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Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023
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Coffee mug theology, which generates great zeal until suffering comes, but then ...
Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more
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How To Listen To God: The Good Soil - Mark 4:20-25 Series
Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023
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Why is Scripture hard and why so many different conclusions about Jesus? Because he hid the truth in hard sayings. Why make it so hard? This passage explains.
Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more
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Greater Is He
Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 18, 2023
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It can feel like defending the Unadulterated Word of God, fighting against false teachers, false doctrines, and heretics is a losing battle in a world. However, we can be encouraged knowing that we are victorious because verse 4 says, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.
“Greater is He”ByBishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr.OPENING: - Often when we look around at the condition of the world and especially the condition of the church in the world today, we can be discouraged after trying to defend the Word of God and hold up a standard of Holiness causing us to feel as ...read more
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Denomination: Apostolic
I Choose To Be A Loyalist
Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2023
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Perserverance is not as common as it once was. Society has made it too easy to quit, change course, or just make up an excuse for not following through. God is still looking for loyalists.
Portraits of LoyaltyMt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.Loyalty is a virtue. It is a commitment.It is durability. Not looking for a place or a reason to quit or retreat.It is less and less atractive today. Everyone is willing to give a pass and accept ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Mighty Mercy - Mark 5:14-20 Series
Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023
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Mercy is kindness shown to misery. Jesus finds the most miserable specimen of human misery and shows amazing mercy, restoring his humanity, dignity, and peace.
IntroductionA story of PowerWe left off last time right in the middle of this epic confrontation between Jesus and Legion—this man with thousands of demons in him. The confrontation was epic, but the battle itself was anything but epic. It only lasted about one second, and the demons were sent ...read more
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What Is The Generation Jesus Will Return?
Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 27, 2023
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Some Scholars say the term “generation” means an average life span and refers either to the generations in which Jesus lived while on Earth or to the generation living when the end time signs begin to occur.
The word “generation” (Gk: ‘genea’) can refer to the age or period of the members of a family as determined by the average span of life (Genesis 31:3; Matthew 1:17, 17:17; Mark 9:19; Luke 9:41, 16:8; Acts 2:40), as well as all the people of a given period (Matthew 24:34, Mark 13:30, Luke 1:48, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Leave The Light On
Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 27, 2023
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Our world is in complete darkness. Jesus is the divine light that can take away the world's darkness. As Christians, we are called to show and to shine the bright light of Jesus' love to others.
Since the mid 1980’s most of us have seen or heard of those famous Motel 6 radio and TV commercials that even to this day we can’t get out of our heads. Do you remember them? It was that familiar voice of their advertising spokesman saying, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Jesus’ Daughter - Mark 5:21-34 Series
Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 2, 2023
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Jesus stops in a long delay to draw attention to what happened, and to call this woman “daughter” to teach everyone that the intensity of emotion Jairus had for his daughter is the same way Jesus feels about this despised, unclean woman who trusts him.
Mark 5:21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 One of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is ...read more
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Jairus’ Daughter: Fear Vs. Faith - Mark 5:35-43 Series
Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 2, 2023
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Jesus turns death into sleep. Trust not only in God’s power but also his timing. Learn to read your circ*mstances like you read the Bible.
Mark 5:22-43 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live." 24 So Jesus went with him. A large crowd ...read more
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The Pathway To Kingdom Greatness Series
Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023
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In the kingdom of God, relationships are more important than positions of authority and prestige. Jesus gives us the pathway to kingdom greatness.
Sermon: The Pathway to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
A Reception To Remember
Contributed by David Zachrich on Oct 6, 2023
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It is the season of weddings for many couples and families. Jesus used the story of a wedding reception to remind us that regardless of the place or people, weddings are costly … in more ways than money. He invites us to one that we do not want to miss.
Friends in Christ,1. It is the season of weddings! Last Sunday I substituted at Fairlawn Lutheran for Pastor Gau because his son was married on Saturday, and today I am with you as Pastor Tritten celebrates marriage for his son. Congratulations to both families – and, to you and your family ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Season Of Creation 3: Psalm 139. God’s Thoughts Are Beyond Our Understanding And That God Wants Good For All He Has Created. Series
Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 6, 2023
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You are fearfully and wonderfully made. King David addresses this is Psalm 139. God wants good for all he has created,.
Season of Creation 3Psalm 139 is a great Psalm, penned by David as he had this revelation of the greatness of God the vastness of God’s abilities and the thoughts of God. King David produced this amazing piece of prose.His is a very personal prayer to the creator of the universe, “O Lord, you ...read more
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Denomination: Salvation Army
Your Discipleship - Conclusion Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
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Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.
“If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”Luke 9:23, ELT1.The word to change everything – if:a.Not impossible.b.Expected or unexpected?c.But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2.Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Revelation Study Series 26a - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a) Series
Contributed by Clayton Beck on Oct 13, 2023
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Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!
Revelation Study Series 26a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a)06.05.22 Our eyes were on the Groom last week! Jesus, the Rider on the white horse, the Word of God, King of kings, Lord of lords!We spoke of Jesus’ Second coming and the battle of Armageddon! Jesus with a “sharp ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil
Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023
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“The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”
BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO.[Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase]The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
