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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Paul's Thorny Trial - Was It Sickness Or?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2021
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    The issue of the Apostle Paul's thorn-in-the-flesh has been hotly debated for centuries.

    "And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure" (2 Cor 12:7 NKJV) Some have held that this "thorn" was an eye disease that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Step Nine - Not Saying I'm Sorry? Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020
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    Step 9 is making direct amends except when to do so would injure those or others. It’s also the place the writers tell us of the promises come true when one earnestly works the steps of recovery.

    I have been thinking about Step nine over the last few days. I really think the writers knew how much humility and courage it takes to do a 9th step amends and it’s the reason, they made sure the other steps of getting right with oneself and then God came before reconciling with others. Step 9 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Day

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2020
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    The Apostle Paul did not write 365 thank-you notes. But he did write about one-half of the letters that make-up the New Testament. And Paul’s letters overflow with thanksgiving.

    Gratitude is an intentional way of thinking about receiving a benefit and giving credit to others beside oneself for that benefit. Practicing gratitude magnifies positive feelings more than it reduces negative feelings. To illustrate: John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    Acceptable To God

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 21, 2017
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    We must conform to God and not the world. We are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This is how we can be acceptable to Him.

    ACCEPTABLE TO GOD The obvious question after hearing the title of this sermon is what must we do to be acceptable to God? If we look at Romans 12:2, Paul has given us some insight into what we might do to be acceptable to Him. Our talk this morning will be on five points contained within our ...read more

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  • David Darst avatar

    [the Hymn] I. The Praise To God. (Vs. 1-3) Series

    Contributed by David Darst on Jun 2, 2020
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    During this Crisis….this Great Psalm was penned. Out of Trouble came a Triumph! This is a brief overview and context in which this Psalm was written and the revelation to David about God’s Sovereignty over his situation.

    Mirth is not a word we use everyday -- it simply means Joy or Laughter, Happiness. Hebrew: sim·khä' -- mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure; joy (of God) Interesting enough is the Companion passage of 1 Sam 21 -- Let me summarize; with an encouragement for you to read (1 Sam 20-21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going All In For God

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 16, 2022
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    Jesus gave His life for our salvation. He bought the church with His own blood. You can trust Him. Are you ready to trust Him?

    Going All In For God By: Joe Mack Cherry Text: Mat. 13:44-46 I. Introduction A. Textual Background 1. Read Matt 13:34-36 / Psa. 78:2 2. Jesus was speaking parables to the multitude. a. Seed and the different types of ground it might fall on when sown. b. Enemy who sowed tares in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Where Did He Go?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 31, 2021
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    Much is said about unity of the body of Christ. Here Paul tells how to accomplish this. He also goes into the depth that God will go to unify His Church.

    Sermon Title: Where did He go? Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Now hear the reading of God’s word. There will be a few stops on our way through our Scripture Text too. Ephesians 4:1-16 NLT Unity in the Body 4 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Strategy We Use Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 15, 2021
     | 2,597 views

    Based on Eph. 6:13 - Sermon helps hearers understand that God has given us a strategy to use to be victorious in our spiritual battles.

    “THE STRATEGY WE USE” Ephesians 6:13 FBCF – 8/15/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Def of “strategy” – “a plan, method, or series of maneuvers…for obtaining a specific goal or result.” Kip Lagat, world-class runner from Kenya. Asked how Kenya could produce so many great runners. African strategy for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Christians And Problems

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 6, 2021
     | 1,790 views

    We need to realize that just because we have been chosen by God, called into the family of God, joint heirs with Christ, we are not immune to everyday problems.

    Chosen by God! We need to realize that just because we have been chosen by God, called into the family of God, joint heirs with Christ, we are not immune to everyday problems. Problems like anger, depression, inferiority, and resentment. Christians are not different because we are free of problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    You’re Asking Too Much.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,062 views

    God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

    Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Biblical Fasting

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2017
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    Fasting has been misused by mystics and sometimes remained a mystery to many committed Christians. Although opinions are mixed on the issue, I believe we can carve out a Biblical position that, while perhaps incomplete, will lay a good foundation.

    Biblical Fasting (Matthew 9: 14-15) 1. This is perhaps the most awful pun you will hear. 2. Mahatma Gandhi went around barefoot quite often, and eventually his soles turned very tough and thick. Of course he also was a devout Hindu. Later in life he also fasted a lot, becoming thin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Passion For Compassion Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,151 views

    How can we address the sea of humanity that is now pressing upon us for assistance?

    A Passion for Compassion Defend the weak and fatherless, uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:3-4 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Love Our Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 26, 2015
     | 6,056 views

    What does it mean to love your neighbor?

    We have been worshiping God with the Letter by James in the New Testament. The Letter was not only breathed out (inspired) by God, James knew Jesus Christ since he grew up with him in the family; Jesus was James older brother; their mother was Mary but of course Jesus was conceived by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    James 1:19-27 Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Apr 19, 2018
     | 15,626 views

    We look at the letter of James and his challenge to put our faith into action.

    Context James – written probably by Jesus Brother who was Head of Church in Jerusalem. James is writting before AD50 when Jerusalem Council was held. He is writing to the scattered Jewish Christians … they were being persecuted by both Gentiles and Jews. James is helping them to know the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How Can We Stand In The Gap?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2023
     | 1,783 views

    What is it to stand in the gap for someone else? Is it to stand in the place for another?

    In Chapter 22, we learn why judgment would be placed on Jerusalem (22:2-16), how it would approach them (22:17-22), and who would be affected by it (22:23-31). The Jewish leaders were particularly liable for the ethical environment of the country since God had picked them to lead. Those actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible