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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Mankind's Greatest Need

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 4, 2018
     | 6,992 views

    A message on the need for salvation.

    Have you ever seen any of those “man on the street,” interviews? There is a fellow on Fox News named Jesse Watters who does these things and he introduces himself by saying, “Welcome to Watter’s world.” Some of the questions he asks get some very strange answers. For instance, Who won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deception

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,717 views

    Paul warns the Corinthian believers and us about deceiving ourselves into thinking that everyone goes to Heaven. We must be washed, sanctified and made righteous to enter into the Kingdom of God.

    DECEPTION For a video of this sermon, go to thecreekmonroe.com Intro: Who is going to Heaven. Have you ever wondered about that. Is my friend going or my children or my wife. My parents, grandparents. Have you ever wondered if you will be in Heaven. What might the population of Heaven look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Soul's Anchor

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,404 views

    A sermon to encourage those who are in trouble.

    "The Soul's Anchor" Hebrews 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast... Introduction: Does it seem like to you that everything that we used to be able to count on has changed? It certainly seems that way doesn't it, especially if you are anywhere near my age or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About Covenant Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 21, 2020
     | 1,916 views

    What Does the Bible Say About Covenant

    What Does the Bible Say About Covenant PSALM 105:8-11 He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac, which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,235 views

    This sermon emphasizes the liberating power of God's truth, encouraging believers to embrace Christ's teachings as the key to spiritual freedom and transformation. Key

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we unite in spirit and in truth to seek the face of our Father. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come with hearts open and ready to receive the ...read more

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    Loving Your Brother Enough To Tell Him The Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 917 views

    Emphasize the importance of speaking the truth in love, treating others with respect, and maintaining honesty and integrity as essential Christian values.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're gonna delve into a profound passage from Zechariah 8:14-17 that speaks on some essential values we, as Christians, ought to uphold. It's about the importance of speaking the truth, the power of loving your brother, and the benefits of honesty and integrity. ...read more

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    Fiction V Non-Fiction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 847 views

    Guide believers in discerning God's truth from fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos by focusing on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm excited to welcome you all to today's sermon about discerning God's truth, distinguishing between fiction and non-fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference ...read more

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    The Party Is Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 930 views

    Explore the transformative power of Christ's light in our lives, overcoming the darkness of a life lived without Him.

    Good morning, friends! We're about to embark on a journey of understanding, a journey into the profound wisdom of John 1:5 - "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." In the words of Watchman Nee, "Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. ...read more

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    Born Blind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 838 views

    To explore the deep truths about being born blind, the power of belief in Jesus, and living out faith in action.

    Good morning, Church family. Today we're going to dive headfirst into a riveting passage from the book of John, chapter 8, verses 31-59. We're going to talk about some deep truths: being born blind, the power of belief in Jesus, and how we can live out our faith in action. To kick things off, let's ...read more

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    The Road Less Traveled

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,411 views

    We are not all taking different roads to the same destination. And we will not get there by following the crowd. The road to eternity is, "The Road Less traveled."

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Text: Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction Illustration: “I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 21: How To Get God's Help In The Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 3, 2025
     | 1,291 views

    1. Call on the Lord (vs. 1-4). 2. Check our attitudes (vs. 5). 3. Commit ourselves to the Lord's care (vs. 6-7). 4. Confess our faith in God (vs. 8a). 5. Keep calling on the Lord (vs. 8-10). 6. Keep checking our attitudes (vs. 11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 21: How to Get God's Help in the Hard Times Psalm 42:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 20, 2017 (Revised - April 3, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 26, 2018
     | 3,347 views

    6 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VI—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: This past Friday July 20, 2018 we ate with our oldest daughter, her husband, & their sons—our 2 grandchildren— at Cuban Mojos in Crawfordville. We thought it would be a good cultural experience for them to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scandal Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 708 ratings
     | 111,547 views

    Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

    (MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beatitudes: Semon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 12, 2017
     | 5,989 views

    Two truths that Jesus shared. 1. Do Good to Please God. ( Matthew 6: 1-4.) Give without letting others know. 2. Love Your Enemies. (Matthew 5: 38-42) Its actually a really hard thing what Jesus expects of us as Christians. It is hard to be a Christian.

    There is a series of teaching that Jesus did while preaching to crowds in the countryside that begins in Matthew chapter 5 and goes to chapter 7. He was preaching on a wide range of subjects and had a way of opening up the scriptures for all to understand. But he also added to the scripture by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would God Say To Ryan & Trista About Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,323 views

    Marriage is hard work.

    God Speaks on Marriage Series What Would God Say to Ryan and Trista About Marriage? February 15, 2004 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: In December of last year, millions of people tuned into the The Bachelorette, Trista Rehn , a 29 year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist