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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Uses The Ordinary To Do The Extraordinary

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 24, 2025
     | 485 views

    It is amazing how some things never change. For example, when Christ was here on earth they had two kinds of men, as we have today. • They had the ordinary man • They had the extraordinary man

    It never ceases to amaze me the people that God chooses to do His work. Such as… (1) David. In 1 Samuel 16:1-12 we read how… • Saul had been rejected as king and God sent Samuel to anoint a new king. Vs. 1-3 • Samuel went. Vs. 4-5 • Jesse and his sons were summoned to the sacrifice vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship - Doing The Father's Will Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,046 views

    We focus too much on the love of Jesus for us at the expense of focussing on Jesus’ love for the Father. True disciples devote themselves to doing the will of the Father as Jesus did.

    8.2.09 DISCIPLESHIP – DOING THE FATHER’S WILL - Luke 9 INTRO How many of you here are observing Lent in one way or another. Some people observe Lent merely out of ritual or as a tradition. I was astonished and somewhat bemused when Liz told me of someone she knows who is giving up swearing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    Proverbial Wisdom. 1- Cheer 2- Motives

    INTRO.- There is a difference in wisdom. There is the wisdom of man or the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. Here is the wisdom of the world. * "I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens." Woody Allen I would say that’s stupid wisdom. When a person leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Genuine Servants Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2010
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     | 9,530 views

    In order to be effective servants helping the church be all that God called it to be, we must be genuine servants. That is to say, we must be serious, sincere, sober and straightforward in our service for Christ.

    Just a few years ago, Larknews.com carried the following fictional piece of satire on its website. In the form of a news release, it reported: Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to “participate in the life of the church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Fundamentals Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2022
     | 3,614 views

    Fasting is something that creates uncertainty and anxiety in the minds of many. I think if we will take the time to consider what our Lord has to say and seek to understand fasting, we will become more comfortable with it.

    The Fundamentals of Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 We have come to a portion of Scripture that is little discussed in our day. I don’t think I have ever heard this passage preached or dealt with at length. The focus of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount is fasting. That may be something the average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radiating Christ In A Darkened World

    Contributed by Ed Hedding on Apr 28, 2014
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    We are called to do good works after salvation. This sermon encourages all who are Christ followers to use their spiritual gifts to support and serve the body and the body of mankind as well.

    Radiating Christ in a Darkening World Scripture Reading Mark 10: 35 - 45 35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 37 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Giving

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,348 views

    Our motive and mode of giving matters to God.

    GRACE & GIVING Mark 12:41-44 INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Privilege Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 23, 2014
     | 7,374 views

    To be in a position of privilege is to be in a positino to think of and serve others.

    Title: Privilege Text: Matthew 20:20-28 (Mark 10:35-45) Thesis: To be in a position of privilege is to be in a position to think of others (serevice). Introduction: James D. Berkley, author of The Leadership Handbook wrote, “All I ask of life is a constant and exaggerated sense of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Power And Privilege Of "Another Touch” Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 16, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 44,989 views

    A sermon examining the opportunity to leave behind a legacy of faithful Christian service.

    The Power And Privilege Of “Another Touch” Mark 8:22–26 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, August 31st, 2025) ""Shackled by a heavy burden 'Neath a load of guilt and shame Then the hand of Jesus touched me And now I am no longer the same. He touched me, oh, He touched me And oh, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Study Series 5 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,292 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 5 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 11.07.21 Message… Thyatira had a temple to the pagan god, Apollo. Apollo was the sun god. In mythology and pagan worship he was the son of Zeus. Therefore people saw Apollo as the son of their god. Our Lord had something to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Peter's Sermon At Solomon's Portico Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,981 views

    A sermon examining the sermon Peter preached after the healing of the lame man.

    PETER’S SERMON AT SOLOMON’S PORTICO Acts 3:11-15 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday July 2nd, 2025) Paste link in browser for audio: https://youtu.be/a5dox048N2c?feature=shared In late March of 2020 our lives dramatically changed; none of us expected to experience a worldwide pandemic that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hiding Behind A Mask

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 21, 2020
     | 10,661 views

    Everywhere you go people are wearing masks. We are nearing the end of a pandemic that has changed our world in so many ways. I’m not saying that you should not wear a mask. But, hasn’t this experience demonstrated to you how important it is to see people’s expressions behind the mask.

    Hiding Behind a Mask Everywhere you go people are wearing masks. We are nearing the end of a pandemic that has changed our world in so many ways. I’m not saying that you should not wear a mask. But, hasn’t this experience demonstrated to you how important it is to see people’s expressions behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    My "Hands On" Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
     | 4,579 views

    Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

    NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Can God Bless A Self-Willed Man? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2016
     | 10,409 views

    The message endeavours to explore the tragic life of Samson, a man given to pursue his own will despite the rich blessings of God and the call to serve as a Judge of Israel.

    “Samson went to Gaza, and there he saw a prostitute, and he went in to her. The Gazites were told, ‘Samson has come here.’ And they surrounded the place and set an ambush for him all night at the gate of the city. They kept quiet all night, saying, ‘Let us wait till the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    A Model Servant Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 6,696 views

    Message 8 from a series of messages exploring Philippians. This message focuses on following Christ's example of obedience and serving others.

    "Model Servants” REVIEW Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance