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  • James Lyons avatar

    There's A Storm A Coming! Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,923 views

    Part I in a series on the book of Jonah

    Heavenly Father, we know that in every life, storms will come – sometimes, they’re of our own making. Sometimes they’re made for us. We cannot always control the trials of life, but we can control how we respond to them. We know that You can calm storms – or uphold Your people to walk above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Rescued Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,833 views

    I Am Rescued Series: Made for More (Ephesians) May 8, 2022 - Brad Bailey

    I Am Rescued Series: Made for More (Ephesians) May 8, 2022 - Brad Bailey Intro I was talking to mother expecting her first child… said don’t try to be a perfect mom…. I had the general need for grace in mind… but I suppose it’s because our whole story is one of grace… of sinners being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023
     | 2,444 views

    Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

    Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A New You… For A New Year

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2022
     | 9,623 views

    New Year is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons.

    However, one reason a new year is wonderful is because many are more than glad to say goodbye to last year. • Due to some deaths in their families • Due to the death of good friends • Due to loss of jobs • Sickness • Disappointments • Due to the economy They are ready to say goodbye to last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Will Move Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,054 views

    Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro It’s SO good to be able to share this time today. As I’ve shared before, I have found that going through this pandemic bound season is hard for all of us...in various ways and degrees...and what has made the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Gives Up On Human Sinfulness Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 7, 2024
     | 1,080 views

    Three times in this passage it is stated that God gave up evil humanity to its own devices. A serious warning to our generation.

    1:24 “Therefore God also gave them up …” Therefore. The wrath is coming. We deserve the wrath that is coming. Why? Well, men knew the truth of God and suppressed it. They could see His attributes, but they ignored Him. They did not glorify Him. They were not thankful to Him. They thought they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

    Improving Your Serve Ephesians 4:7-16 Rev. Brian Bill March 2-3, 2024 Around 35 people who are new to Edgewood attended our Next Steps classes this past weekend. After summarizing our history and heartbeat, we emphasized our commitment to gathering, growing, giving, and going with the gospel. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Man Of Surprises Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2023
     | 2,985 views

    As we move through Mark's Gospel, Jesus continues to amaze and surprise the people as everyone tries to figure out who Jesus really is. In this sermon, Jesus really surprises everyone by touching the leper and forgiving the sins of the paralytic.

    A. Have you ever thought you knew someone, but then you were surprised by something interesting that you learned about them? 1. What’s true about our friends is also true about celebrities. B. Let me share some of the surprising hobbies that some famous celebrities have that you probably were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Me? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2024
     | 2,576 views

    Refuse to blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

    A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2024
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     | 3,656 views

    Attending church has many benefits - social connection, uplifting messages, inspiring music, coffee. But all of those needs can be met in other ways. There is one thing, however, that is absolutely unique about meeting together to worship, and that is the promised presence of Christ among us.

    Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! How many of you are wearing green? Good for you. But - wasn’t it just Christmas a couple of weeks ago? It’s hard to believe that Easter is only two weeks away. I realize that what I’m about to say will betray my age, but don’t you find that every year seems to go by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Not Only Stated It…he Did It! (Easter Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2024
     | 1,255 views

    In the year 1770, the British were sent to Boston.

    A silversmith named Paul Revere, and a friend of his named William Dawes, found out about a mission the British troops had, to steal the guns and gun powder from the Americans living in Lexington and Concord. They decided to act quickly. We are told by some historians that at 10:00 at night, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2024
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     | 2,532 views

    Our main question this morning: How do we listen to God?

    LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF GOD John 10 & 1 Samuel 3 #hearingGod INTRODUCTION… colinwbates.com/chinese-character-for-listening/ [adapted] The Chinese language calligraphy character for the word and concept of “listening” is made up of different elements of good listening: Across the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatness Of God's Gospel Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2024
     | 1,654 views

    The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. Has always been God's plan (vs. 1-5). 2. Has always involved preaching (vs. 2-4; 7-8). 3. Will always accomplish God's purposes (vs. 8-11). 4. Includes precious gifts (vs. 6, 12-13).

    The Greatness of God's Gospel Ephesians 3:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today in Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul talks about the greatness of the "gospel." That's simply the "good news" about Jesus Christ. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Order

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 30, 2025
     | 743 views

    If you want to know the God of the Bible, it is important that you consider that He is a God of orderliness.

    God created everything with order. • The moon reliably follows a cyclical pattern. • The planets all orbit in an established, orderly way. • The Seasons come and go in an arranged and expected fashion. Such order in the universe is not an accident but rather that the God of the Bible is a God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Selfishness To Selflessness

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
     | 526 views

    You probably know this story.

    From Selfishness to Selflessness “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational