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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    She Who Laughs Last Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,444 views

    I didn't want to preach this sermon about Sarah's faith... but read the sermon to find out what I learned.

    Children’s story: Do you love your mommy? She loves you too. In fact, I don’t think she could imagine a life without you. Without you, she’d be very sad. Back in the Old Testament there’s the story of a woman who couldn’t have a little boy or girl. She didn’t think she’d EVER become a mommy. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Genealogy Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,255 views

    Through the genealogies found in the first chapter of Matthew, we gain an overview of salvation history, one which portrays how God was orchestrating throughout history His plan of salvation; a plan that unfolds in the birth of Jesus.

    Christmas is upon us, and I’m sure that many of us are familiar with Handel’s Messiah. In one of the pieces from The Messiah, Handel quotes a well-known verse from the prophet Isaiah, which is oftentimes used around Christmas: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy Of King Solomon And King Abijah

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,526 views

    Today we want to talk about King Abijah. Actually King Abijah has several names. He was also called Abia and Abijam.

    I also want to talk about King Solomon, and I want to show you how their lives are tied together. All these names seem a little strange. Speaking of names reminds me about a pregnant woman. Illus: A pregnant woman from Washington, DC got into a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,618 views

    Several years ago, a very popular song that made the top ten list of favorites among many Americans was called, “Don’t worry…Be happy!”

    It was sung by Bobby McFerin and the words go like this: “Don't worry, be happy In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy now” “Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Fit To Be Tied? Part Iv

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,209 views

    These days we often hear the question, "Why are there so many divorces?" The answer to that question is found in the Word of God. It is because of sin.

    All across this nation we have lost our fear of sin. Fear will cause us to protect ourselves and avoid what is harmful to us. Illus: Most of us have a real healthy fear of snakes. This is a healthy fear because it keeps us from being harmed. If we were not afraid of snakes we might carry them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pilate's Wife

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 2, 2022
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     | 3,967 views

    It is surprising, and sad, that the only testimony (in effect) on Jesus’ behalf during the trial was made, not by any of Jesus’ disciples, nor apostles, nor followers, but by Pilate’s wife.

    Pilate's Wife Matt. 27:11-26 The chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole council of the Sanhedrin had decided to put Jesus to death. They had Jesus brought before Pilate the governor to pronounce the death sentence. (Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66; 23:1) Pontius Pilate was the fifth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Easter Preparations - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022
     | 2,089 views

    The circumstances around the death and resurrection of Jesus

    If I were to ask most people how they are preparing for Easter, how do you think they might respond? Now, I'm not asking you. I'm asking most people in this world, not this godly, heaven-minded, holy and spiritual family of believers here this morning. But if I were to ask the common person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tombs And Chains

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,762 views

    Introduction: This passage of scripture that I will be preaching from is surrounded by situations that seem to be impossible to deal with.

    And they are impossible as for as man is concerned. For example, in Mark chapters 4 and 5, we read of situations that only the Lord Jesus could deal with. • In Mark 4:38, Jesus and His disciples were sailing on the Sea of Galilee when a tremendous storm overwhelmed their boat. The storm was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened To Shame?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
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     | 2,437 views

    God has given us all a conscience. This conscience can cause us to have a lot of GUILT!

    Illus: The minister rose to address his congregation. "There is a certain man among us today who is flirting with another man's wife. Unless he puts $100.00 in the collection plate, his name will be read from the pulpit." When the collection plate came in, there were 19 one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eschatology 8 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022
     | 1,806 views

    Today we want to continue to look at the period in the book of Revelation known as the Tribulation period.

    Our outline for the tribulation period has been: I. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD II. THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD III. THE PLAGUES OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD • We have worked our way through the SEVEN SEAL JUDGMENTS in chapters 6 and chapter 8. • We are presently working ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Ruth (2 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 3,208 views

    The first sermon from the Book of Ruth showed us the effects of sin on a family that did not trust God for their DIRECTIONS or PROVISIONS.

    Look at verse 1 again, we read, “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.” Look at the words “Bethlehemjudah” and “Moab.” • Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Preparations - Part 3

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022
     | 1,590 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon

    Have you ever done anything that you knew was going to be painful but would ultimately be for your benefit? Maybe you started an exercise program and you knew it would be difficult but you needed to get back in shape or lose some weight. Or maybe you underwent some surgery you knew you needed even ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Day Of Pentecost Changed Everything

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 21, 2022
     | 6,400 views

    These 120 believers were waiting to be endowed with power from on high. They were about to be touched by the Spirit of God in a way that would change them forever. They would be the first of a vast multitude that would follow in their steps.

    Sermon - The Day of Pentecost Changed Everything Acts 2:1-41 Acts 2:1-6, 12-21, 36-41 “On the day of Pentecost[a] all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Julia Cramer on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,406 views

    Prayer - the whisper of the soul, has four dimensions. The mystery of Prayer connects us to God; it is the glue that fastens our heart to God and focuses our mind on Him. Prayer is the breath of the soul in sync with the song of the Savior.

    How many of you are inspired by Art? Motivated by music? Stirred by a poem? Touched by colors, patterns, and designs? Moved by nature? Changed by Relationships? In a very similar way – we should be inspired, motivated, stirred, touched, moved, and changed by our Prayer Life. Prayer – The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Willing To Be Available Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,598 views

    The disciples were tired and worn out from ministry; however, Jesus challenged them to put aside their own needs to love and serve others. As a result, the disciples were refreshed and strengthened in an unexpected manner.

    The apostle Paul once informed the believers of Galatia, “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist