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  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Whom Shall I Fear Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 2, 2025
     | 199 views

    Things and people that we fear take a variety of forms. Jesus urges us to not fear those who can only do things to us in this life, but to fear Him who has power over eternity - and yet because of His great love, we should not fear Him.

    Introduction There are things that all of us fear. What may cause me fear might not be what causes you fear and vice versa. Last night we were visiting with some folks and were reminiscing a bit about one of the fear inducing and adrenaline pumping experiences we had - bungee jumping. Fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Of Desires Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025
     | 105 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “A Change of Desires” 1 Peter 4:7-11 A sermon for 8/24/25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Opportunity To Testify

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2025
     | 130 views

    We are to live out our faith and testimony despite persecution, rejection, hatefulness and all the world's troubles.

    POPE JOHN XXIII, ONCE SAID, “EVERY CHRISTIAN MUST BE CONVINCED OF HIS FUNDAMENTAL AND VITAL DUTY OF BEARING WITNESS TO THE TRUTH IN WHICH HE BELIEVES AND THE GRACE THAT HAS TRANSFORMED HIM.” WE MUST BE A LIVING WITNESS FOR JESUS. THE EVER-GROWING DARKNESS OF THE WORLD TESTIFIES TO ITS NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Helping Needy People

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,300 views

    A preacher’s wife dies leaving a debt she can’t pay. The creditor is on his way to collect her two sons as payment. What to do? God has ways.

    Helping Needy People 2 Kings 4:1-7 Elijah and Elisha are very unique prophets in the Old Testament. They both served the Lord in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This was after the division and civil war broke out in Rehoboam’s reign. If you are familiar with the history of Israel, you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Best Is Reserved For You!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2024
     | 1,030 views

    Be humble, be simple and be content; allow God to bless you with the best rather than you grab the ‘worst things’ in life which would only get you into debts and sorrow. Beware!

    Best is reserved for you! Isaiah 1:19”If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the best of the land..” When we had to get some stuff typed and printed in telugu for the church and normally we get it done in an area little further away from our home, but suddenly a young lady walked to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brandon Max avatar

    21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
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     | 2,296 views

    Through the Lord's Prayer Jesus provides His disciples an example in the way they should pray, and the kinds of things they should be praying for. In doing so, He teaches us also a great deal about forgiveness - including our need to forgive others.

    21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others TEXT: Matthew 6:12 In the immediate context here... We find Jesus teaching the disciples “How to Pray”. This particular account in the Scriptures Is what is more commonly referred to today as “The Lord’s Prayer”. And although there is much to learn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Discernment Not Judgementalism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." (Matt. 9:10-12)

    How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Purposefully Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024
     | 671 views

    3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

    HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive As We Are Forgiven - Applying And Living The Gospel

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017
     | 4,807 views

    Jesus said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing." and taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." In this same fashion, we are to forgive those who have 'trespassed' against us.

    2017.02.05 SERMON. FORGIVING AS WE ARE FORGIVEN. APPLYING AND LIVING THE GOSPEL William Akehurst HSWC Psalms 32:1-11 (KJV) RESPONSIVE READING 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (GWT) Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The God Who Is Supreme

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP.

    III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP. 3) Background: Daniel and his friends were in a pagan environment that was hostile towards the worship of the true God. They faced the dilemma of remaining faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Submission To Civil Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,314 views

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1.

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission b. Danger to Avoid is the Misuse of Our Spiritual Freedom (:15) c. The Special Honor We Give to Civil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Faithful In Our Witness Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

    One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Broadway Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,782 views

    Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

    Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,649 views

    1. History of Smyrna (Modern day Izmir) 2. The Trials/Tribulations they faced. 3. Worsening Persecution 4. Their reward

    September 21, 2003 Title: 7 Churches of Revelation: Smyrna Text: Rev. 2:8-11 Introduction 1. During this series on the 7 Churches of Revelation, there are several things that we want to happen. A. We want to understand that Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... He is walking amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Validation Of The Transformation

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    Paul’s past and teachings raised eyebrows and brought persecution, but Paul continued to live his life for the glory of God.

    “Validation of the Transformation!” Galatians 1:11-24 This past week I have been studying our Scripture for this morning found in Galatians 1:11-24. You can sum up Paul’s intent with one simple sentence: Paul was defending the fact that he had received his message of salvation by grace through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ