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  • Brandon Max avatar

    The Blame Game!

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Oct 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,070 views

    You know what "The Blame Game" is don’t you? Because we’ve all played it! Admittedly some of us play it a lot more than others, but it’s really all just a game of personal deflection. It involves blaming everything and everyone else (including God) for what is transpiring in your own life

    “THE BLAME GAME” Tonight we are going to take a brief interlude away from our ongoing study on... “...Those things which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1) And instead, we’re going to talk about a little thing – I like to call “The Blame Game”. You know what The Blame Game is – don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grateful Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2022
     | 5,034 views

    Paul is glad for the Colossians' faithfulness, grateful for their faith, love, and hope, and excited that the Gospel was bearing fruit.

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-03-2022 How to Shoot a Free Throw Free throws are more difficult than you think. Yes, you are not guarded and yes you can take your time. But, there are so many distractions. The crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Living - Watch Your Speech Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,553 views

    Continues series in James. Addresses the power of our speech

    James 1:19-21, 3:1-12 Speech - Read James 1:19-21 Prayer On a wind-swept hill in an English country church yard, stands a drab slate tombstone. The faint etching reads, Beneath this stone, a lump of clay Lies Arabella Young Who, on the twenty-fourth of May Began to hold her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The State Of Our Hearts On The Night Before Christmas

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 24, 2023
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    This message asks the question: what was the state of the world on that first Christmas Eve, and what was the state of our souls before we first believed?

    Advent 4 - Love - The State of our Hearts on The Night Before Christmas What is Christmas really about, anyway? Why, a few days after the winter solstice, is there this day that every year is celebrated with Santa and reindeer and Christmas trees and Ivy and presents galore. Our culture would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Outcasts Find Jesus

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 6, 2026
     | 146 views

    God announces salvation first to outcasts, revealing that grace meets us in our need and welcomes us before we belong.

    A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road when suddenly a brand-new Porsche screeched to a halt. The driver stepped out wearing an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakley sunglasses, a Rolex watch, and a Versace tie. He looked at the shepherd and said, “If I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    No Longer Hiding: From Shame To Belonging

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026
     | 184 views

    The gospel restores belonging before behavior, covering shame with presence so hiding loses its necessity and transformation grows from safety.

    Most of us think we know what the problem is. We think the problem is sin. Or disobedience. Or failure. Or a lack of discipline. Or not trying hard enough. Scripture does not ignore them. Very early in the biblical story—before commandments, before systems, before religion is fully formed—the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    10,000 Bricks: Anger And Justice Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2026
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     | 126 views

    May God give us: Eyes to see injustice. Hearts that break for the oppressed. Courage to confront sin. Wisdom to pursue restoration.

    10,000 BRICKS: Anger and Justice Nehemiah 5:1-19 #10000bricks INTRODUCTION Today, we are continuing a series of sermons from the Book of Nehemiah all about some building efforts because our church is thinking and praying on some building efforts. The Book of Nehemiah is the 16th book in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruitfulness By Being Rooted In Christ's Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 157 views

    True stability and lasting fruit come not from striving, but from letting Christ dwell deeply within us, shaping our hearts and lives with His presence.

    Welcome, friends. If life this week felt like a tug-of-war—pulled by pressure, pushed by problems—take a breath. You’re in good company, and you’re in a good place. The God who made you also means to steady you. He has a way of slipping peace into a restless heart and strength into weary bones. ...read more

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    Why Many People Don't Accept The Good News Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    What explanation does the Bible give for why many who are exposed to the gospel don’t receive it?

    Why Many Don’t Accept The Good News Romans 10:16-21 The past couple of weeks we have been looking at Romans chapter 10. Two weeks ago we saw how Anyone and Everyone who calls out to the Lord to save them will be saved and will also not be disappointed in the decision that they have made. Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor From The King

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    That what we do for the kingdom of God is always seen by the Lord and he bestows the honor do to us for our labor

    Honor from the King 1Cor. 12:25-26 Indira Gandhi once said, “My grandfather told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there. The brilliant physician and writer Oliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Worth?

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    How much are you worth to God?

    What is Your Worth? If you were sold on an auction block, such as were slaves in early America, what would you bring on the open market? What would you be worth to others? What would society think you were worth? What do you think you are worth? One of the great turmoils in professional sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Substitute On The Center Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    The major theme is that Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. The story of Barabbas brings new meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement.

    Sermon.975 “The Substitute On The Center Cross” Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Theme: Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. Barabbas brings to meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 The story of Barabbas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Steps To The Cross

    Contributed by Randy West on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,605 views

    We often focus on His birth and His death yes they are very important but His life is a model for us. We can’t be born like him and we can’t die like Him but we sure can live like Him.

    6 Steps to the Cross “This is fixed for an Easter message but, the name could be changed to “6 steps to the Throne” and then preached for an any Sunday Message” Text: John 19:17-19 Introduction: Guy complaining to his makes the statement “ I am finding a different church next Christmas” Wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Withered

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 16,076 views

    Jesus is more than just a healer he is the restorer of the withered things in our life

    “WITHERED” Luke 6:6-12 INTRO: 1.Three of the four gospels make mention of this miracle and all three use the same word to describe this man’s condition - “Withered Hand”. (Ugly word) 2. “Withered” describes: a) That which once held life, but now the life is gone. (Like flower) b) That ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trouble Tree

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    Message about finishing the race and pressing on inspite of our falures and the times when we struggle in our life.

    “Trouble Tree” Introduction: Philippians 4:11-13 Illustration: I heard a story of a man named John who hired a plumber to help him restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church