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  • Jay Tigner avatar

    Pride Prevents Revival Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 9,059 views

    God opposes the proud.

    Narrowing Down Focus. Last week we talked about the fact that “Hidden Sin Hinders Revival” and learned that unconfessed and unrepentant sin in our lives as Christians can, will and does prevent revival from coming upon us because revival is the work of the Holy Spirit in us and active ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,848 views

    We tend to look at the troubles in our lives and ask why me, why does God hate me? Don't ask why, but ask what God is doing to make me better.

    The story has been told of a museum guide who would take his tour group to a darkened room, shined a light on a mass of string, color, and apparent chaos and ask the group. “What do you think this is?” “I don’t know,” was the reply of the group. The guide would then say. “Stand over there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Better Prophet Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    The prophecy in Deuteronomy 18 pointed to Jesus being a prophet like unto Moses, but we don't often think of Jesus as being a prophet - let alone a better prophet than Moses. Why is Jesus, as a prophet, important to us?

    I am going to give you 5 true statements about a Bible character, and then I’ll ask you WHO I’m referring to. When he was born – the people of Israel were under the control of a foreign nation. When he was a newborn, his life was in danger from a powerful King. He came to save his people. He went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ancient Of Days Is Still On His Throne

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 1, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,593 views

    GOD IS NOT A GOD OF POLITICS. God is not a REPUBLICAN – DEMOCRAT - INDEPENDENT. To confine the God of the Universe to the petty entanglements of American politics is to reject the many attributes of a Supreme God who is OMNISCIENT – OMNIPOTENT – OMNIPRESENT.

    TITLE: THE ANCIENT OF DAYS IS STILL ON HIS THRONE SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 6:1 / PSALM 103:19 / DANIEL 7:13 ++++The world is watching and will be watching what our nation will do on Tuesday as we go to the polls to elect our new nation’s leader. I am sure there is trepidation felt in each of us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jealous Of The Wicked?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,049 views

    The following sermon is going to review how trust, faith, fellowship and seeing through the lens of eternity God has placed within one's heart is the key to feeling unspeakable joy even in the sight of the prosperity of the wicked.

    Jealous of the Prosperity of the Wicked? Psalms 37:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The book of Psalms deals with some of the most perplexing issues we face such as “life and death, wisdom and folly, reward, and punishment” but one of the most difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Easter: The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,885 views

    Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.

    (Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab The Harlot

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 8, 2025
     | 554 views

    Rahab's story is our story, too.

    Rahab the Harlot Joshua 2:1–24 NKJV Now Joshua the son of Nun sent out two men from Acacia Grove to spy secretly, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” So they went, and came to the house of a harlot named Rahab, and lodged there. And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, “Behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Your Name Written There? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,254 views

    Will your name be written in the Lamb's book of life? And how would you know?

    (Sing) “Everybody's gonna have religion in glory; Everybody's gonna be a-singin' that story; Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there - Oh, glory hallelujah. Brother, there's a reckonin' a-comin' in the mornin'; Better get ready - I'm givin' you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sound Of Freedom: God's Command To Love And Protect Children Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,606 views

    Will children be taught biblical values or gender ideology? What is right and wrong? How will we explain it to our children?

    The hit film “The Sound of Freedom” has grossed over 155 million dollars at the box office, hitting on the key issue of human trafficking occurring at massive levels across the world. How should Christians treat children? That is a key point found in our scripture today. The Bible tells us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Healing In The Synagogue Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2025
     | 171 views

    Jesus saw a man whose right hand was withered and then, in the synagogue, healed him. Some of the religious leaders were there, too, and were furious with Jesus because of this.

    A Healing in the Synagogue Introduction: Jesus healed people in different places at different times. One of the more unusual healings took place when four men carried a paralyzed man to a house but couldn’t enter. They didn’t stop, though: they carried the man up to the roof, opened a hole in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Therapy For A Weary Soul

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 226 views

    Even mighty prophets experience crushing despair. Today we discover how God tenderly heals His exhausted servants through Elijah's wilderness journey from triumph to restoration.

    God's Therapy for a Weary Soul 1 Kings 19:1-21 Introduction In the dramatic narrative of 1 Kings 19, we encounter one of the most powerful and relatable stories in all of Scripture. Here we find Elijah, the mighty prophet who had just witnessed God's spectacular victory over the prophets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Communion With Jesus

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 18, 2025
     | 221 views

    The Lord wants all of us to be in close fellowship with Him. And in the New Covenant relationship we have with Jesus, our time around the communion table as we partake in the Lord's Supper is a high point connecting us with Jesus in a special way.

    Alba 8-10-2025 COMMUNION WITH JESUS I Corinthians 10:14-22 If you have seen the film, “Mrs. Doubtfire”, you know that Robin Williams plays a divorced man who dresses up as an English nanny in order to see his kids every day. He has three children. He becomes great friends with their mom (his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2025
     | 144 views

    4 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkūk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

    *!!Due to time restraints I had to end this sermon with having preached :6b-c only!!* The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--IV—Habakkuk 1:6b-c(:5-11) Attention: I was watching a 'Hallmark Movie’ the other day. Actress Candice Cameron Bure(a Hallmark staple)—was sitting at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: cf. heavy emphasis on personal greetings and close fellowship – more so than any other epistle except Romans commends those who have been especially loyal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Bell avatar

    Stage-Hands In The Drama Of Redemption

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    We need to understand what the Bible has to say about the NATURE & FUNCTION of Angels.

    INTRO: With the increased interest in the paranormal these days there has recently, been an increased interest in the subject of ANGELS. Some time ago, ago, a dear church passed along a magazine to me about angels. Among the so-called "revelations" that this book contains are: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist