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  • Jason Jones avatar

    For No Reason

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024
     | 778 views

    One of the reasons that we can fast is to refocus on God

    Background to passage: Dec 519 BC, 2nd of 3 post exilic prophets. Zechariah 7:1–7 ESV In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech and their men to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Derailed By Distractions

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2019
     | 6,994 views

    Today it seems we have so many distraction because we are so busy. Distractions can become spiritual death What can be hindering real growth? Be accountable!.

    DERAILED BY DISTRACTIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5 (MSG) Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doing Lesser Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2022
     | 1,455 views

    When we are at work, we know what is important and what not. Sometimes we make a list and set it up in priority. We typically don't do the least important things first. God has a list for us. We need to make sure we are doing the important things.

    If we could say that a certain group or part of the membership of Fundamental Baptist Church is carrying on the work that Jesus called us to do, it would have to be this group. The Wednesday night crowd many times come to church when they have worked all day long. You are tired. You are worn out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025
     | 138 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series.

    SAVED TO SERVE PSALM 119:41-48 INTRODUCTION A. After the resurrection, Peter and others returned to their nets, fishing all night and catching nothing. When Jesus told them to cast their nets on the other side, they could not haul the catch into the boat; instead, they had to drag it to shore ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wholly Worshipping God

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 3, 2026
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    Contrary to what many believe we cannot Wholly worship God on a golf course or in a deer stand. There is a world of difference between adoration and worship.

    “Wholly Worshipping” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Preaching to the Choir 1. Dedication and love for God has you here today. 2. This lesson is not intended to be a beatdown for you . 3. It’s intention is to dissect a common misconception about worship and consider some ways to address ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Might Need To Learn How To Rest In God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2020
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     | 7,329 views

    Jesus tells us in the New Testament in Matthew 11:28 (NIV) 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And some of us, although God has promised us rest, are not resting

    Introduction When Anne and I were much younger, we use to fly a lot. And I was always amazed as I looked about the plane’s cabin at the number of people who could sleep while the plane was in the air. No matter how much I tried to go to sleep on a plane, I just couldn’t. Anne could, I couldn’t. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daring To Commit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 538 views

    As believers in Jesus we must be committed to exalting, embracing, equipping and extending

    DARING TO COMMIT When was the last time to went to an all you can eat buffet? It is funny to watch people in line. They stand in front of the salad area they and think, I really don’t want to fill up my plate; there might be something better later on. Then they go down a little bit further to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Godly Motivation

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,443 views

    Being motivated to serve the Lord with zeal usually involves 2 factors: A Picture of Who God is (what He is Like) and A Sense of God’s Purpose for Your Life.

    1. God’s way of doing things is not always the easiest or least stressful... 2. we need to be motivated, invigorated, roused... 3. It is a constant battle, but there is an old tried and true formula; 4. lots of people motivated to do just about anything...but in the Kingdom of God, why we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ezra

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 23, 2015
     | 5,129 views

    THE PROPHET EZRA ADDRESSED JEWS INTERMARRIAGE WITH PAGAN WOMEN.

    EZRA OBSERVATION: EZRA’S BOOK TELLS THE STORY OF THE FIRST AND SECOND RETURN OF JEWS IN BABYLON AFTER THEIR RELEASE FROM CAPTIVITY. EZRA LED THE SECOND GROUP AND RESTORED RELIGIOUS ORDER EMPHASIZING GOD’S LAWS, COMMANDS AND AUTHORITY. KEY CHARACTERS ARE EZRA, JOSHUA, ZERUBBABEL, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing On The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,701 views

    want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

    I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,205 views

    Life often has some hard hits and bad hurts. We must not allow obstacles to cause us to lose sight of the goals before us.

    FOCUS ON JESUS NOT THE STORM… THIS HURRICANE SHALL PASS… OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE WISE STATEMENTS. The French have a motto: WRITE HURT AND INJURIES IN THE SAND AND WRITE LOVE AND KINDNESS IN MARBLE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why I Am Not Happy? Series

    Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Mar 27, 2020
     | 2,044 views

    As a child of god I am doing good things , my hobbies are Very good it never hurts others. Still I am not happy ! Do it every thing for God glory , for Gods kingdom.

    Illustration: I was doing the ministry where I could not communicate directly to the he people because of the language, all of the sudden my Translater stoped , I was forced into the situation, that if I have to continue the ministry, I should learn the language and do ministry, I started leaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Kill Distractions

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024
     | 1,039 views

    DISTRACTIONS DESTROYS ACTION

    Kill distractions 1 King 18:28 “So they cried with a loud voice and cut themselves according to their custom with swords and lances until the blood gushed out on them.” Don’t allow outside noise and voices to distract your attention! This is for people who are confused by the quarreling, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Storms Of Life And The Saviour That Brings Life

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,091 views

    Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 when Jesus walked on the sea

    The Storms of Life and the Saviour that Brings Life Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 Introduction This particular day was a gruelling day for Jesus and his disciples. John the Baptist was just beheaded and as the news reached Jesus, he had hoped to immerse himself in private prayer but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Labor Day - Why Work?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 39,110 views

    As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ