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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,796 views

    One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

    Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking The Truth In A Twisted World Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 18, 2025
     | 288 views

    When culture twists truth, followers of Jesus are called to respond with courage, humility, and conviction—always pointing people back to the one true God. Challenge wrong thinking with God’s truth.

    Introduction – When Truth Gets Twisted Good morning, church. Let me ask you something: Have you ever said something that got completely misunderstood—or maybe twisted into something you never meant? It happens all the time today, doesn’t it? You share a simple post online—something encouraging, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chastisement And Compassion Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,667 views

    Even in the midst of national judgement, the follower of Christ the Lord is comforted by the hope Christ gives.

    “This hurts me more than it hurts you.” Are those words familiar to you? Do they bring back memories from your childhood? I don’t know if your dad ever spoke those words to you, but my dad said these words more frequently than should ever have been necessary. And I readily admit that I gave him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christians Will Face In The New Year

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2021
     | 4,180 views

    A new year will shortly be upon us. While none of us is able to predict what we precise situations Christians will face in the coming year, we know from Scripture some general conditions that will confront us.

    “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Powerful Force Man Ever Created Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    "No human being can tame the tongue." Now, that is a sobering thought! James confronts us as believers, calling us to account for our speech. The message reviews the destructive power of the tongue, with encouragement to change how we often speak.

    JAMES 3:1-12 THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE MAN EVER CREATED “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 33,697 views

    In a culture that said women had no power, Abigail successfully leads a peace delegation and stops a war between the two most powerful men in the region. We, too, must use our power to make peace.

    Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker 1 Samuel 25:2-44 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence October 21, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We displayed a transparency that said: USE YOUR POWER TO MAKE PEACE 1. Beware of anger. 2. Act with holy boldness. 3. Humble yourself. 4. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Comfort: Give It & Take It!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 8, 2015
     | 4,574 views

    All of us confront problems in life, but it is how one handles them that matters! Crisis situations are not the whole problem, how one reacts and handles them determines if matters will calm down or if they will get worse!

    Comfort: Give It & Take It! By Kelly Durant 8-10-14 Romans 1:11-12 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 2. How many of you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Reality Of Hell: Transformed By The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,047 views

    This sermon confronts a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In exploring this topic, the Bible enables us to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance to our lives.

    The Reality of Hell: Transformed by the Truth Introduction: Today, we confront a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In our exploration of this topic, we turn to the Scriptures to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Following His Steps

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,170 views

    There are numerous reasons why we suffer. Some suffering is an immediate aftereffect of our own transgression. Our objective ought to be to confront suffering with tolerance, tranquility, and certainty that God is in charge of all things to come.

    There are numerous reasons why we suffer. Some suffering is an immediate aftereffect of our own transgression. A few sins happen because of our own foolishness. A few sins are the consequence of living in a fallen world. Peter is expounding on the suffering that is a result of our good works. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Sick Church, A Lame Man, And Two Broke Preachers

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,109 views

    The churches of this day confront broken humanity. Whether we attempt to touch those who are broken through our wealth or with the power of Christ depends upon how we see ourselves as servants of the Lord.

    “Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Called Fear Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,511 views

    We're told not to fear. But, we all have some fears to wrestle with. Hence, we must reject the spirit of fear and take up the spirit that confronts to conquer this spirit.

    THE SPIRIT CALLED FEAR 2 Timothy 1:7. (NKJV) "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind." Isaiah 41:10-13. "10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pair Expelled From The Garden Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2018
     | 5,434 views

    The pair has already shown their weakness when confronted by temptation; a lack of will-power and a desire to “do their own thing,” therefore the LORD God will act to insure they cannot eat from the tree of life.

    September 3, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.6: The Pair Expelled from the Garden. Gen. 3.22-24 (KJV) 22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Is Involved PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Explore the story of Jesus calming the storm, emphasizing God's power in our personal storms, confronting our fears, and the growth of our faith when we acknowledge His divine involvement in our lives.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to dive into a story that's going to resonate with all of us, because at some point in our lives, we've all faced storms, both literal and figurative. We're going to explore one of Jesus' most famous miracles and how it speaks to our own lives. ...read more

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    Evil Disguised PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,119 views

    Encourage the church to confront evil, understand the reality of spiritual warfare, and pray for discernment to distinguish between God's truth and the enemy's lies, using the example of King Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 28:8.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a passage that's a bit of a tough one, but it's crucial for our understanding about how evil can creep into our midst, the reality of spiritual warfare, and our need for discerning hearts and prayerful spirits. We're going to be looking at 1 ...read more

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    Keys To An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,684 views

    One major problem that confronts many localized churches is that they are very conscious of the fact that the Ministry of the Church is supposed to be Effective, Effectual and Efficient, but they are at a loss as to how to make it so. So I want to give yo

    One major problem that confronts many localized churches is that they are very conscious of the fact that the Ministry of the Church is supposed to be Effective, Effectual and Efficient, but they are at a loss as to how to make it so. Their dilemma is How to move from the Supposed to the Actual. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist