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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - Does That Mean I Can’t Own My Own Home, Lord? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,549 views

    A man comes and wants to follow Jesus, and Jesus gives Him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about having no place to sleep! What is He saying? IF I AM TO BE A DISCIPLE (A CHRIST FOLLOWER) I CAN NEVER OWN MY OWN HOME?

    Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - DOES THAT MEAN I CAN’T OWN MY OWN HOME, LORD? Here we go again! Jesus doing something totally unexpected! A man comes and wants to follow Him like the other disciples are following Jesus, and He gives him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consequences For Past Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
     | 7,250 views

    Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

    A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel Joshua said, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We think we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: God… Is… Now… Here!

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2020
     | 2,321 views

    We can greet each other—instead of with “Merry Christmas,” we could shout instead, “God chose flesh,” “God became one of us!”

    The Christmas story confirms one pattern of God—He shows up in unexpected places. Maybe you have heard that popular story about an atheist who had a big poster hanging on the wall in his living room, which said: “God is nowhere.” One day, while he was reading the newspaper, his little daughter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    a sermon for ascension day

    “Lord is this the time when you will restore the Kingdom to Israel?” It is 40 days after the most amazing surprise - Jesus came back from the dead. And now it is obvious what is going to happen next: Jesus is going to lead a massive army, possibly including angels and defeat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    New Years Eve

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,700 views

    For next year and every year beyond it is as easy as 1,2,3, Repent daily, remain on the right path and rejoice in your salvation

    December 31, 2015 New Years Eve Isaiah 30:( 8- 14 ) 15-17, Psalm 90:1-12, Romans 8:31b-39, Luke 12:35-40 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though the start of the New Year is somewhat arbitrary – it could be any day – and is a secular holiday - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Acts Of Desperation

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,567 views

    Acts shows desperate prayers and their impact.

    In 1857, NYC, business man, Jeremiah Lanphier became a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church in downtown NYC. America had been prosperous and did not feel the need for God. However, a massive financial blow occurred and sent the country into a panic. Burdened so by the need, Jeremiah Lanphier ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Reach The End Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,535 views

    Exile is imminent because of the judgment of God. What does the final chapter before that teach us?

    CYCLES AND CRASHES: This era of Israeli history comes to a final descent. - 2 Chronicles 36:1-14. - Let’s talk for a moment about cycles vs crashes. Cycles are those ups and downs that are part of everyday life. They are what we expect. Things are a little better then they’re a little worse but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living While Waiting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025
     | 230 views

    Because the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, our anticipation of that Day must shape this day—so we strive to be holy, think rightly, watch carefully, and grow steadily.

    Introduction This morning we’re reading the final words of Peter’s final letter to the church. His burden is simple and weighty: that we live holy lives that honor the Lord Jesus and are not swept away by the immorality, false teaching, and scoffing around us. How do we do that in a world soaked ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When The Brook Dries Up, God Provides Another Source

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 1,136 views

    The drying of the brook is never the end for a child of God. It’s a divine invitation to trust God for something greater.

    WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP, GOD PROVIDES ANOTHER SOURCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:10, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:13-14 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with seasons of change. There are times when what once sustained us seems to vanish. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel In A Nutshell Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    What you have to know about Jesus Christ

    The Gospel in a nutshell Text: 2 Timothy 2:8 Today we begin a series of messages on the “the basics we need to know” Can God be found? The Bible seems to be a rather big book with many pages, is God really in there? There seems to be hundreds of ways to God in our marketplace. So why place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Second Thoughts About Jesus

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 10,273 views

    Many will follow Jesus half-way, but not the other half.

    The Parable Of The Fox, The Funeral And The Furrow “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (Martin Luther) A Different Breed America Under Attack – America At War – Siege On America – The Day That Shook America – The Day The U.S. Stood Still, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God Has Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,875 views

    Never give up hope... God is at work, often doing the extraordinary in the course of the very ordinariness of our lives.

    Title: God Has Not Forgotten! Text: Luke 1:5-25 Thesis: Never give up hope… God is at work in your life. Introduction The story is told of an elderly couple who lived together in a nursing home. Though they had been married for 60 years, their relationship was filled with constant arguments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gideon Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,433 views

    Gideon shows us what it is like to to step out in faith despite the doubts that you may have.

    Heroes of the OT: Gideon Judges 7:7-15 March 22, 2009 This morning we are going to look at another hero of the OT: Gideon. Have any of you ever felt incompetent, or ill-suited, or like a “fish out of water,” or ill-prepared, or ill-equipped, or maybe you felt like you were just not good enough? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lead Me To The Rock Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,812 views

    The importance of seeking God when we are overwhelmed

    Lead ME to the Rock CCCAG March 5th, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 61:1-3 Intro- Beginning small series of messages about being “hidden in God” beginning today with studying Psalm 61. Background on this Psalm- (Why Chronological bible reading is important) It is written by King David of Israel. David had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David's Lament For Saul And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    Second Samuel 1:17-27 gives us a written lament for someone who has died.

    Scripture The Book of Second Samuel opens with David hearing of Saul’s death. The Philistine army defeated the army of Israel on Mount Gilboa. Among the dead were Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan. An Amalekite came to David with the news of Saul’s death. David was in the Philistine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed