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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2010
     | 2,684 views

    Part 3 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS OF A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-III—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,898 views

    A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Stand – Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thick Skinned And Tender-Hearted

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,165 views

    This message from my youth ministry days was my attempt to explain the reasons some churches were unfriendly and some individuals were thoughtless with regards to the feelings of others in the church. The text is 1 Peter 3:8-18

    Thick Skinned and Tender-hearted TEXT: I Peter 3:8-18 INTRODUCTION: “I was a stranger in the city. The church sign read, ‘Welcome‘, so I went in. I smiled at the Sunday school children as they rushed to their classes. Neither they nor their parents greeted me. After I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The King And The Kid Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,926 views

    A sermon addressing the balance between child-like faith and maturity in Christ.

    INTRO: Kid = innocence -- faith -- dreams -- hope King = Authority -- dominion - conquer - If the Kid in us is wounded - It will greatly hinder the King in us - Thus, not establishing our Kingdom -- Rule -- Destiny - But Psalms 147:3 says -- that God heals the broken hearted and binds up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Only Way

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,978 views

    Jesus is the ONLY way provided for the forgiveness of sins and for eternal life. Every believer will have their own journey, but there is only One path.

    July 15, 2023 John 20:31 - But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. We live in a world full of options. Take grocery shopping. Go to your local Safeway and walk down any aisle – say the breakfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Does A Friend Need To Love At All Times?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2025
     | 196 views

    Knowing someone and being a friend to someone are not the same.

    What sort of companion or friend am I? There is a tremendous contrast between knowing somebody well and being a genuine friend. The best proof of certifiable friendship is steadfast loyalty. Our friendship with others should not lessen due to unforeseen circumstances. There is no one but Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choosing Friends

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 28,639 views

    An exhortation to choose friends wisely.

    Choosing Friends It could be said that we live in an age of strangers. Very few folks meet at the fence anymore for a friendly chat and most folks do not even know the names of their neighbors. With varying work schedules and so many things we need to do and want to do, there is very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving The Saints Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
     | 3,086 views

    Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Becoming A Positive Parent Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    Some of God’s guidelines on how to parent with positive attitudes and actions.

    BECOMING A POSITIVE PARENT Part 3 of 6 in the series "When Relationships Disappoint You – How to Find Peace in the Pain" The national news recently revealed how Hollyweird actor Alec Baldwin royally chewed out his 12-year-old daughter by leaving her a very angry and belittling voicemail. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringining Our Friends To Jesus

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,096 views

    The best thing we can do to our friends is bring them to Jesus the way the friends of this paralytic did him.

    “Bringing Our Friends To Jesus” Introduction: We as people greatly value human life. We look up to an admire people who see to save lives. Firefighters and police officer are looked up to and rightly so, this morning though we should value more than the physical life, but we should also value ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come ... Together

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,104 views

    Live out the unity we have been given. [This message was given in the context of an inner city and a suburban church meeting together for worship.]

    COME…TOGETHER! Galatians 3.28 S: Unity C: Racism Th: Come…Together Pr: Let’s stop just talking about racism; let’s do something about it… LIVE OUT THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Change your attitude • Be more than friendly; be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,003 views

    There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

    PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Let's Hear What The Devil Had To Say

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 2, 2025
     | 327 views

    A sermon to adults on what the Demon possessed man had to say to Jesus.

    Mark 1:16-27 8/3/25 a.m. “Let’s Hear What the Devil had to Say” I really find it interesting how that the four Gospels really compliment each other. How that each book tell us MORE of the story of Jesus. Each Gospel even start differently. A. Matthew Chapter 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationships Within The Church Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 39,501 views

    How should believers relate to one another within the chruch? Relational answers are found in C.H.U.R.C.H.

    Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God