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  • Michael Stark avatar

    When The Hour Of Decision Is Midnight

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,311 views

    When one asks the question, "What must I do to be saved," accepting the answer we give will determine the eternal destiny for that person.

    “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of A Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,139 views

    I don’t know what you think of when you think of evangelism, but evangelism is reason powered by the Holy Spirit. Paul would consistently use the persuasive powers of reason as he talked to people about becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.

    We begin a new series today. Our church celebrates its 125th year anniversary. We have some things planned for later this year. We also begin a new book: 1 Corinthians. Many of you may think it odd to begin journey of a book of the Bible and then focus on Acts. Yet, Luke tells us the beginnings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 927 views

    The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And His Angels Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,355 views

    Jesus’ supremacy to his angels is seen in his superior name, honor, status, existence and vocation; and the ministry of angels to believers

    JESUS AND HIS ANGELS Hebrews 1:4-14 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRODUCTION – What Are Angels Really Like? (Misconceptions versus biblical data). Wrong images – what they ARE and what they DO. Pop up everywhere. WHIMSICAL - cards, tree toppers, figurines plump cherubs, feminine forms with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Our Advocate

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,011 views

    The ministry of Jesus as our Advocate. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Great Titles of Jesus - Advocate Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 1-6. Ill: • A speaker at a Harvest Festival service; • Asked the children to name some of the things they saw on display. • One boy said; “Carrots”. • Another said; ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,825 views

    A sermon examining the Day of Pentecost

    THE DAY OF PENTECOST Acts 2:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church – Wednesday May?, 2025) In his second Epistle, the Apostle Peter wrote that God has given us “exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these (we) may be partakers of the divine nature”. God has given His children many wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus & The Lame Beggar (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 32 ratings
     | 52,461 views

    A sermon examining the work of Jesus in the life of the lame beggar.

    JESUS & THE LAME BEGGAR (Part 1) Acts 3:1-10 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025) Have you ever been absolutely astonished by an answer to prayer? The truth is, we should stand in awe every time we observe the Lord moving in our lives. But there are times when God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mom's School Of Preaching!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 6, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 75,019 views

    Paul grew to love Timothy along with Timothy’s grandmother and mother. Paul spent time further training and molding Timothy and encouraging him along with Eunice and Lois. Timothy is just a very young man but he grows under all this good teaching

    MOTHERS SCHOOL OF PREACHNG! Out of the French Revolution came a story of a mother who wandered through the woods for three days with her two children, trying to survive on roots and leaves. On the third day, she heard some soldiers approaching and quickly hid herself and the children behind some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Come, Let Us Make Room --- I Will Never Be The Same Again

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2016
     | 9,753 views

    It was a sad day when there was NO ROOM for the son of God. The Shunammite woman made a room for the Preacher. There were benefits for making making room for God's plan.

    COME, LET US MAKE ROOM... I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 116:12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? ANSWER THIS QUESTION: WHAT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Marvel At God's Mercy

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it.

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 15, 2018 Acts 3:1-19 Why Marvel at God’s Mercy? Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it. In this account of Peter and John entering the gate called Beautiful, leading to the temple, we read of their encounter with a man born crippled; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does The Bible Say Women Can Be Pastors And Elders?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    A look at the commands of God concerning the roles of Men and Women in the Church

    As the world continues to spiral slowly out of control, it also affects the church. The absolute authority of God's Word is being diminished for equity and equality in all things. The church is adopting society's evolving standards and social agendas to attract more people. It allows women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    You Are The Salt Of The Earth (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,968 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' declaration that His followers are the salt of the earth.

    YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH (Part 1) Matthew 5:13 According to the Cambridge dictionary, the phrase “salt of the earth” is an idiom that refers to someone who is “very good, honest, and reasonable; one who does not think that they are special in any way”. The examples given are statements such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letters Of Recommendation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,950 views

    Ministers are just postmen, delivering a message of instruction from God... What kind of letters of Christ are we?

    LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. 2 Corinthians 3:1-6. Amongst the many difficulties which the Apostle Paul faced in relation to the church which he had founded in Corinth was the existence of self-styled super-apostles who were nothing but peddlers, “making gain by corrupting the word of God” (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exercising Prophetic Gifts In A Time Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,067 views

    In every age the Holy Spirit does these wonders, and in our present difficulty that same Spirit is doing it again.

    Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Course In our era we are experiencing a dislocation of everything we routinely counted on to anchor our existence, are we not? Many of us in the West define ourselves by our occupation, our plans, our religious practices, our social interactions. And for most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Their Duties Are Different In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 21, 2019
     | 3,907 views

    Don't judge pastors, create factions in the church and fight against each other. Always belong to Team Jesus and fight the devil not one another

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THEIR DUTIES ARE DIFFERENT IN THE VINEYARD* 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic