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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Amazed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 1, 2019
     | 2,483 views

    The power of Christ Jesus can overcome the evil in our world today.

    Amazed Luke 4: 31 – 37 Intro: “The devil made me do it.” This is an excuse I have heard used to express a reason for doing something negative or possibly hurtful to another person. It is a way to playfully excuse one’s actions. I Do we really believe the devil or Lucifer or Satan exists? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 17, 2025
     | 139 views

    Remember today you are not a mere Christian but you Christ's ambassadors!!!

    Christ's ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:20: "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors…” The term "AMBASSADOR" is a political one, signifying a representative sent by a head of state to a foreign land. In this sense, Christians represent the Kingdom of Heaven and speak on behalf ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Can’t Stand The Heat…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022
     | 3,650 views

    We live in the day of change! The world we live in is not the world into which we were born.

    Now we must admit that some of these changes are for the better. For example: • None of the ladies would want to go back to washing their family’s clothes on a scrub board • Mothers would not know what to do without their microwave ovens • Men would not know what to do without our T.V. remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Protection System

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,364 views

    The promise of physical protection for the most part is not so much ours in the church age but rather the focus of our protection is God’s spiritual protection against the enemy of our soul. This is the purpose of the Armour of God, God’s Protection System.

    God’s Protection System By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - My wife and I have a little puppy he is 8 months old; he doesn’t really bark too much but he will whine. He has a bad habit of being underfoot and he is so quite that you never know where he is at and from time to time he gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Question Is What Are We Going To Do The Answer Is Stand Still.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,022 views

    As the world has come to an unprecedented way of living, we find ourselves dealing with uncertainty, unsure of what we should do. We ae faced with structural weaknesses that have made us all more vulnerable than we ever thought we could be.

    THE QUESTION IS - WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? – THE ANSWER IS - STAND STILL By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING: - As the world has come to an unprecedented way of living, we find ourselves dealing with uncertainty, unsure of what we should do. As the coronavirus pandemic surges into every ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Parable Of The Tar Baby

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015
     | 4,970 views

    Brother Rabbit's Pride distracts him from the path-- What distracts you from running the race that is set before you.

    The Parable of the Tar Baby Brother Rabbit was hopping down the rabbit trail—you know—the one all good bunnies would chose to travel on. Along the way he came to a carefully constructed little man, made of tar and some old clothes. Brother Rabbit, not wishing to be rude, greeted the tar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recieving The Riches Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 25,920 views

    The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

    A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 236 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 17:1-8, Jeremiah 7:9-15, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-47. A). UNDER THE SHADOW OF THY WINGS. Psalm 17:1-8. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Compassion, Commission, Commandment Series

    Contributed by Brent Charles on Oct 3, 2006
     | 5,648 views

    A sermon on biblical soul-winning from Matthew 9:35-38

    A Closer Walk with Thee Meditations on Christian Doctrine Biblical Soul Winning Matthew 9:35-38 JBC 4/10/05 Pro 11:30 The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that wins souls [is] wise. The fruit of the righteous is righteousness itself without which we can never ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Is God Really Listening? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    Dealing with the temptation to doubt God is listening, that prayer is ineffective

    Review Series: Temptation to— Compare ourselves with others Ignore our spiritual roles To believe the God does not care—doubt To be important—at the center of attention To ignore our marriage vows To be discontented with God’s provision And Today—to doubt that God is listening to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Peas And Carrots Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

    Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,602 views

    Deliverance from evil spirits is an important part of the continuing mission of Jesus Christ. The Bible contains many examples of deliverance both during and after the earthly ministry of Jesus. Believers in Jesus today have the authority and opportunity

    Deliverance The term deliverance in religion describes the process by which a person is delivered from the control a demon or demons. Deliverance is achieved by driving out evil spirits using the authority of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. If a person has ever been involved in occult ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why He Refuses To Speak PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 623 views

    Explore the depth of Isaiah 53:7, emphasizing Jesus Christ's silent courage, His profound revelation, and His role as the ultimate Bridegroom.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Isaiah 53:7, a verse that speaks vividly about our Lord Jesus Christ, His steadfast silence before His accusers, the profound significance of His revelation, and the beautiful parallels between Jesus and the bridegroom. As we ...read more

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    What Can The Lord Do For You?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    A Message to all

    What Can the Lord do for You? Mark10: 46-52 (51) What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? Matthew 11:5 · Blind Received their sight (Bartimaus Mk 10:46-52) · Lame made to Walk (Pool of Bethesda Jn 5:1-9) · Deaf Hear (Deaf & Dumb Man Healed Mk 7:32-37) · Dead raised up (Lazarus Jn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist