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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    What Is Your Willoughby?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 5, 2018
     | 4,846 views

    One of my favorite episodes of The Twilight Zone is "A Stop At Willoughby". It's about a man who is so unhappy with his life that he dreams of little town where life is easy. There are many Christians who are like the story's main character.

    When I was growing up one of my favorite programs was The Twilight Zone. I have been accused of, from time to time, still living in the Twilight Zone! That’s okay. One of my favorite episodes is “A Stop at Willoughby”. The story is about a guy named Gart Williams. Now in my best Rod Sterling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-5[part-2]

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2024
     | 555 views

    5 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

    APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-V—Exodus 12:3-13[part-2](:1-13) Attention: Turkey Hunting: Last year I had my chance to do the traditional thing of shooting my own turkey for Thanksgiving. I got all geared-up to bag a turkey. I had so much camouflage on, that nobody could’ve seen me coming! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023
     | 2,897 views

    The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

    In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Into The Wilderness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 12, 2024
     | 2,146 views

    Looking at Jesus' time in the Wilderness

    Scripture: Mark 1:12-13; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 10:13 Theme: Jesus and Temptation Title: Walking into the Wilderness INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When we last saw Jesus, He was coming out of the water with the heavens opened and His Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    To Do Or Not To Do The Dubious

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2020
     | 1,957 views

    Ahhhh .... The "gray areas" of morality. So tempting. So easy to justify. Should we be going there? What do you think???

    To Do or Not To Do the Dubious Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Minister You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,252 views

    It is impossible to separate the message from the messengers. Our reflection of what is being said is influenced by who is saying it and how it is being said. Church leadership is important

    On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton is a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured into the forest to burn a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Count It As Joy

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024
     | 1,654 views

    When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

    Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Will Heaven Say About You?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 25, 2021
     | 5,383 views

    Each day we are creating our heavenly reputations. This message looks at the heavenly reputations of Enoch, Moses and David. It then looks at some of the heavenly reputations available to us today.

    We’re going to begin in Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 1. “A good name- a name that is held in high regard – is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Notice the verse says a good name is chosen. How is it chosen? A good name is chosen by what you do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Not To Betray Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 16, 2019
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     | 8,604 views

    4 attitudes that will stop us from betraying Jesus - 1) a readiness to repent, 2) an awareness of our weakness, 3) an appreciation of God's love, 4) a healthy fear of judgement

    • The name Judas Iscariot is one of the most famous in the Bible, for all the wrong reasons. Judas is synonymous with betrayal. Back in 1986 the footballer Mo Johnston was called the greatest Judas in Scottish football because he made the unthinkable switch, moving from Glasgow Celtic, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discovering Your "why" For Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,543 views

    Worship is the centerpiece that governs everything in your life, my believing friends. A centerpiece is where the presence of one thing governs everything else related to your life spiritually. The Bible says every little piece of our lives is to honor the Lord.

    This morning, I want to talk to you about Discovering Your Why for Life. One day a man walks up to Jesus and says, “Lord, what’s the most important thing in the Bible?” Jesus replied this way: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 14, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,643 views

    John 17 is the longest prayer of Jesus in the entire Gospels. It's sometimes referred to as Christ's High Priestly prayer... but I regard that as being a far too sterile description of what is truly Jesus' prayer of love for His bride.

    Children have very simple views of life… and of love. The following are children’s views on the topic of love. A 7 year old said – “If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” A 5 year old boy – “Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tested In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018
     | 9,635 views

    What lessons can we learn from Jesus as He was tested in the wilderness? We see that the power of memorized word will help us from stumbling.

    Tested in the wilderness Luke 4:1-13 Introduction This morning we will look at the wilderness experience of our Lord Jesus Christ just before He went to the cross for each one of us. We will see the ways that He fought off temptation to do what He knew God the father would be pleased with. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Supreme Guide Master - The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,412 views

    No one can guide your life better than the Person, Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life.

    Scripture: John 16:5-15 Theme: Holy Spirit Title: Supreme Guide Master – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making decisions. In particular, I want to talk to you about some ways to make the best decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Guarding Your Heart Against Sin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
     | 682 views

    The heart is the control centre of a person’s thoughts, desires, and actions. It determines the course of our lives and is a prime target for sin. Therefore, guarding our hearts is essential for maintaining a pure and holy walk with God.

    Title: GUARDING YOUR HEART AGAINST SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Supporting Texts: Matthew 15:18-19; Psalm 119:11; Philippians 4:8; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:22 INTRODUCTION: The heart is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    A Song Of Strength: We Shall Overcome Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 13, 2025
     | 413 views

    "No matter the trials we face, our spirit rises. This is for every heart still holding on—believing in a better tomorrow. We shall overcome… together."

    SERMON TITLE: A Song of Strength: We Shall Overcome MAIN TEXT: John 1:5 (NIV) "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." INTRODUCTION Beloved, there are songs that stir emotion, and there are songs that resurrect hope. "We Shall Overcome" is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic