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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Set The Example Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,749 views

    Our society is pressuring our young people to bow to the idol of tolerance. How do we encourage them to set the example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    Read text, pray Jeff just concluded a series about contending the faith and told me that I could preach on whatever I’d like. As I was considering options for what to preach on a Youth Sunday, I found that today’s text seemed to fit right in with this series, so despite Jeff telling us last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Sin Will Find You Out

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 25, 2017
     | 10,578 views

    Hosea is an interesting book. Through him, God spoke to Israel about their need for repentance. They had forsaken God and judgment was looming. Even in judgment, God offered mercy. We serve a gracious and merciful Lord.

    Your Sin will Find you Out Hosea 1: 1-11 Today I want to begin a series of messages from the book of Hosea. Some present today may be unfamiliar with this book, written by the prophet Hosea. Unfortunately, it is a book that is often overlooked and largely ignored by many Bible teachers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Election And Predestination Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2024
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     | 1,409 views

    Who are chosen?

    INTRODUCTION - Do you remember the days on the playground when a couple of self-appointed or duly elected captains chose members of their kickball, dodgeball, or, for some, chess teams? - Maybe you were up for an award, and you won. - Do you remember when your name was announced, how good it felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Limited God 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,279 views

    What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel”?

    He is saying that God wanted to do many great things for Israel, but the choices that they made in their lives limited the Lord from doing those things. Illus: Remember how as a child, before Christmas came our parents started telling us to do certain things and if we didn’t, SANTA CLAUS WAS NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Judges - (1 Of 5) The History

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,049 views

    This is the first in a series on the Judges of the Old Testament.

    The list of Judges that we will be looking at includes: • Othniel – Judges 3:7-11– he served for 40 years • Ehudin – Judges 3:12-30 – he served for 80 years • Shamgar – Judges 3:31 • Deborah – Judges 4:1-5:31 – she served for 40 years • Gideon – Judges 6:1-9:57 – he served for 40 years • Tola – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Insider Threat

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2024
     | 1,963 views

    Jude gives us the prescription to be built up in Christ. No imposter is going to worm their way into your church or home when you live like this.

    An insider threat occurs when someone inside a company or organization with authorized access uses their inside position to cause harm to that organization or government or even, if you could believe it inside a church and generally among the wider Christian body. This was a problem in the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Healing Word

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2024
     | 1,951 views

    Today's message is about how God’s Word can bring physical healing. Ps. 107:20, “He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions” NKJV.

    THE HEALING WORD Ps. 107:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HALF MEASURES 1. Bent over and obviously in pain, an old man with a cane hobbled through the sanctuary and into the pastor’s office while the choir practiced. Ten minutes later he came out, walking upright and moving gracefully and quickly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Battle-Ready Christian

    Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 26, 2025
     | 467 views

    A powerful expository sermon from 1 Timothy 6:11–16 calling believers to live with conviction, holiness, and courage. This message challenges the church to flee compromise, pursue godliness, fight for the faith, and stand battle-ready in Christ’s victory.

    A BATTLE-READY CHRISTIAN Text: 1 Timothy 6:11–16 There comes a moment in every believer’s life when God stops whispering and starts charging. Not suggesting. Not hinting. But charging. This is not casual instruction. This is holy assignment. This is not a word for convenience. This is a word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith On Fumes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 201 views

    Weariness and frustration blur obedience, but grace restores focus; through surrender, God’s servants finish inside the promise their strength could never reach.

    It was a clear day on Mount Nebo. The sun hung high over the cracked ridges of Moab, turning every stone to copper. From where he stood, Moses could see the whole sweep of the Promised Land. Jericho shimmered in the distance; the olive hills of Ephraim glowed green; beyond them the ridges of Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Good News For All

    Contributed by John Newton on Feb 3, 2025
     | 524 views

    The Galatians wanted to put restrictions on the new Gentile converts in their church. But Paul put his foot down...

    The little churches in Galatia were facing a serious issue—and they didn’t know what to do about it. It may seem surprising, but their problem revolved around the fact that they were growing. And the new people (there seemed to be more and more of them all the time!) just weren’t fitting in. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Did God Really Do This? An Exposition Of Acts 11:1-18

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 10, 2025
     | 595 views

    For the 5th Sunday of Easter, year C

    Edit sermon notes Copy text Acts 11:1-18 Acts 11:1–18 NKJV Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does It Mean To Be Of Little Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 18, 2025
     | 420 views

    There is something that we should ask ourselves. Do Christians truly have enough faith in today’s society?

    What Does It Mean to Be of Little Faith? Luke 12:28 There are five instances within the New Testament that speak about being “of little faith.” The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faith as belief and trust in and loyalty to God, something that is believed with strong conviction. So, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Little Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 14, 2026
     | 652 views

    There are many different levels of faith. Just because you don't have the 'Apostle Paul level' of faith doesn't mean you can't see miracles. God works miracles even when we have "little faith" or "mustard-seed faith." Don't underestimate what God can do!

    THE POWER OF LITTLE FAITH Mark 9:17-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Bad to Worse 1. Maria Smith & her husband were on their way home when he was pulled over for speeding. As the patrolman returned his driver's license, her husband, hoping for leniency, asked, "Officer, did you notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    To establish that the prophets' truth regarding Christ is discernable to any with an open heart. King Agrippa was "quickly persuaded to become a Christian” due to Paul’s gospel preaching. He was convinced and convicted but was not converted to the faith of Christ. He was almost saved!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me." This is the tenth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Under Authority

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 18,841 views

    This sermon deals with the Lordship Of Jesus Christ, and the connection between faith and authority by looking at the healing of the Roman Centurion’s servant.

    I Am Under Authority GNLCC 8/5/2001 2 Tim 2:1-13 Psalms 8:1-9 Text Luke 7:1-10 Have you ever been in a grocery store and had the privilege of watching a child who could be described as a little brat. The mother would say, “put that candy back’, and the kid would say, “no”, and then rip ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed