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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep During A Sermon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2025
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     | 940 views

    Acts 20:1-12 shows us how God encourages his people.

    Introduction Henry T. Mahan, former pastor of the 13th Street Baptist Church in Ashland, KY, said: “Persecution and opposition ought to encourage rather than discourage us, for we are faithfully warned by our Lord that the natural man and the religionist will not receive the gospel of the grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mcdonald's Mcdonald's Kentucky Fried Chicken And A Pizza Hut Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 9, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,109 views

    In Jewish Sacrificial Thought there are two parts to the sacrifice - the death of the animal and the sharing in the sacrifice through the meal. So what are those two parts when it comes to the Sacrifice of Christ on the cross? A sermon for Corpus Christi

    Based on a sermon preached 2nd September 2001 at ST John’s Bethnal Green - preached with a few more visual images on 2nd June 2024 at St Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Becoming A Worthy Man

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2024
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     | 2,086 views

    A worthy man is a worshipper who acts worthily.

    Becoming a Worthy Man Ruth 2:1 Rev. Brian Bill June 15-16, 2024 I came across a quote by G. Michael Hopf which I can’t get out of my mind: “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.” It certainly seems like we’re living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy For Sharon Davison

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 26, 2024
     | 2,327 views

    This is a eulogy for my foster daughter who died suddenly of a heart attack. She knew and loved the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Sharon Davison Eulogy June 25th 2024 Sharon Patrice-Nicole Davison. What an incredible young Black Woman, who not only knew God, but was an incredible gift from God. There was an abundance of love that flowed out of her/ that touched the lives of many. Here lies the body of a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom From Division-2(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2024
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    2 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

    FREEDOM From DIVISION-II—1Corinthians 1:10e-12(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in his car seat. His father asked him three times what was wrong, with no reply. Finally, little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of God "Kingdom Riches”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 16, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,571 views

    In our message we’ll be looking at what it takes to get into the Kingdom of God. And in our study we’ll see something unimaginable that even stumped the disciples. Join us in this remarkable study.

    Pre-Service Message: Come Breath of Life Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-tD-Mct5n8  Can these dry bones live? This was the question presented to the prophet Ezekiel when the Lord took him to the Valley of Dry Bones. The Lord told Ezekiel to say to these dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "testing The Teachers"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024
     | 369 views

    This is from a series on I John

    Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Witness Protection Program Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024
     | 1,178 views

    Jesus offers us 3 witnesses: 1) human testimony, 2) the very things Jesus is doing, and lastly, 3) the Scriptures themselves. If you’re wondering if it’s crazy to believe Jesus is God, the same kinds of evidence they had is the same kind of evidence you have.

    When your world is in chaos, do you think life is random? When your world is a snow globe shaken in every direction, do you feel as if there is no one who is in control? In the midst of chaos, Jesus steps forward to say, “I’ve got this.” We begin a series entitled “This Is Your Captain Speaking.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Place To Hide From God

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 4, 2024
     | 1,559 views

    This sermon explores the consequences of hidden sins, emphasizing God's all-knowing nature, and encourages confession and seeking forgiveness through understanding Joshua 7:1-26.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where the Word of God is our guide and His Spirit our comforter. We are here today, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us, a message that will challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaiah 53: An Ordinary Savior Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 6, 2024
     | 954 views

    Isaiah 53 is a chapter all about God’s “Suffering Servant.” In verses 1-2, the Prophet Isaiah reveals to us that this ordinary-looking servant is the arm of the Lord that will bring salvation.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: AN ORDINARY SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:1-2 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hello, My Name Is Adonai (Series On The Name Of God) (#4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 24, 2024
     | 958 views

    I want you to listen carefully to this sermon so you can learn some great things about this great God we Christians serve.

    When it comes to a congregation listening to a sermon… Illus: It reminds me of the three fellows that went hunting. • A preacher, • A lawyer, • And a doctor. They got out into the woods and got in their positions, and a deer ran out in the opening and all three of them shot at the deer at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph From Freedom To Slavery...but God Was With Him. Genesis 39

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 28, 2024
     | 1,078 views

    Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. His reality couldn't be any further from what he had dreamt.

    2024.10.27. Sermon Notes. Joseph a Slave in Egypt. But GOD was with him and doing a work in him. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Always Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024
     | 603 views

    A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

    Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To The Young And The Old Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,200 views

    Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

    To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2024
     | 1,196 views

    We sing O Little Town of Bethlehem, but it seems like a strange choice for Mary and Joseph to travel 120 km when Mary was "Great with Child". This message seeks to answer some of the questions

    O Little Town of Bethlehem, So you probably know the story, the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her the exciting news, she’s going to be a mom, even though she is still a virgin, they work out the details but then there is the entire process of telling her parents and her fiancé, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan