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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “he Was Dismissed By The Soldiers” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 6, 2015
     | 6,427 views

    People dismiss Jesus today for the same reasons the soldiers dismissed Him on that first Easter weekend.

    I wonder what Jesus thought when He looked down at His bloody feet nailed to the cross. By then His vision would have been blurred, not just from the excruciating pain, but from the blood and sweat that He was powerless to wipe away from His eyes. In that painful, lonely, and desperate moment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Man

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,618 views

    The first Psalm is the doorway into the worderful book of Psalms. It is the first beatitude of the Bible.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com -------------------------------- THE BLESSED MAN PSALM 1 Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Upside-Down Kingdom Of Christ

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 29, 2025
     | 165 views

    This sermon delves into teaching of Jesus Christ: The first will be last, and the last will be first.

    Introduction: The Race to Be First Church, have you ever noticed how obsessed the world is with being first? Think of school days: the first honor, the valedictorian, the one with the medal around their neck. Parents clap the loudest when their child is first. Even at children’s parties, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Committed To?

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 33,122 views

    Putting God First

    WHAT ARE YOU COMMITTED TO? Psalms 37: 5 Proverbs 16:3 Intro: A. Is that word --- Commitment --- Still applicable in our society today 1. Very much so 2. We are all committed to something --- everybody B. I believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,306 views

    The first in this series discusses the first four verses as the foundation for the book and the foundation for rock solid fellowship.

    How many of us truly understand the idea and importance of family? Something about the idea of family should bring security, love, pride, and joy to our hearts. Family is the center of our earthly worlds and the one domain where we actually have the power to build strong bonds. We honestly believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bacon Or Eggs Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 9, 2021
     | 7,245 views

    Is God a forethought or afterthought in our life? Are we giving Him platitudes or our whole self? Are we giving Him our all? This series takes a look at how we are serving God.

    Bacon or Eggs Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:33; 19:16-26; Mark 12:41-44 Two weeks ago, on August 1st, I was lying in bed when the Spirit of God began to speak to me about our relationship with Him. As I listened to Him speak, I opened the notes app on my phone so I could capture what He told me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saints Reign With Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2018
     | 6,768 views

    Who are they who will reign with Christ in heavenly glory here on earth for one thousand years? There is much speculation and much disagreement as to who these are. Some say they are saints; some say they are angels. We will find the answer . . .

    Tom Lowe 10/18/17 Book of Revelation Lesson: V.A.2: Saints (Martyrs And Faithful) Reign With Christ (Rev. 20:4-6) Scripture (Rev. 20:4-6, KJV) 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,433 views

    A Study in First Peter

    I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Love - Building Healthy Relationships” Series

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,623 views

    First Fruit of the Spirit

    Series on the Fruit of the Spirit (The Fruit That is Never Out of Season) “Love - Building Healthy Relationships” Introduction A. Turn to John 15. B. Example - I was about five or six years old and was walking through a huge store with my father holding his hand. Letting go of his hand for just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Conversion & Baptism Of The Ethiopian Eunuch

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    Although baptism is not necessary for salvation, it is the other side of the coin so to speak. It is an important first step of obedience for the saved. The new believer should be baptized ASAP and without delay. If one truly trusts the Lord, nothing shou

    THE CONVERSION & BAPTISM OF THE EUNUCH Before we go to our message, may I address some questions concerns. QUESTIONS ABOUT ELDERS 1. Why don’t we have Elders? We do but we believe that Elders--the person (presbuteros=presbyterian--rule of elders) and Overseers--the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Saturday, But Is It Finished? Series

    Contributed by Rogers Steven Warner on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 33 ratings
     | 40,403 views

    The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday rarely gets much attention. This sermon seeks to address Holy Saturday’s importance in an imaginative and emotive manner. It was first preached for a Good Friday service and is crafted for such an audience.

    It’s Saturday – But Is It Finished? Luke 23: 54 Throughout the season of Christ’s birth we celebrate Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Three months later we commemorate Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. But what do we call the Saturday that falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    They Believed In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013
     | 4,124 views

    The disciples and the first church believed in the Holy Spirit. They may not have understood completely at this point the great importance of the Holy Spirit and just why they needed to wait for Him as the Father had promised but they knew Jesus had prom

    They Believed in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 John 14:15-26; John 16:5-14; Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:1-4; And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The End Of The Beginning" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 17, 2011
     | 8,997 views

    It’s important we remember the things we have learned in our study of the FIRST CHURCHES if we are to be the church God has called us to be as we minister in His name here in Beaufort County.

    Pastor Allan Kircher “The End of the Beginning!” Acts 28:1-31 Paul was a great missionary because he was willing to be one every single day of his life. • No matter where he was. • Or what he was going through. • Every Christian in this room is a material witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted Or Distracted?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,915 views

    Sometimes we get so busy for the Lord that we lose what is most important: that quiet time before the Lord. Mary and Martha show us a contrast in devotion and distraction, and challenge us to keep Christ first.

    Luke 10:38-42 Devoted or Distracted? My internet went out Friday, so I went through all the troubleshooting. And then it asked me, “Do you want me to reboot the router?” And I hit the “yes” button. By all means, reboot the router, if that will reconnect me with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022
     | 2,712 views

    Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

    Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist