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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Baptist Biggies (Aka Sex, Drugs, & Rock N Roll) Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,545 views

    This is number six in a series of sermons on the John Brown Church Covenant of 1858 which with some variation is the covenant that our church uses. this message deals with alcohol, drugs, and sexual immorality.

    Text: 1 Peter 4:2-3, Title: Baptist Biggies, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/24/08, PM A. Opening illustration: AKA Drugs, Sex, and Rock and Roll, Tell about the perception of Baptist in some areas like Standish, B. Background to passage: Tonight we will continue in our walk through the NRBC Covenant. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Jephthah's Daughter Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,312 views

    The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful to interpret events in the context of that day, not merely by the moral climate of one’s own.

    Judges 11:30–40 The Tragedy of Jephthah’s Daughter The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Story Of My Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,230 views

    Transparency, Christ's Love, Our testimony

    THE STORY OF MY HEART 2 Cor 5: 11-21 (p818) August 14, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The word of God uses the Greek word "metamorphoo" four times in the New Testament. It's used in Matt 17: 2 and Mark 9: 2 to describe what happened to Jesus on a mountain when Moses and Elijeh appeared with him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until We Pray-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2014
     | 3,727 views

    1 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. Our country is not truly free until it seeks God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

    French writer Alexis de Tocqueville(author of ‘Democracy in America’(appearing in two volumes: 1835 & 1840), after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, & boundless forests--& it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit And The Sinner Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,164 views

    A sermon on how the Holy Spirit works on the heart of an unforgiven sinner (Much material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Power From On High, Chapter 6 The Work of the Holy Spirit before Conversion, and the book, The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, c

    HoHum: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! These famous words were said by President Ronald Reagan in a speech at the Brandenburg Gate near the Berlin Wall on June 12, 1987. 29 months later the wall was torn down. Interestingly, these famous words were originally written by Peter Robinson, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 4,422 views

    Some of the great people of faith in the Bible did not finish life well. They had downturns.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, April 10, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part One] Philippians 3:1-11 A wise pastor once offered me this piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Pretender

    Contributed by Torri Evans on May 20, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,731 views

    The Great pretender pretends He/she is living a Christian lifestyle for Christ. When in actuality they are not. A Great Pretender is someone pretending to be in good standing with God. Other words, fake Christians.

    God’s Wrath on The Great Pretender! This is one of those unpopular, chasten messages if you will. But remember for whom the Lord loves He chastens. Definition of Pretender: One who stimulates, pretends, or alleges falsely; a hypocrite. A person who pretends for a dishonest purpose. An impostor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Almost Revival Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    Don't take God's grace for granted. Trust in God personally. Be convinced that His Word is true and His ways are right.

    Joash had a remarkable start to life. As an infant, he was miraculously rescued by his aunt Jehosheba and hidden in the temple of the Lord for 6 years. • His grandmother Athaliah had seized power and killed all the royal princes in his family. Joash was literally plucked from the fire. • He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where There Is Faith Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 7, 2018
     | 5,363 views

    Message 3 in a series on healthy habits for a higher walk. This message addresses the need for a daily need for faith. A more recent discussion of faith can be found in the series on James -- message 15 and 16.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Where There Is Faith” Although these 12 habits do not necessarily have an order. I believe there is a logical progression expressed by the order in which I present them. You cannot practice any of the disciplines without taking time away from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Confession: Facing The Truth About Yourself Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,213 views

    Confession... part of the process of acknowledging the Holy Spirit's work bringing us to repentance, Some Thoughts from "Keep On Believing"

    In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text I John 1:8-9 “Thinking the Things of God” Confession: Facing the Truth about Yourself Are you willing to face your past? The hardest truth you’ll ever face ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tithe And Me Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021
     | 3,387 views

    The world is full of inequalities. Highs and valleys, ups and downs, fortunate and unfortunates, rich and poor, etc., but one thing we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Give tithe of ...

    Theme: Tithe and Me Text: Malachi 3:8-10 Today, I am going to touch your pocket. I would make you open your valet. But if I want to succeed in my attempt, I have to touch your heart. If your mind is convinced, it will command your heart and hands to work together and obey God and Honour God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Being A Part Of God’s Story Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 28, 2023
     | 2,309 views

    The dreams of Joseph lay out the larger vision of what God will fulfill in His life. What can we learn from it about the way God works?

    - Sermon series: “Character Amid Crisis.” - Joseph is not necessary the most important of the OT characters. That would probably go to Abraham or Moses or David. But I think Joseph stands as the greatest saint of the OT in his behavior. He doesn’t have the major lapses in his behavior like most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Focus Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018
     | 8,665 views

    Message 11 in our study of Colossians dealing with the command to focus on things above.

    Chico Alliance Church “A Heavenly Focus”” Today I want us to spend our time thinking about Paul’s second application of the co-death and co-resurrection with Christ principle found in Chapter 3. Paul said all things all lawful. Christ declared all things clean. The issue now becomes one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    My Lord And My God (Easter 2025) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 21, 2025
     | 511 views

    The Apostle Thomas went from being a "Doubting Thomas" to a "Declaring Thomas," and finally to a "Determined Thomas." His story shows how to obtain new life in Christ and how to sustain new life in Christ/

    He is risen! [He is risen indeed]. Please open your Bibles to John chapter 20. [mention pew Bibles] Today, we celebrate the risen Christ. Jesus, who died for our sins, rose from the grave three days later, ascended into heaven forty days later, and is now seated at the right hand of God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist