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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Anchor For Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022
     | 4,073 views

    Peter writes to Christians scattered, strangers in the world. This world is not your home. He writes to Christians who are suffering because of their faith. Here is a message of hope.

    The book of 1 Peter is a great book if you need encouragement to cope with life’s storms. Peter wrote this letter on the verge of a great persecution that broke out against Christians. It was a very tough time to be a Christian. Storms of life still rage. Families break apart, children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lie Of Lust. Be Filled.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 27, 2022
     | 1,028 views

    CS Lewis observed: if I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.

    The Lie Of Lust. Be Filled. Colossians 3:23TPT Lust is a lie, because it comes from the father of lies, satan—The lie is that more sex, more food, more power, more applause, or more money will satisfy our wants and needs. It won’t. Did you know the scientist have coined a term for this? They call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,897 views

    If this year has taught us anything as Christians it is that this world may not be as stable as we once thought. So how are Christians to respond to a world in the midst of a pandemic?

    Peace in the Midst of a Pandemic Just over a year ago I retired as the pastor of FBC Vilonia, boy did I pick the year. 2020 is cer-tainly not a year that any of us is likely to forget. The year of a “pandemic” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When It's Hard To Forgive

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025
     | 169 views

    What is the hardest thing in the world to do? The answer comes back the same: the hardest thing in the world is to forgive. Yet this is what Jesus calls us to do.

    Introduction – The Hardest Thing in the World What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Some might say climbing Mount Everest, running an ultra-marathon, surviving cancer, or raising teenagers. But ask almost anyone — psychologists, pastors, ordinary people — and the answer will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Worship Is Feasting On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 115 views

    True satisfaction and joyful obedience are found only in knowing God and delighting in His presence, rather than seeking fulfillment in the world’s empty offerings.

    If we could sit together around a kitchen table, you’d notice the warmth of the oven and the smell of fresh bread. Plates set, cups full, chairs pulled close. That’s the picture in my mind when I think of what God offers His people: a table where the hungry are welcomed, where the thirsty are ...read more

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    When You Carry Holy Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025
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     | 497 views

    Carrying holy fire means being consumed by the presence, passion, and power of the Holy Spirit to live victoriously and impact the world for Christ.

    WHEN YOU CARRY HOLY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 20:9 Key Verse: “But if I say, ‘I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,’ his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.” (Jeremiah 20:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Awaken To The Times

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,298 views

    Though the world may persecute us, and evil may seem to prevail, we must still work for Christ. The Church must shine for Him. We must preach and demonstrate the gospel, for without us, how will the world know Christ?

    Opening illustration: All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches or have timers on our smart phones to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands. Lots of people keep a Day-Timer nearby so they can keep track of their appointments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    This sermon is to inspire us to "live by faith" despite what happens in our life and the world around us.

    Max Lucado tells a story in his recent book "Come Thirsty" that is so humerous, but has me a little worried about Max. In it, he has a conversation with a fly... (read it)...   So then why is it, that we try to fly the thing ourselves?; fix it without relying upon the power of God?; Or worse yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Essentials Of The Church- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,657 views

    In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul is clear that we’re not to be over-awed by the world and the physical, but to focus on Christ.

    Essential of the Church- 1 Cor. 2 Townships December 12, 2004 The Corinthian church was an unusual church, yet not so much different, in many ways, from a church of this century might be. It had grown up in an environment of deep questing for excellence. People sought to know, to understand, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking A Stand

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,792 views

    Make a difference, risking it all and putting everything on the line, taking a stand by faith, influencing this world for Christ.

    Taking a Stand 1. Welcome to FLC! a. Acts 17:26-27 - “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavenly Consciousness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 800 views

    Being heavenly conscious means focusing on eternity and the values of God’s Kingdom rather than being absorbed by the fleeting things of this world.

    HEAVENLY CONSCIOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:1-2 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wake Up To God's Purpose

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 19, 2025
     | 114 views

    God calls us to be spiritually alert and prepared to respond when He calls. There’s a world that needs us now… not later.

    Introduction As a Firefighter one of the worst things in the world that can happen is sleeping through an alarm… I remember one time after we had a long day of hose testing, everybody was pretty tired and we were hoping for a quite night, which never seems to happen… about 1:00 or 2:00 in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret To Inner Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    The world thinks that if they could just change their circumstances, they could avoid stress and worry... and could have the peace they crave. But Jesus said that won't work. In this world we are guaranteed to have trouble. But Jesus promises us a peace that the world cannot give.

    This is the last in our sermon series - entitled “One Thing”. We’ve been focusing on ONE WORD in Scripture that sums up a basic Bible truth, and today’s word is PEACE. Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,587 views

    We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

    A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Looking Back, Looking Ahead Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,590 views

    Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.

    Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist