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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    I Want To Know About Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,535 views

    Based on 1 John 5:13 - Challenges hearers to know for sure that they are saved.

    “I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ETERNAL LIFE” 1 John 5:13 FBCF – 8/27/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Don Wilton was my preaching prof at NOBTS – recently retired as pastor at FBC, Spartanburg, SC – Tremendous preacher/evangelist. Question I remember him frequently asking when he preached: “Do you know that you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For Jesus: Born In A Barn

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,010 views

    I would like to challenge you this Christmas season to up your thankfulness!

    THANKFUL FOR JESUS ‘Born in a Barn’ Luke 2:8-21 #Christmas2022 #Heresy READING OF SCRIPTURE We are going to begin this morning by reading Scripture, but I would like your help and participation as we do so. The passage will be on the screen, as we read, please read out the words in yellow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Core Values Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 24, 2025
     | 654 views

    Based Matthew 22:37-39 - Challenges hearers to live lives of intentionality

    “OUR CORE VALUES” Matthew 22:37-39 FBCF – 2/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – My phone blew up Thursday. Phone call after phone call, text after text. - Call from Mark Self - Call from church member needing some info - Call from fellow pastor asking me about how we structure our worship services - Call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does "Every Good And Perfect Gift” Include Trials And Suffering?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2026
    based on 4 ratings
     | 177 views

    This message is the third in a recent series about when ‘new’ challenges are being faced

    This message is the third in a recent series about ‘new’ challenges I am facing, and they are a result of my reminding myself how to break the chains of regret, disappointment, and disillusionment that keep trying to bind me. There is some redundancy in the thought form with other messages for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 16, 2025
     | 509 views

    Based on Psalm 15 - Challenges hearers to live a holy life in the presence of God.

    “LIVING IN HOLINESS” Psalm 15 FBCF – 6/15/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Living in Holiness” – When you think of holiness, what comes to your mind? Maybe your idea of holiness is like the sweet family I saw eating in lobby of hotel in Dallas this week – dad, mom, 3 boys from Deridder, LA – mom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First In Everything! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
     | 1,197 views

    We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.

    INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing Firm In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 738 views

    To stand firm is to be rooted, unwavering, and resolute in our walk with God, regardless of the challenges.

    STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Jude 1:3, Philippians 1:27, Hebrews 10:23 INTRODUCTION: In a world full of shifting values, spiritual compromise, and increasing opposition to truth, standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Is Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,145 views

    God's promises and love are steadfast and unfailing, even in the face of unbelief and the challenges of the world.

    So, with that thought in mind, let's read our passage for today, Romans 11:7-10: 7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ...read more

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    Daniel: Someone Of Substance? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 16, 2025
     | 375 views

    A fly over of the book of Daniel with a challenge to be a person of substance in living near to God

    The Book of Daniel was written around 530BC, however the writer thought to be Daniel himself records a lot but not all the history behind the book. It’s a book that is deep, dynamic and divinely prophetic. It is recorded by historical sources that the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and his army ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Antics Of Anger - A Multi-Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,646 views

    Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all.

    "If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack." (Prov 25:28 GNB) Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all. It can be physically, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

    Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Today, We Are All Joshua

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 21, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,457 views

    Challenge to TRBC after death of my father, Dr. Jerry Falwell. It is now our responsibility, it is our challenge, it is now our vision, and, it must also be our passion to reaching our community for Christ.

    Today, We Are All Joshua! Josh. 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significant Man Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    We think of Jesus being on trial before Pilate, when really it was Pilate who was being challenged by Jesus. What did Jesus say to Pilate that shook this governor and challenged his entire view of life?

    Eight years ago (2013) Time magazine featured a study that proposed to name the 100 most significant people in history. This study's authors filtered through over 9000 names and came up with this list, and these are the TOP 10 of that list: 1 Jesus (it’s intriguing that Time magazine would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Starts: Being The Salt And Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,661 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their faith, proclaim their purpose as salt and light, and prevail over challenges for God's glory.

    Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to bask in the light of God's love, to be ...read more

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    Finicky Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 28, 2025
     | 566 views

    John, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation

    During World War II, a congregation in London faced bombings nightly. In the midst of fear, their pastor encouraged them to gather for prayer. One night, after a particularly intense bombing, he found a soldier praying with fervor. When asked why he prayed amidst such chaos, the soldier replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist