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  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    See You Soon: Finding Peace In Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    A plea to pursue peace even in the midst of conflict

    Postcards from the Past: Finding Peace in Conflicts Scripture Reading: 3 John 1-14 Little Billy was playing in the family room while his dad watched the evening news on TV. When the newscaster started talking about rioting and unrest between Israelis and Palestinians, Billy turned to his dad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter's Exhortation On Preparing For Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 22, 2016
     | 7,526 views

    Will there come a time in America when Christians' faith will literally be on trial in courts of law? If you doubt it, you're wrong. We are living in the beginning of those times. What should we do? See what Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad.

    Faith on Trial Ready to Answer… April 17, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 3:13-17) Command Baptist Church And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness 'sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Broader Through Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2015
     | 7,054 views

    We are created to serve. The best thing we can do for God's kingdom and ourselves is becoming a servant.

    Introduction: A. One day, some church members were working at their church workday and a teenage boy they didn’t know was working with them to fulfill some court appointed community service hours. 1. The teen asked the man who was working next to him, “So, what bad thing did you do that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Corner Posts Of Our Faith- Part 3- Generous Giving Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 19, 2018
     | 8,467 views

    part 3 of our ongoing series on the foundatuons of our faith and spritual growth

    Corner posts Building on a strong foundation Part 3 Today we are going to continue with our on-going sermon series titled corner posts of our faith As most of you know When we build anything We must build on a solid foundation I like to use the illustration of a fence Because it paints a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Work Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,662 views

    Labor Day: Work was ordained by God in the beginning and was intended to give us a level of satisfaction and purpose. This topical message looks at some prominent Bible passages on work to see how work is a blessing.

    I wish to begin with an illustration: “On one occasion, Thomas Edison came home very exhausted from an extended season of work. His wife insisted that he needed some rest, so she suggested a vacation. Edison mulled it over but wasn’t sure where he should go. His wife said, ‘Just decide where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Revive Us Again..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    It’s Hard to actually describe what Revival is. What’s easier is, what Revival is not! Let’s examine what hinders Revival from coming regardless of our efforts.

    Introduction There are very few who aren’t familar with II Chron. 7:14 "If my people..." This verse embodies what is usually thought of as the Principles and Promise of Revival. However, it isn’t the Principles or Promise of Revival that we should be concerned about as the Precursor. Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have, They Need: Formula For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    First of a series based on the Johannine letters: our response to overwhelming need is first of all a discovery of who we are; then a commitment to maximum effort; and finally a discovery of where our passion lies. This will energize us.

    I invite you today on an imaginary trip. Let’s walk through just one day in a needy world. Just imagine a few hours in a world that asks us for more than we can possibly give: You are awakened early by the phone’s insistent ringing; you hear the voice of a member of your family. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2011
     | 8,778 views

    People can tell about your 'love' by the attitude by which you live your life. Love is an action effort, not just words... actions backed up with an attitude of love. How is your attitude today?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 25, 2011 Date Preached: January 30, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: It’s All in the Attitude! Sermon Text: John 3:22-36 [ESV] 22After this Jesus and his disciples went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mighty To Save - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,630 views

    Exposing the popular and deadly "christianish" false gospel of justification by human effort. The man who has confidence on the day of judgment because he has been "doing right" is lost and remains under the wrath of God.

    Dakota Community Church May 22, 2011 Mighty to Save - 2 Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Building When Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,849 views

    Some days we look at our efforts for the kingdom and we get discouraged because we do not see the fruit happening. We try hard but get little. In those situations God encourages us.

    You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message Have you ever done one of those projects where, at first, you are really excited and enthusiastic but, as you see what you are actually achieving, you realise that your handiwork is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Loaves And Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    When we put our efforts to surrender our deserted lives to Jesus, our Lord and Master, with our weaknesses, He takes us to the pasture land by blessing us and giving us abundant lives.

    Reflection Five Loaves and Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8: 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21. Dear sisters and brothers, It is the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 14:13-21): “When ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,109 views

    In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

    Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living Out Our Calling Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 12, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,096 views

    The Lord through Paul calls us to get along, even when it's hard. He says to be humble, gentle, patient, and forbearing with our fellow believers. And through our efforts to do so, God will be glorified in the world. We pursue unity because God is one.

    Living Out Our Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Some people are really hard to get along with. (Can I get an amen?) I remember several times in our past Becky and I have had the thought, “Why does it seem that most of the time, when we have relational conflict, it’s with Christians!?! With fellow brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Time For Others

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,217 views

    Me time is a precious commodity isn’t it? Some folks get a lot of me time all day long but are unwilling to do anything extra for anyone else, while others get very little and always make time to squeeze in one more thing someone asked them to do, into their busy day!

    Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, "that I’m in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Ethics At A Glance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2021
     | 2,900 views

    Christians are supposed to stand out from others in their ethics, but sometimes we need both direction and permission to be different. Paul does this by means of several bullet points.

    Christian Ethics At-a-Glance (Romans 12:14-21) 1. The Law Professor specialized in teaching ethics: “You’re currently failing your ethics course,” he told me. So I slipped him a $200 in crisp bills across the table. “How about now?” I asked. The professor pocketed the money and said, “Still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible