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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    An Audience Of One Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,083 views

    This passage of Scripture teaches us that when we pray to the Lord, and even give monetarily, that it is to be done entirely for Him and not as a public display for others. Every act of worship is to be seen only by an audience of One.

    I have entitled our message this morning, “An Audience of One,” based on a song by Christian music artist Big Daddy Weave. Allow me to share some of the lyrics of this song: “I come on my knees, to lay down before You; bringing all that I am, longing only to know You. Seeking Your face, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Plot To The Tomb.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 738 views

    The Passion according to Matthew.

    FROM THE PLOT TO THE TOMB. Matthew 26:1-75, Matthew 27:1-61. I). JESUS PREPARED FOR DEATH. Matthew 26:1-13. There are two ways in which Jesus was prepared for death in this passage. The first is in the sense that He was prepared within Himself: nothing that was about to happen took Him by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Proper Place Of Tradition

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Mar 31, 2025
     | 405 views

    Jesus teaches that traditional rules and Laws can't provide salvation and can be dangerous because they can lead to hypocrisy.

    We all know the comfort that tradition can bring us. Family traditions over the holidays, birthdays Church traditions - singing hymns, Candlelight Christmas eve services, The way we have always done it. For years after Pat and I were first married - Bowed and/or genuflect - before sitting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ye Steadfast, Unmovable, Always Abounding PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 82 views

    Faithful, unseen service and prayer in everyday life have eternal significance, as God values and uses every act of obedience for His lasting purposes.

    Some of us come in today with calloused hands and tired hearts. You’ve folded laundry at midnight, sat beside hospital beds, raised kids and grandkids, held a flashlight while someone else turned the wrench. You’ve prayed through storms and sung through tears. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve ...read more

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    How To Make Or Break A Dad

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2001
    based on 433 ratings
     | 29,342 views

    In this message we will look at Luke 15 and we will see the ways we make and break our dads (also how we make and break our heavenly Father).

    "HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK A DAD" TEXT: LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authentic Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,514 views

    Three dimensions of authentic love, seen in love for God, love for our church, and love for our community.

    One of the stranger enigmas of modern history is the 18th century French thinker Rousseau (Johnson 1-27). Rousseau’s ideas were immensely influential in 18th century Europe. Rousseau believed he loved the entire human race with a unique and special kind of love. Yet Rousseau’s life was a complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Lordship Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    Today as we look at verses 13-29, we will see the great apostle Paul reminding us of who Christ is -- HE IS SAVIOR, CREATOR, GOD. And He is the CHURCH (Jesus Is Enough - part 2)

    "His Lordship Is ENOUGH! HE"S Got It Covered..." JESUS IS Enough - Part Two Colossians 1:13-29 Question; How do you like going out to eat? I sure do? Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to eat at Checkers - not the hamburger stand; but the seafood restaurant...near Perimeter Mall.... ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Today Is The Day

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    If you hear God's voice don't delay.

    Today Is The Day! Hebrews 3:7-19 Today is the day. No, I'll do it tomorrow. You better get it while you can! Don't hesitate! Don't wait! Don't procrastinate! This is a deal you can't pass up. Get it while you can. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hurry, for the next twelve hours we're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Well With My Soul

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,136 views

    We can know the peace of God in the midst of difficult circumstances if we will cling to the King.

    "It Is Well With My Soul" Psalm 116 I have been a minister of the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for almost fifteen years now. In those fifteen years I have come to understand that some people look upon ministers to supply answers to unanswerable questions, to bring comfort when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fan Or Follower? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 23,762 views

    A call to complete surrender of all we are to Jesus Christ

    21.4.2002amlbc True Discipleship is Total Surrender Mark 10:13-31 1. Tom in Philippines Greg’s trip report last week – We arrived and we were overwhelmed by the place. His first session with us ‘you must do whatever I say – if you are on fast break and I say get in the jeep you don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,769 views

    If we want to be truly great, we must be sincere servants. Let’s focus on serving one another as we anticipate what God will do in the next 35 years at PBC!

    Serve One Another This Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of Pontiac Bible Church! As we celebrate three and a half decades of servanthood, I’d like to read from an early church document entitled, “Progress Report.” “The desire to see the Word of God presented as a positive solution to the needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Not Uniformity Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,383 views

    First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

    As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Shortcuts In Success Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 54,366 views

    Second in the leadership series this message deals with the DANGER that awaits any leader who foolishly thinks they can take a shortcut in accomplishing God’s will for their life.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART TWO NO SUCCESS IN SHORTCUTS GENESIS 16:1-4 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: One of the strengths of studying leadership principles in the life of biblical leaders is in the assurance that there will be no whitewashing, no glossing over sin or failure—just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Father's Who Lead Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003
    based on 707 ratings
     | 125,883 views

    We need to come back to a biblical theology of fatherhood. God very clearly says that dads are to be difference-makers by leading and loving their wives and kids. Fellow fathers, it’s my prayer that through our study of God’s Word together that we might

    Fathers Who Lead Happy Father’s Day, dads! While there will be no records set today for long-distance phone calls, few sentimental cards given, and certainly no flowers handed out after the service, it’s still a good day because we have a free book we want to give to every man here ("The Man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Investments That Last Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 205 ratings
     | 211,076 views

    This morning we’re going to learn about 4 vows, or promises, that the people of God made in Nehemiah 10.

    Making Investments That Last I heard about this man who bought a parrot. It was a beautiful parrot but he had a really bad mouth. He could swear for five minutes straight without repeating himself. The man was embarrassed because the bird was driving him crazy in front of people. He tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist