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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Priority #2: Love The Church! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2026
     | 292 views

    Based on Philippians 1:1-8 - Encourages hearers to consider reasons to love the Church.

    “PRIORITY #2: LOVE THE CHURCH” Philippians 1:1-8 FBCF – 1/18/26 JON DANIELS INTRO – Welcome to First Baptist Flora – a perfect church! No one here has any problems – no one here struggles in any area of their life – no one here has ever had a disagreement w/ anyone else in this church FAMILY – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing What Is Right

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,663 views

    Doing what is right is a command, an encouragement, and an admonition rolled into one line.

    "Doing What is Right" 2 Th. 3:13-18 And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. 14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of him. Do not associate with him, in order that he may feel ashamed. 15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Designed For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Oct 4, 2010
     | 7,575 views

    This message outlines our discipleship process and encourages people to commit to discipleship.

    This past Wednesday I got to experience something I never have before. The kids were out of school, so I made arrangements for Jamison and I to grab some lunch to-go from the grocery store. We drove out towards Wellman and pulled into a field. We ate lunch there with a few others and then ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope For Hurting Parents Series

    Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 191 ratings
     | 43,930 views

    These are a series of messages in order to help encourage and strengthen the home as a unit

    HOPE FOR HURTING PARENTS LUKE 15:11-24 The deepest hurts that we experience in life come from our families -- our spouse, our children, our relatives. They can be ungrateful, they can be unkind, they can be unfaithful. This story that we’re going to look at today is Jesus’ most famous parable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013
     | 5,892 views

    The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

    Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For These People

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008
     | 3,371 views

    Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to do the same.

    For These People Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 5:14-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 5:19 - Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. Premise: Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In For The Long Haul

    Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

    In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Call To Me!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 18, 2025
     | 691 views

    Based on Jeremiah 33:3 - Encourages hearers to call to the Lord in prayer.

    “CALL TO ME” Jeremiah 33:3 FBCF – 8/17/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Cellphones have changed our lives in so many ways – some good, some not so good. Some ways they’ve made us lazier – Other ways more efficient. We use them for so many more things that just making phone calls – apps for everything! On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,653 views

    Whenever a change takes place in a church there is often a stir among some of the members. And unfortunately, when the change is good, there is more contention. That tells a great deal about the character of the church.

    The contention concerning the centurion. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 02/25/04 You remember I said a great change came into the early church when the Gentiles got saved. This change produced contention in the early church and Peter was right in the middle of it. “When the apostle’s and brethren that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scattered Sheep

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    How do we respond when we see others not living for the Lord? Perhaps we sometimes get frustrated with family members or friends that keep running from God.

    Introduction: We have a responsibility to ourselves our families and our community to bring the light of the gospel to those who live in darkness and without Christ. Perhaps we get discouraged with how we see other people living. How do we respond when we see others not living for the Lord? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moving On God's Command

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    Obeying God and following his leading is our sole purpose for existance. By pursuing the things that God is passionate about, we can fulfill our role as members of His Body.

    INTRODUCTION Benefits of Serving God: No Training Necessary – He’ll prepare you (on the job training) Great compensation – treasure in heaven, including crowns, mansions, and living in a very exclusive community Health Benefits – By His stripes, you are healed. Work Attire provided – Includes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Swollen Heads Vs. Smelly Feet

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Maybe our problem is that our egos have been inflated by the position that we hold that we have become not servants but members of a serve-me-please pharisaical class of clergy.

    After a minister had preached a searching sermon on pride, a woman who had heard the sermon waited upon him and told him that she was in much distress of mind, and that she would like to confess to a great sin. The minister asked her what the sin was. She answered, “The sin of pride, for I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
     | 6,996 views

    (Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

    * The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Without Wavering

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,772 views

    Funeral sermon for Howard Abernethy, the church’s longest-standing member. He lived without wavering from old values, from his church, from his friendships.

    Howard Abernethy approached me after worship one Sunday and said that he and his wife wanted to invite Margaret and me on a little excursion. It would be a day on the railroad. He had learned that my grandfather had been a railroad mechanic, and thought maybe we were kindred spirits. Howard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should Churches Do Business?

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,333 views

    A church should be an active, contributing member of its community, rather than a closed-off mini-community that keeps to itself and this can extend to becoming involved in business or in the business community.

    Churches in business Luke 19:13 - So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business till I come.” God always intended for the priesthood to reinvest a portion of the tithe, with the expectation of a return. It was part of His plan to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic