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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Ready For Anything (Part 3: First Four Pieces Of Armor) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 1, 2024
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     | 1,075 views

    In this message, we explore the first four pieces of armor in Ephesians 6: Belt, Shoes, Breastplate, and Shield. Understanding this armor and applying these truths are essential for Christian success.

    Intro Imagine what it would be like this morning if today’s news headline read: “America at War.” What if you woke up today to the news that war has broken out between America and China? Every military base would be on high alert. Every mother would be concerned about the future of her sons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 10, 2024
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    Today I want to preach a sermon about hope.

    Illus: Makes me think of an elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breathe...but suddenly he smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies floating up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Birthright To Blessing. Isaac's Blessing Over Jacob

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 22, 2024
     | 1,142 views

    GOD chose to show HIS Grace and Mercy through an imperfect family, in order to bless those who will put their trust and faith in HIM.

    2024.07.21. From birthright to blessing. Isaac’s Blessing over Jacob. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. GOD chose to show HIS Grace and Mercy through an imperfect family to bless those who will put their trust and faith in HIM. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:1-5, Romans 8:8, John 8:44, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians: Be Strong In The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2024
     | 2,985 views

    How can we find the strength to stand? We must: 1. Remember that Jesus is the source of our strength (vs. 10). 2. Recognize our real enemy (vs. 11-12). 3. Apply God's armor (vs. 11, 13-17).

    Christians: Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 27, 2024) MESSAGE: *When I was 9 years old, we moved to Daytona Beach, Florida. We never went through a hurricane during the three years we were there, but I remember a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawn To God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024
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    If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

    We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Excuses Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2024
     | 2,227 views

    If we want to be all that God has called us to be as a church and as individual believers, we must stop making excuses and take that step of faith in obedience to God. Like Moses, trust in His power, plan, provision, precepts.

    In his book, Something Else to Smile About, Zig Ziglar writes about his brother, the late Judge Ziglar, who loved to tell the story of a man who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the flights had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jude Part 4 - Danger Danger Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 10, 2024
     | 1,191 views

    Jude gives five words pictures and five characteristics of false teachers and a prophecy of doom.

    Jude 1:12-16 (Part 4) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-10-2024 Danger I was playing basketball at the rec center in Pontiac on Friday afternoon back when I was a youth pastor. As we were playing, students would walk around the court to go to another class and several would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Me? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2024
     | 2,558 views

    Refuse to blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

    A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Easter 2024: The Greatest Mistake Ever Made

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 26, 2024
     | 2,899 views

    This Easter message examines the question "Would Satan have followed through on his plan to kill Jesus if he understood what it would cost him?" He made the greatest mistake of his existence following his initial mistake of rebelling against God.

    The Greatest Mistake Ever Made Scripture: Luke 16:19-23; First Peter 3:18-20; 4:5-6; Matthew 28:1-2 Happy Easter Strangers Rest! How many of you have ever heard of or seen the movie the “Greatest Story Ever Told”? Well, if you haven’t, it’s the story about the life of Christ and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2024
     | 1,585 views

    I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024

    I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024 Intro Here we are on final Sunday before Easter Sunday… a week in which we reflect on the week of Christ’s suffering. And as we prepare to engage his death… I can’t think of anything more valuable than realizing who he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter: "God Will Make A Way”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2024
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     | 1,683 views

    This Easter, see and hear the way God has made for you. As we enter this time celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which the world calls Easter, we see this theme of God making a way for humanity to live in His presence for all eternity in heaven.

    Easter: “God Will Make A Way” Watch on YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/IOxYxyTII2E As I was thinking about what to say on this day that we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I remembered what the Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. “For I delivered to you first of all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Not My Favorite Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 937 views

    Pause and imagine Joseph explaining everything to his parents. “Yes, mom, as I told you earlier. Mary is a good young lady, and we didn’t do anything. She is “with child” because of the Holy Spirit, and I didn’t lay a hand on her. I know it’s hard to believe, but I promise you it’s true.”

    No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Luke 23:1-25 - Jesus Before Pilate

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024
     | 1,111 views

    The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Pilate is already in hot water with Rome and his desire for self-preservation fulfills God's ultimate plan.

    So we want to backtrack just a little bit into chapter 22 and pick up the last couple of verses because it's going to set the table for where we're going to be studying the last three trials that Jesus is going to go through on his way to the cross. Chapter 22 gave us the first three of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does The Bible Teach Meditation And Guided Imagery

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,001 views

    There is a resurgence of the word 'meditate' being used in churches today about personal devotional prayer as a way to draw closer to God as a person contemplates His divine attributes.

    Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path of daily sanctification by learning how to pray and worship, which has resulted in something called contemplative spirituality, also known as meditation, guided imagery, centering, or listening prayer, using imagination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,963 views

    1. Don’t keep people from God’s Kingdom. Help them go in! (vs. 13). 2. Don’t be greedy. Be generous! (vs. 14). 3. Don’t make people worse. Make them better! (vs. 15). 4. Don’t treasure gold. Treasure the things of God. (vs. 16-22). 5. Don’t be satisfied with less. Strive for God’s best. (vs. 23-24).

    How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 28, 2023) MESSAGE: *In this chapter you will hear the strongest words of condemnation Jesus ever spoke during His ministry here on earth. Eight times Jesus called these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist