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  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Are We Practicing What We Preach?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on May 11, 2015
     | 8,030 views

    This message challenges us to examine if there are gaps between what we say and what we do.

    3 Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your neighbor, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while the log is in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jesus Who Invites Us To Quit Playing It Safe Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,050 views

    This is part 2 of the Risen Series. It is a challenge to live all out for Christ and stop playing it safe.

    Matthew 16:21-28 Projectionist: Play Clip 5 from Risen DVD So we are going to start a little different this morning. This is a balance beam. You’ve seen them in the Olympic games. Imagine that we are at the Olymics…I approach the beam with confidence, and then, I lay on beam and wrap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Followed By Goodness And Mercy Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2018
     | 9,682 views

    3 ways in which believers are followed by grace and mercy, and a challenge to entend those blessings to others.

    Followed By Goodness and Mercy PPT 1 Message title PPT 2 Video Young girl reciting Psalm 23 PPT 3 Text Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. This morning we are going to jump ahead in Psalm 23 and look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking God Seriously Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017
     | 20,736 views

    This sermon covers Genesis 19 - the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and challenges us to take God seriously.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a man who grew watermelons to supplement his meager income. 1. He was doing pretty well, until some local kids began sneaking into his watermelon patch at night to eat his watermelons. 2. After some careful thought, he came up with a clever idea that he thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,202 views

    This sermon challenges us to determine what we are living by and how to put our giving into practice

    Acts 20:17-38 It is more blessed to give than to receive Introduction This portion of scripture is part of the Apostle Paul’s farewell tour. He is on his way to Jerusalem and foresees that he will never see the elders in the church of Ephesus again. As Paul speaks his farewell message he does ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eulogy Lillie M. Jackson

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,995 views

    Lillie was a believer in Christ who loved her familly, overcame several challenges, and worked in the church.

    Funeral Eulogy Lillie Jackson 11/29/2015 Psalms 116:15-15 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-35 God took notice and smiled on Monday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Lillie Jackson rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,218 views

    Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

    Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living Jesus Style

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,239 views

    A challenge to follow Jesus example of how to live in constant commincation with the Father, and to live a life of obedience.

    Pastor Glenn Newton New Hope Church of the Nazarene Text: John 5:16-30 JN 5:16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted him. 17 Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working." 18 For this reason the Jews tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "let Us Run"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2019
     | 3,573 views

    Scripture refer to faith on occasions as run or running. Faith is a run, faith is a challenge, and fait is difficult.

    Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Let Us Run” 1. Faith is often recorded in Scripture leaning towards Running • Isaiah says those that have Faith in the Lord 31will renew their strength They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, Isa 40:31 • Paul make a statement that who run ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let's Go To Church! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 5, 2020
     | 6,698 views

    Sermon based on Hebrews 10:24-25 to challenge & encourage faithfulness in corporate worship.

    “LET’S GO TO CHURCH!” Hebrews 10:24-25 FBCF – 10/4/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – FB post: “The deepest level of worship is praising God through the pain, thanking God during the trials, trusting Him when we are tempted to lose hope, & loving Him even when He seems distant.” Next tool in “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Freedom From Your Secret Sin Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 6, 2023
     | 1,951 views

    Based on Joshua 7 - Challenges hearers to identify & deal with any secret sin that is in their lives.

    “FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR SECRET SIN” Joshua 7:1-26 FBCF – 2/5/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Dan Hall, Livingston Fellowship, sermon – “Where Is My Lord?” – Great sermon about Mary at the tomb after resurrection – John 20:13 – “They have taken away my Lord & I don’t know where they have put Him.” 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Freedom From Your Strongholds Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 20, 2023
     | 2,760 views

    Based on 2 Cor. 10:1-6 - Challenges hearers to demolish the strongholds of sin in their lives.

    “FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR STRONGHOLDS OF SIN” 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 FBCF – 2/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Martin Luther wrote these triumphant words in 1527: “A mighty fortress is our God A bulwark never failing Our Helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.” But most of us feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 2, 2024
     | 1,040 views

    Based on Luke 23:26-43 - Challenges hearers to consider the impact of the death of Jesus on the cross.

    “THE CROSS” Luke 23:26-43 FBCF – 3/24/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Most of you know that Thu is my main study day each week. Get out of office & go to one my favorite coffee shops & pound out the sermon for the upcoming Sunday. One of my favorite spots is Barnes & Noble. This week, walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Have You Done For Him Lately?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,287 views

    This sermon challenges us to do something for God because all that He has done for us.

    What have you done for HIM lately? James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 12, 2023
     | 1,025 views

    Based on James 1:22 - Challenges hearers to be careful not to quench & grieve the Holy Spirit

    “JUST DO IT!” James 1:22 INTRO – Bible tells us many things that we need to do. - Witness - Make disciples - Honor & glorify God in all we do - Many more things We don’t “DO” these things in order to be saved. - Ephesians 2:8-9 – We are saved by GRACE alone through FAITH alone in CHRIST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist