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  • Steve Malone avatar

    It's Not You; It's Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020
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     | 3,922 views

    In this message we will look at the break up that occurred among God's people in ~ 932 BC and see what God intends for us to learn. Some great truths of God for these deeply divided times in our nation.

    It’s Not You; It’s Me OKAY – we are in this series called, ‘Such Things Were Written’ our theme verse is… ‘Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises. – Romans 15:4 AND LISTEN – here’s the deal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 25, 2021
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     | 10,954 views

    Women as well as men were credible witnesses to the gospel and were commissioned to preach it to all with whom they came into contact.

    Women who followed Jesus Mary Magdalene. The Roman occupation of Israel (63 BCE.) was part of a long line of invasions beginning with the Babylonians (539 BC), then the Persians and the Greeks and later on others. The Jewish identity rested on stories of the Patriarchs--Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 449 views

    Satan is real, not a metaphor. But he is not an independent force for evil; he is a created being, and therefore under God's sovereign control. Here is what Peter tells us about how to defeat him.

    We live in a rationalistic age. We live at a time when a purely materialistic view of the world is the one commonly accepted, a time when talk of the supernatural is dismissed as nothing more than fables and legends, myths and superstitions; the archaic remnants of a medieval world view. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Knows My Cry

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025
     | 152 views

    Jesus knows the deepest cry of the human soul; He entered our darkness, carried our pain, and rises as the God who hears us.

    There are moments in the human journey when language becomes too small. Grief too large. Silence too heavy. And the soul… too tired to pretend. Moments when we don’t simply pray — we cry. Not the gentle kind. Not the kind you can tuck into a sentence and offer politely at prayer meeting. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024
     | 1,827 views

    James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

    James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 2, 2026
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     | 164 views

    Faithfulness to Christ is not measured by how much labor we do for Him, but by how deep our love is for Him and others.

    Remember Your First Love Revelation 2:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 31-February 1, 2026 A couple months ago, we received a notification from the Quad Cities Times that Edgewood was voted the “Best Place to Worship” for 2025. At first, I smiled, and then I immediately became uncomfortable because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Wants To Play Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 3,099 views

    Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. Survivor’s ready?

    Who Wants to Play? Soul Survivor Part 1 When we began thoughts of this series I asked myself a few preliminary questions…. • Who in the Bible best captures the essence of “survivor” skills in the face of great adversity? • Who readily comes to mind when you think of victory over grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expectant Faith: Embracing The Miracles In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 11, 2024
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     | 1,122 views

    We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew.

    Expectant Faith: Embracing the Miracles in Our Lives Intro: We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew. Scripture John 6:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finishing Up Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    WHEN FINISHING UP, NEHEMIAH OVERCAME OPPOSITION AND GAVE US A PICTURE OF CHRIST.

    FINISHING UP – NEHEMIAH 6 As we have studied Nehemiah we have seen how Nehemiah has faced much opposition. Many times we think that there will come a time when there will be no opposition. We start a task and prepare for the enemy to attack, but many times near the end of the task we get defeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assurance And Comfort In The Dark Time

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME

    ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME FEAR NOT ISAIAH 41:8-10 11/26/00 INTRODUCTION: THESE VERSES ARE GIVEN TO SILENCE THE FEARS AND ENCOURAGE THE FAITH OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD IN DISTRESSFUL TIMES. GIVEN FIRST TO ISRAEL, IN CAPTIVITY, BUT ALSO TO ALL WHO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD THROUGH PATIENCE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assurance And Comfort In The Dark Time

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,323 views

    Feear Not

    ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME FEAR NOT ISAIAH 41:8-10 11/26/00 INTRODUCTION: THESE VERSES ARE GIVEN TO SILENCE THE FEARS AND ENCOURAGE THE FAITH OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD IN DISTRESSFUL TIMES. GIVEN FIRST TO ISRAEL, IN CAPTIVITY, BUT ALSO TO ALL WHO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD THROUGH PATIENCE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,174 views

    A good friday sermon

    Did you sleep well? Have a good nights rest? Jesus didn’t – he had not been to sleep! Good Friday: a day of How do you live like he’s risen when you feel dead yourself? How do you dance for Joy when you’re knocked down to the floor? How do you celebrate Easter when you’re living Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Loves Jesus The Most?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    Quick outline message of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus with perfume, and the Pharisee Simon’s response to it. Some simple thoughts of how Jesus wants us to worship.

    Luke 7:36-50 – Who Loves Jesus the Most? During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher’s brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Agree In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    Disagreement in the body most of the time withhold God’s blessings. The church that always agree for the sake of the gospel is the church that God blesses.

    Proposition: Those who always agree in the Lord are the ones God blesses. Interrogative Sentence: Why do we need to be in agreement in the Lord always? Transitional Sentence: Let us see how the Philippians agreed always in the Lord. Outline: I. FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL, 1-2 (“in the cause of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Invitations For Today

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    A Sermon About the Uncertain Times in which we live, and the need to heed God’s Invitations today.

    God’s Invitations For Today Isaiah 55 Our nation has suffered an awful tragedy that has moved us deeply. National concern for the safety and well being of our citizens has prompted our leaders to declare “War on Terrorism”. I applaud our President, Congress, Military, and State and Local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist