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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,478 views

    This sermon uses a life-sized nativity on stage and strips away all of the non-essentials to find the real reason for the season... Jesus

    The Reason for the Season This sermon was instigated by things I have heard this past week on T.V., on t radio, and in listening to others talking. I feel that there are some misunderstandings that MUST be addressed. This week I have heard personalities in media who have said things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering The Past

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,051 views

    Only as we deal with our past can we move ahead into God’s bright future.

    No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT). I have a past. My journey back to God began with a pack of cigarettes and an offer to teach a Sunday School class. I was saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Kind Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2011
     | 5,493 views

    James teaches us about several kinds of wisdom. This message points to those types and gives the RIGHT one to seek.

    How to Do Life The Right Kind of Wisdom James 3:13-18 Have you ever met someone who seemingly was a great intellect (book-smart) but had no ‘common’ (horse) sense? It’s almost the mad scientist persona where he can perform great academic feats but has trouble tying his shoe. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost: The Response Of The People Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 16, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 106,267 views

    A sermon examining how the people responded to the awesome sights and amazing sounds that occured on the day of Pentecost.

    PENTECOST: THE RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Acts 2:5-13 (Antioch Baptist Church – Wednesday May 14th, 2025) When we last assembled we began to study the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. We examined the suddenness of the Spirit’s arrival, the sights & sounds that accompanied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Silvers on Apr 28, 2015
     | 11,153 views

    What can we expect from the Holy Spirit in return for our trust? There are great possibilities in what we can do with help from the Holy Ghost.

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Isaiah 11:1-5 When I began this week’s study, I have to admit that I went, “Yeah! This is week is going to be good!” because this idea has underpinnings that tell us of vast and great discernment about this world that we can tap in to. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gateway To Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014
     | 7,851 views

    A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

    "THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost: The Response Of The People Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 127 ratings
     | 98,846 views

    A sermon examining the day of Pentecost.

    PENTECOST: THE RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Acts 2:5-13 (Antioch Baptist Church – Wednesday May 14th, 2025) When we last assembled we began to study the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. We examined the suddenness of the Spirit’s arrival, the sights & sounds that accompanied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sharing Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,100 views

    We may bge used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others, conflict may be transformed into harmony.

    Title: The Sharing Choice Text: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 Thesis: We may be used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others conflict may be transformed into harmony. Series: Life’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Mocked/Beaten Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2011
     | 11,622 views

    Jesus endured much for our sake... lest we NEVER forget!

    Luke 22:63-71 [ESV] 63Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. 64They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?" 65And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him. 66When day came, the assembly of the elders ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tried By Fire

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,008 views

    Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

    TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unlearning Romans Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 6, 2024
     | 842 views

    Today we begin a twelve-lesson journey through the book of Romans under the theme RECOVERED BY GRACE.

    - RECOVERED BY GRACE - Unlearning Romans Introduction Today we begin a twelve-lesson journey through the book of Romans under the theme RECOVERED BY GRACE. September is Recovery Month and we will end the month with a Recovery Sunday on the 29th. We hope anyone in recovery of any kind will feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 3, 2023
     | 1,176 views

    Paul was bold and tenacious. He stood toe to toe against all opposition and the Good News spread. People believed. Heaven expanded.

    November 04, 2023 Prologue Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. After a period of time, Paul suggested to Barnabas that they “go back and visit all the brothers in the towns where we preached the Word of God and see how they are doing.” Barnabas agreed that this was a good idea, but then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,724 views

    At first the disciples doubted. But when faced with the evidence, they weighed it, tested it, and then acted upon it. Their verdict has stood the test of time. And the grounds on which they stood are the same grounds upon which we can stand.

    Why do you suppose is it that, faced with the same data, some people interpret it one way and some people interpret it another? You have only to look at the George Floyd riots – and the other ones later that year - to know that. Not even exhaustive investigations convince people whose minds are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Vintage Wine

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 22, 2023
     | 1,270 views

    Don’t let your faith turn to vinegar. Keep it fresh by letting the newness of Jesus Christ flow through you continually.

    How many of you remember the 60’s? Some of us lived through that period, some of us have heard or read about it, and for some of us it’s as distant as the American Revolution. The 60’s were a kind of revolution too, complete with ideology and pamphleteers and civil unrest and rather more bloodshed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Axe Head

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 31, 2021
     | 7,281 views

    WHENEVER YOU ARE BUILDING A BIGGER PLACE, THE DEVIL WILL ATTACK YOU. BUILDERS ARE ATTACKED.

    AXE HEAD 2 Kings 6: The Axe Head Recovered 1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. 2 "Please let us go to the Jordan and each of us take from there a beam, and let us make a place there for ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal