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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Fear

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2019
     | 8,994 views

    This message is about fear and how our thoughts of fear generates the actual feelings of fear which we act on. God has not given us a spirit of fear and this message discusses how His Word addresses fear in our lives.

    FEAR Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7; Luke 12:22-32; 1 John 4:18 • You drive to the wrong side of town by mistake and when you realize where you are your heart starts racing. Why? • You receive a phone call from the IRS leaving you a message asking you to call them ASAP and it’s not a scam caller and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Walking Dead Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,168 views

    A message showing how all those who are not born again are the walking dead (referencing the TV show)

    The Walking Dead CCCAG March 11th, 2018 Scripture- John 3:1-8 Some of you might be wondering about the title of the message this morning. Let me explain a little. As I was preparing this week I had hundreds of thoughts about how to handle the third chapter of the Gospel of John being that is, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Revives A Doubting Disciple’s Faith Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,226 views

    Thomas gets a bad rap, receiving the name of "Doubting Thomas." This sermon examines Thomas's bout with doubt and how we can learn from his experience.

    Jesus Revives a Doubting Disciple’s Faith Sermon #4 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 29, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Super Dad

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 18, 2018
     | 6,433 views

    For Mother's Day I titled my sermon Mom Strong, highlighting some of the ways moms are strong. In following that theme the Father's Day sermon is titled, Super Dad. Let's see how we fathers can be Super Dads.

    SUPER DAD! One little boy's definition of Father's Day went like this: "Well, it's just like Mother's Day, only you don't spend as much." Speaking of spending, someone once said, "A father is someone who carries pictures where his money used to be." For Mother's Day I titled my sermon Mom Strong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Longer A Slave To Anger! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2019
     | 6,515 views

    Wrong expressions of anger have caused untold hurt and damage in our world. Unfortunately, even believers are enslaved to anger. This sermon helps God's people conquer that angner.

    No Longer a Slave to ANGER! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 24, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 4:26-27, 29-31 – “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Ways To Live Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    James contrasts two kinds of wisdom.

    Most of us probably know some people whose lives always seem to be in chaos and disorder. It seems like they are always just moving from one crisis to the next. And we also know other people who face equally difficult circumstances and yet have lives that are peaceful. As we continue our study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principled Living Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014
     | 5,166 views

    Why does James get so harshly judgmental against the wealthy?

    “Faith That Works: Principled Living” James 5:1-12 Throughout his letter, James has been bold and blunt. He’s not wasted any words as he has outlined the basics of living out the Christian faith. He has told us to be tough in tough times, to stand firm against temptation, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Radical For Christ Things I Wish Jesus Never Said--Anger

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,009 views

    This is part 3 of a series on Things I Wish Jesus Never Said. This sermon deals with anger and how it can destroy our lives.

    Radical For Christ: Things I Wish Jesus Never Said, Part 3 Anger 7-20-2014 1 Samuel 22:6-22 Matthew 5:19-24 How many of you have ever had to say something like, “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to say that, I was just angry” or “I know I shouldn’t have done ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Invitation

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 1, 2015
     | 8,025 views

    What is the most important invitation you have ever received?

    “An Invitation” Romans 5:1-11 Invitations come in all sizes and shapes – for all kinds of occasions. What’s the most unique – or ridiculous – invitation you’ve ever received? Julie Potter wrote that her mother volunteered to help her with her wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rooster May Crow But The Hen Delivers The Goods Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 29, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 28,939 views

    I don’t want to be too hard on Jezebel this morning, so let me tell you that she was born with some great abilities and qualities. However, she elected to use them in the wrong fashion.

    TITLE: THE ROOSTER MAY CROW BUT THE HEN DELIVERS THE GOODS SCRIPTURE: I KINGS 21:25 I must admit to you this morning that preaching a sermon on Mother’s Day with Jezebel anywhere in the topic may not seem like a wise idea. Mothers are revered – Mother’s are respected - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Satisfaction

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 9,540 views

    Learning to be content

    The Secret of Satisfaction - Philippians 4:10-13 - 8/21/16 Intro:  Turn with me this morning to the book of Philippians, chapter 4.  Last week, we looked at a verse that is often taken out of context - 2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!  And we saw that while Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anger Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,794 views

    This message deals with the answer to our angry moments - LOVE.

    Anger Part 4 (Applied Love) Scriptures: Ephesians 4:26-5:2; 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction This message will conclude my series on anger. This morning we will revisit what Paul wrote to the Church of Ephesus in Ephesians chapter 4. Please turn with me to this chapter and we will begin reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fellowship For Discipleship

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jul 10, 2017
     | 6,405 views

    Church is not about entertainment, nor about being made to feel good, nor about promises that God will give you health, wealth and happiness ... it is about becoming a mature disciple for Christ.

    FELLOWSHIP FOR DISCIPLESHIP ILLUSTRATION If you go on line and look up the basic needs for camping you will be amazed at what some folks think is essential for camping. They talk about bringing tables, and chairs, and portable camp fires, and solar cells for recharging batteries, and fans, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016
     | 16,639 views

    When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

    Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,209 views

    The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

    We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist