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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    How Can We Trust It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 3,955 views

    The bible is absolutely reliable and trustworthy

    Story about someone who relied on another person’s word and the person was wrong. Turn with me to 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD-BREATHED AND IS USEFUL FOR TEACHING, REBUKING, CORRECTING AND TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, SO THAT THE MAN OF GOD MAY BE THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Given

    Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019
     | 3,689 views

    The congregation may understand that each of them, by virtue of being a believer, have a spiritual gift given to them and that they are expected to use them in a humble fashion. 

    Introduction: This scripture implores the reader to consider the fact that any grace that they have been given has been given to them by God. It tells us not to think too highly of ourselves. If you have an obvious gift from the Lord, it's not because you're extra spiritual. As a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judgement Belongs To The Lord

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Mar 27, 2020
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     | 3,503 views

    About every 2000 years God disciplines or punishes His creation. Could it be that the current Corona Virus Crisis is one such occasion.

    Judgement belongs to The Lord 2nd Samuel 24:17 - When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, “I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall on me and my family.” Many people have said it in recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home Is Where The Soul Is

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 957 views

    Focusing on what God has done for us in salvation will help us get through the truth that the world is not our home and we will not find satisfaction, rest, or peace except in Him.

    A. Opening illustration: A real Christian is an odd number anyway. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen. Talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see. He expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another, empties himself in order that he might be full, admits he is wrong to he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Mama Said

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023
     | 1,186 views

    On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

    What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You To Judge? #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021
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     | 3,230 views

    Judgement of the eternal status of another is never our responsibility. Our responsibility is to choose our path daily.

    This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus told 36 different short stories in the gospels. Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Separation In Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,063 views

    Joshua tells the people to sanctify themselves in preparation to see God to wonders tomorrow

    Background to passage: Joshua’s preparation for the journey, then instructions to Israel, their commitment, then the account of Rahab and the spies in Jericho. God is fulfilling his promise to give Isreal the land that he spoke up to all the generations from Abraham on. The next big event is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children From God

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024
     | 666 views

    Sanctity of Life message regarding where we should be as believers, and where our culture is, and what we do about it.

    Background to passage: The year was probably between 1100 BC and 1080 BC. The period of the Judges had been long and tumultuous. Samuel was to be the last of the judges and a huge transition into the kingdom years. The book of 1 Samuel begins with the birth of Samuel. 51 years ago, the Supreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Seven Husbands In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025
     | 213 views

    The Sadducees question Jesus about resurrection

    Background to passage: Jesus has been attacked about the basis of his authority, about his position on paying taxes to Caesar, and now a theological question about life after death. These questions and accusations have been launched from the elders and chief priests, disciples of the Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mic Drop Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025
     | 207 views

    Final clash in the debates between Jesus and the religious establishment. Who is the Messiah?

    Background to passage: This is final exchange in the volley between Jesus and the religious leaders since he entered Jerusalem as a king on a donkey a few days earlier. Jesus will give a couple of long sets of teaching (chapters 23-25) before the events directly leading to his death commence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water From The Rock: An Exposition Of Exodus 17:1-7

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 23, 2023
     | 1,938 views

    Who is the true Rock of our salvation?

    Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7 Yogi Berra was a famous baseball player known for his humorous liners. One of these was: “It’s deja vu all over again.” This applies well to the history of Israel and their journeys in the wilderness. In today’s passage, we see the thirsty Israelites complaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Offensive Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 952 views

    Two aspects of prayer as an offensive weapon

    Background to passage: wrapping up the spiritual warfare passage following the filled with the Spirit passage. Ephesians 6:10–20 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Adjustment

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,915 views

    How do you react when God seems to be unfair? Do you react with anger and impatience? Or do you persevere, with humility and trust?

    “Master, help me!” she cried, bursting past the astonished householder and throwing herself before the weary traveler. “I couldn’t stop her, Rabbi,” said his host, “shall I throw her out?” Jesus motioned him to be silent. The woman knelt before him in an attitude of utter desperation. “What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Are We To Beware Of Fellowship Destroyers?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 9, 2023
     | 763 views

    John is discussing the last days, the time between Christ's first and second coming.

    The readers of the first century of 1 John lived in those last days, thus do we. During this time, antichrists (false teachers who profess to be Christians and draw weakened individuals from Christ) will show up. Sometime before the world ends, one Antichrist will emerge that will appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Battle For Your Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Nov 20, 2024
     | 581 views

    We will say sometimes lets get to the heart of the problem… but sometimes the problem is the Heart.

    The Battle for Your Heart Text: Matthew 13:3-9 Matthew 13:18-23 Intro: We will say sometimes lets get to the heart of the problem… but sometimes the problem is the Heart. Why is it that some people’s lives change after one sermon, and others don’t seem to change at all? Why is it as I ...read more

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