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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Living The Crucified Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,177 views

    The author in this sermon message touches the daily struggles we face as Christians living in a fallen world that is looking for answers and a reason to live.

    SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (Galatians 2:20) "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Scapegoat Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 25, 2022
     | 1,984 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus the need and the use of a scapegoat goes back to The Third Book Of Moses, Called Leviticus

    Scapegoat by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 24, 2022) “But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the Lord, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness.” (Leviticus 16:10 King ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    6 Elements To Warfare Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022
     | 5,355 views

    Daniel prayed with resolve—he set his face. He prayed with tremendous reflection—he looked upon God. I hate to say, and so much of my prayer is casual prayer, prayer that comes with almost a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. God is calling us at this late hour to pray with serious concentration.

    Americans are riddled with anxiety. Many of you are full of anxious thoughts throughout the night. Many of us feel an impending sense of danger just around the corner. For some, this apprehension is about their jobs, their marriage and their children. Most of us think if we had a little more money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonder Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023
     | 2,033 views

    We need to get our wonder back for God, for Jesus and for Christmas! We need to look at Mary's song "Magnificat" and ignited our Spirit of Wonder again for God.

    Video Transition: Mary did you know? This was sung by Jordan Smith the winner of the voice back in season 9 in 2015 – He sang it even after Adam LeVine tried talking him out of doing it! Introduction: Mary, Did You Know has become a Christmas classic since Michael English first recorded the song in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are Christians Still Sinners, But Saved By Grace? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,324 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis - Meet The Creator! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024
     | 1,637 views

    To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024!

    Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Voting And The Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,305 views

    Only personal conversion through Christ, not political conviction, will lead to lasting change.

    Voting and the Fear of God Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2024 About a week ago, an Edgewood member and I were riding an elevator with another guy. He asked how we were doing and we replied in unison, “Better than we deserve.” He didn’t know quite how to take that response. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Home Altar— A Family Altar Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 22, 2024
     | 2,127 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar (4) Dustin Lee Boden / General Rebuilding the Altar The Home Altar— A Family Altar of Prayer Deuteronomy 6:6–9 NLT 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Let Us Adore Him Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2024
     | 1,381 views

    Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit.

    Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm to it. My goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Need For Revival Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 5,225 views

    Ezra tore his garment, pulled out some of his hair, and collapsed on the ground in a public place so that the remnant could see his grief. When you tore your garment in Bible times, you weren’t pitching a fit. Instead, you were showing deep remorse.

    Every Christian and every church will need revival. Most every single Christian I know has times in their lives when they need revival. Revival is part of the pattern the Holy Spirit uses to reconnect you to the gospel.1 Revival and spiritual awakening is when a group of people rediscover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reset! Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022
     | 5,491 views

    young people, I would encourage you to understand the code. Where are you going to find out the code? You're going to find it in your own personal walk and your own personal Bible study. As you open the Bible regularly and you understand what God has for you personally.

    I'm a Mac guy. I love my Mac toys. I've got a Mac watch, I've got my phone, I've got my iPad that I actually run the presentation with on Sunday morning. I enjoy my Mac toys until I get the little colorful wheel on my computer that freezes my computer and I can't do anything and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    Speaking The Truth In Love Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 437 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    "Speaking the Truth in Love" Introduction: Today we are continuing our series “Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth?” Your words can shape destinies—or they can destroy them. We talk about Jesus being Lord, but here’s the question: Is He Lord over your whole life, or just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Lost People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 433 views

    Realize your value to God and repent.

    Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Leaving A Spiritual Legacy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 622 views

    What will you leave behind when your life on earth is over? The Scriptures tell us that a spiritual legacy is far more valuable and lasting than any financial inheritance.

    As I look back over the first 65 years of my life [65 years, two months, and two weeks, to be precise, tick tock], I’ve been thinking a bit more about what difference my life has made so far, what more I would like to accomplish, and what I will be leaving behind, when eventually I “shuffle off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me Your Glory (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 27, 2025
     | 195 views

    God answers Moses's prayer "show me Your glory" 1,500 years later on the Mount of Transfiguration.

    Show me Your Glory (Part 2) Matthew 18:1-13 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-26-2025 The Future’s So Bright… What if I offered you 50 million dollars and all you had to do was not eat chocolate for a year? Yes, at the end of 365 days of no chocolate, you would receive 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist