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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Hunger For Holiness Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
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     | 5,664 views

    This week, I want to define our terms – “blessing,” “hunger and thirst,” “righteousness,” and “filled,” and then look at a story that Jesus told to help his disciples understand what true hunger looks like.

    The Jesus Manifesto: Hunger for Holiness Matthew 5:6; Luke 15:11-24 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 07-29-18 Hungry Mountain Men A couple of years ago, I did something that was way out of my comfort zone. This city boy went to the mountains. Two friends and I drove to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 11

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020
     | 1,410 views

    John is telling us that we become the “little born ones” of God when our sins have been forgiven. Sins are forgiven when one trusts in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

    John is called the “Apostle of Love.” In his first epistle he expresses love for his readers much like parents express love for their children. A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You Want A New Heart?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2015
     | 12,773 views

    Fallen man, created by God, pure and holy, has willfully and wickedly rebelled against God, and lost his first estate, but he is to be the subject of a new creation through the power of God's Holy Spirit.

    8-4-05 How's Your Heart "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh."—Ezekiel 36:26. I want to begin by revealing a wonder of God’s love. When God makes one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Selflessness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,682 views

    Authentic relationships are enhanced when I yield my rights in order to prevent unnecessary fights

    For the past several years, we’ve spent some time around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to do some topical preaching on the family. And in a culture that is increasingly pressuring us to abandon what the Bible teaches about the family, that teaching is more needed than ever. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Erecting Those Memorial Stones Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,542 views

    This study is about the significance of God's command for Joshua to erect memorial stones taken from the River Jordan as a monument of God's faithfulness for generations to come. In the same manner, we must never forget the things He has done.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 4: 1-7 (NIV) 4 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, 2 “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe,3 and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from right where the priests are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,786 views

    To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017
     | 17,694 views

    This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

    Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Man Born Blind Healed; Following Consequences Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2017
     | 13,089 views

    The enemies of the Lord Jesus could not see because they were spiritually blind. The blind man also could not see, even when the Light of the World stood before him, but Jesus is going to reveal Himself to him. Before the blind man can see, he must ...

    Jerusalem Lesson: Man Born blind Healed; Following Consequences John 9:1-41 The Lord has been giving His discourse on the Light of the World. Because He claimed He is God, the Jews wanted to kill Him. Jesus “hid” Himself as He went out of the temple, “going through the midst of them” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pig Pens, Prodigals And Party Poopers

    Contributed by Phillip Holbrook on Sep 12, 2017
     | 10,209 views

    An expository study of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction 1. ILLUS: I preached a revival at Second Baptist Church of Ashland, KY some years ago. I went alone and I traveled by plane. I started in Tallahassee, FL, flew to Atlanta International and then to Huntington, WV. The airport in Huntington is a frightening one. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Here Comes The Bride Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2017
     | 17,134 views

    This sermon on Genesis 24 covers the story of finding a bride for Isaac. The application focuses on learning to follow God in all our decision making, especially when looking for a mate.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a young couple who decided to get married. 1. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive, because each of them had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. 2. The groom-to-be decided to ask his father for advice about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cost Of Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
     | 11,212 views

    What I see from reading the Bible of those who were serving the Lord they had difficulty because they were Christians doing the will of God. Being a disciple does and will cost you something.

    Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-35 ME Last week Maria and I went back to Parkview Christian Church in Sedalia, MO. It is always good to go back there because we have so many friends there. Parkview is the church were we were before I went into the ministry. I served in many different areas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Washing The Feet Of The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,458 views

    Second message in a series preparing us for Easter.

    THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION WASHING THE FEET OF THE DISCIPLES TEXT: John 13:1-17 John 13:1-17 KJV Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do Churches Disagree With One Another?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 11, 2019
     | 9,355 views

    Churches disagree because of dispersion, doctrine, depravity, division, disputes, disagreement and devotion.

    Why Do Churches Disagree with One Another? Rev. Brian Bill June 8-9, 2019 A man came up to another man who was leaning on a rail overlooking a flooded river (sound familiar?) so he decided to ask him some questions. “Are you a Christian or a non-Christian?” He said, “I’m a Christian.” “Me, too, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Explain The Trinity? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2019
     | 13,828 views

    The foundation of the Trinity is rock solid. It will never shatter or splinter. The Trinity is not some addendum or appendage hanging precariously from the building of the Gospel. No, the Trinity is the foundation of the gospel and without the Trinity there is no Gospel.

    How Do You Explain the Trinity? June 22-23, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill A couple weeks ago visitors to the Willis Tower’s Sky Deck in Chicago got a big scare when the protective layer covering the glass floor splintered into thousands of pieces. This glass sightseeing box extends from the 103rd floor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through Family Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 30, 2019
     | 3,675 views

    Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. We need to go after and find joy in our journey of life.

    Video Transition: Indivisible - the movie came out in Oct 2018 true story of fighting for the Biblical family! Summary of INDIVISIBLE is based on the extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. With a strong, faith-filled marriage, the Turners are ready to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational