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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,569 views

    This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.

    Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By God's Design Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,945 views

    This is the 13th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#13] BY GOD’S DESIGN Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: A common phrase from many church goers is, “My Pastor never, ________ (you fill in the blank)”; or “Those Deacons at my Church just think they own the place”. We need to be reminded that the Church belongs to God and He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,511 views

    This is the 14th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#14] FULL? Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, what the Body of Christ needs and what the world needs is men of God who will live like Jesus and lead like Jesus. I want to ask each of you a question; but before I do, I want to say, “Don’t think dirty thoughts when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna: Faithful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    The New Testament church is marked by suffering and trusting its Lord.

    If you could live anywhere you wanted, where would you live? Some of you would want to go where there is a beach. Others would go to the mountains. According to U.S. News and World Report they rank for 2020 the #1 best place to live in the U.S. is Austin, Texas! That’s hard to accept for an OU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Own Special People

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020
     | 5,035 views

    Experiencing peace and security knowing your position in Jesus Christ

    I remember reading a story when I was a boy about a bird whose egg dropped from its nest. When the baby bird hatched it had no identity because its mother wasn’t around for it to bond to. As a result, it spent the duration of the story looking for its mother. It asked everyone and everything it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Jesus Stands Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 11, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,842 views

    This is the 16th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#16] WHEN JESUS STANDS Acts 7:54-60 Introduction: Last week we listened to Stephen’s sermon. Stephen went through the spiritual history of Israel and condemned those who disobeyed God and those who destroyed those who proclaimed God’s Word. Once his sermon was completed, we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Change Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,569 views

    This is the 19th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#19] REAL CHANGE Acts 9:1-19 Introduction: This Summer, I had to be at work by 6am; so on the way, I would listen to Ray’s Radio Station. The program from 5am-6am is Wall Builders. Through the years, Ray has given me recordings from Wall Builders; but I haven’t been on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of A New Life Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,200 views

    This is the 20th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#20] THE BEGINNING OF A NEW LIFE Acts 9:19-30 Introduction: Some things are hard to believe. Last week we saw that… * Saul had a difficult time believing in Jesus. It had been his mission to utterly destroy those that believed in Jesus. * Saul changed his mind when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Will Never Happen Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,794 views

    This is the 21st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#21] THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN Acts 9:31-43 Introduction: During this COVID-19 pandemic, I have said and I have heard people say, “That will never happen”. Things like, “The Government will never shutdown Churches in the United States”. I want each of you to list 5 things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Eyes Are You Looking Through Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,630 views

    This is the 22nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#22] WHOSE EYES ARE YOU LOOKING THROUGH? Acts 10:1-23 Introduction: Having a blind person living with you lends itself to jokes and pranks. When Tharon doesn’t notice something, I will say things like, “Tharon, open your eyes”; or “What are you looking at”? When Tharon lost his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gangrene: Necrosis Of The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020
     | 3,468 views

    Paul warns Timothy to avoid godless chatter because it will spread like gangrene. Sin, like gangrene, has a way of spreading and causing division in the congregation.

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013
     | 6,282 views

    The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

    THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Bridges

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,167 views

    When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

    Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Letter Of Encouragement- Be A Model Christian Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,222 views

    This is the 51st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#51] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- BE A MODEL CHRISTIAN 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction: As we continue in our series Action, we are going to begin a study in 1 Thessalonians. I want us to look at the background and history of Thessalonica. Paul had been to several places. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son, Go Work Today In My Vineyard

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,072 views

    Jesus tells us four things about how we're supposed to serve in the Kingdom of God. He tells WHO is to serve, HOW we're to serve, WHEN we're supposed to serve, and WHERE we're supposed to serve. Which Son are you?

    SON, GO WORK TODAY IN MY VINEYARD Matt. 21:28-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lazy Son Chinese Proverbs 1. The Chinese have several proverbs about lazy sons. One says they “Mend the fence after the sheep are lost,” which means taking action too late or only so as to not repeat a misfortune. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God