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  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Making Wise Investments Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 27, 2021
     | 1,975 views

    Perhaps the greatest challenge the church faces is finding her place in changing world, on that doesn’t appear to be getting better. John gives an imperative for the church, make investment on in God’s promises which are eternal, not in a worldview that is destined to fail.

    Our society is infatuated with extremes, there seems to be no common ground for living. I developed a model, Pathway to Recovery, that illustrates this dynamic. While at a bookstore, I observed a group of students. They were polls apart when discussing religious thought. I had made the comment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021
     | 3,301 views

    Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

    Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dreams Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2021
     | 2,412 views

    Joseph interprets two court officials dreams and is forgotten in prison

    No Ordinary Joe: Dreams! Genesis 40 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 11-07-2021 I Believe I Can Fly When I was in college, I took a psychology class from my favorite professor. We spent time studying Sigmund Freud’s classic, “The Interpretation of Dreams.” Dr. Vidulich asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Sermon That Is Difficult To Preach

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2021
     | 4,169 views

    In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something.

    In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. • In the daily grind of life it is great to look forward to a vacation. • When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas. We would literally count the days before it would arrive. • When we were kids we looked forward to the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2019
     | 8,380 views

    We must keep speaking even when told not to.

    Responding to Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2019 Imagine a church that lives on mission by gathering with God’s people, by growing in their faith, by giving what God has given to them and by going with the gospel, all for the glory of God. This church is known as a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Find Joy In The Journey Through The Promises Of God - Sermon 13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2019
     | 2,730 views

    God has given us promises in the Bible, there are between 5,467-8,810 depending on scholars, which when embraced and put into action help us to participate in the divine nature of God.

    Movie illustration: The Greatest Promise: John 3:16 Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Praying In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,987 views

    Message explores the value of speaking in tongues and it validity for today. The voluntary nature of glossolalia of then discussed.

    1 Cor. 14:18 2-28-16 Intro Based upon the proclamation God made in Isaiah 56:7 we have spent a lot of time talking about prayer. In that verse God said, “…For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”i Of course, Jesus quoted that verse when he drove the money changers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    You Are God's Holy Temple Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2017
     | 8,814 views

    In this passage Paul wants to share that in Jesus the Messiah we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE LIVING TEMPLE OF GOD.

    Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Theme: You are God's Holy Temple! In this passage Paul wants to share that in Christ we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE TEMPLE OF GOD. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This morning as I look around it is easy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Primacy Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,523 views

    God cares about prayer and all peoples.

    The Primacy of Prayer Mark 11:12-25 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2017 Play clip from Jesus Video. Some struggle with this depiction of Jesus because He seems angry and harsh. After all, how does this line up with the Charles Wesley hymn: “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Strength To Stand-9 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 3, 2017
     | 5,311 views

    9 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-IX—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: HERO CHIHUAHUA: Summer 2017--GAINESVILLE, FL... Gainesville Police said 7-year-old Coco was out being walked this week, when a robber approached them from behind as they walked near their apartment complex. The robber proceeded to strike Coco’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    I Am Generous! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,723 views

    We serve a Generous God - who shows us how we can be generous as well. This sermon is designed to help those who we serve be generous people therefore being a blessing to others and bringing blessings into their own lives! Sermon 2 on Series of Back to the Basics

    Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; John 3:16 Theme: Generosity Title: I Am Generous! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Good morning! How many of us this morning loved that part of the day when our teacher told us to get out our math ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Swimming Upstream, Chasing After Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,575 views

    It this message we will talk about what it means to pursue holiness. A pursuit we are all called to take as Jesus-followers.

    Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness #setapartforChrist Bumper Video (switchfoot) The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. – John 10:10 I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Jesus saved me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 27, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,044 views

    Why did Jesus teach in Parables? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower.

    The Parable of the sower When the New Testament was written, communities were agriculturally based. A family would be allocated a section of land to farm. Also, every farmer’s plot was adjacent to their neighbor’s. Also there were no fences to separate the different fields. In order to get to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John White avatar

    The Great Physician

    Contributed by John White on Oct 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,094 views

    This is the long awaited and anticipated promised Messiah of Israel. He is speaking in the fullness of time to a chosen nation composed of God's precious, peculiar and particular people.

    The Great Physician Luke 4:14-21 Jesus stands up in the synagogue in His home town of Nazareth to announce the good news. As the prophets have predicted, the Messiah, Redeemer and eternal King has arrived and is present with His people. (See Isa. 61:1-3) He simply restates the promise and purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Great Banquet. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,138 views

    Excuses Excuses, Invitation to the Great Dinner.

    The Parable of the Great Banquet. Excuses Excuses Luke 14: 1-24 In our text, the entire section is centered around a meal table. A prominent Pharisee asked Jesus to eat at his home. A number of things took place at this table, but none of them were very pleasant. All-in-all, it was a most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God