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  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Mama Said

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023
     | 1,280 views

    On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

    What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    You Can Get There From Here

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025
     | 90 views

    Hezekiah’s revival shows that true renewal begins with repentance — a turning from sin and toward God that opens the floodgates of divine mercy.

    Sometimes revival comes in such gradual ways. Without even realizing when it all began, we find ourselves enjoying the spiritual blessings and joy that revival brings. Sometimes revival comes in response to conflict, or persecution, or maybe tragedy. Our complacency, our apathy, is shattered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Decades - Pt. 3 - The 80's Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 3,649 views

    Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

    The 80’s I. Introduction Time is flying. We have already visited 2 decades. Decades when viewed in reverse seem to be an immense amount of time. But it goes so quickly. We have looked at the 60’s and 70’s. Now we can come to the 80’s! The 80’s! Each week I have been playing snippets of the music ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Won't Get Away With It

    Contributed by Otis Nixdorf on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    Moses reminds us we can’t get away with secret sin. Inspired by a Police Chief busted for soliciting underaged sex.

    You Won’t Get Away With It! Today I want to talk about another foundational truth that we need to know. You never get away with sin. It always has a price. You would think a Police Chief would know that. This week Landis NC Police Chief Charles Childers (50) was arrested for using the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    74. The Church - Worship Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,400 views

    As our relationship with God grows deeper, we need to move past thanking God for all He has done for us to thanking Him for who He is.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 74 - THE CHURCH - WORSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The End Time Great White Throne.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2005
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     | 3,395 views

    The Bible is a book of blessings but I want to tell you, you have missed some of the Bible if you have never paid attention to the warnings that are pasted on many of the pages.

    The end time great white throne. Revelation 20:11-15 10/16/05 It has been sometime since I have flown but I remember the flight attendant giving some instructions before takeoff. She or he would tell the importance of keeping seat belts buckled while taking off and landing. He or she would tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who's Killing The Church?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 5,601 views

    Reformation Sunday. As in Luther’s Day, those who will kill the church are those who have no hope for its future, no respect for its past, and no presence in its present.

    Near the Tower of London there stands an ancient parish church called "All Hallows". Just inside the wall enclosing the graveyard at All Hallows there is a large sign, placed so that tourists leaving the Tower may read it. The sign at "All Hallows" cites a bit of history and then raises a pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Rid Of Excuses And Establishing Priorities

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 290 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    Knowing that we cannot make excuses before God and establish our relationship with Him

    GETTING RID OF EXCUSES AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES Mat. 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26 What ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Courage Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 5,137 views

    THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

    THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Bennett avatar

    Beastly Visions Series

    Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,514 views

    How big is your God? Daniel 7 challenges our view of God by showing that he has acted in the past, acts in the present, and has promised to act in the future.

    1. UNCERTAINTY IN HUMANITY We live in an uncertain world. People look for security and guidance from our world leaders and governments yet it doesn’t happen. We place our hope in them that they will solve our problems little realising that we ourselves are the problem. The placing of faith by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God's Got It--Saying Goodbye & Entering Retirement.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021
     | 9,985 views

    Summary: this is my final message to the congregation after 33 years of service and 39 years of ministry before my retirement. The goal is to be grateful for the past, but look forward to the future.

    God’s Got It Joshua 1:1-9 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 12/5/2022 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    There's Nobody Like Jesus

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 57,804 views

    In all of history past, and all of time to come there is one person who stands alone, he is above all others, and there is salvation in no other name (this person is Jesus)!

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 “My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Get Your War Face On!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 8, 2015
     | 3,780 views

    Are you in flight or are your weaponed up and in the fight?

    A picture was posted on Facebook of a knight in armor with these words. I am a Christian, but make no mistake. I will defend the weak. I will defend freedom. I will sacrifice so that others can live free. I will defend my family to the death. I love peace, but I am a fierce enemy. I live by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Gracefully: Letting Go Series

    Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    This message addressed a question asked by my Sermon Planning Group about how to understand and respond to memories of past sin once we come to live in the grip of grace

    "BIG IDEA":Paul’s heartfelt words in 2 Corinthians 7 help us avoid the destruction of haunting regret (in ourselves and others) by suggesting three differences between worldly sorrow and Godly Sorrow. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Why Am I Encouraged To Share My Faith? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 19, 2016
     | 5,780 views

    Someone cared enough about you to push past their fears to share the gospel with you. At FCC we encourage you to love other enough to do the same for them!

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • We are in the midst of our series entitled “Why Do We Do That.” If you remember the first time you walked into a church, you may have felt you entered a different world! • Things may have seemed strange, people coming up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ