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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 21, 2022
     | 1,855 views

    Diving deep into the most known verse in the Bible, we discover that Jesus came to seek and save.

    Now That’s a Good Question: What Does it Mean to Born Again? (Part 2) John 3:9-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-20-2022 John Who? Do you remember the name Rollen Stewart? You may not remember the name but you may remember him if you see him. [Slide] He was known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod And The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021
     | 5,448 views

    The wise men were religious outsiders who traveled a good distance while the religious insiders were sitting on the front porch of Bethlehem but failed to take another step. The religious insiders watched the religious outsiders pass right by them.

    Today, we begin a short Christmas series entitled The Characters of Christmas. All throughout the story of Christmas, there are major and minor characters who play an important role in making the story of Christmas great theatre. Now, I love to watch a good movie, and I imagine many of you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of His Return Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021
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     | 6,900 views

    A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

    Signs in the Sky Return of the King: Week 2 Scripture: Luke 21:24-25; Joel 2:30-31; Matthew 24:29-47 (Back of Bulletin) Last week we started a new series called Return of the King… Last week, we learned about seven signs coming from the nation of Israel, signaling that Jesus is preparing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021
     | 7,030 views

    In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

    A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "how To Read Your Bible"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020
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     | 4,332 views

    This was a message given at the start of a new year to encourage reading the Bible.

    Title: How to Read Your Bible in 2020 Script: Dt. 30:15-20 Type: Expos./Theme for New Year Where: GNBC 1-12-20 Intro: Our theme for this year is: “20/20 Vision” with an emphasis on encouraging each and every one of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What We Can Learn From The Shepherds This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017
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     | 10,956 views

    These shepherds were out in th efields one night when the angel of the Lord appreared to them to announce the birth of the Savior. Let us learn from them.

    We have been learning many things from the important characters of the first Christmas story. It was interesting to see how they received the news regarding the coming of Christ the Messiah in their lives. In all these things, we see the hand of God at work making sure that they understood that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cycle Of Sin Introduced Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018
     | 4,068 views

    Message 1 in our exposition of Judges introducing the cycles of sin that occur seven times in the book.

    Judges Series #1 Life Cycles “Cycle Introduced” Introduction We encounter cycles all through our life. Even our calendar forms a cycle of days, months, years, decades and centuries. Seasons follow a cycle. Wind operates on a repeating cycle. Crops, weather, rain, the earth and moon cycles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Second Coming Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018
     | 3,928 views

    Message 34 in our exposition of Revelation continuing our exploration of the second coming.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Second Coming of Jesus” Pt 2 Rev 19:11-21 REVIEW Last week we highlighted the similarities and differences between the 1st and 2nd coming. This week I want to paint a portrait of this most glorious culmination of Biblical prophecy. This is His-story. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Better Than Gold And Honey"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

    Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    America, Patriotism, And The Fear Of God

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021
     | 3,595 views

    Peter’s first letter was probably written some time before this terrible persecution. At the time of Peter’s writing, Christians was being slandered and mistreated in isolated places throughout modern day Turkey. He did not live in a “Christian nation.”

    Should Christians support the Iraqi invasion? Should American Christians who protested the Vietnam war go to Canada to avoid the draft instead? How are Christians to respond when the Supreme Court hands down decisions that go against God’s Word? Can Christians support former President Obama while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Me To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 4,120 views

    You cannot be disappointed by what God has in store for His people. The engine of your imagination cannot compete with what heaven actually is. You can never think it will be better than it actually is. Are you ready to enjoy just that?

    This morning I want to talk about a time when faith gives way to sight & where hope gives way to bliss. I want to show you the Bible’s view of life’s sequel for those who know Christ. I wanted to do a little follow-up to Easter & the resurrection with this short series. The Bible tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love Is The Key

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 9, 2019
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     | 12,838 views

    What makes Christianity completely different and unique from all the other religions in the world is ‘love’ because it is the only religion where Jesus Christ, who is love Himself, comes to dwell within each willing heart when invited to.

    I am firmly convinced that every human being has an unquenchable longing for love, and to love and be loved, because God is love (1 John 4:8). The love a person feels for another is just a minute shadow of God’s love for EVERYONE! Jesus Christ is the very definition of love itself and the empirical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Precious Promises

    Contributed by John White on Mar 23, 2019
     | 12,626 views

    Even in the best of times, promises were made and then broken, but God always keeps His promises..

    Precious Promises II Peter 1:4-9 “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
     | 8,596 views

    The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.

    Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Reaffirmation Of The Promise Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,878 views

    Can you imagine what it would be like if the Book of Acts were missing from the NT? You would pick up your Bible and see the ministry of Jesus ending in the Gospel of John; next you would read about a guy named Paul writing to followers of Jesus in Rome.

    Tuesday, January 12, 2016 SERIES: Preaching through the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe SERMON I.A.1: THE REAFFIRMATION OF THE PROMISE SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1.1-5 Acts 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist