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  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Following Jesus To The Jordan River Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 14, 2021
     | 2,745 views

    Did you ever play "follow the leader" as a kid? Sure. It's a lot of fun until the leader makes you do weird things or some action you're uncomfortable with. How about following a leader you can always trust? This series is on following the only leader you can truly trust.

    You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7293241 Jesus' Baptism - Follow the Leader Intro: • Young couple goes to visit her family for Christmas in New England. • Whole family went for a walk in the wintery wonderland. Hoping to connect with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022
     | 2,344 views

    The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

    The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Supernatural Peace, Protection And Provision

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 30, 2022
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     | 7,317 views

    God is faithful and committed to His word, if we can turn to Him and be pleading to Him, He will give us Supernatural Peace, Protection and Provision all through the year and beyond by His grace.

    Experiencing Supernatural Peace, Protection and Provision Study Text: Isaiah 54: 10 - 17. Introduction: - Because of God’s great love for us, He has made a covenant with us to take care of us: to bless us, protect us, and provide for us. -. Covenants are never one-sided. They require the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Practical Points Of Conversing With God

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,644 views

    Nehemiah's prayer was an example in practicality, specificity and common sense when coming before the LORD with our needs and burdens. Prayer is an orderly time of conversing with God, who wants to hear from you daily.

    This message is a continuation of our look at the prayers of the Jewish statesman Nehemiah and his concern over the rebuilding of Jerusalem, which had laid in ruins for decades after its destruction by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C., which brought the kingdom of Judah to an end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Highway In The Desert

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jul 27, 2022
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     | 3,681 views

    In the ‘wilderness’ experience of our lives in this world, God establishes a highway, or a way of hope so that those who cannot see a way out might regain their sight of hope.

    Sermon: “A Highway in the Desert” Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pride And Humility

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 6, 2025
     | 152 views

    This is a sermon about how the devil uses human pride to battle God.

    “Pride and Humility” 1Peter 5: 5-10 There are several themes that God has recently revealed to His little flock here in Catlettsburg. Last week our sermon was about Self-Control. And we realized that the greatest attribute of Self Control is Humility. Over the last couple of years, God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is God Whispering To You Right Now? - 1 Kings 19:11–12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 23, 2025
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     | 365 views

    God still speaks. And more often than not, His voice comes not in the thunder of grandeur, but in a whisper—gentle, yet profoundly life-changing.

    What is God Whispering to You Right Now? - 1 Kings 19:11–12 Introduction Today, I want to ask you a question that goes to the heart of your spiritual life: What is God whispering to you right now? In our modern world, noise surrounds us. The constant hum of notifications, the endless flow of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgiveness Is Right Where You Fell

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jul 21, 2025
     | 305 views

    Satan is a great deceiver. We've been taken captive and our rescuer is right there, but yet we run around not believing that Jesus is right there wanting to take us out of our POW Camp.

    The idea for this lesson comes from a Switchfoot Song "Dare You to Move" INTRODUCTION With the Pacific fleet sunk or badly damaged in Pearl Harbor it was impossible to keep the supply lines going for a war in the Philippians. Just three months after the attack on Pearl Harbor MacArthur ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cry We Cannot Ignore

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 2, 2025
     | 241 views

    This sermon on Proverbs 1:20-31 contrasts the urgent, public call of God's wisdom with the catastrophic and final consequences that await those who willfully ignore it.

    The Cry We Cannot Ignore Introduction: The Sounds of the City Good morning. Think for a moment about the sounds you hear every day. In our city, we are never far from noise. We hear the rumble of jeepneys, the calls of street vendors, the laughter of children, the sirens of an ambulance. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Send In The Praisers! See Beyond Today!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2022
     | 1,844 views

    Let us look at sheep and shepherds... we don't need to be impatient with people. Lead people to nourishment, water and rest.

    SEND IN THE PRAISERS! CAN WE SEE BEYOND THE PROBLEMS OF TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pastor friend that often says: I WOULD LOVE PASTORING IF IT WEREN’T FOR PEOPLE! My family’s first time we attended a new church in the area where we had moved. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Builders Of The Temple

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024
     | 1,258 views

    We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. He did physically build a temple, however, the scripture alludes to one being named, ‘The Branch’, to build the temple, and, ‘they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the Lord.’

    God tells us He will protect, guide and keep watch over us for His eternal purpose. In our scripture this morning, we will witness this Spiritual behavior. We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. In the physical realm, he did physically ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Spirit Presence

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2026
     | 31 views

    The second sermon in a 4 part series based on the Book Dynamite Prayer: A 28 Day Experiment by Rosario Picardo and Sue Nilson Kibbey.

    Ephesians 3:14–19 Holy Spirit Presence In Ephesians 3, Paul prays for the church in Ephesus with a kind of spiritual compassion that reveals how deeply he cares for them. He’s writing from prison, yet he doesn’t dwell on his own problems. Instead, his heart turns toward others — toward their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Listening To The Least

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2021
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     | 2,710 views

    New Year Reflection

    Listening to the Least New Year Reflection Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21. Let us listen to the Word of God for today taken from the Gospel of Saint Luke (Luke 2:16-21): “The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, ? and the infant lying in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Don Aldrich Tamayo avatar

    Title: Follow Me And Take Your Cross: The Cost And Blessings Of Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
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     | 2,206 views

    Let us reflect on the choice between the world and the Word, find solace in the peace found in God's embrace, and examine the sacrifice required of us as followers of Christ.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the profound call of Jesus to follow Him and take up our cross. As we delve into the Word of God, we will discover both the blessings and the challenges that come with following Christ. Let us reflect on the choice between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Embracing Faith: Stepping Into The Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,822 views

    Delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even when we cannot see the destination clearly. Let us explore this theme together.

    Embracing Faith: Stepping into the Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal