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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Why 2,000 Years Ago Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2018
     | 7,369 views

    Why did Jesus Come when He did. Why not before? Why not later? We will see that God had just the right time in history, like none other, for Jesus to come.

    Why 2 thousand years ago? Think about it, the land of Israel was occupied by the Romans. A pagan nation ruled over Israel and the Jewish people were in a state of upheaval, and the priestly system was corrupt. If Jesus came as a Ruler, or as a King, as a warrior Messiah, to drive out the Romans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of A Supernatural Body Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 9, 2014
     | 4,346 views

    The Day of Pentecost signifies the birth of the New Testament Church and fulfillment of even more of Jesus' promises.

    Pentecost: The Birth of a Supernatural Body: Acts 2:1-13 OUTLINE: I. The Supernatural Signs and Setting (1-4) 1. Like Wind: (Ezek. 37:9, 13, John 3:8) 2. Like Fire: (Matt. 3:11, Ex. 3: 2) II. Supernatural Spirit-Enabled Speech (5-13) 1. The SPEECH was a SIGN of the promised baptism of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bride And The Other Woman

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026
     | 98 views

    Revelation contrasts two postures of faith: faithful love that waits for Christ, and religious power that bargains, manages, and uses God instead.

    We tend to feel safest when spiritual arguments stay at a distance. If the question is about systems, we can observe. If it’s about denominations, we can analyze. If it’s about institutions, we can debate. Those are comfortable conversations. They let us think clearly without being personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Smyrna: When Faithfulness Is Not Safe Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026
     | 83 views

    Faithfulness does not deny suffering; it refuses fear’s authority, trusting Jesus with loss, future, and life itself when allegiance becomes costly.

    Smyrna is the second letter, and it immediately feels different from the first. Ephesus dealt with something quiet — love thinning over time. Smyrna deals with something loud — pressure that does not pretend to be gentle. This letter is not about erosion from within; it is about weight pressing ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Wake Up! Jesus Is Coming!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,604 views

    We’re look at NINE SIGNS OF THE SOON COMING OF JESUS that have never happened before. These are signs that, if we’re not braindead, ought to be like flashing lights or sirens wailing – warning us to “all-hands-on-deck” readiness for the Second Coming.

    WAKE UP! JESUS IS COMING! Rom. 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about these two men, Archie & Jack, who’d debated their whole lives whether Jesus was white or whether He was black. Archie was sure He was white and Jack was sure He was black. 2. As fate would have it, they died ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jethro's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,621 views

    Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or

    Video Transition: Men of courage! Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Thesis of Series: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Detrimental Competition-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,752 views

    7 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before You Say Amen

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 22, 2025
     | 144 views

    Prayer becomes heavy when it turns into performance. Jesus calls us back to honest, relational prayer—where pretending ends and real communion with God begins.

    There are few subjects in the church that create more confusion—and more quiet frustration—than prayer. Not because people don’t believe in it. Most Christians believe deeply in prayer. They would defend it without hesitation. They know it matters. They know it’s essential. They know it’s supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,944 views

    A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 3 covers divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part III 1 Cor 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Difference?

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    So what’s the difference between the church and the world? And what’s the source of that difference. Would it surprise those of us in the church to realize that we’re the reason things are so different?

    What’s the difference? By itself the question doesn’t make sense. What’s the difference between what? Some differences are pretty easy to see, night and day; automobiles and elephants. But others are a bit subtler such as between democracy and a representative republic. Still others are live ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 11: The Power Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,849 views

    A sermon covering the confusing bit about whether tongues & prophecy are signs for believers or unbelievers (v20-23) and then the power of prophecy bringing people to faith.

    Gifts of the Spirit 11: the Power of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:20-33 WBC 7.11.04 pm INTRODUCTION Want to speak of the power of prophecy, tonight - that¡¦s what Paul is wanting to do in this bit of 1 Cor - starts by contrasting it with ¡¥uninterpreted tongues¡¦ (v20-23) o but in a way that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Avoid Re-Visiting The Attitudes Of Babel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,102 views

    How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel - Gen. 11:1-9

    How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Any Babel In Your Church?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,041 views

    Babel is revisited when people are led more by fear than by faith. God caused confusion to people who thought they could provide a man made monument of their own religion that would provide them what they desired. They made a religion according to their o

    How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • La Juana Morris avatar

    God Don't Bless Mess

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 35,797 views

    Out of order ways are not blessed by God

    Psalms 119:1-8 1-8 You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by GOD. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be A Model Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,345 views

    Paul models Christ. Who you are is more important than what you can do. Our life ought to be walking sermon that people remembers.

    I learn this from Paul – don’t just do ministry, live your ministry. • Let your life be a walking sermon. People see you and they see a glimpse of Christ. • They can see hope, love, joy, and purpose in our lives, because Christ dwells in us. • WHO you are has a greater and longer lasting impact in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible