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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Individual Responsibility

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022
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     | 4,622 views

    This message looks at an excuse that the Israelites used for not serving the Lord. It was an excuse, which they hoped would exempt them from their own sins and their own individual responsibility; and the excuse was very shallow.

    To begin our message this evening I wish to share a story. “A farmer once asked his neighbor if he might borrow a rope. ‘Sorry,’ said the neighbor. ‘I’m using my rope to tie up my milk.’ ‘Rope can’t tie up milk,’ said the farmer. ‘I know,’ replied the neighbor, ‘but when a man doesn’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Tragedy To Triumph Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 17, 2022
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     | 3,965 views

    Easter: Jesus’ death and resurrection gave us the gift of salvation and eternal life. But what else did it accomplish? It gave us the promise of renewal and transformation in our everyday lives and over our trials and troubles.

    Easter is upon – the day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – and at Easter time we wish to hear why the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is significant to us. We want to hear of the hope that we no longer have to be condemned to an eternal spiritual death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Child Is This? Christmas Message

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 2,931 views

    There were 5 people on an airplane, including the pilot. The other four were:

    • Michael Jordan • Bill Gates • A Preacher • And a Hippie All of a sudden the engines went out. The pilot came on the intercom and said, "I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that we've got parachutes. The bad news is that there are five of us, and we've only got four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mighty Man Of Valour

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,830 views

    At the 1997 North American Christian Convention, author Stuart Briscoe told the old story of a farmer who was walking along the road with his horse and his dog.

    • A pickup truck came racing by and knocked them off the road into the ditch • The farmer sued for damages: Including loss of work time, claiming he had a broken leg, some facial injuries, and several cracked ribs that kept him bedridden • The defense attorney told the judge, "Your honor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Looks On The Heart

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,669 views

    When Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they wanted one also.

    Looking around and wanting something that someone else has can get us into lots of trouble. Illus: A man saw other men with their good looking wives, and decided he wanted a wife. One day, he walked into the restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him, and as he sat there, the waitress came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Are Your Words Flames Or Flowers?”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
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    I want to preach about what many believe is the number one problem in many homes today…THAT IS COMMUNICATION.

    If you do the research most marriage counselors will tell you that 85% of the problems they deal with in marriages today has to do with communication. Some believe the reason for the problem with communication has to do with the difference between the male and female brain. Illus: Did you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,516 views

    A college boy was explaining the reason he flunked out in college was because he had a clinker in his thinker.

    Did you know that about ninety-nine-and-nine-tenths of the problems that confront people is because they have that same problem--they have a clinker in their thinkers? We laugh this off as not being important, but God sees the way people think as being very important. Illus: We see this in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Scapegoat

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 6,548 views

    What was the Scapegoat, and can it's function somehow be applied to Jesus? Christ made a one-time sacrifice and atonement to cover all sins. There is no more need for a scapegoat, as the Lamb of God became the final sin offering.

    I want to begin our sermon this morning by asking if you’ve ever before heard the word “scapegoat.” This term was coined by William Tyndale, the first great English Bible translator, who I will discuss a little further later on in our message. After Tyndale, the word came to be used for a person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Big Mistakes In Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
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     | 5,579 views

    People make mistakes because we can’t see ahead.

    Illus: On July 4, 1952, Florence Chadwich, aged 34, waded into the water off Catalina Island and began her 21-mile swim toward California. If she completed her journey, she would be the first woman ever to accomplish this feat. The water was ice cold, and the fog was so heavy, that Florence could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rolling Stones

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2022
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     | 4,396 views

    One of major problems most people face today are blocked entrances or exits. You see, we’re caught in tombs with stones covering them, and these stones keep us from entering the light of an abundant life Jesus came to give, which is what the resurrection of Jesus is all about.

    Rolling Stones Mark 16:1-8 Now, I knew the danger of naming today’s study, “Rolling Stones,” because many of you immediately thought of the English rock band by the same name with Mick Jagger and the crew. Or maybe you also thought about the monthly magazine from the 60’s whose focus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Restoration: The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    I’m excited to share with you a story of restoration through the healing of Blind Bartimaeus. Come and learn about how Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are here to restore and heal our brokenness, which includes our broken bodies and spirits.

    Restoration: The Story of Blind Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-53 NKJV Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqgAwTh5a6k “Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Is It Going To Be - Abiding Or Blacksliding? 1 John 2 V 28-29 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022
     | 1,754 views

    It’s sad Christians live deficient lives when God has supplied all that's needed. Some say they have no direction; don't feel like partaking of spiritual things; careless about their walk. The problem often is the neglect of Godly resources - the word of God, prayer, and fellowship.

    MESSAGE – WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE - ABIDING OR BLACKSLIDING? 1 John 2 v 28-29 1John 2 v 28 Now, little children, abide in Him so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 1John 2 v 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    It may seem impossible to please a perfect, all-knowing, holy God but there is a way, & that way is faith. The actions of these OT saints shows that faith pleases God & that He rewards all those who seek & follow Him by faith.

    HEBREWS 11:4-7 FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Genesis 4:3-7; 6:13-20; Genesis 5:21–24] The author now encourages his readers further by reminding them of examples of faith in earlier days. In O.T. times, he points out, there were many men and women who had nothing but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Friend

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
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     | 2,361 views

    These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘Do we have such true and good friends in our lives?’ Often, we don’t take time to choose these good friends.

    Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 14:30, “You will not enter and occupy the land I swore to give you. The only exceptions will be Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.” (NLT) These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Esau's Egregious Errors

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,964 views

    When we want instant gratification, we commit the same kind of errors as did Esau.

    Jacob and Esau were twins but they were as different as day and night. 1. Jacob was more the domestic Homeboy who enjoyed the quieter things while Esau was the hunter out in the woods bringing game for the table. 2. Jacob was smooth of skin, Esau had a hairy body. 3. Jacob was suave, Esau ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ