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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When Jesus Says Wait Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 101,127 views

    A sermon examining the fact that sometimes Jesus would have us to wait.

    WHEN JESUS SAYS WAIT Acts 1:4-5 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 9th, 2025) Some of you may remember the old J.G Wentworth commercials where people who qualified to receive certain structured settlements would yell “It’s my money and I need it now!” If we are honest, there are many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Lies Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    The people of Lystra are held captive by not only false belief, but also by the spirit of darkness that they serve.

    Common Lies that plague our lives: The check is in the mail. (Well, internet banking has made that one less popular) I’ll start my diet tomorrow. (No comment) We service what we sell. (I won’t mention any of the places you are thinking about right now) Give me your number and the doctor will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,465 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    True Values: Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

    True Values: Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Or False - Discerning The Authentic From The Counterfeit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    5th in first John series

    True or False - Discerning the Authentic from the Counterfeit 1 John 2:18-27 Recognizing Counterfeit Christianity They have Departed the Fellowship (2:19) Denied the Faith (2:22-23) Deceived the Faithful (2:26) Recognizing Authentic (genuine)Christianity They Acknowledgement of the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Power Is Often Simple Patience Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    Life outside of Christ, Paul says. It’s angry life. Its confrontational politics and caustic talk shows. It’s accusatory e-mails that appear to have been sent from a flamethrower. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with patience.

    Opening illustration: This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t wait for the bell to ring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Humor Is Good For Relationships Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,012 views

    Three biblical strategies to inject humor into your relationships so they will experience greater consistency and joy.

    How Humor is Good For Relationships Part 5 of 6 in the series, “When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain.” We’re in this series on relationships and the title of today’s message is “How Humor is Good for Relationships.” I really ought to have entitled this message, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breath, Part I Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    Have you ever thought what it takes to be alive? Have you ever thought what it would take to be alive, in the Lord?

    Title: Life, Everlasting – Part I: Breath Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10 In the movie, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dr. Frankenstein had his shady characters bring him lifeless bodies that had been recently buried. He then pieced these together and formed a huge man. Then, he raised the finished body up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Give Thanks! (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,321 views

    In Psalm 9, David’s psalm of thanksgiving, the King reveals for us how to live a more thankful and appreciative life: by Witnessing, Worshipping, and Waiting.

    Give Thanks! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Among the lessons Viktor Fankl learned in the Nazi death-camp, Auschwitz, was to take time to be thankful and to count your blessings. He wrote that prisoners in the camp dreamed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Created ... Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,667 views

    This is the first message of a series based on the most common verses of the Bible. Most people in previous generations learned this scriptures as children, but in today’s world these verses are new to many in our generation. www.stevenscreek.net

    Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA July 11, 2004 www.stevenscreek.net What Every Kid Should Know About the Bible God Created Over the last several weeks, it has been exciting to see the number of children involved in our church. If you were here for the musical ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus And The Lawyer Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    This is the first in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

    Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 1, 2002 “Jesus and the Lawyer” There are people who swear by…duct tape! They believe that just about anything in the world—golf clubs, tennis shoes, furnaces, skateboards, blue jeans, toddlers—can be fixed by the wise application of duct tape. And they might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Making Marriage Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 284 ratings
     | 36,375 views

    From Genesis 2:24 we will learn that marriage is designed by God to operate According to three Fundamental Priorities.

    New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. This is when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Cup Of Cold Water

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,798 views

    A message encouraging the saints to refresh others.

    “John said to him, ‘Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.’ But Jesus said, ‘Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the one who is not against us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Ministry Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 46,788 views

    A sermon examining the importance of extending mercy to others.

    A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011
     | 5,549 views

    A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

    A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed