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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025
     | 364 views

    1. FEAST OF PASSOVER 2. THE LAW WAS GIVEN ON MOUNT SINAI ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST 3. FEAST OF PENTECOST 4. PROPHECY OF JOEL 5. CRUCIFIXION AT PASSOVER 6. RESURRECTION AT FIRST FRUIT OFFERING 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST

    THE DAY OF PENTECOST OUTLINE 1. FEAST OF PASSOVER 2. THE LAW WAS GIVEN ON MOUNT SINAI ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST 3. FEAST OF PENTECOST 4. PROPHECY OF JOEL 5. CRUCIFIXION AT PASSOVER 6. RESURRECTION AT FIRST FRUIT OFFERING 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN ON THE DAY OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 5,995 views

    Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

    Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bushwacked! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2024
     | 1,895 views

    If you want to be all that God called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, person, and promises.

    On a Saturday in November several years ago (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024
     | 1,089 views

    Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

    Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jude Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 4, 2024
     | 1,527 views

    Jude gives his readers a snapshot of the false teachers and three types of apostates.

    Jude 1:8-11 (Part 3) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-3-2024 Rob Bell In the early 2000s, I saw Rob Bell preach several times, in large and small settings. A graduate of Wheaton and Fuller (you can’t get much more solid than that) he was funny, Uber-creative, and presented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of Acts Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 5,228 views

    This is Luke's introduction of the gospel to his friend

    Acts 1: 1-11 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,844 views

    There are many examples from scripture of how people turned to God in their darkest times

    Discouragement When our two kids John and Caitlin, who are now in their late twenties were only about three and four Sally and I bought them a book and we used to read it to them almost every night. Now, I know you’re probably thinking it was a Bible and we did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Marked By Love

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020
     | 5,835 views

    The first mark of a true and living church is its love for Jesus and the brethren.

    According to research done by sociologist W.F. Nimkoff and Arthur Wood, the intensity of romance in a marriage diminishes by 80% during the first two years. Two friends who lived in the West Virginia mountains were talking one day. “Horace,” the first one said, “why didn’t you ever get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finally Be Strong In The Lord (The Correct Response To Our Troubled Times)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    This is a message that God put on my heart to share with His people because in these troubled times that our nation are going through, it is easy to not only loose sight of who the real enemy is but who we are called to be.

    Finally Be Strong In The Lord AND LISTEN – though there are many more names and titles that we could dive into… We are only going to discuss 2 more… • I Am The Resurrection And The Life (found in John 11), and • Our Lord Jesus Christ (a title used 60 times in the New Testament... 3 times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sowing And Reaping Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020
     | 7,187 views

    It is true - we do reap what we sow, whether it be in training for a marathon, planting corn or beans, strengthening our marriages, disciplining our children, taking thoughts captive, or simply being kind to people.

    Dance Lessons: Sowing and Reaping Galatians 6:6-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-28-2020 Run, Forrest, Run I stood at the starting line of the 2014 Christie Clinic Marathon in Champaign shaking like a leaf. Yes it was a bit chilly but that’s not why my nerves were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Epaphroditus: Faithful Minister Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,949 views

    This message provides insight on the current crisis in America, then expounds Philippians 2:25-30. Paul's commendation of Epaphroditus supplies criteria for discerning godly New Testament leadership.

    During the last few weeks our pattern has been to first address current events; then proceed with our study in Philippians. I will continue with that this morning. I. We are living in monumental times. It is a new season with new challenges and new opportunities. Charles Dicken’s line in A Tale ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 10

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020
     | 1,827 views

    The true mark of a believer is that you love the brethren.

    1 John 2:9 He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. 1 John 2:10 He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. 1 John 2:11 But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Body Of Christ-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 4, 2020
     | 1,999 views

    6 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

    The BODY Of CHRIST-VI—1Corinthians 12:12-31 The Body of Christ can suffer under the burden of individual & even gathered lusts that are couched in self-aggrandizement. For some weeks we’ve looked at God’s design for Unity within the Body of Christ, which is the Church. All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Areas Of Historical, Prophetic, And Personal Evidence That Prove Jesus Existed - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 12, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    In this study, we will look at three areas of evidence; Historical, Prophetic, and Personal, and conclude with how to share your testimony.

    Just a short time after my 11th birthday, my Mom died suddenly. The pain, anguish, and anger I felt made me question everything I had been taught about God, my experience with Him, and even if He existed. About two years later, I was at a YMCA camp on Catalina Island, just off the California ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 2,005 views

    John begins chapter two by addressing his readers as "my little children." "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin."

    Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers by presenting both bad news and good news. The bad news is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible