduction: This morning I want to continue the message I started last week titled “Sin: An Offense against God.” If you recall from last week, I told you that this message originated from several ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025
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    As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Pergamum: The Dangers Of Apathy And Accommodation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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    This is the fourth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Pergamum examining the dangers of apathy and accommodation.

    We cannot see Satan, but his presence brings with it the unmistakable marks of human suffering and moral perversion. The evidence of his presence is clearly visible: the presence of cults, radical Islamists, terrorism, the persecution of Christians in Iran and China. In fact we can trace it right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Was That Hosea I Saw At Sexpo?! (A Sermon On The Book Of The Prophet Hosea)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
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    It’s very graphic - the book of Hosea - and full of passion. For what is at stake, Hosea believes, is not simply a nation that is breaking a few commandments, but rather an ...

    "Plead with your mother, plead - for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband - that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The B.i.b.l.e. Yes That's The Book For Me

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 10, 2004
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     | 4,205 views

    The Bible, how we got it, and is it reliable?

    The Bible, yes that’s the book for me By Kenny McKinley 2nd Tim 3:16, 2nd Peter 1:20-21 The Bible is the greatest book ever written, it tells us not only how to live on earth, but how to get to heaven. The Bible is also the greatest literary work ever written, and is still the number one best ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Grant avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People (Book Of Job)

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 25, 2019
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    Why does God allow pain & suffering?

    The Book of Job – Why does God allow pain & suffering? There is a well-known book written by an American Rabbi named Harold Kushner. The title of his book is that age old question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” If you’ve never asked that question certainly you’ve thought about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great White Throne Judgment Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,698 views

    Week 43 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 43 “The Great White Throne Judgment” Date: July 9, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 20:11-15 Introduction  In these five verses describe for us the final judgment of all unbelievers of every age.  In John 5:29, Jesus referred to this event as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 15,822 views

    In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Silent Nights - Pt. 2 - Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 15, 2013
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     | 5,351 views

    We enjoy "Silent Night" at Christmas, but what if every night is silent? How do we endure quiet seasons of life when nothing is stirring . . . even God?

    Silent Nights Pt. 2 - Closed Doors I. Introduction Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round your virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep heavenly peace, Sleep heavenly peace! Silent Night although it is one of the most popular (top 100) Christmas Songs of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 9 – Deep Suffering Of Babies And Children – Jeremiah Heartbroken – Exposes The False And Lying Prophets - Chapter 2:10-14 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025
     | 316 views

    Jeremiah recounts what he is seeing in the aftermath of the Babylonian destruction. The elders regret their sin. Mankind is a vile picture of inhumanity and lack of compassion, and that confronted Jeremiah. Babies were suffering and dying. The prophet was greatly stressed and overcome.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 9 – DEEP SUFFERING OF BABIES AND CHILDREN – JEREMIAH HEARTBROKEN – EXPOSES THE FALSE AND LYING PROPHETS - CHAPTER 2:10-14 We have now finished the series of verses that were attributing blame to the LORD for what happened in Judah. There were many accusations but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Revelation 11.1-14 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 1, 2016
     | 5,969 views

    symbolism in Revelation

    Revelation 11 verses 1-14 We come this morning to one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation. Is this passage to be understood literally? Symbolically? I think it is fair to say that the majority of bible scholars take, at least part of, this passage, to be symbolical. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Foundations - Gaining Heaven's Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 15,856 views

    Revelation gives a description of heaven that has been debated for centuries. What picture of this did God want us to receive?

    TEXT: Revelation 21:1-8/22-22:5 OPENING: KNOWING HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN R.Digest 2/84 p. 153 From Bishop Fulton J. Sheen’s autobiography "Treasure in Clay." I stopped to ask a few boys for directions to the Town Hall where I was giving a lecture. They told me where the Town Hall was and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ