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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Christ First (Part 2)

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2025
     | 186 views

    This is a continuation of the morning sermon based upon Colossians 1:15-28. For Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

    Christ First (Part 2) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is God When It Hurts?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 22, 2025
     | 115 views

    When life hurts, God’s presence sustains, His sovereignty prevails, and His purpose transforms suffering into glory through the Cross of Christ.

    There are times when life just doesn’t make sense. You love God. You serve Him. You try to walk uprightly. Yet pain seems to find you like a heat-seeking missile. You look around, and the wicked are prospering, the proud are climbing, and the people who mock God seem to have the easiest lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Double Life Of King Asa

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 5, 2025
     | 376 views

    Many make the mistake of thinking that all the things in the Old Testament no longer apply to our modern age. Even some preachers in their sermon preparation choose to preach out of the New Testament, because they feel that the New Testament is more applicable to today’s congregations.

    While much of the Old Testament did deal with Israel and the ceremonial laws that were given to them, a great deal of it is for us today. For example, we are to learn from the examples of the lives of the characters in the Old Testament. Paul said in Romans 15:4, “For whatsoever things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Will Reign Forever: Mary’s Child And David’s Covenant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2025
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    A message about messianic prophesy, linking early Biblical prophesies with the Incarnation

    November 9, 2025 Sermon: He Will Reign Forever: Mary’s Child and David’s Covenant We are starting a short, three-week series today that’s going to look closely at indicators or hints in the Old Testament about the promise of the coming deliverer of Israel, the coming King, the coming Messiah. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Two - 2 Peter Chapter 2 - Part 2 - Learning From False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
     | 135 views

    Here is Part 2. This message, based in 2 Peter 2 examines the traits of false teachers; looks at their working and delusion. For each one there is a CAUTION for us as we see what is to be avoided by us, through how false teachers act. We learn the correct way through their errors.

    THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER TWO - 2 PETER CHAPTER 2 - Part 2 - LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS In the last posting we looked at five Traits of False Teachers and drew from that several cautions that can apply to us. In this second posting we conclude this study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Complete Picture Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025
     | 122 views

    A sermon explaining how the members of the Triune Godhead work together in the church.

    The Complete Picture 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 11-23-25 Scripture:1 Corinthians 12:1–11 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION – WHEN A BODY FIGHTS ITSELF Everyone here has heard about diabetes. Everyone here knows someone too sweet for their own good, or you are one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Covenant Community Cares Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024
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    As James concludes his letter to exiles, he does so with one final exhortation regarding how a Christian community should care for those who have fallen away from the faith.

    Paul Confronts Peter approx. AD 40 Peter was eating with a group of Gentile believers - maybe a church picnic. He had shared the gospel with Gentiles and had received confirmation from the Holy Spirit that salvation is for them too. Some guys from James came to the same picnic - these guys where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 19 - God Gives Us Hope Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 23, 2024
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     | 1,043 views

    As Jonah was thrown into the sea it seemed all was over, but God had prepared a big fish to keep Jonah safe. In all those seemingly hopeless times, God is in control and let’s keep in mind that God’s grace and His justice always go hand in hand.

    We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) As we continue our studies on the life of Jonah and its relevance to the church, many have been blessed and we thank God for these good testimonies. God instructed Jonah to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Problematic Faith

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2024
     | 1,204 views

    Peter's faith is representative of many of us who have had an up and down faith journey.

    A Problematic Faith Luke 22:31-34 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Fingers Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    Three times in history God wrote with His finger: the LAW at Mt. Horeb, He wrote JUDGMENT on the wall of Belshazzar's palace, and He wrote GRACE with the woman caught in adultery.

    THE THREE FINGERS OF GOD Deut. 9:10; Dan. 5:5; Jn. 8:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Kids are so helpful! You've probably seen the tremendous lines in to inspect luggage at airports. 2. Did you hear about the lady who purchased pirate swords for her sons just before flying home from vacation? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Perfect Family

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 15, 2024
     | 2,009 views

    Imagine a home where love, respect, and faith intertwine seamlessly. Today, we’ll explore God’s blueprint for the perfect family, rooted in Joshua 24:15: "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

    Perfect Family Joshua 24:15 Introduction Beloved, we gather today under the divine grace of our Lord to explore a profound and beautiful topic: the "Perfect Family." Our journey is anchored in the powerful declaration of Joshua 24:15, where Joshua proclaims, "But as for me and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can Do All Things Through Christ!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2024
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     | 3,071 views

    We look at the SCOPE of God's promise, how we GET this strength, how this verse has the KEYS to our prison, and the STEPS to our deliverance.

    I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST! Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PSYCH’S DIAGNOSIS 1. A man went to a psychiatrist and said, "Doctor, I have seen two other psychiatrists. They told me I am cursed with an inferiority complex. I would like for you to examine me and tell me what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,048 views

    Approaching the Lord, especially at His communion table, requires reverence and repentance, as taking communion unworthily can lead to judgment. Our true desire should be a maturing relationship with the Lord, continually surrendering to His will and deepening our devotion to Him.

    OUR DAILY BREAD John 6:30-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Once a month it is traditional for a Baptist church to have communion. We break the bread and partake of the wine so that we might always remember the Lord’s death until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:26). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why I Love America” (John Wayne)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 3, 2024
     | 2,041 views

    On a gloomy day in 1857, a man in New York City by the name of Jeremiah Lanthier scanned the morning newspaper as he rode to his office: He was distressed to read...

    • That the depression gripping the nation was causing fear and panic among the people. • Factories were stopping production, and thousands were unemployed. Although Jeremiah Lanthier was not a big industrialist, only a clerk, he had one important distinction. He was a man who had great faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abomination And Secret Sins

    Contributed by Gary Martin on Jul 6, 2024
     | 1,141 views

    People secretly sin (in other words they hide their sin) and still come to church and play a game with God trying to make everyone believe that they are still living right in their life.

    Abominations Before God 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; 14-17 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic