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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Ignorance Is Bliss -- Not!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2009
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    First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD: We avoid too much information because we know we will have to respond. Some escape into private piety; some escape from knowing themselves. But true bliss comes from knowing how to invest in Kingdom concerns.

    You can buy it anywhere in Pennsylvania Dutch country – a banner, an apron, a towel, anything really – and it proclaims, in pidgin German, “Ve get too soon oldt und too late schmart”. Your preacher this morning is a walking example of that ancient truth. Too soon oldt und too late schmart. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1 When It Boils Down? Trusting A Sovereign God!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2019
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    This is a power lesson on the sovereignty of God. We may never understand God's plan, yet we have to trust the plan. We look at James, Peter, Paul, Joseph, John the Baptist in prison. We trust God's plan. Part #1

    WHEN IT BOILS DOWN? TRUSTING A SOVEREIGN GOD! PART #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD? YOU HAVE TWO CHOICES: FEAR VS. FAITH. YOU DECIDE? WHEN IT ALL BOILS DOWN, WHAT REALLY MATTERS, THE CONCLUSION? WHAT IS THE MAIN THING? IN WHAT DO WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "am I Truly Jesus Focused"

    Contributed by Brad King on Dec 28, 2020
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    It is easy to assert that it is all about Jesus. Sometimes we believe that our focus is sincerely upon the person and work of Christ. But, is it? John the Baptist was Jesus focused, but when are we? Matthew 3:1-17 provides five moments when we are Jesus focused.

    1. We are focusing on Jesus when we call people to repentance. Mt. 3:1-2; Mt. 4:17 2. We are focusing on Jesus when we clarify his identity. Mt. 3:3; Is. 40:3; Mt. 16:13 3. We are focusing on Jesus when we complete our God given tasks. Mt. 3:4-6 4. We are focusing on Jesus when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Had To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024
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    For Jesus to be the “the Lamb of God” meant the Messiah HAD TO suffer. Yet, to think that the Messiah would suffer was as preposterous as thinking you could swim across the Atlantic.

    Our series is devoted to enabling you to place your faith in the Lord Jesus. I invite you to find John 1 with me. Remember, John’s gospel was written in order that you would believe in Jesus Christ. That you would trust in Jesus. The word “believe” appears more than seventy times throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tounge Trouble

    Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 4, 2001
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    ILL:Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes sir", said the boy. The preacher pulled and pulled on the rope and said, "Son, this thing won’t start." The boy said, "That’s ‘cause you ‘

    Tounge Trouble THE TROUBLE MAKING TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 Self control is an awesome thing to behold. This Fruit of the Spirit is the most respected fruit listed in Galations 5:22-24. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. ILL:Little boy selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing The Way For God’s Visitation-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011
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    1 of 2. John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s visitation received adequate preparation. How has God’s visitation received adequate preparation? For God’s visitation We must lose the...

    PREPARING The WAY For GOD’s VISITATION-I—Luke 3:1-10 Need: Do you feel as if you don’t experience God’s power? You see Him work in others but not in or thru you? John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022
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    Life is full of unexpected moments—it would be boring without them. But what happens when that unexpected moment is huge? It affects you personally, and it’s something that seems unbearable. It causes you to doubt. That’s what we find in Luke 7 with John the Baptist.

    Has something unexpected ever happened to you? —you find a 20 dollar bill in between the cushions on your couch —you bump into someone at the store that you haven’t seen in 5 years —the forecast says it’ll be sunny, but it pours —the dog decides to bring you a gift from the outside world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message From The River Jordan

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
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    It is good to follow the crowds who listen to the Gospel, but it is better to follow the Jesus whom we preach!

    THE MESSAGE FROM THE RIVER JORDAN. Mark 1:1-15. There is a huge geological fault in the earth’s surface separating ancient Judah from the mountains of Moab. Viewed from the villages around Bethlehem, it appears like a great chasm. The River Jordan flows along the bottom of the valley, feeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Messengers

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2015
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    Outward ceremony, shoddily performed, hardly compensates for a heart-not-right-with-God.

    THE TWO MESSENGERS. Malachi 3:1-4. The name Malachi means ‘My Messenger’ (see Malachi 1:1). The Book of Malachi is the response of the LORD to the Complaints of His people. Not that they were complaining directly To Him, as honest people might occasionally do (Job 21:7; Jeremiah 12:1). No, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 3 - Let Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 24, 2024
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    As believers in the Lord Jesus we are called to keep our lamps burning bright so that those around us who are still in the darkness of sin and unbelief can come into the light. The question is, “Is are our lamps shining bright for the Lord or are we hiding our lamps?

    It is recorded in Mark 4:21, Jesus said to them, "Does anyone bring a lamp into a room to put it under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a lamp stand? (GW) As we meditate on the questions Jesus asked while here on earth, we realize that these questions were asked to help people ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    S’more Of Jesus And Less Of Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2025
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    What would it mean to have more (Smore) of Jesus and less of me? And how would I know if I lived my life that way?

    A man told of having some friends over for a barbeque in his back yard, and they’d just passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks ready to make S’mores. At that point, 2 fire trucks raced by and stopped at a house just down the street. He and his friends and ran down the street and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Wood avatar

    God Ended Silence With Silence

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
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    Dr. Wood used this sermon at Christmas show his listeners how God worked through the life of a doubting priest when He blessed him with his first son at an old age. Of course, this son was John the Baptist. Dr. Wood show what can happen at the feet of p

    Introduction: The story is told of a small town in which there were no liquor stores. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. Members of one of the churches in the area were so disturbed that they conducted several all night prayer meetings, and asked the Lord to burn down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know Where I Need To Be Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2007
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    Our sin is that we do not know who or where we are, or where we need to be. We can discover that by setting no boundaries, taking risks, and finding that in God we are already where we need to be. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    “Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I work in the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out dead leaves and old twigs. I open up the flowerbeds for spring. But to do that I have to step into the flowerbeds; I cannot reach all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christ's Lights All Year Long Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2012
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    Jesus said we should be "the light of the World." But just how and why should we shine that light?

    I asked the congregation: “How many of you have already taken down your Christmas lights?” (This was 7 days after Christmas Day, and about a 1/3 raised their hands) “Well, how many of you will take down your decorations NEXT week? (a few more raised their hands). How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Return To Me Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022
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    Superheroes have captured Americans’ imagination for a long time. We all know the saying, “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Superman!” It’s not an angel coming. It’s not a prophet coming. It’s the Lord Himself coming. “It’s a prophet. It’s an angel. No, it’s the Lord.”

    I invite you to find the book of Malachi with me if you will [page 954 in your pew Bibles]. Today’s Scripture You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.” Or by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist