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  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    A Faithful Mother

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 8, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 44,240 views

    A truly faithful mother does three things that impact her children for eternity.

    A Faithful Mother Griffith Baptist Church – 5/11/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:5 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Might Makes Right Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

    Might Makes Right Gospel of Mark 1:1-13 Sermon #1 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are beginning a new and lengthy study of the Gospel of Mark this morning. Our walk through this Gospel is not designed to be a sprint from start to finish, or even a marathon that has a final ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 57 ratings
     | 48,774 views

    A sermon examining Christian persecution.

    THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 1) Acts 4:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 5th, 2025) A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Sovereignty In The Midst Of Christian Suffering (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 53,459 views

    A sermon examining the God's plan and purpose in times of suffering.

    GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN THE MIDST OF CHRISTIAN SUFFERING (Part 1) Acts 4:23-28 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025) For the weak believer or perhaps a new Christian, it may be disconcerting to hear that God not only allows His children to suffer; in some cases He causes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
     | 4,508 views

    A look at the spiritual battles we face everyday and how to overcome them

    I don't know how you all feel these days about the state of Britain spiritually, but from the view of someone on the outside looking in things seem very dark and getting darker. In Korea I don't get to see much or be involved in many things concerning the UK but what I do do without fail, is watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of A True Disciple Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,634 views

    WHAT WE HAVE HERE ARE TWO QUICK INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF PETER, WHICH WHEN LOOKED AT SHOW US THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST. TRANSITION: FOR WITH ALL OF THE STUMBLES PETER MAKES IN HIS LIFE, IT IS PETER THAT SHOWS HERE TRUE DISCIPLE SHI FOR C

    THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Acts 9:32-43 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. 34 "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flattery – Not Welcomed Here! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 2, 2014
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     | 6,212 views

    A study of Psalm 12 verses 1 through 8

    Psalm 12: 1 – 8 Flattery – Not Welcomed Here! 1 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus' Letter To Sardis Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 22 ratings
     | 50,383 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Sardis.

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT SARDIS Revelation 3:1-6 I once heard a story of a little boy who found a snake on his grandfather’s farm. He informed his grandfather, and he took a shovel and cut its head off. Even with its head separated from the rest of its body, the snake hissed and tried to bite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Discipline Of Confession Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 27, 2014
     | 6,354 views

    Three key words will provide the basic structure or format of this message: Agreement, Benefits, and Caution. These will help us remember, and may well serve us as the A-B-C's of Confession.

    THE DISCIPLINE OF CONFESSION "He who conceals his sins (the rebellion of his heart against God) will not prosper (advance or flourish) but whoever confesses (openly and willingly owns up to) and forsakes (leaves behind, deserts, and ceases from doing) them will have mercy (the loving, tender ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Forgotten But Not Gone

    Contributed by Brent Long on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,650 views

    Though we may forget God in our day-to-day activities, He is never gone. He awaits with forgiveness or with judgement; the choice is ours.

    Forgotten But Not Gone Jeremiah 3:21 “A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their God.” I. Memory a. Memory is a fickle thing. i. It is an easy thing to forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Step Out Of The Boat But Only At His Command!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,550 views

    Stepping out at God's command may seem foolish and downright impossible at times if not dangerous to our supposed well being, but a miracle may not be realized otherwise!

    Mat 14:22-33 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Authentic Life Part 3 - James 2:14-Ff Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
     | 4,428 views

    James is a no nonsense leader speaking to the church. Those words are still relevant today as the same issues continue to arise.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Marginal Living

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    God wants to help us move away from the margins (edges) of His love and continue to grow as close to Jesus as possible.

    Overcoming Marginal Living -Several months ago Robin and I were sitting in the living room one night and all of a sudden there was a big thump! We went into Zoe’s room to check it out and she had fallen out of bed. She was fine. We helped her back in and she didn’t even remember it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,642 views

    How can you have a relationship with someone if you do not communicate with them? In order to HAVE a relationship, communication must be made. Prayer IS our personal relationship with CHRIST

    2015.02.01.Real Prayer William Akehurst, HSWC What is Prayer? Quotes about Prayer • When you can’t put your prayer into words, God hears your heart. • Prayer is asking God to align you with HIS will, rather than asking Him to be aligned with yours. • P.U.S.H. Pray Until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Old People

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 34,957 views

    Solomon explains that, youth is too brief and precious to be squandered in foolishness or evil, and that a person should live well in the fullness of each day before God, and acknowledge Him early in life.

    Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 OLD PEOPLE 10-5-13 In this last chapter of Ecclesiastes the wisest man to ever live, Solomon, according to; 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; - -- urges young people to consider God, and to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist