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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Our Adversary, The Devil

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2019
     | 4,990 views

    if you feel that somebody is watching you, you're absolutely right!

    Our Adversary, the Devil Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, Missouri. (This is not an exact transcription.) Background: Peter is writing to encourage groups of believers who are going through persecution. His ministry was originally to the Jews but God gave him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Knowing When

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 30, 2020
     | 2,809 views

    The season of Advent calls us to watch and wait for Christ's coming.

    November 29, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Mary Erickson Mark 13:27-37 Not Knowing When Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Sunday is the beginning of a new Church Year. Advent launches the new year with its deep blue and four ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Denial By Peter.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,061 views

    Watch and pray, lest you fall into temptation. Mark 14 verse 38.

    THE DENIAL BY PETER. Mark 14:27-72. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Watchman

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 39,007 views

    Just as the watchman is to primarily act as a guard by watching carefully for danger and to warn of its eventuality, so too has God appointed His messengers to watch out for spiritual dangers and warn of its coming destruction.

    The Watchman Ezekiel 3:16-21 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 17 "Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me. 18 "When I say to the wicked, ’You will surely die,’ and you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Sanes avatar

    A Day At The Potter's House

    Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 249 ratings
     | 49,873 views

    In this message we take a trip to the Potter’s House and watch Him as He works his craft. We learn of His plans for the vessel and watch Him mold it into what He would have it be.

    A Day At The Potter’s House Text: Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Intro: The Potter: The potters art has been practiced since ancient times. The Egyptian monuments give evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Is Spirituality? (4 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,685 views

    A man was watching a wood carver carve a six foot bear out of a large chunk of wood. The man was fascinated as he watched him and he finally asked him, “HOW DO YOU DO THAT?”

    The wood carver said, “It really isn’t as hard as it looks. What I do is get a huge piece of wood, and I carve out everything that does not look like a bear!” This is what God is trying to do with our lives. He wants to cut everything that does not look like Christ out of our lives. Peter shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing, Growing, Grown!

    Contributed by Michelle Richee on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
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    Just like we enjoy watching our vegetable garden blossoming and growing -- our Heavenly Father, just loves watching His kids grow up into exactly what He has ordained for them to be.

    While carefully inspecting and counting the tiny little peppers growing from my sole jalapeno pepper plant, I remembered Grandma’s words, I love watching things grow. She planted the strangest things, unlike regular vegetable gardens. Grandma grew cotton and tobacco and just about anything! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Transfiguration Of Jesus. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 399 views

    Watching with Jesus in prayer. Deliverance by the Cross. Listening to His voice. Our service of Him.

    THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Luke 9:28-43a. 1. The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-31). In the midst of His busy Ministry, Jesus sought opportunity to draw apart for prayer and fellowship with His heavenly Father. On this occasion Jesus took with Him three of His disciples: Peter, James and John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recognizing Your Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,541 views

    5th and Last Watch night of Revival Series focusing on Philippians 1:19.

    Recognizing Your Deliverance Theme Verse: For I know that as you pray for me and as the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will all turn out for my deliverance. (Philippians 1:19) Monday: For I know: “What Do You Believe” Tuesday: As you pray for me: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,124 views

    Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

    1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "The End Is Coming”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,041 views

    How many of you, when you watch movies, you know when it will end?

    “The End Is Coming” Mark 13:31-37 Question: How many of you, when you watch movies, you know when it will end? All of us, right? Because the movie indicates when it will end Examples: The boy gets the girl, the hero defeats the villain, the two enemies become friends – it’s a given The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Duran Johnson avatar

    Baby, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 71,602 views

    "Watch Night" Service, December 31, 2002. To encourage believers to expect the best in the future.

    "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (1 Corinthians 2:9-10) Introduction 2002 has been an incredible year. That’s why it makes good sense for us to pause and reflect on the things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Deportment Of Daniel.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    We can guard our position and our stand while watching our manners.

    THE DEPORTMENT OF DANIEL. Daniel 1:8-21 2:1-23 What did Daniel have to guide him at this crucial time in life? What determined the stand he would take at the time of his temptation? Personally I can see only one thing. That is the knowledge he had of the Holy Scriptures. That is why it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Error Message

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 27, 2009
     | 4,440 views

    The Word contains many warnings that we must watch our life and doctrine closely.

    Error Message TCF Sermon April 19, 2009 Anyone who has used a computer has seen something like this. It’s called an error message. Error messages usually come at the most inopportune times – just when you don’t need such distractions. There are all kinds of error messages, related to almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Unreasonable Faith Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    God did not create us to stand around and watch life pass us by.

    Living a No-Regrets Life Series Unreasonable Faith July 5, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Love our self pg. 34: “In fact, loving ourselves is a biblical command. Jesus Himself said this in identifying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist