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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Go Back To Go Forward

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2013
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     | 13,230 views

    Ephesus had many commendable qualities. Yet almost without notice the church began to slip and lose ground. It was not what they were doing that was the core of their problem. If they were to go forward the church needed to return to where they once were.

    Go Back to Go Forward Revelation 2:1-7 The church at Ephesus had many commendable qualities. Yet almost without notice the church began to slip and lose ground. It was not what they were doing that was the core of their problem. If they were to go forward the church needed to return to where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Year Of Jubilee & Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 10, 2019
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    The Year of Jubilee was a revelation of grace; during it all debts were cancelled, all prisoners were set free, and all inheritances were restored! It occurred right after the sacrifice of the Day of Atonement was accepted and was signaled by the sounding of the shofars.

    THE YEAR OF JUBILEE & JESUS Lev. 25:8-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STARBUCK’S JANITOR (reach your potential?) 1. Ole was looking for a job and heard that there was an opening for a janitor at the local Starbucks. After the interview, the manager said, "You have the job, just sign this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Spare Me

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2015
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    God's grace through Christ Jesus unto us all---some grafted in opened the door; it is our belief and strong convictions to the truth in the faith of Christ Jesus that keeps us.

    SPARE ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 13, 2015) “For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee” (Romans 11:21, King James Version [The Gentiles forbidden to boast]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    How To Behave In Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,881 views

    We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

    How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Real Fair Dinkum Lowlifes – Reprobates Covered In Greed And Rebellion – Jude 1:11(A) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022
     | 2,216 views

    Jude continues his description of the false teachers who were causing so much havoc. In this message he likens them to Cain, the self-willed, murderous one; and to Korah and his followers who were rebellious. False teaching is destructive.

    REAL FAIR DINKUM LOWLIFES – REPROBATES COVERED IN GREED AND REBELLION – Jude 1:11(a) Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay, they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. [A]. INTRODUCTION. There are three parts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compelled To Continue

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 5, 2017
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    Have you ever felt as if your efforts were in vain, and questioned if you were making a difference? We find ourselves questioning God, and tempted to abandon the work. We are not the first to feel this way. God is able to provide the strength we need.

    Compelled to Continue Jeremiah 20:9 The life and ministry of Jeremiah was interesting to say the least. He is commonly known as the “Weeping Prophet,” and for good reason. His ministry spanned forty years in Judah, leading up to their captivity at the hands of the Babylonians. During his faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not So Silent Night

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008
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     | 6,595 views

    That night the skies and the land were filled with praises for God. It was not a silent night, and neither should we be silent.

    NOT SO SILENT NIGHT Luke 2:8-20 LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Humble King, The Happy Crowd, And The Hateful Leaders

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2021
     | 3,930 views

    There were different attitudes displayed when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

    “THE HUMBLE KING, THE HAPPY CROWD AND THE HATEFUL LEADERS” When I was a child about 6 years old, Dad would take me to Harvest Festival in Arvada, Colorado. He would pay the Attendant a dime for me to ride a pony around and around in a large circle along with 9 other buckaroos. That was 5 minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Random Acts Of Kindness Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,744 views

    Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. If there were a trial today and being kind and gentle were a crime, would there be enough evidence to convict us?

    Random Acts of Kindness Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 10:30-37 Illustration: The Courtroom drama. We all know the story, it’s the story of the good Samaritan and even those in the world who don’t know that Jesus originally told the story know what a good Samaritan is. Jesus used this story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Wineskins

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 15, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,004 views

    1. Wineskins were made to be filled with wine. 2. New wine calls for new wineskins. 3. Wineskins were made for pouring.

    Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thought on many subjects. But something happened to Pascal which was beyond logic and rational thought. After his death, his servant found a piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    What Did Jesus Say To George Washington?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,402 views

    George Washington’s motto’s were impressed upon Him by the Lord and they were “Deeds, not words”, and “For God and my Country”.

    “What Did Jesus Say To George Washington?” Thesis: George Washington’s motto’s were impressed upon Him by the Lord and they were “Deeds, not words”, and “For God and my Country”. Texts: Hebrews 13:7,8 7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Angels 'to-Do' List Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,375 views

    What were angels created for? We can learn much about why WE were created by finding the answer to this question!

    The Angels ’To-Do’ List Psalm 148:2 They don’t just float on clouds all day, and they have no bows and arrows to shoot hearts with. They don’t play harps and they don’t play outfield! What’s an angel’s job? 1. To offer praise and worship to God v. 2 Hebrews 1:6 And again, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,313 views

    Martha and Mary were sisters. They were both close friends of Jesus but they interacted with him, served him and worship him in different ways.

    A Tale of Two Sisters Luke 10:38-42 Introduction: Tonight we want to look at two women who were prominent in the life of Jesus: Two sisters named Martha and Mary. They are mentioned in three separate incidents during Jesus’ ministry. 1. When he visited their home in Bethany (Luke 10:38-41), ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Shelton avatar

    No Longer...but Finally

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Realize WHOSE HANDS we’re really in and know who’s hands we’re RETURNING TO and those are the TENDER HANDS OF The FATHER!

    “No longer … but..Finally…” Sub title “Into thy Hands” Luke 23:46 Tradition teaches us these are his last two words he spoke. In honoring such, right here I must say “it is finished!” “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” These are the last two utterances spoken here by Jesus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Weak But Strong

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,805 views

    It’s the reality that to be strong in the things of God, we must be weak. When we’re in Christ, we’re weak but strong.

    Weak But Strong TCF Sermon February 11, 2007 Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, which in the 1960’s became what is today the missions agency OMF International, knew the secret of strength through weakness. Complimented once by a friend on the impact of the mission, Hudson ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational