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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Pattern Of Conversion 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 17, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,787 views

    To establish that Paul’s preaching of Christ unto the Philippian jailer and his house in Philippi was the continuation of his preaching, of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The “gift” of salvation is given to all by God’s grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given merely upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    King 2 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 13, 2022
     | 1,618 views

    King 2 Series: Who is this King? December 11, 2022 - Brad Bailey

    The King of Eternity Series: Who is this King? Brad Bailey – Dec. 11, 2022 Intro Many maybe familiar with these words written down by the prophet Isaiah…for which at least the central portion is declared around the celebration of the birth of Christ. Context – the people had called for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christianity Is Not Unique

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,983 views

    Christianity, in many ways, is not all that different than other religions and faith traditions. In fact, there is really only one thing about Christianity that is unique.

    I’m going to begin this morning with a familiar text: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others." Sound good? That, of course is . . . a well-known saying of Confucius, a Chinese wise man who lived in the 5th and 6th century B.C. "What you do not wish for yourself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018
     | 5,324 views

    In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

    Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Many Graces Of God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 14, 2023
     | 10,033 views

    One of the most important doctrines of the Bible is the doctrine of the grace of God. Grace is clearly expressed in the promises of God revealed in the Bible and is fully embodied in Jesus Christ.

    The Many Graces of God By Bishop Melvin Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - One of the most important doctrines of the Bible is the doctrine of the grace of God. Grace is clearly expressed in the promises of God revealed in the Bible and is fully embodied in Jesus Christ. Grace is the love of God shown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Tiptoeing Through The Tulip’s

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,091 views

    In this message, we will take an honest and objective look at the foundational Pillars of Calvinism, the doctrine of salvation, and what critics say in counterpoint to them.

    The most dominant school of thought in the Church today is Reformed Theology, also known as Calvinism, which primarily adheres to the theological traditions and teachings of John Calvin and other preachers of the Reformation era who broke from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024
     | 1,665 views

    Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024

    Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024 PRAY Intro “It’s not how you start...it’s how you finish.” It’s a truth that many have said and heard. We might think of the fable about the tortoise and the hare and we would say the moral of that story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,979 views

    When Jesus Comes to Dinner Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 13, 2019

    When Jesus Comes to Dinner Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 13, 2019 Series #42 / Luke 14:1-14 Intro As we continue in our extended focus on Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke…we have come to this point in which Jesus is speaking into what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David McClain avatar

    How To Handle Betrayal And Rejection In Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 4,463 views

    Anger at betrayal can is resolved by restorative confrontation.

    OPENING SENTENCE: The husband of a young woman at the church I pastored years ago had horrible spending habits. INTRODUCTION: He was a man who seldom worked and always had an excuse for why- none of them was very convincing. He was healthy, capable and jobs were available but none suited his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Our Side Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013
     | 29,371 views

    Why we need the Lord on our side.

    There is a local network whose newscast claims to be “On Our Side”. They claim that they are “on our side” because they ask the tough questions about issues in our community and because they go to bat for consumers who have complaints about companies they have done business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    John The Baptist "repent, Jesus Is Here!" - Matthew 3 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2025
     | 894 views

    Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. It's an urgent call for repentance, now more than ever before.

    2025.01.19. Sermon Notes. John the Baptist. Matthew 3 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. SCRIPTURES: Matthew 3:1-17, 2 Kings 1:7-8, Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    FEBRUARY 1st, 2026.

    Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12. A). THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    The Powerful Message Of Paul's Letter To The Romans Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 25, 2019
     | 9,321 views

    Paul's letter to the Romans is an occasional letter. What was the situation facing the church in Roman that caused Paul to pen one of the most amazing presentations of the gospel of God? In sermon, we investigate the background to Paul's letter to the Romans.

    A. In the year 386 A.D. a young professor of rhetoric named Aurelius Augustinius was wasting his life away in dissolution and debauchery. 1. Then one day, he happened to pick up a Bible, which just happened to fall open to the book of Romans, where his eye just happened to fall upon Chapter 13, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Remember The True Gospel?

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,989 views

    Sometimes you have to let your record stand all by itself. The Resurrection is Proof!

    Remember The True Gospel! (Easter 2019) Text: Galatians 1:6-9 There are a lot of things that can be forgotten. But not the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The birth and growth of the church brought immense joy to the early believers. Yet within two decades that joy was dying down among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Reaping What You Sow

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 604 views

    This sermon explores how every thought, word, and action sows seeds that lead to a spiritual harvest—whether of destruction through lust, fear, and pride, or of eternal life through repentance, obedience, and walking in the Spirit—urging believers to live purposefully, sowing for the glory of God.

    Sowing Seeds, Reaping Consequences 2 Samuel 11-12; Numbers 29:7-12; Numbers 13-14; Galatians 6:8 Does it really matter how we live our lives? Each morning, we rise to meet a new day—each one filled with its own challenges, decisions, and divine opportunities. Like many of you, I begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist