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  • Frank Queen avatar

    As A Man Thinks In His Heart... Series

    Contributed by Frank Queen on Oct 8, 2021
     | 3,992 views

    Part one of a four part sermon series on guarding our thoughts and bringing them captive to obedience to Christ

    It has been argued, we are the sum of our thoughts. Every action begins as a thought, so a person's thought-life is very important. We will often rationalize bad thoughts by saying, “Well, I didn't do it, I just thought about it.” Well, there are two levels to thinking about it, one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 24, 2020
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     | 3,919 views

    What does a successful ministry look like. How should we gauge the success of a preacher or a church. By worldly standards, John's ministry was a failure. By Jesus' standards John the Baptist was the greatest of all prophets.

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/eu6yP42Qz2o Introduction Have you ever asked yourself how you identify the mark of a great pastor or preacher? What are the hallmarks of a great ministry? By worldly standards, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    This Might Be Your Day-- New Year's

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021
     | 3,186 views

    This is a combination continuation of Christmas and New Year's message. Looking at the lives of David and Simeon, we see how God works through common life events to fulfill his promises in our lives. We have to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit.

    This Just Might Be Your Day January 3, 2021 1 Samuel 17:12-22 Luke 2:21-40 If you are believer, there are going to be situations in which you pray for something to happen, and you will have an assurance that God has said yes, or you may hear God tell you that God is going to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 15, 2021
     | 4,407 views

    Why did Jesus need to be baptized and why is that important to us?

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this Message: https://youtu.be/kvOMpzSODa4 Introduction There is a premise in physics called “The Fine-Tuned Universe.” In this premise, it is asserted that there are characteristics of the universe that are virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Grateful In The Grind Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021
     | 3,076 views

    Work hard daily sticking to the plan. Be grateful in every circumstance looking forward to the prize.

    SELFLESS week 4 Grateful In The Grind Pastor Timothy Porter Text: INTRODUCTION: We're actually in part four of a message series called Selfless. If you weren't here in previous weeks, we actually talked ?week number one, about being bold in spirit. ?Week number ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why People Don't Believe Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 4, 2021
     | 4,685 views

    There is one reason why someone who has heard the truth of the Gospel does not commit their life to Jesus. Do you know what it is?

    Introduction In recent weeks, there have been concerted and coordinated efforts by the liberal left to silence - even exterminate conservative voice. The uprising by supporters of President Trump at the US Capitol has fueled that effort. Tech giants like Google (YouTube) Facebook, and Twitter are ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Time Marches On

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 21, 2021
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     | 5,244 views

    A message about the inevitable end of this world.

    Do you like old pictures? Old Videos. Some of us here in church are part of a Facebook Group called Forgotten Oklahoma. It’s really interesting. Old pictures of towns and farms here in Oklahoma. Some of the towns don’t even exist anymore. And some of these were bustling towns that had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Waters Of Baptism

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 22, 2021
     | 1,652 views

    The sermon seeks to emphasize how Jesus was humbly obedient even to the point of death on a cross.

    BEYOND THE WATERS OF BAPTISM Text: Mark 1:9 -15 Mark 1:9-15  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Must Eat Locusts And Wild Honey To Please God - John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,639 views

    John makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and then passes from the scene after his execution. His life and testimony are powerful lessons for all of us. What can we learn?

    CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – JOHN THE BAPTIST Message:- WE MUST EAT LOCUSTS AND WILD HONEY TO PLEASE GOD PART 1: THE PERSON AND CHARACTER OF JOHN THE BAPTISER We will look at the life of this man who stands out in his generation. He makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revelation 12: The Epic War Of The Ages Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,885 views

    A look at the Woman and the Great Red Dragon

    We have come to the 12th Chapter of Revelation. We are past the halfway point of Revelation and entering into the second half of the tribulation. We are awaiting the blowing of the Seventh Trumpet which will be the coming of the 7 bowls. Before we get into the details of the events of that time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Body Of Christ Today: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,560 views

    As the body of Christ today, sometimes we feel like the 300 at Thermopylae don’t we? It often seems like the darkness is closing in on all sides, particularly in the west. New forms of evil on every side seem to grow and spread like locusts

    “The east was on a collision course with the west in 480 BC. The world watched in awe as the largest army in history poured into Europe. Heading this colossal war machine was Xerxes, the king of Persia. His army numbered almost two million foot soldiers, eighty thousand horsemen, twenty thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Being Persecuted

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,901 views

    Suffering may not be a common topic of conversation in our lives but suffering for the sake of Jesus, being persecuted because we follow Him, is something Jesus told us to expect.

    As we live our Christian lives there are a lot of questions that are related to the Christian Life that don't really fall into life and death categories. Questions like: what's your favorite version of the bible? How can I be a better group member? Or the BIG ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION: if a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "mind Your Own Business" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,725 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Mind Your Own Business" Luke 10:38-42 A sermon for 6/12/22 – Trinity Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 10 “38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "the Power Of Confident Prayer" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,842 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "The Power of Confident Prayer" Luke 11:1-13 A sermon for 6/26/22 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “5 And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "the Real World" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,568 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "The Real World" Luke 11:14-23 A sermon for 7/3/22 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist