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  • John White avatar

    A Living Saviour

    Contributed by John White on Apr 25, 2019
     | 4,613 views

    We have once again observed the season known to the world as Easter. A high and holy day that is the focus of many Christian calendars.

    A LIVING SAVIOUR Luke 24:1-8 “Now upon the first [day] of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain [others] with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because Of Their Loss Of Joy

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2019
     | 3,546 views

    Paul had a genius for developing deep and lasting friendships. Between him and his spiritual children there was always shared feelings and reactions in times of suffering and victory.

    November 16, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.b: Because of their Loss of Joy (4:12-20) Galatians 4.12-20 (KJV) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are You In The Strip Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2013
     | 6,264 views

    This is the first week of our "Peanuts" series and this week we are looking at the attitudes of some of the Peanuts characters, the apostles and us.

    How many of you grew up with “Peanuts”? Not the ground nuts that people are allergic to but Charlie Brown and his crew? From as far back as I can remember Charlie Brown has been a part of my life, when I was a kid a part of our Christmas traditions was to watch A Charlie Brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wait For The Vision

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 21, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    This message looks at the topic of delayed visions, and attempts to understand why it might be taking so long for a vision to manifest or be fulfilled. When God shares a vision, we need to have patience and endurance, and walk by faith.

    When I was a kid, I was obsessed with aviation. Well, one evening, when I was about ten-years-old, I was outside walking on the family farm; and off in the distance, I saw a hot air balloon about a mile away. I had high hopes that it would move towards the farm and land, but that was wishful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Satanic Majesty, The Devil

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 24, 2025
     | 606 views

    This sermon will give us greater understanding of the one who wants to drag us to hell, the devil. We will come to know that Satan is the originator of lies, and the deceiver of mankind.

    Don’t let this title have you to believe that I am going to give a glowing report of the devil. No! It is more of a sarcastic title for one whom the bible calls the prince of the air, one who has a short reign to try and destroy as many of you as he can. So, this is my time to give you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    M16: Deny Self Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 17, 2024
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     | 2,682 views

    Jesus explains more fully about submitting to Him and we are challenged to “deny [ourselves] and take up [our] cross and follow [Him].” This is not easy, but does speak to our soul and the judgment to come.

    M16: DENY SELF MATTHEW 16:24-28 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been digging into Matthew 16: In 16:1-4, we saw that the proof of Who Jesus is comes by His death, burial, and resurrection. In 16:5-12, Jesus taught us to check our heart to make sure we don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I See Better When I'm Blind Series

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 14, 2021
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     | 5,316 views

    This is a narrative sermon on the conversion of Saul of Taurus.

    Title: “I see better when I’m blind.” Series – “On mission” Text: Acts 9:1-19 Subject: How does Saul of Tarsus becoming a believer in Jesus? Complement: Jesus reveals himself to Saul with blinding light and personal voice – showing himself alive – providing irrefutable proof of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way To Glory Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2021
     | 4,949 views

    To find the way to glory, humble yourself before God and one another, harden yourself against the devil, and by God’s grace, keep your hope in God.

    Chan Gailey, who at various times coached for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs told a story some time ago about the time he was head coach of Alabama’s Troy State and they were playing for the National Championship. The week before the big game, he was headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Nag Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2025
     | 637 views

    In these last days, keep on praying and keep on believing until Jesus comes!

    The Nag (Luke 18:1-8) Several years ago, David Willis, from Texas, was browsing through some books at the Waterstones bookshop in London’s Trafalgar Square. Willis said he had been upstairs in the shop for 15 minutes and when he came down all the lights were out and the doors locked. He found ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    If It’s Ok, Is It Ok? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,635 views

    Marijuana. Yes, this is a message prompted by the legalization of recreational marijuana use in our state. How should a believer approach this?

    Question to be asked: OK, now that marijuana has been legalized, is there anything wrong with using it? Intro: I’m driving up Perryville. There, on the right-hand side, there’s a line of people standing out in the cold. I’ve noticed them there since very early on this year, nearly every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Have Real Hope Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,485 views

    Book sermon from 1 Peter. Introducing a series through the book

    I Peter (*1:3) Introduction: A man in Levelland, TX got his lost dog back after he put this ad in the paper: "Lost or strayed, Chihuahua dog answering to the name of Chico. Brilliant dog, acutely aware of national and world politics - he shakes all the time." September 10th was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Antics Of Anger - A Multi-Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all.

    "If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack." (Prov 25:28 GNB) Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all. It can be physically, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing Your Work As A Mission Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    In this message we will see that the key to living out your work as a mission is to be... 'N.I.C.E.R'

    Seeing Your Work As A Mission 20/20 Vision OKAY – welcome to week five in our series, ‘20/20 Vision’ A series about have visual acuity, about seeing things clearly in regards to 6 extremely important areas of your life and mine. Jesus, The Church, Ourselves, Our Relationships, Our Work and Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing The Jordan

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 17, 2021
     | 4,098 views

    God's people would have to trust HIm.

    Crossing the Jordan Joshua 3 (sermon 2) Spring time has come …we see it is in full bloom. A few days ago I was trimming trees: - and I discovered a few new birds nests - that were hidden in the limbs of the tree - Springtime means the birds are making their nests and raising babies. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    James - A Faith That Works (2021) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2021
     | 5,978 views

    In this introductory sermon for a series on the Book of James, we explore two questions: who is the author and who are the recipients. The sermon also drives home the point that we must be doers of the Word of God and not hearers only.

    Introduction: A. One day, a couple of weeks before Christmas in the mid1980s, I was driving on the back roads of Arkansas from El Dorado, Arkansas to Memphis, TN. 1. I was on my way to take my graduate class finals and I was running late. 2. I set the cruise control about 8 miles over the speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ