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The Purpose Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

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What do we need to believe? What does it mean to believe? And why do we need to believe? Three important questions about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Join us as we study through the book of John and discover the answers to these questions and that Jesus is the giver of Life!

Sermon: The Purpose of the Gospel of John Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Today we’re kicking off a brand-new message called, ‘The Gospel of John.’ And what we’re going to do over the next several weeks is walk through the Gospel of John. For those of you that might not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Don’ts When Everything Is Going Wrong

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022

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When things are going right for us, generally we all react basically the same way. We smile and enjoy the GOOD TIMES.

When someone asks us how things are going, we smile and say, “GREAT!” How we are different from one another is often revealed not during our GOOD TIMES, but during the HARD TIMES! One thing we all seem to do during HARD TIMES is turn to our friends for some sound advice. Often what we get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024

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That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Faithful, Guarding, Powerful: Following Jesus Under God’s Protection - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2025

based on 2 ratings

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We are living in anxious days. Headlines scream fear. Trust is fragile. Evil feels emboldened. Many believers quietly ask, “Will my faith hold? Will I make it? Is God really able to keep me?”

Faithful, Guarding, Powerful: Following Jesus Under God’s Protection - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Introduction: Living as Disciples in an Unstable World We are living in anxious days. Headlines scream fear. Trust is fragile. Evil feels emboldened. Many believers quietly ask, “Will my faith hold? Will I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:13, Philippians 4:13, 1 John 5:18, Ephesians 6:11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Direct Line To God

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 8,756 views

Understanding the power of prayer!

Humor about prayer: A Direct Line…. In the 1963, President Kennedy had a hot-line installed in the Oval Office to head off the possibility of Nuclear disaster by means of a direct connection with the Kremlin. By simply picking up the phone, the leader of the other large SuperPower would pick up ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Y2f Compliant

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 2,888 views

Just as Mario has been struggling with his English, and I have struggled with my Spanish, my guess is that many of you are struggling with learning another language. It’s called the language of evangelism.

Becoming Y2F Compliant As you may know, Beth and I spent the last three years in Mexico City working as church planters. My primary activity was to offer English classes to business people. I taught for a computer company called Silicon Graphics, and also held classes at Pepsi Cola. One day, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Contrary Christianity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2014

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Husbands are to lovingly lead their wives.

Contrary Christianity 1 Peter 3:7 Rev. Brian Bill November 29-30, 2014 Offering: He’s Always Been Faithful/Great is Thy Faithfulness Aren’t you glad we can count on God’s faithfulness? Wow, what a week! There are lots of lessons to be learned from what happened in Ferguson, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Church On Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025

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| 2,940 views

Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing Our Family For God Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,973 views

How to influence your unbelieving family members for God. Sermon notes included.

Influencing Your Family for God 1 Peter 3:1-12; 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 Introduction In the past two weeks during this marriage and family series, we have talked about speaking the truth, conflict, submission, responsibility, and the example of Christ’s love. I didn’t really talk about arguing, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitterness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 8, 2022

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This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness.

This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness. Let's talk about bitterness in our life today. As kids, we could look at certain foods and be convinced it would taste bad. And some foods can surprise us. Take, for example, an apple. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Isaiah 37:18, Matthew 20:28, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Mark #63

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

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In the previous sermon we talked about the signs of the end times. Some folks do not enjoy studying the signs of His coming.

Illus: Listen, when I go down the road and I see a sign that tells me there is a sharp curve up ahead or a steep hill, I find these signs helpful. But sometimes signs are confusing. Illus: Two preachers are standing by the side of the road, holding up a sign that reads, “The End is Near! Turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Woman Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 6,585 views

Do you find evangelism hard? Let us look at how Jesus did it.

INTRODUCTION  As we continue on our journey with Jesus, we are going to stop with Jesus by a well.  At this well we will find a woman whom once she encounters Jesus, she will never be the same and because of this meeting.  At first glance, this encounter does not look ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Requirements For Successful Church Ministry

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 29, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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The sermon shares beliefs we must have if we are to see the need of evangelization.

INTRODUCTION A. Woman who felt the tug of God on her heart one night at a church service. 1. Responded and accepted Christ as her Savior. 2. Had a past that involved drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. 3. Became a faithful member of the church. 4. Involved in ministry and taught young ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Contentment Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

based on 17 ratings

| 18,182 views

In this passage, we discover how to be truly content, no matter what.

The Secret to Contentment Phil. 4:10-13 Illus. Don’t you just love hearing/telling secrets? •Recently, I spoke at a local Christian school. Afterward, I sat down with a 5 y.o. red-headed girl who proceeded to tell me all about her life. Suddenly, out of the blue, she said, "My Mommy has brown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Love Means

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 4,234 views

It is the most recognised word in any language, it is the subject used most commonly in literature, both fiction and non- fiction, it is the most common central theme for lyricists in secular and religious song writing alike and is responsible for selling

On the 24th February 1981, our country and indeed the world was captivated by the official announcement of the engagement of our future king, Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. When asked by journalists “Were they in love?” they both replied “yes”, actually if I remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

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