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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Praying Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,403 views

    Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

    Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith As A Child (Matthew 18:1-14)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 7, 2026
     | 81 views

    Jesus taught His disciples that faith does not need to be complicated. He also warned that any one who harmed children or someone new to the faith would suffer a horrendous fate.

    Verses 1-5: The disciples asked Jesus a question. Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? They were probably thinking that one of them was better than the others and were as the term says, “jockeying for position” to see who the Lord would choose as His “favorite”. Now was the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    There Will Be A Price

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Three things Christians cannot be - using various Scriptures and illustrations.

    You have heard me say on many occasions that there is a difference between churchgoers and true bonafide Christians. The difference is not in how often they attend church or even how involved they get within the church. The difference is where their hearts are. The bonafide Christian’s heart ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Sovereign Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 13, 2014
     | 5,266 views

    In Colossians 1:15–19, Paul reveals our Lord’s true identity by viewing Him in relation to three things: 1) The Father (Colossians 1:15), 2) The Universe (Colossians 1:16-17), and 3) The Church (Colossians 1:18-19).

    If there are two things that have a tremendous bearing on our future experiences, they are assumptions and expectation. We tend to make assumptions about people and expect certain actions accordingly. As the Jews experienced Christ's ride into Jerusalem that first Palm Sunday, they assumed He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    The Amazing, Incredible, Extravagant Grace Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 14, 2021
     | 6,035 views

    In verses, 11-15 Paul gives Titus the motivation behind living a life that honors God - the amazing grace of Jesus.

    Amazing, Incredible, Extravagant Grace! Titus 2:11-15 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-14-2021 The Kitchen Sink After I proposed to Maxine, our mutual friend Terri had a serious talk with me. She said that now that I had committed to Maxine satan was going to throw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inspiration

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 17, 2014
     | 7,311 views

    In 2 Peter 1:16–21, the apostle references both his own 1) Eyewitness Experience of Revelation(2 Peter 1:16-18) and God’s 2) Supernatural, Written Revelation(2 Peter 1:19-21) to define Biblical Inspiration.

    If you have been following the current Winter Olympics in Sochi, you most likely have heard commentators of the artistic events, describe the performances at times as being particularly inspired. This is usually a comment on a situation where an athlete shows some particular creativity, choice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Lead An Unashamed Ministry

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    We need to be careful that we don’t spend more time pondering over how we say something to the detriment of what we are trying to say.If we claim to be a Christian, then we had better act like Christians.

    Sermon Title: How to Lead an Unashamed Ministry Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Sunday Evening, July 16, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In our society there is much emphasis on what were the last words of a man before he dies. What is it in a persons life that would be so important that they would ...read more

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    Jesus On Integrity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 172 ratings
     | 34,632 views

    Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

    INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tares Of The Field

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 23, 2023
     | 1,366 views

    God loves us so much that He is willing to allow the wicked to continue until the harvest or the day of judgment for our sake.

    The Tares of the Field Mat 13:24-30, 36-43 As I was reading through the parable we’re dealing with today, a very well-known passage of scripture came to mind. Gen 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (2) The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Serving With Integrity And Passion Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 12, 2021
     | 3,322 views

    God placed it upon Paul's heart that the church in Crete needed to grow up to maturity. Titus had demonstrated that he was ready for the responsibility of organizing the churches in Crete; he would lead the people to avoid the Cretan worldview and the legalism of the Jews.

    “Come, follow me.” The words resound with authority that could emanate only from the heart of God. My heart is tenderly touched each time I view a video clip that depicts the early disciple walking away from their known life to live according to a calling God places upon their lives. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    Christians Making A Difference In The Community Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,455 views

    Christians Making a Difference in the Community

    Christians Making a Difference in the Community Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction One of the great debates consuming our society today is the debate over the separation of church and state. The debate finds its source in a statement made by Thomas Jefferson in the 1800’s concerning the “wall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    R.s.v.p. - Respond To God’s Invitation

    Contributed by James May on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,567 views

    If we are going to be a part of the Bride of Christ and attend the Marriage Supper of the Lamb then we must RSVP God’s invitation.

    RSVP Answering God’s Invitation Sunday, February 21, 2010 By Pastor James May RSVP comes from a French term that was first used around 1895–1900. In French it says, “répondez s’il vous plait” which in English simple means, “Please reply, or Please answer”. Most of us have received ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Truth Of Satan

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,070 views

    This sermon discusses who Satan really is, what he does, and where he really lives. Full text, MP3, and Communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    (For the purposes of this message, I used the New International Reader’s Version of the Bible) How many times have we been told something in our lives that are presented as pure truth, just to find out they are not true? Has anyone ever told you something that was “really for sure”, and then ...read more

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  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Becoming A Man Or Woman Of God

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,249 views

    Instruction on how to become a man or woman of God.

    Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Title: Becoming a Man or Woman of God 1 Timothy 6:11-21 11 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Making War In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,400 views

    Many new believers are not taught how to overcome the onslaught of the evil one and become confused and disorientated when things begin to go wrong.

    Making War In The Local Church 1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. The devil is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic