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  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023
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    What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

    It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    God’s Property-There Has Been An Ownership Transfer Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023
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    Paul informed the believers of what their attitude should be and challenged them to view their existence from God’s perspective. They are living under new management.

    Sermon – God’s Property-There has Been an Ownership Transfer Scripture-I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    How Clean Is Your Temple Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 26, 2001
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    Part Three of a series discussing the temple of God

    Last Sunday night we looked at the condition of the Temple and discovered the doors and been broken down according to 2 Chronicles 29:3. Relating this to our lives, we are the temple of the living God if we are believers. It is a real possibility for us, through disrepair, to allow a thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Why Did God Allow Sept 11, 2001?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
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    This sermon was preached shortly after the terrorist attack on Sept 11, 2001. It looks at the biblical perspective of why God may have allowed this to happen.

    "Why did God Allow Sept 11, 2001 to happen to America?’ Various Scripture - Pray - Terrible tragedy on Sept 11, 2001 - Probably be close to 4,000 dead when said and done - We have heard many say, "rise up America…go take vengance" - not a problem - Heard many say comfort those who mourn…not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    The Tongue As A Fire And A Member Of Our Body That Is Diffucult To Control! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that when the tongue gets out of control it can do as much damage as a fire when it gets out of control.

    INTRODUCTION #13 1. Open your bibles to James 3:5-8. 2. James has had much to say about the tongue. 3. In comparison to the other members of our body the tongue is small. It is not near as large as our legs, our feet, our arms, our hands, our head and etc. 4. It is not near as large as these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh, Really?

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006
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    Malachi was a prophet of God who prophesied in the last days before the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I are living in the last days before the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Oh, Really? Malachi 1:1-14 Malachi is the final book in the Old Testament. Malachi has the last say in the Old Testament times. Malachi is kind of a transitional book. Between Malachi and the Old Testament we move into the New Testament. It is Malachi, the prophet of the Lord, who is used by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    I Can't Believe Your Luck Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 21, 2005
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     | 8,410 views

    Socrates said, "Envy is the filthy slime of the soul; a venom, a poison, a quicksilver, which consumeth the flesh and drieth up the marrow of the bones."

    I Can’t Believe Your Luck Proverbs 14:30 As we continue our look at Heart Diseases I have often wondered why these are so damaging to our Christian walk. Surely there are other subjects where we could and should spend our limited time together. But when I have these questions I am reminded of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Healing (And Dealing) With Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015
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     | 5,540 views

    Years ago, before there was a treatment for rabies, a man was bitten by a rabid dog and he went to the hospital with his injury. The tests were conclusive, he had rabies & there was nothing that could be done.

    Healing (and Dealing) With Broken Relationships (Inspired by chapter eight in David Jeremiah’s “Slaying The Giants in Your Life”) Modern Family of God Series (February Family Month) February 22, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Years ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015
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    Joseph is the best type of Christ personified in the Bible, he suffered at the hands of his brethren, he marries a gentile wife, later saves his people, a wise ruler.

    #12~Joseph ~ SS Heb.11:21-22 8-31-14 Gen.48: -- Gen.49: ~~ Gen.29: ~~ Gen.50: Today we'll continue with our study of Hebrews 11: "the hall of the faithful" chapter. -- We left off last time talking about Jacob being on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Mount A Spiritual Comeback Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021
     | 3,751 views

    Has your walk with Christ deteriorated? Have life's struggles and distractions, even the pandemic, resulted in some backsliding? The writer to the Hebrews has a solution.

    Some of you here are familiar with Alex Smith, because he was for a number of years the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. But what many of you may not know is that Alex Smith was recently named the NFL’s 2020 Comeback Player of the Year But the award was actually an ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Keeping Yourself On Track

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022
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     | 2,789 views

    How are we supposed to respond when it seems as though a dream has died; one that we’ve poured our very heart and life into? What is the next step? These questions are answered with encouragement in this passage.

    Harry Kemp said, “The poor man is not he who is without a cent, but he who is without a dream.”(1) I will say that the poor man is not he who is without a dream, but he who has lost his dream. If you’ve ever felt that what God has laid on your heart has been lost, then tonight’s passage is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    God's Temple

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2025
     | 207 views

    In our text for today, the apostle Paul makes the amazing claim that now the church is God’s temple. And we’re not talking about church buildings or services, we are talking about the community of people.

    Alba 3-16-2025 GOD'S TEMPLE I Corinthians 3:16-17 Throughout history people have created structures to be used as places of worship, and offer sacrifices, and to meet with their god or gods. When the children of Israel were still in the wilderness, after leaving Egypt, God gave instructions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Trouble With Tradition Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,505 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' confrontation of the traditions of the Pharisees.

    THE TROUBLE WITH TRADITION Mark 7:1-13 You have probably heard about the man who was confused by the way his new bride baked a ham. Before putting it in the oven, she took a knife and trimmed off both ends of the ham. The husband asked, "Why did you do that?” The wife answered, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Disciple Peter - Lord, Not My Feet, But My Feet Will Follow - Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
     | 2,015 views

    What did the washing of the feet imply and why did Peter object? His desire was to be fully given to his Lord. Jesus promised a threefold denial that must have rocked Peter.

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - LORD, NOT MY FEET, BUT MY FEET WILL FOLLOW - PART 2 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL We are doing a 4 part series on the Apostle Peter and today come to the second Part. This wonderful, devoted man has so much to teach us. John 13 v 5 Then He poured water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Blankenship avatar

    Freedoms Responsibility

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,527 views

    In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ have a

    Romans 8:1-11 “Freedom: A unique responsibility” In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist