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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Accused Before The Council Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 14, 2018
     | 4,129 views

    Having been betrayed, arrested, and taken to the home of the high priest, Jesus then faced preposterous allegations. Finally admitting that He was the Son of God, the council voted to codemn Jesus for blasphemy.

    Accused before the Council Mark 14: 53-65 Jesus has now been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and is led away to stand trial before the Sanhedrin. Our text deals with the mock trial, standing before the council of the Pharisees. John’s gospel records that Jesus stood before Annas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unstoppable - Tomb Of The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018
     | 7,227 views

    The 11th message in a series on the book of Acts

    Unstoppable – Tomb of the Unknown God 11/26/17 Acts 17:16-34 Sunday AM This week I received a link to an interview on the Voice of the Martyr radio w/ a missionary to Iran who shared an amazing story of the power/presence of God. B/c this missionary has a target on his back; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Ain’t So Big

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2018
     | 3,738 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 20: 1 – 8

    1 Chronicles 20: 1 – 8 You ain’t so big 20 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of Ammon and came and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem. And Joab defeated Rabbah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Decades - Pt. 3 - The 80's Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 3,625 views

    Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

    The 80’s I. Introduction Time is flying. We have already visited 2 decades. Decades when viewed in reverse seem to be an immense amount of time. But it goes so quickly. We have looked at the 60’s and 70’s. Now we can come to the 80’s! The 80’s! Each week I have been playing snippets of the music ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Greeting To The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 16, 2018
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     | 3,583 views

    At times the church faces challenges from without, but often the greatest danger may come from within. If we are to combat the struggles associated with false doctrine, we must be settled in the Word.

    A Greeting to the Saints 2 Peter 1: 1-2 This second epistle of Peter is very similar in tone and intent to the second epistles of Paul. In large part, the second epistles were written to follow up on the first, and particularly to combat apostasy and false doctrine. Having written the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Witness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 4,963 views

    This message discusses the 11th of twelve spiritual disciplines. Witnessing to others.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Review Habitual engagement in the spiritual disciplines produces spiritual maturity. We have covered nearly all of the major healthy habits that that enable a healthy walk. Each discipline or habit serves to diminish the pull of the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Purpose Of The Furnace

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 19, 2014
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     | 21,819 views

    This text encourages us to know that God uses trials to burn up our bondage; God does not want to fry us - He wants to free us.

    King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014
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     | 5,303 views

    Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

    HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Standing In The Marketplace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,177 views

    A sermon about the graciousness of God.

    "Standing in the Marketplace" Matthew 20:1-16 In many farming communities, migrant day laborers stand on corners from the early hours of the morning, waiting for someone to hire them. Workers who are standing at the corner of a park, the market, or the hardware store in the early afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trouble In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2014
     | 7,853 views

    This message points a finger back at ourselves in dealing with the issue of trouble in the church and how we can avoid it.

    TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Philippians 1:15-18 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16  the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17  the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 19, 2014
     | 6,842 views

    After Jesus was resurrected and ascended to Heaven, the Bible tells us that the Disciples went out and preached the Gospel. Our challenge today as we conclude our Mark series is simple: "What will we do with the truth now that we have heard it?"

    The Resurrection of Jesus Mark 16:1-20 - Reminder, final msg in Mark, Wed Oct 22, will be “open forum” style - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Today we conclude our Mark series (approximately 17 weeks) - On Sunday we saw the final day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compassion Moves To Action Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015
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     | 28,591 views

    This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

    MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,625 views

    Using Ephesians 4 let's improve our communication (Material adapted from Wayne A. Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, Unit 4 Good Communication, pgs. 65- 67 and several sermons on Sermon Central)

    HoHum: While attending a marriage seminar on communication... Tom and his wife Peg listened to the instructor declare, "It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other." He addressed the men, "Can you describe your wife's favorite flower?" Tom leaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Love For The Hurting

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,231 views

    We need to bring people to Jesus by being a Christ-like friend, by sharing what it means to follow Jesus, and by carrying thanks to Jesus in prayer. In the scene of children in the arms of a loving Jesus, there is a story to be told, lessons to be learned

    At first glance, this morning’s Gospel reading seems a little disjointed. It starts with a discussion about divorce and ends with a discussion about entering God’s kingdom like little children. While they seem to be disconnected, they really are connected. Let me try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    With His Coming

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 30, 2015
     | 4,811 views

    Jesus became vulnerable so that we might become victorious. He put himself in harm's way to drive all harm away from us.

    THERE’S A STORY in the Bible about King Jehoshaphat and how, one day, he was given some distressing news. Messengers came, and they told him that the massive armies of three – not one or two, but three – nations were coming against him. “A great multitude,” they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed