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  • David Owens avatar

    Fear-Full Or Faith-Full Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2023
     | 2,753 views

    In the incident of the furious storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples learn something about dealing with fear through faith. Who is Jesus? He is God and is Lord of the storm.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with two questions: Have you ever been really afraid of something? What is the scariest situation you have ever experienced? B. Let me share a terrifying experience that took place when I was very young, probably 14 or 15. 1. It wasn’t funny at the time, but our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Repentance Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on May 24, 2023
     | 2,779 views

    Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things.

    Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things. Not only did Jesus Christ command us to go forth and make disciples of all nations, He also taught that Christians are to warn the people of other countries that they too must repent and turn to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023
     | 2,584 views

    Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

    Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 30, 2023
     | 2,285 views

    Paul struggles with the dilemma of wanting to depart and be with Christ and staying and helping the Philippians grow in their faith

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:21-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-28-2023 Death is gain? Andrew Chong was a beloved doctor and elder at his church. He was in surgery and the doctor came out and told the family that there was nothing that they could do. The family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 30, 2023
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     | 2,954 views

    When Jesus comes, all over the earth, graves of the righteous will explode, as the righteous rise to meet the Lord. The question is, if you don't believe in the rapture described in the Bible, how will you know when the real Jesus gets here?

    Joseph made this confession to his family: "I am dying". I am dying. The fact is every person in this room listening to this telecast is racing toward a rendezvous with death one day at a time. The Bible says there's an appointment that all of us have. "It is appointed unto men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Life Of The Party Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 16, 2023
     | 2,699 views

    If you want to be fully alive, invite Jesus into your life, turn to Him for help, and do whatever he tells you to do. Then have a good time!

    While teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Tony Campolo once turned an ordinary lecture into an unforgettable lesson. He asked an unsuspecting student sitting in the front row, “Young man, how long have you lived?” The student answered his age. Tony responded, “No, no, no. That's how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Gospel

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,702 views

    An examination of what the Gospel actually is from Romans

    Romans 1:1-17 The Gospel I. INTRODUCTION - Read Romans 1:1-17 Now, before we begin our study of Romans, I want you to understand that I am not John MacArther. There is no way I will be able to unpack all of this on a Sunday morning, but if you would like to join us on Wednesday evenings, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    M16: Deny Self Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 17, 2024
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     | 2,397 views

    Jesus explains more fully about submitting to Him and we are challenged to “deny [ourselves] and take up [our] cross and follow [Him].” This is not easy, but does speak to our soul and the judgment to come.

    M16: DENY SELF MATTHEW 16:24-28 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been digging into Matthew 16: In 16:1-4, we saw that the proof of Who Jesus is comes by His death, burial, and resurrection. In 16:5-12, Jesus taught us to check our heart to make sure we don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Your Feet On The Ground And Your Eye On Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 22, 2024
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     | 2,534 views

    A balanced Christian life tends to common daily duties without complaint but also pursues spiritual revitalization through communion with the Lord and feeding on God's word. This balance is particularly important during turbulent times.

    Intro As we approach the November election, we find ourselves in an intense time in our history. The attempted assassination of President Trump testifies to that fact. The Republican convention concluded last Thursday. The Democrat convention is coming up in August. Who knows what decisions will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 29, 2024
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     | 2,738 views

    This timely message encourages believers to embrace their unique callings, regardless of how small or unnoticed they may appear. It reassures them that every prayer offered and every act of kindness extended contributes to a greater cause when aligned with God's purpose and will.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENECES (Zechariah 4:10) "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice and and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon: The Call To Reign In Life Through Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024
     | 1,337 views

    First, we are created in the image and likeness of God with unlimited potential and creativity and told to have dominion. Second, we can reign in life through Jesus Christ regardless of the environment in the world, country, or the state.

    Sermon: The Call to Reign in Life Through Jesus Christ Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. Let them rule the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the domestic animals all over the earth, and all the animals that crawl on the earth. So God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Do You Know The God Of The Bible? (Omnipotence)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 1, 2024
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     | 1,300 views

    We have been looking at some of the ATTRIBUTES of the GOD OF THE BIBLE that we love and serve.

    In two previous sermons we have discovered from the scriptures that the GOD OF THE BIBLE IS; 1) Omniscient (He knows ALL things) Psalm 139:1-6 2) Omnipresent (He is everywhere ALL at the same time) Psalm 139:7-18 But today in this sermon we will be dealing with another attribute that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Place To Hide From God

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 4, 2024
     | 1,554 views

    This sermon explores the consequences of hidden sins, emphasizing God's all-knowing nature, and encourages confession and seeking forgiveness through understanding Joshua 7:1-26.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where the Word of God is our guide and His Spirit our comforter. We are here today, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us, a message that will challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Question Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 19, 2025
     | 548 views

    He had a dream of obtaining his life goal of eternal life. He had the desire to attain it. He had every opportunity to receive it placed right in his lap...but he ended up with nothing.

    The Question of Eternal Life Matthew 19:16-30 America has been called the land of opportunity. Many people have come here over the years in the hope of building a better life than what they had in the country of their origin. My ancestors came from England on my mom's side and Sweden or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Goats To The Left Of Me And Sheep To The Right

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 21, 2025
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     | 652 views

    To the world that nailed Him to a cross, He will return as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He came once as a Lamb, but He will return as a Lion. Once as a Savior, He will come again as the Judge who will sit on His throne to judge the nations.

    Goats to the Left of Me and Sheep to the Right Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew chapters 24 and 25, otherwise known as the Olivet Discourse, contain the most detailed description of events that are to occur in the future among the Lord’s recorded teachings. As the Lord and His disciples walked out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist