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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Simeon's Song - All I Want For Christmas Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026
     | 36 views

    Simeon waited a long time to see the Messiah. But his anticipation was met with great rejoicing.

    All I want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:25-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-21-2025 In 1952, Florence Chadwick attempted to swim the twenty-six miles from the coast of California to Catalina Island. After swimming for hours, the fog set in and she became disoriented and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Lighting The World Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 21, 2011
     | 3,809 views

    Believers bear the Light of the World...Jesus! It's done through Expectations, Revelation and Anticipation.

    Secondary Draft Also He said to them, "Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Slow Computers And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,358 views

    We must be patient in everything as we anticipate Christ's return if we want to be mature.

    SLOW COMPUTERS AND WAITING James 5:7-12 There are certain things in life I cannot live without. My computer is one of them. And of course I need to have internet access. Because what’s the first thing I do when I get up? Check my email and see if I have any messages. Especially with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    Christians must learn to live in eager anticipation of the return of our Savior, Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Wake Up!!! Intro: One day a cardinal was approached by an anxious, agitated priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of the Savior in the chapel behind the main alter. What should we do?” To which the cardinal answered, “Look busy!” --- For literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,356 views

    This sermon explores a profound biblical truth about faith.

    Introduction Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore a profound biblical truth that has been a cornerstone of our faith for centuries: "The just shall live by faith." This powerful statement, found in several places throughout the Bible, encapsulates the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Love avatar

    How To Fortify Your Faith Series

    Contributed by James Love on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 239 ratings
     | 15,324 views

    Four factors that when followed will help a person fortify their faith

    HOW TO FORTIFY YOUR FAITH (James 1:18-25) INTRODUCTION -So far in our study of James we have seen: 1. How faith responds to trials (testing) (2-11) 2. How faith responds to temptations (12-17) 3. Tonight we will see how faith responds to truth (19-25) -How we respond to truth will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Awaiting The Eternal Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,163 views

    The hope we anticipate at Advent should energize us even in the midst of sinful humanity.

    Awaiting the Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 2:1-5 The Book of Isaiah contains many rapturous songs of joy and hope. Its promises have sustained His people for thousands of years. We have this morning’s passage. We also have the Emmanuel prophecy which prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus, whose name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Will There Be Degrees Of Punishment? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2012
     | 6,126 views

    Does God judge on a curve. Do some actually anticipate greater degrees of punishment?

    “As all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ property, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Bold Faith Requires Risks Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,925 views

    Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

    The great hockey player Wayne Gretzky was once asked why he was so successful on the ice. He answered, “I skate to where the puck is going to be.” Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18—KJV) The problem with most congregations is that there are too many people who spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 28, 2024
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     | 1,346 views

    Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 19, 2025
     | 664 views

    Paul's exhortations about speaking to God for the world and speaking to the world for God. Let us stay connected to God and live out the Gospel faithfully.

    ES Col 4:2-6 Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness As the redeemed of Christ, we are called to live out God’s design for our lives. • This is possible because we have a new life with Christ and a reconciled relationship with God our Father. • Paul concludes his letter with an encouragement to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Realization Of God’s Guidance-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2025
     | 104 views

    6 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

    The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-VI— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-3--:71-74](:57-80) Attention: On any given morning, Hershey(our dog) usually follows me into the bedroom, curls up on the bed, & watches me get dressed & fill my pockets. If I put on my ‘suit’ or ‘preaching outfit’, he doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part Two - What Faith Is Series

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
     | 3,485 views

    Part Two of the series of Principles of Faith

    Faith Principles Lesson Two: What Faith Is Foundational Text: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Intro: The Bible gives four scriptures which tell us that the just must live by faith: Rom. 1:17, Hab. 2:4, Gal. 3:11, Heb. 10:38. We said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Ask In Faith—could This Be A Test?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 28, 2020
     | 2,347 views

    James was a half brother to Jesus. However, having Jesus as his half brother wasn’t nearly as important as having Jesus as his Savior. In others words, to James, the blood on the cross that saved him was far more important than the family blood in his veins.

    Ask In Faith—Could This Be A Test? James 1:1-8NKJV Developing maturity in the Christian life is the theme of the book of James. As we examine the book of James we can anticipate maturity also spiritual growth. James 1:1NKJV James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Reasons To Be Faithful To God In Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 18, 2024
     | 1,103 views

    There are two different topics to explore in this message: The reasons to stay faithful to God during a persecution, and, the role of deacons (or elders or servants) in the church. All of these come as a result of the faithfulness of the early believers, and should be an encouragement for us.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 8 Reasons to be Faithful to God in Persecution Acts 5:26-42 and 6:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational