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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,497 views

    A sermon examining Christian persecution.

    THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 2) Acts 4:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025) Here in America we are blessed to possess religious freedom. For the most part, we are able to share the Gospel without the fear of being imprisoned for doing so. However, when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Patient Faith

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that patience will strengthen our faith for the tasks ahead.

    A Patient Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 1/25/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:30 (Joshua 6:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:30 - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. Premise: God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Ministry Began With A Bang

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,818 views

    5th Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

    5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 4, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to reveal to us what it means to live in a faithful relationship with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 130 ratings
     | 26,586 views

    What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

    CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Discover You Life Map Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    God wants us to discover our life map (the Bible) to help us in the Amazing Race of Life.

    Discovering Your Life Map 2 Timothy 3:16-17 I had been the pastor of Georgetown United Methodist church for just over twenty-four hours when the call came into the church office. One of the long time members of the church was headed to Meadowview regional medical center in Maysville. She had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dad...how Are You Equipping Your Children?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,089 views

    An examination of the call upon a Father’s life.

    1 Chronicles 25 David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work: [2] From the sons of Asaph, there were Zaccur, Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discerning God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,360 views

    Your very presence here today is an indication that you have heard, or are hearing his voice. But developing that companionship often remains a challenge; learning to listen to God is not always as simple as we’d like?

    The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joshua 3:~ Camped At The Jordan – Tomorrow They Cross Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015
     | 6,169 views

    Israel “lodged” camped at the swollen Jordan River because of the spring rains, they had no idea how they would pass to the other side.

    SS~ #19~ Joshua 3:~ camped at the Jordan – tomorrow they cross~ 10-19-14 1  And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. ~ Israel “lodged” camped at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is My Joy!

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 5, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    True joy comes from being in Christ

    He Is My JOY! Summary: True joy comes from being in Christ Scripture: John 15:1-15:11 (add scripture) Tags: Joy (add tag) Introduction Illustration: The great vine of Hampton Court: There is a grapevine under glass, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it has only one root - 2ft thick, some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “a Life Worth Living” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,173 views

    A life worth living is a life on mission.

    Paul speaks here of how the Spirit was leading him to go to Jerusalem. Paul said that he was committed to following Christ, even if the only promise given him was that he’d face difficulty. I wonder, if the Spirit spoke to you as He had to Paul, would you obey? If you knew that following God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    INTRODUCTION

    The Great Commandment is the foundation for this series/class on Spiritual Warfare. It is imperative that this commandment is restored to the first position in your life if you desire to be a victorious spiritual warrior. In order to do that, you need to understand the dynamics of your relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    2 The First Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,259 views

    Having received the commission from God to go to Nineveh to preach against it, Jonah decided instead to rebel against God and flee to Tarshish instead.

    # 2 - The First Rebellion Jonah 1:3a - “But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord...” 1. BUT In verse 1, God clearly told Jonah to go and preach against Nineveh as it's wickedness had come up before God. Verse 2 begins with the word, ‘But.’ The verse could have begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Your Light So Shine

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,888 views

    As Christians, we are to shine as light in the midst of the dark world. This will make others to see and be attracted to God in His kingdom, and His name will be glorified.

    LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE Study Text: Mathew 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Jesus, after telling us we are the salt, and we need to stay pure so we do not lose our saltiness, also says we are the light of the world. - Salt has to do with you and the Word and staying pure. Jesus said if ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Kingdom Keys - Ephesians 4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,893 views

    APEST provides a new leadership structure where the body of Christ can receive the impulses of the Holy Spirit to do His work on earth through us

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passion's Of The Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 751 views

    This sermon aims to explore the concept of human temptation, the importance of self-control, and the necessity of living in a manner that is pleasing to God.

    Good morning, friends! I'm thrilled to see each of your smiling faces here today. We're going to dive into a pretty meaty topic - The Temptation of the Flesh, The Power of Self-Control, and Living in God's Sight. It's a subject that hits home for most of us, because let's face it, we're all human. ...read more

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