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  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Introducing The World-Changing Servant Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 4, 2022
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    God sends his Servant, and what does He do? In short, Christ rebuilds the covenant. He reconciles enemies. He restores the earth. He sets the prisoners free. He shepherds his flock in peace and goodness. And He does one more thing: He builds roads!

    Time and again Isaiah brings Genesis to our minds—Genesis, that amazing book of beginnings. Like in Isaiah 44, where God calls himself, ‘The First and the Last,’ for God is the one who existed before all things and who called everything into being. Or chapter 40, where God recalls the story of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Deceptive Gold Works Its Penalty – God Is Not Mocked Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022
     | 1,341 views

    Sin has consequences. It always returns to hurt the sinner. A farmer set out to deceive with gold and over time, became a mental case. We must stand on the ONE solid foundation and contend earnestly for the faith that is under attack. We have a common salvation we must defend vigorously.

    DECEPTIVE GOLD WORKS ITS PENALTY – GOD IS NOT MOCKED In 1960 Arnold Long, a missionary to the people of the Australian outback, wrote “The Bushman’s Guide. It contains stories of the outback and of people and was used in outreach. I did meet Arnold once. He was a remarkable man. This is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ancient Paths Are Ripped Up And Crooked Ways Prevail Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024
     | 701 views

    Our nations have bulldozed out the ancient paths that were set for us by more decent legislators and leaders in the past; indeed, by God Himself. Every moral statute of God has now been trashed – marriage, creation, birth, sexuality. Judah did that and met God’s judgement.

    ANCIENT PATHS ARE RIPPED UP AND CROOKED WAYS PREVAIL {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, AND ASK FOR THE ANCIENT PATHS WHERE THE GOOD WAY IS, AND WALK IN IT, and you shall find rest for your souls, but they said, ‘We will not walk in it. Jeremiah 6:17 “I set watchmen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grudges And Guilt

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,625 views

    We have been talking about some of the things in life that set us back. We've talked about betrayal, temptation, the injustices of life, just plain hard times, and bitterness. When we are involved in any of these, we tend to become plagued with guilt and grudges.

    For the past couple of months we have been talking about some of the things in life that set us back. We've talked about betrayal, temptation, the injustices of life, just plain hard times, and bitterness. Today I'm going to wrap all of this up as we talk about what these things can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Man Has Twisted, Contorted, Inverted, And Opposed All God’s Creation – Part 2 - Genesis Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023
     | 775 views

    We continue the study in Genesis chapter 1 to see how sinful and deluded man has overturned all that God set in place, inverting and destroying it. We especially look at evolution and God is Light. Man’s inversion of God’s order causes chaos and growing evil.

    MAN HAS TWISTED, CONTORTED, INVERTED, AND OPPOSED ALL GOD’S CREATION – PART 2 GENESIS CHAPTER 1 In Part 1 we looked at how man has taken what belongs to God and cancelled God out of the whole matter. The self-deceived in the world dismiss God and His creation and wallow in their own intelligence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 28, 2024
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    This sermon begins a short series of the main stories people know from the book of Daniel. This set up "young Daniel and his 3 friends." It teaches how Nebuchadnezzar changed the minds of children and how Daniel helps us to stand our spiritual ground instead of conform.

    Faith Under Fire (Daniel 1:3-7) Intro: A. The northern Kingdom of Israel fell to the power of Assyria around 722 BC after almost 20 years of a slow demise. The kingdom fell because of sin and God allowed them to be taken into captivity. The southern Kingdom should have taken a great warning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Anointing And The Anointed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025
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     | 2,154 views

    The anointing is the divine empowerment from God that sets individuals apart for His work, giving them supernatural ability to fulfill their God-given assignments. The anointed are those whom God has chosen, and upon whom He has poured out His Spirit to carry out His purpose.

    Title: THE ANOINTING AND THE ANOINTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro  Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:13  Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Acts 10:38, 1 John 2:27 INTRODUCTION The anointing is the divine empowerment from God that sets individuals apart for His work, giving them supernatural ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Every Word Matters! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025
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    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

    Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lewis Martin avatar

    What Is To Prevent Me?

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 24, 2025
     | 199 views

    Have you ever noticed how often life takes a turn you didn’t see coming? You had a plan—a direction—and suddenly you found yourself on a different road, in a different place, with a different set of questions than you ever expected to ask.

    “What Is to Prevent Me?” Have you ever noticed how often life takes a turn you didn’t see coming? You had a plan—a direction—and suddenly you found yourself on a different road, in a different place, with a different set of questions than you ever expected to ask. It could be something joyful—a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Isaiah: Impressed With God’s Holiness Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2022
     | 1,673 views

    If we are to serve God well, and for the long term, we need a sense of His holiness.

    Isaiah: Impressed with God’s Holiness (Isaiah 6:1-10) 1. Man, John Andrews, in waiting room, wife delivering baby. Four other men. 2. Nurse comes out. Congrats Mr. Smith. You have twins. 3. Remarkable-- I work for the Minnesota Twins baseball team. 4. Mr. Jones-- triplets; I work for 3 M. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    What The Master Knew

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
     | 4,671 views

    (Parable of the Talents) Our God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. We need to recognize that, and do something about it!

    Title: “What the Master Knew” Text: Matthew 25:14-20 I suspect if you’ve been in church for more than a few years you’ve heard of Jim Elliott. As a young seminarian at Wheaton in 1949, he was considered a bright and rising star, very well-liked and destined to go far. In 1955, he became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Wood avatar

    Reaching New Heights

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 25,893 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon Show his listeners that we must set our goals high for what we want to accomplish for God. Dr. Wood shares what we must do to reach these goals, and some of the hindrances we face as we climb toward the top of our mountain.

    Illustration Few things can compare to scaling high mountain peeks. The views from atop these mountains are breathtaking in their beauty and magnificence. The highest peaks on each of the seven continents are as follows: Australia-Mt. Kosciusko at 7316 feet; Antarctica-Vinson Massif at 16,860 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Must Not Put The Lord Your God To The Test

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,695 views

    “Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘if you are the Son of God throw yourself down from here…’ And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘it has been said, ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God’” Luke 4:9-

    Theme: You must not put the Lord your God to the test Text: Deut. 26:4-10; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we at Covenant have been observing this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. It is following the example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    God@work Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,418 views

    God is very much at work behind the scenes of our lives! If we don’t get that, if we miss this wonderful truth, we are going to go through life missing cues, acting in front of the wrong sets, or worse, not showing up for our part at all! Also, if we don’

    “GOD@WORK” 2 Kings 3:4-27 When I was in school, I was a part of several plays and musicals. If I wasn’t on stage acting and singing, I’d want to still be involved with the production as one of the coolest groups there was—the stage crew! The stage crew is made up of people who can’t act or sing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Take Courage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,114 views

    Jehoshaphat put God’s Kingdom in greater Spiritual order than at any time since Solomon. To ensure this order, he set “judges” in place and gave them principles to rule by: 1. Accountability to God (vs.6) 2. Integrity and honesty (vs.7) 3. Loyalty to God

    Take Courage Text: 2 Chronicles 19:11b... Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right.” Jehoshaphat faces possible death that was diverted by God, he’s rebuked because of his alliances. Vs.2 of II Chronicles 19 say’s, And Jehu ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal