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  • John Lowe avatar

    Goliath Of Gath Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2022
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    Some of the most popular and enduring stories involve an underdog who overcomes tremendous obstacles and secures victory against the odds. Arguably the most famous of such stories is the unlikely triumph of David—the young Israelite shepherd—against the battle-hardened Philistine.

    Tom lowe 3/17/2022 bDavid and Goliath Goliath is a character in the biblical Book of Samuel, described as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. The story signified Saul's unfitness to rule since Saul himself should have fought for Israel. Scholars today believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Shows Us What Matters The Most

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2023
     | 2,024 views

    God shows us... 1. His sure plan for our salvation (vs. 1-5). 2. The great evil of His enemies (vs. 3-5, 14-16). 3. The great love we should have for our Lord (vs. 6-7). 4. Some great reasons why we should love Jesus (vs. 8-13).

    God Shows Us What Matters the Most Matthew 26:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared for September 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Our Scripture today is Matthew 26:1-16. Here Jesus was just two days away from dying on the cross for our sins. And here, the Holy Spirit shows us some of the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hoping Against Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2022
     | 3,967 views

    In Romans 4:18-25, the Apostle Paul shows us through the life and faith of the patriarch Abraham three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (vv. 18–19), 2) Its Assurance (v20- 22), and 3) Its Application (vv. 23–25).

    Romans 4:18-25. [18] In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be." [19] He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Nero Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2022
     | 1,876 views

    Nero formally entered public life as an adult in 51 AD at approximately 14 years old. When he turned 16, Nero married Claudius' daughter (his step-sister), Claudia Octavia. Between the years 51 AD and 53 AD, he gave several speeches on behalf of various communities.

    Nero Author: Tom Lowe Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/'n??ro?/ NEER-oh; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was the fifth Roman Emperor and final Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crowning Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,339 views

    In this exposition of Zechariah 6:9-15, we have a revelation of Christ as the only man worthy to be High Priest and King of His people. He is the builder of the temple not made with hands. His exaltation is a delight to preach.

    Intro In our study of Zechariah, we have examined the eight visions God gave this prophet on February 15, 519 BC. That brings us to our text today in Zechariah 6:9-15. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 10 ‘Receive the gift from the captives — ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Genesis - Meet The Creator! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024
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    To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024!

    Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Women, Tongues, And Church Order Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024
     | 855 views

    Must women be silent in the church? Can a person under the unction of the Holy Spirit control himself? This message examines guidelines Paul taught in 1 Corinthians 14 concerning church order.

    Intro We are in the last half of 1 Cor. 14 for our text today. Last week, we concluded with Paul’s words in verses 18-19, “I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all; 19 yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Preparing For Difficult Days Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 24, 2023
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     | 7,941 views

    No matter how bad things become, our great God is in control.

    Preparing for Difficult Days 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill July 22-23, 2023 This week, I did a Google search to see how the ever-knowing search engine would answer this question: “Is our world getting better or worse?” Of the top five responses, four of them said the world is getting better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Communion Meal Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023
     | 2,358 views

    The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey

    The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey Intro Identity is powerful. Identity may be the most powerful force in our lives…and yet the most unrooted. We tend to live out of some combination of who we have been… are expected to be… want to be… and should be. And I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speaking The Truth In Love Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 437 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    "Speaking the Truth in Love" Introduction: Today we are continuing our series “Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth?” Your words can shape destinies—or they can destroy them. We talk about Jesus being Lord, but here’s the question: Is He Lord over your whole life, or just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025
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     | 457 views

    The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

    "Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifestyle Of A Believer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 182 views

    Imitating God means letting His Spirit fill and transform us until His love, light, and life become the visible pattern of ours.

    Part 1 – Imitating God in a Loveless World Introduction – The Mirror of Belief Every morning, before you ever speak a word, you live a sermon. The decisions you make, the tone in your voice, the way you treat the person behind the counter or the one driving too slow in front of you—all of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Lord, We Need Your Help! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2022
     | 4,727 views

    1. Help us to see Your signs (vs. 1-4). 2. Help us go against the flow of evil in our day (vs. 4). 3. Help us trust You more than ever before (vs. 5-10). 4. Help us learn to live by Your Word (vs. 6-12).

    Lord, We Need Your Help! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 23, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter begins with Jesus in the region of Magdala, and there the Pharisees and Sadducees showed up to harass our Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 4, 2024
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     | 2,783 views

    "Many people have doubts about the Rapture of the Church. They wonder if it will happen or if it's just a hoax. Some may even be hesitant to believe in it altogether. Many resources are available that provide evidence and support for my belief in the pre-tribulation Rapture."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) (16) "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first, (17) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,194 views

    Should a Christian drink alcohol in moderation? What is "the whole counsel of God" concerning wine and alcoholic drinks? How does a believer make a scriptural "Risk Assessment" and wise choices about drinking alcohol? This message explores those issues.

    We will step into a controversial subject this morning. For some, this could mean the difference between a fruitful Christian life versus a life that ends in disappointment—a life of unfulfilled potential. It could even mean the difference between life and death for some. That’s why we must address ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic