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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Power Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    Attaining the church's purpose is about "keeping the main thing the main thing." People must not only "know" the core values, but they must also "hear" them continually restated so they can envision what they're working towards.

    Proverbs states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). Bill Hybels, in his book Courageous Leadership, tells us, “When a leader is casting a vision publicly the goal is to help people know, understand, and remember the ‘main thing’.”(1) Purpose is all about keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 61 Inexpressibly Full Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,731 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 61

    Isaiah 61 Inexpressibly Full of Joy The Messiah’s Mission Vs. 1 A Priestly People Vs. 2-7 An Everlasting Covenant Vs. 8-11 Intro: Hungary Video A group of eight of us went to Hungary and taught english to over 100 non-christian kids They are so excited to have Americans come and all of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Exalted Lord Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,286 views

    This message shows how the resurrection of Jesus was the first stage of exalting Him to the highest place. It was followed by the tenth appearance in the Gospels when Jesus ascended in front of his followers.

    BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 10 The Christian Faith from A to Z Sermon 26 The Doctrine of Christ Phil. 2:5-11 OUR EXALTED LORD 1. The Ministry of His Life (Acts 10:38; Isa. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anointed One Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
     | 5,738 views

    We look at the very word “Messiah.” What does it mean? How did it become associated with the one whom Israel had placed her hope?

    Isaiah 61:1-3 Anointed One June 7, 2015 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus and his disciples are nearing Emmaus. He has taken the two disciples through the Scriptures, demonstrating how he has fulfilled them in regard to being the Messiah even as he was being crucified. He has bruised the head ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope In Times Of Despair

    Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,284 views

    How can we find hope when we despair of being rid of depression or guilt or besetting sin? How to find hope in Jesus.

    Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaining Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2015
     | 6,123 views

    Unforgiveness can keep you in bondage.

    March 8, 2015 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Subject: Forgiveness Title: Gaining Freedom Through Forgiveness One night last week I was awakened, I assume by the Holy Spirit, and I got out of bed to write down these words; “Unforgiveness is bondage”. So I took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Disputing Disputable Matters

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016
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     | 5,889 views

    We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

    Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Yokes On You

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,251 views

    This is a message to both believer and non believer on how to break out of the yoke of bondage to sin. What God has provided to help us.

    The title for today’s message is “THE YOKES ON YOU.” I prefaced todays message on my Facebook page yesterday this way: Tomorrows message - “The Yokes on you." From its smallest an Ox is placed in a yoke, the purpose to control it, to harness its energy for the owners use. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Last Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    MARCH 2nd, 2025. Transfiguration Sunday.

    Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 9:28-43. A). A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,278 views

    We have all been caught in the middle and painted into a corner. The Lord works in those times to help us draw close to Him.

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place Exodus chapter 14 selected verses Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Hunchback

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2022
     | 5,294 views

    Many people are emotionally crippled and don't even realize it. Jesus saw a woman's suffering and showed the compassion of God by healing her. He called her to Himself. God is still the healer today! Ends with a modern healing story.

    THE HUNCHBACK Luke 13:10-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. While taking a law class in personal injury litigation, I got into a car accident and had to wear a cervical collar. Two weeks later, I tripped over a wire and ended up on crutches. 2. When I hobbled into class shortly after these mishaps, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis King avatar

    Batter Sin's Strongholds

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,815 views

    If you hear of sin and do nothing, you are sinning yourself.

    For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they (our weapons) have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anointed One Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,926 views

    This morning, we look at the very word “Messiah.” What does it mean? How did it become associated with the one whom Israel had placed her hope?

    Isaiah 61:1-3 Anointed One June 7, 2015 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus and his disciples are nearing Emmaus. He has taken the two disciples through the Scriptures, demonstrating how he has fulfilled them in regard to being the Messiah even as he was being crucified. He has bruised the head ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Sutton avatar

    The Need For Walls

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Jul 8, 2022
     | 4,810 views

    I wanted to speak to you today about "The Need for Walls" If you think about everywhere, you go whether it be home, work, church, to a store, or even the vehicle you came here in this morning they are all enclosed by some form of walls for shelter and protection.

    In ancient times walls were built almost exclusively for defense. As in the case of the Great Wall of China. Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall was built over a period of 2,300 years! It is the longest man-made structure in the history of the world and has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Search Of Freedom

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 6, 2025
     | 252 views

    So, what is freedom, or liberty, exactly? How can we get it? Well first, I think it’s important to know that…

    245 years ago, on July 4th, 1776, in Boston, Massachusetts, our forefathers signed the declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Now, there were a great many reasons why our fathers rebelled against the crown. It can’t be boiled down to just one or two things, but it was the age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist