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  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    How Will You Answer Persecution?

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,087 views

    Persecution against Christians is rising up everywhere. Even in America, it is becoming common. Have you considered how you will answer when persecution comes knowing at your door? Have you ever considered planning your response ahead of time?

    ANSWERING PERSECUTION - How Will YOU Answer? (NOTE: Some content in this is from other sermons on SermonCentral & website research as noted) How Will YOU Answer Persecution? How Can We Prepare to Answer the persecution coming in these end times? 1. Hold FAST to your faith, above ALL ELSE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,505 views

    Learn how to bring to bear the power, authority, and resources of heaven to your situation. While it's Super Bowl Sunday for the world, it's Super Sunday at church. Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

    The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/FgxxARlB6ak?si=6IPAT4GxwCRDQSFx Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/100064615454428/videos/1062400965089344 Unfortunately, we really don’t see the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as we should. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How Do You See Jesus Christ? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 15, 2023
     | 2,366 views

    1. We should see Jesus seeking to save our souls. 2. We should see Jesus as our shelter in the storms of life. 3. We should see Jesus as our sovereign Lord.

    How Do You See Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:37-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 15, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. For the last 11 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. It was the Tuesday before the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Messianic Age Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,358 views

    Zephaniah begins his closing oracle by declaring the future worldwide conversion of the Gentile nations & then he communicates God’s promise to restore His chosen people.

    ZEPHANIAH 3: 9-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE MESSIANIC AGE [Psalm 67; Zechariah 14:8–9] Following the prophetic custom, Zephaniah concludes his book with a message of hope (e.g., Hos 14:1–9; Joel 3:18–21; Amos 9:11–15). These verses mark the end of the prophet’s long list of indictments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 1: Sure Truths From The Savior's Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 21, 2023
     | 2,376 views

    Sure truths we can know from the Savior's prophecy: 1. The cross of Jesus Christ is the hinge of History (vs. 1-2). 2. We must stand on the truth of God's Word (vs. 3-5). 3. We have the sure blessings of salvation (vs. 6-13). 4. God wants us to help share His gospel (vs. 14).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24. For the last 12 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. One of my Bibles tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shield Of Faith: Faith Is The Opposite Of Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 22, 2023
     | 1,660 views

    Our believing loyalty to Christ is our shield when Satan sends fiery arrows at us and tries to make us think faith is the opposite of knowledge or that faith in Christ is blind and dumb.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: Faith is the Opposite of Knowledge Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Francis Shaeffer Quote, youngadults.ccphilly.org/is-faith-the-opposite-of-knowledge/ Francis Shaeffer (1912-1984) was an American theologian and philosopher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing A Mindset Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,394 views

    Message 2 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    Ray Stedman, who is now with the Lord, was one of the greatest Bible teachers in the past 50 years. In his teaching on chapter 1 verses 12-26, he opens up with these words. “I love this passage from the letter to the Philippians because it depicts the unmistakable marks of authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worry About Yourself Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024
     | 1,159 views

    Message16 (and final message) in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    Let’s start this morning with a time of confession. By show of hands, how many of you have ever had a mysterious ailment that caused you to turn to Dr. Google or WebMD for a diagnosis? Raise your hand again if you convinced yourself that said diagnosis was likely terminal. Raise your hand again if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "friends, Foes, And Finding Favor With God"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 4, 2024
     | 603 views

    Series on the life of David

    Title: “Friends, Foes, and Favor” Scripture: I Sam. 18 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 10-6-24 Intro: If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve more than likely been betrayed by someone close to you. Nothing hurts more than a hurt that you never see coming. Many people refer to this kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Make America Godly Again

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Feb 26, 2025
     | 700 views

    MAGA (MAKE AMERICA GODLY AGAIN) BUT…True greatness does not come from political power, wealth, or military might but from a nation’s spiritual health —its devotion to God, righteousness, and truth.

    Key Scripture Passages: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." INTRODUCTION: Robert F. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power & Love In Jesus' Name Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025
     | 528 views

    Jesus promised we would do the same kind of miracles that Jesus Himself did in John 14:12-14. In Acts 3 Peter and John simply obeyed Jesus commands in John 14 and it resulted in a mass divine appointment. You can do the same, by boldly and publicly praying in Jesus' name.

    I suppose it was probably 15 or 20 years ago when I got a call from a young lady in our church who was working as a phlebotomist at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno. She had established a friendship with a couple who were in a crisis because he was facing a surgery for a blocked carotid artery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    2 Corinthians Series: The. Worst. Verse. Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 217 views

    2 Corinthians 12:9 is, in my opinion, the worst verse in all of Scripture.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES THE. WORST. VERSE. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-21 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-21 (ESV) I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promise Of Advent Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 29, 2025
     | 460 views

    Find comfort, confidence, and cheer in the promise of Advent.

    In the 1970’s, pet rocks were popular. Well, that kooky fad is making a comeback in South Korea according to the Wall Street Journal. They quote Lee So-hee, a 30-year-old office worker, who used to live alone in Seoul. That changed a couple of years ago, just before Christmas, when a friend gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 16th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    Year A, Proper 15.

    Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133:1-3, Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:10-28 A). GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:1-15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Jeremiah Personally (Jeremiah 1:1-5) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 20, 2023
     | 2,266 views

    Few Bible readers would say their favorite book is Jeremiah. But we need his message. #33 in the series 66 in 52: A One Year Journey through the Bible

    Note: I benefitted greatly from Skip Heitzig's sermon on Jeremiah from his "The Bible From 30,000 feet" series. Good morning. Please turn to the book of Jeremiah in your Bibles. INTRODUCTION: Anyone want to guess what the number one song of 1971 was? You’ve probably guessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist