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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Come Clean"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 26, 2017
     | 8,021 views

    To find my freedom in Christ, I need to openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to someone I trust.

    In this series, we're taking the word "Recovery" and using each letter to represent steps that help us get unstuck from the habits that overtake us, the hang-ups that overwhelm us, and the hurts that overshadow us. R - realize. Realize I'm powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Passion For His Final Passover

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 25, 2013
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     | 22,876 views

    Jesus said that with great desire He wanted to have the Passover meal with His disciples, in this message we discuss why it was so important to Him.

    Jesus Passion for His Final Passover In today’s message I want to key in on a couple of things Jesus really wanted. Do you know there were a couple of things that Jesus was absolutely driven to have happen? A lot of people today are talking about their, "bucket list," - things they would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ - Mindful Of Son Of Man

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013
     | 2,976 views

    To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we mindful of CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:6 (Amplified Bible) 2:6 It has been solemnly and earnestly said in a certain place, What is man that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greater Blesses The Lesser

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014
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     | 6,701 views

    To show that we are being blessed every moment in every opportunity by GOD, the Greater One.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you so blessed by the Greater One? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are being blessed every moment in every opportunity by GOD, the Greater One. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:7 (Amplified Bible) 7:7 Yet it is beyond all contradiction that it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer For Prosperity

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019
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     | 8,011 views

    Knowing the church in Ephesus was surrounded by materialism, Paul sought to encourage them in the spiritual prosperity they had in Christ. What they received in Christ was far greater than anything the world offered.

    A Prayer for Prosperity Ephesians 1: 15-19 Our text today comes from the letter Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus. This letter is one of the “prison epistles,” written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome. The church at Ephesus was dear to the heart of Paul, having spent about three years there in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 2, 2018
     | 7,826 views

    Of the many blessings we enjoy through our relationship with Christ, I am especially thankful for the fellowship with those of like faith. I am blessed to be part of the church, the body of Christ.

    Thankful for the Church 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-4 Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing particular blessings received through our relationship with Christ, and the thankfulness we should possess for those blessings. As I pondered all I have received in Christ, one of the greatest blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "chasing Rainbows"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 21, 2019
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     | 5,904 views

    Three things I learned from chasing rainbows

    “Chasing Rainbows” September 22, 2019 Genesis 9:11-17 “I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.” “And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Goodness Leads Us To Repentance

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2016
     | 7,495 views

    To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good? Yes, all the time. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called For Such A Time Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 21, 2021
     | 6,688 views

    While we are thankful for the blessings associated with our relationship with Christ, we know living the Christian life is difficult at best. Life is not without adversity, but the Lord's provision and guidance are sufficient. He has brought us to this place in life for such a time as this.

    Called for such a Time Esther 4: 10-17 The entire fourth chapter of Esther deals with her reaction to the decree signed by Ahasuerus regarding the Jews and the conversation she had with Mordecai concerning this disturbing plan. Our text today is a continuation of that conversation. One can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Liberation Of Peter From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021
     | 7,590 views

    God works a miracle opening physical doors for Peter. The miracle you need may not be physical doors, but God can open all doors according to His will.

    We continue our study of doors in the Bible. We have studied: • God shutting the door of the Ark • The figurative open door of opportunity to the church of Philadelphia • Jesus symbolically being the Door to Salvation • We are to choose to enter the door to the narrow road to Heaven • Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Prisoner Of The Gospel - Philippians, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 7, 2022
     | 1,507 views

    So many today are living for themselves and for their honor and glory. Paul teaches, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain". We need to understand that life is never about us, but about Jesus!

    “Being a prisoner of the Gospel” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from last week: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, because it is! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit & His Gifts 3

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015
     | 3,831 views

    Looking at the 3 spiritual gifts of utterance: prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

    THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 3 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT FOOTBALL POSITION? 1. An elementary school girl was known for her bragging about her older brother who was on the Huntsville Hornets football team. 2. Of course, most people know that the Hornets have struggled in recent years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Greetings To The Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 2, 2020
     | 4,737 views

    Paul's welcome in Thessalonica was less than favorable. Although he had been ill-treated while there, being forced to flee for fear of harm, his commitment and love for the church never diminished.

    Greetings to the Church 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-4 In the book of Acts we discover Paul receiving the Macedonian call, Acts 16: 8-10. This led Paul initially to Philippi and then on to Thessalonica. In that day, Thessalonica was the prominent seaport and capital city of the Roman province of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drink Deeply! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 28, 2023
     | 2,376 views

    Based on John 7:37-39 - Encourages hearers to drink deeply of Jesus & let the Holy Spirit work in their lives.

    “DRINK DEEPLY!” John 7:37-39 FBCF – 3/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Did you know that there are 4 types of deserts on earth? Polar deserts, subtropical deserts, winter deserts, & cool coastal deserts. Most of us probably think of the sandy subtropical deserts like the Sahara when we hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is One Faith Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2025
     | 422 views

    Paul writes, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Eph 4:4-6)

    Foundations of Fellowship: There is One Faith Ephesians 4:4 Introduction Imagine walking through a city where every street corner boasts a shrine. Marble temples stretch toward the sky. Statues of gods and goddesses line the marketplaces. Smoke from sacrifices drifts upward like incense to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ