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    The Flawed Heroes Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Mar 20, 2026
     | 66 views

    This sermon highlights the deeply flawed characters listed in Hebrews 11:32—Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, and David—demonstrating through Scripture that God's grace uses imperfect, fearful, and even failing people who are willing to place their ultimate trust in Him.

    Introduction: The Writer Runs Out of Time Have you ever been telling a story and realized you have far more material than you have time to share? That is exactly what happens to the writer of Hebrews in verse 32. He has just walked us through centuries of history—from Abel, to Noah, to Abraham, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Brings Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Mar 14, 2026
     | 90 views

    This sermon examines the supernatural defeat of Jericho, demonstrating with Scripture that when we faithfully obey God's seemingly illogical commands, His power will bring down the most impenetrable walls in our lives.

    Introduction: Standing Before the Impossible After forty years of wandering in a barren wilderness, the children of Israel finally crossed the Jordan River. They were standing in the Promised Land. But God’s promises rarely come without a battle. Immediately, they were confronted with a massive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Descent And The Glorious Ascent Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Mar 11, 2026
     | 66 views

    To comprehend the depths of God's love and the blueprint for Christian humility, we must trace the spectacular journey of Jesus Christ from the heights of heavenly glory, down to the agony of the cross, and back up to the throne of the universe.

    Introduction: If you were to search the entirety of Scripture for the single most profound description of who Jesus is and what He did, you would inevitably land right here in Philippians chapter 2. Theologians call this the "Kenosis" passage, named after the Greek word in verse 7 for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Stone And The Spiritual House Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Mar 10, 2026
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     | 86 views

    This sermon portrays Jesus as the "Living Stone" who, though rejected by the world, is God's chosen foundation, calling believers to be "lively stones" built together into a spiritual house and a holy priesthood.

    Introduction: A New Kind of Building In the natural world, stones are cold, hard, and dead. They are the ultimate symbols of inanimate objects. However, Peter uses a startling paradox to describe the church: he speaks of a building made of living stones. This passage moves us from the individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Capacity Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Mar 9, 2026
     | 143 views

    The sermon explores Paul’s powerful prayer in Ephesians 3, challenging believers to shift their focus from changing their external circumstances to expanding their internal capacity for God’s immeasurable love and exceeding abundant power.

    Introduction: Beyond the Blueprints There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study the blueprints of a house for years—you can know the square footage, the placement of the windows, and the materials of the foundation—but studying a blueprint ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Vs. Presumption At The Water's Edge Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Mar 6, 2026
     | 67 views

    This sermon contrasts the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites, who crossed the Red Sea by faith in God's command, with the sudden destruction of the Egyptian army, who drowned because they arrogantly presumed they could imitate the actions of faith without submitting to the God of faith.

    Introduction: Trapped by the Impossible Have you ever found yourself in a situation where there was absolutely no way out? You look forward, and there is an insurmountable obstacle. You look behind, and your past or your enemies are rapidly catching up to you. This was the exact position of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anatomy Of A Faithful Servant

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 28, 2026
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    This passage is a beautiful portrait of what a "common christian" looks like when they are fully surrendered to Christ. Paul highlights Epaphroditus not as a theological giant, but as a faithful brother, worker, and soldier.

    Introduction * The Context: Paul is in prison. He has just finished the high-level theology of Christ’s humility (Phil 2:5-11). Now, he provides "flesh and blood" examples of that humility: Timothy and, specifically, Epaphroditus. * The Hook: We often think greatness in the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Protection Of The Blood Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 28, 2026
     | 172 views

    This sermon illustrates how Moses, by faith, applied the blood of the Passover lamb to escape divine judgment, demonstrating that eternal security depends entirely on personally applying the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb.

    Introduction: The Midnight Hour in Egypt Imagine the tension in the air on that fateful night in Egypt. Nine devastating plagues had already ravaged the land—water turned to blood, frogs, lice, flies, disease, boils, hail, locusts, and three days of a darkness so thick it could be felt. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed Of Love And The Eternal Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 23, 2026
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     | 124 views

    This sermon emphasizes that because we are born again through the eternal and unfading Word of God, we are called to move beyond temporary worldly values and practice a sincere, intense, and lasting love for one another. Would you like me to proceed with the first few verses of 1 Peter Chapter 2?

    Introduction: The Temporary vs. The Timeless We live in a "disposable" culture. We use things for a moment and then toss them away. We see fashions change, buildings crumble, and even our own bodies feel the effects of time. It is easy to get caught up in the "temporary"—the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Protection Of The Blood Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 23, 2026
     | 121 views

    This sermon illustrates how Moses, by faith, applied the blood of the Passover lamb to escape divine judgment, showing that our security depends entirely on the personally applied sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Imagine you are in Egypt on a dark, silent night. The atmosphere is heavy with anticipation and dread. God has announced a final, devastating plague: the death of every firstborn in the land. There is no middle ground, no place to hide, and no human way to stop the Angel of Death. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing The Invisible King Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 13, 2026
     | 122 views

    This sermon shows how Moses conquered his fear of the visible king by fixing his eyes on the invisible God.

    Introduction: The Man Who Stood Alone Have you ever felt like you were standing alone against a giant? Maybe it’s a financial crisis that seems insurmountable, a medical diagnosis that terrifies you, or a cultural pressure that threatens to crush your convictions. In those moments, the problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fullness Of The Blessing

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 7, 2026
     | 123 views

    This sermon proclaims that true spiritual confidence relies not on favorable circumstances, but on the absolute certainty that the Gospel of Jesus Christ always provides a complete and overflowing blessing.

    I. Introduction: The Assurance of the Saints We live in an age of uncertainty. We say, "I hope so," or "maybe," or "if all goes well." But the Apostle Paul, writing to the church in Rome—a city he had never visited but longed to see—speaks with a divine confidence. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Refusal Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 7, 2026
     | 128 views

    This sermon analyzes Moses' deliberate choice to reject his royal status and the temporary pleasures of sin, illustrating that true faith calculates the reproach of Christ as greater wealth than all the treasures of the world.

    Introduction: The Prince Who Walked Away Most people spend their entire lives trying to get what Moses was born with. He had it all: the finest education, unlimited wealth, political power, and the prestige of being the adopted grandson of Pharaoh. He was a prince of Egypt, living in the lap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Defies Fear Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 30, 2026
     | 257 views

    This sermon explores the courageous faith of Moses' parents, who defied a tyrannical government and the fear of death to save their son, demonstrating that true faith sees potential where the world sees waste and obeys God rather than men.

    Introduction: The Conflict Between Culture and Conscience It is easy to have faith when the government supports your beliefs, when society applauds your values, and when obeying God is safe. But the true test of faith comes when the laws of the land and the laws of God collide. The parents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thunder Of Silence

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 24, 2026
     | 119 views

    This sermon explores the profound mystery of Jesus' silence before Pilate, revealing it not as weakness, but as the divine strength and sacrificial submission necessary to secure our salvation.

    I. Introduction: The Noise of the Judgment Hall Imagine the scene. It is early morning in Jerusalem. The atmosphere is charged with hatred, chaos, and noise. The religious leaders—the chief priests and elders—are shouting. They are hurling accusations at Jesus, trying to paint Him as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist