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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 2 – Psalm 120 – Trouble And Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023
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    The first Psalm of Ascent looks at trouble and what to do with lying lips and a deceitful tongue. We have difficulties and persecution but God is the Mighty Rock and our refuge. We dwell in an evil world but God is in control!

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 2 – PSALM 120 – TROUBLE AND PERSECUTION (A). O, THE GRIEF OF THE TROUBLED SOUL {{Psalm 120:1 “In my trouble I cried to the LORD and He answered me.”}} The Introduction for these Psalms has been done in Part 1, and today we commence with Psalm 120, obviously the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Advent Sermon: He Will Do What Is Promised (Sermon 1 - Faith)

    Contributed by Rev. Dustin Parker on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,635 views

    The first sermon of Advent at Concordia Lutheran Church. It is the title and theme of the series

    He Will Do What is Promised (Faith) Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Jesus, Son, Savior † May the grace of God, that incredible mercy, and peace that resides in you because of the Holy Spirit, sustain you until His imminent return! The Time Is Close You wondered with every passing car, whether the guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dealing With Anxiety Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 18, 2019
     | 7,300 views

    Continuing the theme from last week (Fear), we talk about anxiety and how to be rid of it in our lives

    Dealing with Anxiety The Storms of Life Anxiety CCCAG June 16th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Peter 5:6-11 (“Problem” on Whiteboard versus single sheet of paper) Intro: In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Firm Footing Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    Desire to have lasting influence? if you don’t have a firm footing, you won’t get very far. 1.)Influence is built on reputation, but, 2.)Reputation comes from Godly character, so, 3.)Godly character leads to lasting influence.

    Firm Footing Key text: Acts 5:12-14, Acts 6:1-7 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, with prep and collaboration through the NRHC Carolina Network, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Samuel Failed As A Father

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,558 views

    To show that if the LORD will make you a successful leader, be successful first with your family.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a successful spiritual leader but failed as a father? for fathers only, you will fail if you don't rear your children in the training, discipline and counsel and admonition of the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if the LORD will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023
     | 1,595 views

    When Jesus comes first, everything else falls into place.

    Good morning. My name is Martha, and I don’t come out looking very good in the story I’m about to tell you. Mind you, I meant well, but meaning well doesn’t mean doing well. And of course, I was also doing what everybody expected me to do. I always have. It’s safe, I’m good at it, and besides, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
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     | 13,227 views

    The first message in this series encourages Christians to have hope in spite of present suffering, because of future glory, and to maintain hope as we live out our lives. The text for this message is First Peter chapter 1

    Living Hope (1 Peter chapter 1) INTRODUCTION: This is the first sermon in a series of messages from First and Second Peter. As you might guess, the writer of 1 Peter is PETER. Peter was one of the 12 apostles, and more than that, he was part of the inner circle with James and John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Book Unveiled- The Body Of Christ Pt.3

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2011
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     | 2,863 views

    The first two churches in Asa Minor will show us types and shadows of the present day church. The first loveless, maybe mechanical. The second, persecuted, but strong and proven. This is a verse upon verse spreaching on the book of Revelation. Enjoy.

    Revelation 2:1-11 The Book Unveiled- the Body of Christ Pt.3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ego : Edging God Out Through Busyness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,694 views

    When was the last time you had a one on one time of Solitude with the Lord? Are you too busy and thus Edging God out?

    EGO: Edging God Out through Busyness How many of us woke up to an “alarm” this morning? Most of us; isn’t it? Have you really thought about why is it called the “alarm”? Come to think about it, what is alarm most commonly associated with? It is associated with a disaster to come, a danger ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Complete Salvation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
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     | 5,213 views

    This is the first message in a 13 week expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Complete Salvation Colossians 1:1-8 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Issues In Aging: Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
     | 4,571 views

    MOST OF THE CHANGES WE SHALL SEE IN LIFE WILL HAPPEN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS. MANY WILL NOT BE PLEASANT AND WILL BRING ABOUT A MIXED BAG OF RESPONSES, HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THOSE WITH DIMENTIA AND ALSHEIMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES?

    ISSUES IN AGING: PART II ROMANS 12:9-18 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONCLUDE OUR SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING, BY LOOKING AT THE CHALLENGES THAT WE WILL FACE, IF WE HAVEN’T ALREADY, AS WE GROW OLDER. ONE PERSON I READ COMPARED OUR SENIOR YEARS TO THE FOURTH QUARTER OF A FOOTBALL GAME. YOU COULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Prophecies: "His"Story Written In Advance!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,341 views

    To bring to the fore that Adonai God was in "full control" during the First Christmas time.

    CHRISTMAS PROPHECIES –“HIS”STORY WRITTEN IN ADVANCE Some years ago during Christmas time, the womenfolk of our Church went to a reasonably distant Departmental store to buy gifts for the widows/orphans/Sunday school children of our Church. When, they came back it dawned on one ...read more

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    A Gift For Those Who Seem To Have Everything Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,707 views

    This is the final sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message shows that God gave a gift that first Christmas for each and every person.

    Most of us have a person in our lives that is impossible to buy for. The question that plagues many of us during the season is, “What do you get the person that has everything?” The answer is, “a gift card.” A recent New York Times article looked at the gift card industry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Brown avatar

    A Vision For The Future Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,062 views

    This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

    Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    True Faith

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    True Faith; looks for God at work around us, leaves the glory to God alone, and lasts in the face of suffering.

    I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this sermon. TRUE FAITH March 2, 2008 Jay Davis Robison ACTS 14:8-22 Few weeks ago began Lenten journey toward Easter Time of reflecting on our faith Considered being Generous, Last week living on Purpose This week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist