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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Grace Was Upon Them

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
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    God abundantly pours out His grace whenever His people run boldly to His throne and cry out for help. This message looks at four ways that grace worked in the lives of the apostles and believers in the New Testament church.

    If I am tempted and afflicted with many tribulations, I will fear no evils while Your grace is with me. This is my strength. - Thomas à Kempis(1) In Hebrews 4:16, we’re told, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Things To Know About God Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 15, 2022
     | 3,223 views

    There is nowhere sin can place you that the blood of Jesus cannot locate you.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 020 OPENING PASSAGE: Psalm 86:5, NIV: You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. TOPIC: THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GOD Do you call to God? How often do you speak with Him on daily basis? In today's passage, the psalmist ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Holy Spirit's Role In Knowing The Will Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 9, 2021
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    There is a difference between our conscience and God’s Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit knows all of God’s plans and purposes for our lives, and He wants us to know God’s will.

    For the last 2 Sundays we’ve been talking about God’s Will in our lives—God’s Will vs. our Will and God’s Will and the Bible. Today I want to talk about the Holy Spirit’s role in us knowing the Will of God. You might remember last time when I mentioned the statement, “let your conscience be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Time For Renewal

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021
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    The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

    Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Foreigners To Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021
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    We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

    FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Isaac: A Picture Of Jesus And A Picture Of Sinners

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 30, 2021
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    In some ways Isaac is a picture of Christ. As you read, think about what Isaac has in common with Christ. In other ways Isaac represents us as sinners. What does Isaac have in common with every sinner?


    Genesis 22:1-19 Verse 1 …God tempted Abraham and said to him, “Abraham.” Abraham said, “Here I am.” “Tempt” means to test, try, prove 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Scarlet Thread?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 20, 2020
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     | 14,784 views

    The world is, for the most part, is in panic mode concerning the coronavirus. As Christians, what should be our response?

    Do you remember the story in the book of Joshua about the two men who were sent secretly to spy out land that included the fortified city of Jericho? After ending their reconnaissance, they spend the night at the house of a harlot named Rahab. Word gets back to the king that two men from Israel had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We’re All In This Together Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020
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     | 11,799 views

    When we face a crisis, we, as the body of Christ are mandated to show love for one another, love, not just in word, but in action.

    These are tough times. Many are quarantined at home. Many are struggling to get by. Many are unable to get to the store to buy need supplies. Many are hurting and unable to receive comfort because of social distancing. Many are scared and have diseases and other health issues. They wonder what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coulda Hada Pear: Rules, Rules, Rules Series

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 4, 2020
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    Rules, Guidelines, Boundaries… they all help convey limitations… something of a “you can go to this point (here) , but not that far (there)” premise. When God plunked Man into the Garden, there is only one rule…

    Common thought today; ° Rules are meant to be broken ° Boundaries are meant to be challenged ° Guidelines are merely suggestions, recommendations, and preferred expectations Almost no one likes rules. Almost no one wants to be ‘governed’, controlled, directed, and worse… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Has Your Number

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 26, 2015
     | 4,568 views

    The Holy Spirit knows who we are, where we are and assures us that we are children of God.

    Title: God Has Your Number Text: Romans 8:12-17 Thesis: The Holy Spirit knows who we are, how we are and how to help us. Introduction Not so long ago in Ireland, if you sent a letter to Patrick Murphy at the village of Ballybucklebo in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland… your letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 8,971 views

    An introductory message on who the Holy Spirit is

    Who Is the Holy Spirit John 14:15-20, 25-26 When you think about it, we as Christians understand and relate more to God the Father and Jesus the Son than we do the Holy Spirit? Even when we said the Apostles’ Creed today, we give one life to God with several descriptors attached “God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Born Again Christian 5a: Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 6, 2019
     | 2,488 views

    This message is part one of two that focuses on the first two chapters of the book of Ephesians which give us a detailed description of who we are as born again Christians in Christ Jesus.

    Born Again Christian Part 5a Who Are You? Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Isaiah 55:11; Ephesians 1:1-2:22 In my message last week I shared with you that was the conclusion of my series on Born Again Christian. This week the Spirit laid on my heart one additional message for the series. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Rebellious Teachers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 15, 2014
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     | 6,300 views

    Apparently they were many Cretins who contradicted the sound teaching of the faithful Word so here Paul gives God's wisdom for dealing with those who refuse to submit to the sound teaching of the Word of God.

    TITUS 1: 10-16 DEALING WITH REBELLIOUS TEACHERS Paul has just told Titus to hold, against all attacks, the faithful Word and to use its teaching to grow others in sound doctrine and in refuting those who contradict (v. 9). Apparently they were many Cretins who contradicted the sound teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Left Behind For A Reason Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 24, 2014
     | 6,941 views

    Jesus prayed that we would remain in the world. This sermon looks at three reasons why.

    I want to start today with telling you the true story of “Mike, the Headless Chicken” September 10th, 1945 finds a strapping (but tender) young rooster pecking through the dust of Fruita, Colorado. The unsuspecting bird had never looked so delicious as he did that, now famous, day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    O The Wonderful Cross

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,061 views

    A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

    O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal