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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Fear Of Man

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 2, 2015
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     | 13,388 views

    A brief study on what it means to fear man. We need to realize either we fear God or we fear Man.

    The Fear of Man Isaiah 8:12b-13 (NASB) "...you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it. It is the Lord of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, and He shall be your dread. Chris Tomlin has written a great contemporary Christian song, entitled "Whom shall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian - The Judgement Seat Of Christ – Part 1 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025
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    We begin our study of The Judgement Seat of Christ, a wonderful event, but at the same time, a daunting one. I want to open up this three Part study to look at as many aspects I feel are relevant. The Bema is for rewards, not condemnation. Please be about the Master’s service!

    THE CHRISTIAN - THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST – PART 1 OF 3 [A]. THE INTRODUCTION In the first half of this study on Judgement we studied The Great White Throne, a frightening and difficult study to do. We come this time to a whole new picture in judgement as we centre our thoughts in heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Three R's - Reflect, Repent, Renew

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Mar 7, 2009
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    Lent is a time for reflection of our life with Jesus. Is it all it should be? Repent of our sins, our wrong ways and Renew our commitment to Jesus. Oh, and one other thing, don’t be ashamed of Christ!

    Well, here we are on the second Sunday of Lent. It is the time of year when we are called to reflect, repent and renew. This time of year is not always when we here the “feel good” messages we all like to hear…and as pastor’s are easier to preach. Still, even in these times, the times when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Come See The Everlasting Light

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016
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    On New Year’s Day more than a billion people were looking to a light that was falling instead of rising and nearly all of these people were Gentiles who were looking in the wrong place for their hope and their joy.

    Message: Isaiah 60:1-6 Light figures prominently in New Years and at Christmas. Maybe you stayed up on New Year’s Eve to watch the “Ball Drop” from New York City. It’s a tradition that goes back to December 31, 1907. Ever since that first “Ball Drop” people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013
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    We live in an age of convenience. There's nothing wrong with convenience per se. The danger is when we look for a Christianity of convenience rather than sacrifice and commitment. This sermon looks at "convenience Christianity" from several angles.

    A Religion of Convenience Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 – “And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite. 19 And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Marriage Thing!

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 13, 2013
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    Someone once told me that if you're single you're incomplete but when you get married you're finished! If you happen to get married to the wrong woman you're completely finished!

    This Marriage Thing! Holy Ghost Ephesians 5:22-33 Someone once told me that if you're single you're incomplete but when you get married you're finished! If you happen to get married to the wrong woman you're completely finished! Lol.. Funny as it sounds there's an element of truth in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rooster May Crow But The Hen Delivers The Goods Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 29, 2013
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     | 28,827 views

    I don’t want to be too hard on Jezebel this morning, so let me tell you that she was born with some great abilities and qualities. However, she elected to use them in the wrong fashion.

    TITLE: THE ROOSTER MAY CROW BUT THE HEN DELIVERS THE GOODS SCRIPTURE: I KINGS 21:25 I must admit to you this morning that preaching a sermon on Mother’s Day with Jezebel anywhere in the topic may not seem like a wise idea. Mothers are revered – Mother’s are respected - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Positive Distraction

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 17, 2011
     | 7,130 views

    Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and whether we want it to be or not? And, what’s wrong with being distracted?

    “Distracted from distraction by distraction / Filled with fancies and empty of meaning / Tumid apathy with no concentration . . .” - T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rightly Dividing The Word Of God

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 11, 2012
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    This sermon addresses the misuse and twisting of Scripture to fit an agenda. When Scripture is blatantly taken out of context to further an agenda whether it is politically based or religiously based is wrong and Christians have to stand up and say that i

    Rightly Dividing The Word Of God Today I want to talk to all of you here today about something that has been on my mind and heart for some time and I have been waiting for the Holy Spirit to turn me loose on this topic and I feel that now He has. And the main Scripture text that I want to use ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's War Against Satan Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    The sixth seal begins to demonstrate God’s direct intervention into world affairs. All of this is just part of God’s plan. The Lord is in the process of fixing what is wrong with our world as only He can do.

    Revelation 6:12-17; 13:1-10 Purpose: To describe Satan’s futile efforts to rule the world. Aim: I want the listener to wait confidently for Christ to return. INTRODUCTION: Up to now, the effects of the first five seals, although unparalleled in their impact on the world, could still be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus’ Authority Challenged Again Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2010
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     | 8,760 views

    Jesus is again challenged by yet another faction of the religious leadership of His day, this time the Sadducees come calling and they have a ’fool proof’ question that will stump this man they deem as a hinderance to the Kingdom of God...Oh how wrong the

    Luke 20:27-47 Another challenge to Jesus’ teaching October 20, 2010 Set the stage: Jesus has entered Jerusalem and has been proclaimed Messiah by the people and the religious leaders were furious with Him about His refusal to silence their proclamation about Him. They demanded Him to have them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Give To God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010
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     | 7,211 views

    Using guilt to get people to give money to the Lord’s work is wrong, but it is a temptation because 37% of regular church attenders give nothing to the church, 33% of them engage in at least some form of gambling.

    Part I Purpose: To lay out God's parameters for giving. Aim: I want the listener to examine how they give to God and make any changes that are contrary to God's design for giving. INTRODUCTION: Joey Mimbs and Ralph Travis of Ellenton, Florida wrote this following song to be sung to the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Gaston avatar

    Paul’s Jailhouse Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 17, 2023
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     | 2,159 views

    Most people aren’t happy when they’re put in jail, but the Apostle Paul had a thankful heart, even when things went the wrong way. He wrote this letter from prison in Rome!

    PAUL’S JAILHOUSE THANKSGIVING Phip. 4:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: True Thanksgiving Disasters 1. On Thanksgiving, one father who’d bought a Ron Popeil “Set It And Forget It” ROTISSERIE and decided to use it to cook the Thanksgiving turkey. He invited the whole family over, of course. "But in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    Satan’s Secret Weapon: Offenses

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2024
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     | 2,648 views

    Getting offended is a common Christian experience and shouldn't cause Christians to leave churches, but it frequently does! This examines wrong and right responses to offense and outlines why we should forgive, without strings, the offenders.

    SATAN’S SECRET WEAPON: OFFENSES Matt. 17:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a Christian lady who did a lot of flying for her business, but flying made her nervous so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her. 2. One time she was sitting next to a man. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    National Condemnation And A Course Correction (Isaiah 5:20-21)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 1, 2024
     | 635 views

    Isaiah confronted the nation of Judah for its spiritual depravity and worldviews that turned the nation into a complete disaster with no concept of right and wrong. The LORD called Isaiah as His chosen vessel to warn Judah and call them back to God.

    "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!" - Isaiah 5:20-21, NASB. In these two verses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist