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  • Robert Butler avatar

    My Crazy Mixed Up Family #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019
     | 3,055 views

    God doesn’t remove the challenging family situations, He works through them.

    We put the fun in dysfunctional. We’re probably a lot like you in that we have struggled in coming to understand why God created us and then placed us in such crazy mixed up families. Can I get a witness? The good news this morning is that we are not alone. Throughout the ages, people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Song Of Faithfullness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
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     | 5,888 views

    In every relationship, particularly marriage, there are times when the believer must be faithful, regardless of the challenge.

    Allan Petersen, in The Myth of the Greener Grass, tells the story of a group of a dozen married women having lunch together. One woman asked, "How many of you have been faithful to your husbands throughout your marriage?" Only one woman out of the twelve raised her hand. At home that evening, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reverent Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2015
     | 5,280 views

    In challenging or changing times, the Psalmist reminds us the appropriate response of the people of faith is praise.

    Malcolm Gladwell, in 2000, debuted his first book entitled The Tipping Point. In that book, Gladwell defines the tipping point as “that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Going Up Against "God's Man?"

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,379 views

    Can you ever challenge a preacher and can you ever righteously remove him?

    I just read an article entitled, “Rejecting God-Ordained Leadership in the Church.” The writer was suggesting that we should not resist even ungodly leadership in the Church because God will deal with them. Having seen the abuse of pastors by congregations, I could easily amen this. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Discipleship Questions

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014
     | 4,859 views

    Following Peter's confession that Jesus is the Messiah, the Lord gives sobering instructions on the challenges of discipleship.

    Three Questions For Disciples Matthew 16:21-26 Introduction 1. We have just heard Peter make the greatest confession: Jesus is the Messiah. This has been the aim of Jesus all along. Now He entrusts to them the reality. 2. Matthew 16:21-26. This text asks some questions of us in regards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help, I Can't Breathe

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,678 views

    Sermon that challenges believers to look within themselves and make sure that their worship matches their walk

    Around the turn of the century, Kathryn Scott sang a song entitled “Breathe”. Here is a taste of some of the lyrics: “This is the air I breathe, Your Holy presence living in me” “This is my daily bread, Your very word spoken to me” “And I I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created For Good Works

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 23, 2021
     | 2,896 views

    A sermon that challenges Christians to do the good works that God has created them for.

    Created For Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Boudreaux and Fontenot were at the family reunion. Boudreaux asked Fontenot, “When is the last time you asked yourself, ‘Why am I here?’” Fontenot said, “What you talking about?” Boudreaux said, “You got to figure dis out. It’s a philosophical, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Getting Serious Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 17, 2020
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     | 4,017 views

    Based on Phil. 3:12-21, sermon challenges hearers to keep pressing on in their salvation.

    “THE JOY OF GETTING SERIOUS” Phil. 3:12-21 FBCF – 8/16/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sometimes the word “serious” conjures up less-than-pleasant thoughts. Some of the synonyms for that word: - Grievous – Menacing - Grim – Threatening - Ugly – Unamusing - Unhumorous – Severe So, how can the title of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020
     | 8,406 views

    We are commanded to love, challenged to love, confirmed by our love and changed by His love

    LOVE In 1918, when Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States, he often traveled across the country by train. He would usually be in the last coach, and when the train came into a town he would come out onto the deck at the back and greet people. One day he was going through Billings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 2, 2024
     | 1,260 views

    Based on Luke 24:1-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of the message of Easter.

    “THE EMPTY TOMB” Luke 24:1-12 FBCF – 3/31/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – When other religions describe their main figure or leader or teacher, they use the word “was.” - Muhammad WAS an Arab religious, social, & political leader & the founder of Islam. - Buddha WAS a wandering ascetic & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From This Day Forward

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 9, 2021
     | 2,834 views

    An evangelical Advent/Christmas message that challenges us to draw near to God during this season.

    From This Day Forward! Isaiah 35:1-10 Christmas is absolutely the best time in all the year! And it’s been the top of the charts now for over 2000 years. Forget about the commercial frenzy – that’s not really Christmas, even though we get caught up in the whole scene anyway. CHRISTMAS IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Church Leadership 101: The Deacon

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2025
     | 735 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Challenges hearers to consider the characteristics of a deacon.

    “CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE DEACON” 1 Timothy 3:8-13 FBCF – 1/26/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE 2019 – Pastoring CWBC – Fulfilled in ministry – Happy – Loved our church FAMILY – Loved our staff – Loved our home – I was 55 yrs old & thought I was going to stay at CWBC for rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To Sustaining Higher Dimensions Of The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 29, 2025
     | 160 views

    The challenge is not just accessing the supernatural but sustaining it consistently through spiritual discipline and intimacy with God.

    KEYS TO SUSTAINING HIGHER DIMENSIONS OF THE SUPERNATURAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:4-5 Key Verses: “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    One Voice Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 26, 2025
     | 235 views

    Based on Romans 15:1-7 - Challenges hearers to intentionally pursue unity in the Church.

    “ONE VOICE” Romans 15:1-7 FBCF – 10/26/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – When I was an elementary-age & junior high-age kid, my best friend, Scot, & I would get on our bikes on any given Saturday morning & be gone all day. Our mamas didn’t know where we were & didn’t worry about us – we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Encouragement In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 1, 2025
     | 116 views

    God strengthens and encourages His servants to continue in ministry even during challenging times.

    DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:9-10 Key Verse: “Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace.” (Acts 18:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Psalm 27:1; Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: Every minister and believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God