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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Paradoxes Of Christmas

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,168 views

    The Christmas story is saturated with fascinating paradoxes. This sermon examines some of them for the edification of the saints.

    The Paradoxes of Christmas Chuck Sligh December 19, 2021 Adapted from a sermon by D. Greg Ebie titled Christmas Paradox on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Colossians 2:9 – “For in him [Christ] dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” INTRODUCTION Webster’s defines a paradox as a seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Forfeit Your Freedom Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,604 views

    Independence Day: Our country was founded on a value for religious freedom. As biblical morality fades, immorality and moral decay are taking its place; which will eventually lead to the collapse of this nation unless people repent.

    This week we celebrate Independence Day, the day that our nation commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.(1) We must not forget that our country’s drive for independence began with a quest for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026
     | 119 views

    Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

    Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 4, 2026
     | 73 views

    Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear” 2 Peter 2:1-3 / Jude 1-4 A sermon for 1/25/26 2 Peter 2 “1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 415 ratings
     | 139,360 views

    Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Beijing flu, or cancer, or even the common cold. This outbreak, however, can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to man ­ it’s called the epidemic of discourage

    Defeating Discouragement Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? The original “Murphy” was an engineer who conducted an experiment to test human acceleration tolerances. Unfortunately for him, he installed 16 motion sensors the wrong way, leading to the now famous quotation, “If anything can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Stood Up For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,825 views

    Our word “MARTYR” is a transliteration of the Greek word for “WITNESS.” By their lives and by their deaths, the martyrs have borne witness for “JESUS CHRIST, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS.”

    TITLE: HE STOOD UP FOR ME SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-60 Can I talk to you this morning from the subject – He Stood Up For Me. Stephen was the President of the Jerusalem Board of Deacons. He was a leader in the church. He seems to have been an eloquent and fiery proclaimer and defender of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangerous Anointing Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,724 views

    Looking at Daniel in the lion's den, and how God's calling on a person comes with an anointing that causes others to react to you, often negatively.

    The Dangerous Anointing Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 4-6-25 Text: Daniel 6 Introduction We are going to start this morning with a quiz. How many people remember what these commercial taglines represent, and I will be dating myself a bit here. “The few, the proud, the….”? “It’s not just a job, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon: A Change In Expectation-God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025
     | 858 views

    Haggai’s prophecies gave clear direction from God to move the people from stagnation to renewal; a change in perspective from negative gloominess to glorious expectation and now, God promises a Turnaround.

    Sermon: A Change in expectation-God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 4, 2025
     | 943 views

    Haggai calls God’s people to consider their priorities. Secondly, consider the Lord's Pleasure and finnaly, the leadership must consider Our Lord's Purpose.

    Sermon: God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

    1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures Instead Of Human Standards

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 16,674 views

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS - I Cor. 13:4-7

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS - I Cor. 13:4-7 One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gullick avatar

    Being Victorious Like Nehemiah

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    A sermon that looks at some of the things that pave the way to the victory Nehemiah experiences.

    Victory - This morning on the overhead screen you can see the New Zealand Athlete of the century winning a victory in a running race. Victory is something that is greatly sought after in so many fields of human endevour. Recently the American Political machinery has almost ground to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    People Need The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,726 views

    People need the Lord!

    Did you hear last week about the family that tried to auction itself off on the Internet website called E-Bay? E-Bay is a well-known site that auctions off thousands of items from the memorable to the ridiculous! A family composed of a husband and wife and two kids, offered themselves to provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stick To It!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,146 views

    This is call for perseverance in every aspect of Christian living.

    Stick To It! Acts 8:5-8; 26-40 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    Why you exist and how to fulfill that purpose.

    Life in the Fast Lane Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Revelation 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 19, 2004 Introduction When we began this series a couple of months ago, we began with a message titled, Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life. I told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist