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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Get Ready Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012
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     | 7,200 views

    This message gives come ’bullet-like’ points to be ready for His coming as well as to how to live life.

    GET READY James 1:7-12 * In 1998 the four-time Governor of Alabama George Wallace died, but before his death he openly admitted that when he stood at the door of the University of Alabama and denied entrance to blacks, he was wrong. He apologized for that action and became something of a hero for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Church Attendance Matter?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 7,788 views

    A sermon that encourages church attendance

    "Does Church Attendance Matter?" Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I. It matters because submission to God's Word matters -- "Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Sends You Out Of Your Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,958 views

    Stepping into unfamiliar territory

    WHEN GOD SENDS YOU OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE GEN. 12: 1-3 1. INTRODUCTION. IN ORDER TO GET AHEAD IN THIS LIFE, SOMETIMES GOD WILL SEND US FROM THAT WHICH IS FAMILIAR TO THAT WHICH IS UNFAMILIAR. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, MANY WOULD RATHER STAY IN A MUNDANE AND COMPLACENT ENVIRONMENT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Love Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
     | 3,993 views

    By way of introduction, note the word “fruit”. It means harvest. The word is singular. It is the divine life working in us.

    The following series of sermons was preached from the pulpit of First Baptist Church Dresden during the Fall of 2006. They are based on the writings of the Apostle Paul found in Galatians 5:22-23. I simply call this series “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Please note that tis is the Spirit’s fruit, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Grave

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 26, 2017
     | 6,412 views

    The Transfiguration helps us look beyond our decaying, earthly existence to our metamorphosis into joyful, bright children of God

    Intro What does life look like beyond the grave? Goal Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. Plan We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today. Matthew 17:1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back Stabbing

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2020
     | 2,382 views

    It cuts really deep, when your own people stab your back! Just when you need lots of love and hugs, that’s when you get another blow to add to the pain and sorrow. Have you experienced that?

    Take a risk and help 1 Samuel 29:1”Then they told David, saying, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." It is imperative that I give the background of the above verse and this chapter very crisply before I delve into the subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advent Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011
     | 3,730 views

    Atonement is a word used in the OT & NT and carries various meanings. Atonement can mean “to cover, to cancel, to offer, effect reconciliation, pay ransom” The Jewish feast of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) was a very special day in the life of the peopl

    Lev. 17.11; Hos. 13.14; Dan. 9.24; Matt. 20.28; Rom 5.11 KJV; 1 Tim. 2.6 A Atonement is a word used in the OT & NT and carries various meanings. 1 Atonement can mean “to cover, to cancel, to offer, effect reconciliation, pay ransom” a The Jewish feast of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost: We Believ In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
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    This is a lesson about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and why we believe.

    WE BELIVE IN THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. We believe and teach One eternal God existing in three parts: FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence as speaking in tongues as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    The main focus of this parable: It is about asking and receiving. “… how much more will your heavenly Father give” (v. 13).

    A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Sing To The God Who Rescues - Psalm 68:4–5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2025
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     | 219 views

    When life feels unstable—when grief presses in, when loneliness bites, when injustice feels unchecked—we need more than empty platitudes. We need the presence of the living God.

    Go! And Sing to the God Who Rescues - Psalm 68:4–5 Psalm 68:4–5 (NLT) “Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD— rejoice in his presence! Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In A Pagan Society Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 12, 2021
     | 2,542 views

    How does a christian live in a pagan society?

    We continue our study of our new message series on the Letters to Timothy. Please open your Bibles to 1st Timothy 1. Read along with me again 1 Timothy 1:1-4….. Paul was called by Jesus Christ to be an apostle to the Gentiles (to Non-Jews) ; we note this in v1: Paul, an Apostle, commanded by God! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Fish Meal By The Sea.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 1, 2023
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     | 1,996 views

    The third appearance of the risen Lord Jesus to His disciples, the restoration of Peter, and the mortality of John.

    A FISH MEAL BY THE SEA. John 21:1-25. JOHN 21:1 follows on from the earlier post-resurrection appearances of Jesus mentioned in the previous chapter. Thomas had been convinced, and there were other signs which John does not innumerate. Perhaps now it was time for the disciples to stop sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Old Life And The New.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024
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     | 1,174 views

    “Put off the old man” (EPHESIANS 4:22), and “put on the new man” (EPHESIANS 4:24).

    THE OLD LIFE AND THE NEW. Ephesians 4:17-32. Having argued the case for keeping the unity of the body of Christ (cf. Ephesians 4:1-16), Paul now moves on to insist upon the maintenance of true holiness. EPHESIANS 4:17. The “therefore” connects with the ‘therefore’ in Ephesians 4:1. Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Can People Tell That We Have Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
     | 3,174 views

    Our Lives Should Resemble the Life of Christ.

    1. INTRODUCTION. A PERSONS CONDUCT, CHARACTER, AND SPEECH CAN OFTEN TIMES TELL US A LOT ABOUT A PERSON WITHOUT HAVING AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THEM. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU CAN TELL IF A PERSON IS FOOLISH BY THE WAY THAT THEY CARRY THEMSELVES, AND BY THE THINGS THAT PROTRUDE FROM THEIR LIPS. YOU CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Qualifications Of Church Overseers Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,416 views

    What should we look for in a Pastor, elder, and Bishop of a church?

    Let us continue to worship our God by again listening to what was said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Before we read our passage for today, let us note again the calling of Timothy… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible