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    Power Over The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 9, 2026
     | 160 views

    Satan is powerful and dangerous foe. However, we have a greater power on our side. Here is how we can access that power.

    I’ll start this morning with a personal anecdote. When I was eight or nine years old, our family went to the fair. While we were there, it began to rain, so we ducked into one of the exhibition halls. There by the entrance was a booth where you could test your vision. My dad suggested that we try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power To Change Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 4, 2026
     | 205 views

    Through the Holy Spirit, we have the power to grow and change in Christ. And the more that God changes us to be like Christ, the more we are able to know him and to experience his love for us.

    Over the last few weeks, our theme has been “power”. We looked at what the Bible says concerning God the Holy Spirit, who gives us the ability to love one another and who leads us into the truth. And we studied what the Bible tells us about Prayer and the reading of the Word, two important means by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 4, 2026
     | 136 views

    By the power of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, we can discern the truth about Jesus Christ, and we can know and receive God’s blessings.

    Over the last few weeks, we’ve been looking at what makes us different than those around us. What distinguishes us from the people we meet every day who aren’t followers of Jesus? These are the people we say hello to when we’re getting coffee at the bank. People we meet when we’re taking a walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Unity In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 15, 2026
     | 195 views

    Maintaining unity in the Holy Spirit is essential to a healthy church; however, it is also challenging, due to human sinfulness, the pressures of the world, and the opposition of Satan. Here is how we can draw on the Holy Spirit’s power to love, forgive, and bear with one another in Christ.

    Today our topic is the Power of the Holy Spirit. We begin with the book of Acts, chapter one, verses 4-9. This is forty days after Christ’s resurrection. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 9, 2026
     | 324 views

    The Bible has great power to mold us into the image of Christ, by purifying us from sin, and by nourishing and strengthening us. This sermon concludes with a “foolproof” Bible reading plan.

    This morning, our topic is the power of the Word in our lives, the power of this book and everything that is contained between its covers. So let’s just pause for a moment to consider what a treasure trove we have in these pages. First, we have narratives, or stories. Not fanciful, imaginary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 26, 2026
     | 357 views

    Christian courage is essential to faith; in fact, the Bible says we cannot enter heaven without it. This sermon reviews why courage is so important, and how we can strengthen our courage to obey God.

    This morning, I’d like us to think about Christian character. And specifically, a Christian virtue that we don’t usually hear much about from the pulpit. It’s mentioned only eight times in the New Testament, but it’s critically important, for at least two reasons. First of all, it’s important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 18, 2026
     | 614 views

    As our world, and nation, become increasingly hostile to faith, we may face a hard choice: obey orders from human authorities which conflict with God’s Law, or disobey and face the consequences. This sermon looks at three scenarios in Daniel and draws lessons for us today.

    This morning, This morning, I’d like to address a concern that many of us have as we read and watch the news, as we observe the changes taking place in the world, and specifically in what used to be considered Christian nations. And what we are seeing is a growing hostility to Christian witness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
     | 510 views

    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolved To Follow Christ

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 4, 2026
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     | 386 views

    Does God want us to change, to mature and grow over time? Yes! And he has provided the power to do so. But change is not automatic; we have to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Here is how we do that.

    Happy 2026! According to the Gregorian calendar, it has been two millennia, two decades, six years, and ten days since the birth of Christ. Our calendar is named the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory the eighth, who decreed its use in 1582. It replaced the Julian calendar, named after Julius ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas That Won’t Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 26, 2025
     | 318 views

    No matter how much we enjoy the gifts we receive at Christmas, they will eventually disappoint us, as will everything in this world - possessions, achievements, experiences, and relationships. But when Christ returns, we will find that what God has planned for us will never disappoint us.

    All right. Good morning. Did everyone get what they wanted for Christmas? Any surprises? I read an article a while back in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas presents, and the answers might surprise you. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Peace Did Christ Bring? Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 21, 2025
     | 687 views

    What does the messianic title “Prince of Peace” tell us about Jesus? What kind(s) of peace did he come to bring? This sermon examines five answers: (a) Peace among nations, (b) Peace between people, (c) Peace among believers, (d) Peace in our hearts, (e) Peace with God.

    During the season of Advent, we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior whose arrival was anticipated for centuries by Israel, and whose coming was foretold in the Scriptures. There are many passages in the Old Testament which look forward to Christ, and this morning, I’d like for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did God Choose The Shepherds? Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 11, 2025
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     | 1,391 views

    Time and time again in the Scriptures, we see that God chooses the most unlikely candidates to serve him - David the shepherd to be king, fishermen to be apostles, and in this passage, the lowly shepherds to be the first to meet the newborn Christ child. Why?

    One of the things I enjoy most about Biblical narrative—that is, the historical accounts in the Old and New Testament—is how often God does something completely unexpected. These can be surprising, or revealing, or thought-provoking. And sometimes they’re quite funny, as when God gave Balaam’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essential Doctrine Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 7, 2025
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     | 388 views

    Only because Jesus is both God and man can he act as our substitute and our mediator.

    Our topic this morning is The Incarnation, the event in which the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity, took on humanity and became a man. This is what we celebrate at Christmas, the infant Jesus born to Mary, a baby who is not only a normal human child but who is also the God of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 29, 2025
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     | 552 views

    Satan is real, not a metaphor. But he is not an independent force for evil; he is a created being, and therefore under God's sovereign control. Here is what Peter tells us about how to defeat him.

    We live in a rationalistic age. We live at a time when a purely materialistic view of the world is the one commonly accepted, a time when talk of the supernatural is dismissed as nothing more than fables and legends, myths and superstitions; the archaic remnants of a medieval world view. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 413 views

    Peter gives us a description of how elders should carry out their work. They are shepherds, not administrators.

    As most of you know, my personal biography includes many years as a manager in a large organization, and part of my job was to interview and hire people. Over the years, as the jobs that I was responsible to fill got higher up in the organization, the job descriptions expanded. The years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist