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  • James Jackson avatar

    The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 23, 2020
     | 8,914 views

    Of the four gospel writers, Mark is the journalist. In chapter 1, he answers the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of the gospel.

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Mark chapter 1. We are starting a new series that’s going to take us through the next several weeks, and we are calling it “GOOD NEWS.” For the longest time, there were basically just two types of news. There was BAD NEWS, and there was GOOD NEWS. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 John - Learn, Love, And Live The Truth Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 5, 2023
     | 2,692 views

    We must know the truth because there are deceivers who are spreading false doctrine

    Postcards: 2 John Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-05-2023 Birds Aren’t Real In 2018, Peter McIndoe wanted to let people know about the government conspiracy concerning birds. From 1969 to 2001, the US government murdered over twelve billion birds and replaced them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Believe Is Important! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2023
     | 2,928 views

    Paul was always interested in what people believed. What you believe determines how you live, what you do and what you can receive. Spirit-filled Christians live different from culture, customs, and surroundings. They live as lights in a dark world.

    Sermon – What You Believe Is Important! Scripture Acts 19:1-7 “While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions until he reached Ephesus, on the coast, where he found several believers. 2 “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” he asked them. “No,” they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rabboni Series

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,132 views

    Jesus addresses each of us in a personal way.

    Rabonni March 31, 2024 John 20: 1 – 18 – Easter Sunday Intro: This morning when I was getting ready for church, I paused for just a moment and prayer that during this service Jesus would appear behind you all. Sometimes, I think that is what it will take for many to believe in Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022
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     | 2,826 views

    Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

    Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition Of John 10:22-42

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2019
     | 5,648 views

    It isn't Trump Derangement Syndrome that has gripped the world.

    Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition of John 10:22-42 Jesus Christ is without question the most controversial person who has ever lived. He has been a source of conflict and division. But Jesus even said this about Himself. The result of His ministry would be that two would divide against ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is On The Lord's Side? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2019
     | 16,409 views

    1. We must not back away from Jesus. 2. We must not betray Jesus. 3. We must believe in Jesus.

    Who Is on the Lord's Side? The Gospel of John John 6:51-71 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 2, 2016 (Revised August 16, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6. At the beginning of this chapter, Jesus multiplied five small loaves of bread and two little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose To Follow Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 19, 2019
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     | 5,916 views

    When we choose to follow Christ... 1. We will avoid the disaster of disbelief (vs. 1-7). 2. We will see the goodness of God (vs. 5-7). 3. We will trust in the Lord’s timing (vs. 6-8). *So choose to follow Christ! (vs. 9-13).

    Choose to Follow Christ! The Gospel of John John 7:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 9, 2016 (Revised August 19, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 7. Before we begin to explore this chapter, notice that it begins by saying: 1. After these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing What We Haven’t Seen Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 10, 2022
     | 2,219 views

    This sermon focuses on the Apostle known as "Doubting Thomas" and the role of faith without seeing in the life of a believer today.

    A little trivia question for you old rockers out there. How many of you recognize the name Alice Cooper? Alice Cooper was a rocker from the 70s and part of the band that goes by the same name, Alice Cooper. It is hard to believe that Alice Cooper is 64 years old. I actually have a picture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Word Of Faith That We Proclaim.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,911 views

    If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God Him raised from the dead, you shall be saved.

    THE WORD OF FAITH THAT WE PROCLAIM. Romans 10:8-13. For Moses, the word was ‘nigh thee, in your mouth and in your heart, THAT YOU MAY DO IT’ (Deuteronomy 30:14). The Apostle Paul makes a new application of this as “the word of FAITH which we proclaim” (Romans 10:8). According to Paul, the object ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Take On The "Doubting Thomas” Story.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,082 views

    However you look at this story, the emphasis always appears to Thomas or us doubting, suggesting that we lack faith. It is not all to do with us; God has a role in our faith and we must let him work through us. We just cannot carry that burden alone.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd April 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Our reading this morning are: Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Kairos Moments

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 29, 2021
     | 6,806 views

    This sermon talks about the Kairos moments and the benefit they can have on our spiritual growth if we are willing to follow Jesus' words - "repent and believe."

    OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION Overview of Discipleship and the benefit of Kairos moments 2. EXPLANATION OF KAIROS VS CHRONOS TIME 3. JESUS’ ANNOUCEMENT OF A KAIROS MOMENT (MARK 1:15) 4. OTHER KAIROS MOMENTS THROUGHOUT OF LIVES – When God uses life’s trials to enter into your reality and offers an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    From Seeker To Believer: 7 Stages Of Growth

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 1,312 views

    1. Not interested – OK for you, not for me. Holds many misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity. Have a negative view of religious faith in general. Believe all religions are basically the same. Are generally uninterested in spiritual matters.

    1. Not interested – OK for you, not for me. Holds many misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity. Have a negative view of religious faith in general. Believe all religions are basically the same. Are generally uninterested in spiritual matters. 2. Curiously seeking – thinks there might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Living Missionally In A Changing World

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 23, 2025
     | 495 views

    This sermon delves into how to live missionally in a rapidly changing world. How do we, as followers of Christ, live missionally in such a world?

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Believe In Creation Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,174 views

    Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

    We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist