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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Four-Part Harmony Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 10, 2016
     | 8,637 views

    The Apostle Peter commands us to “live in harmony” with the people around us which means we are sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble when we want to be and especially when we don’t want to be and the people we deal with don’t deserve it.

    FOUR-PART HARMONY 1 PETER 3:8-17 INTRODUCTION The passage that we are going to read today has at minimum about 10 different sermons in it. This morning I am going to preach all ten sermons to you so get comfortable! I locked the doors and ordered in lunch. The passage is rich with meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 15, 2016
     | 18,020 views

    The text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; “Why does God permit such suffering to occur.”

    “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” John 9:1-39 Our text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Now Prophecies: Where Are We On God’s Timeline

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016
     | 8,346 views

    It’s important that we are all on the same calendar so our schedules, planning, agendas will match. If God has a calendar, and I think He does, where is present placement on God’s calendar of events.

    The NOW Prophecies: Where Are We On God’s Timeline (Inspired by Prophecy in The News article of the same title by Bill Salus) 1/6,10/16 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On December 28, 2015, my family & I met my dad & step-mother for our Christmas gathering. 1 Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016
     | 10,271 views

    What did Paul mean when he said he counted his former life with all of its accomplishments as dung for the knowledge of Christ and the power of the resurrection?

    The Power of the Resurrection March 27, 2016, 10:00 a.m. (Philippians 3:7-11) Command Baptist Church But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Great Wake Up Call, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Evans on May 2, 2016
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     | 9,899 views

    Part 2 of the sermon series on God's calling to Save Israel and America form the threat of Radical Islam.

    Satan, You Can’t Have My Country (God’s Great Wake-Up Call, Part 2) (Introduction) Good morning/evening, everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about our God, our country, and what prophecies say about the future of the world we live in. The river of prophecy is filled with rapids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Antidote For My Worry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016
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     | 14,253 views

    If Jesus is my Shepherd I have everything I need

    This morning, we are going to deal with what may very well be the most common sin among Christians. And I think you might be surprised when we find out what that sin is. See if you can identify that sin from these verses. As I read them, keep in mind that the verbs in every single one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mere Stones/Reminders-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2017
     | 5,755 views

    5 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-V—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger *The Spirit absolutely moved in this sermon to FBCC. He took my focus to His level in the pulpit! Attention: I am constantly typing things into the calendar on my smartphone. I’m not being rude, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Within Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017
     | 17,622 views

    Paul addresses the Christian's battle with indwelling sin.

    Tommy Lasorda, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, once described his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s stronger, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 4, 2012
     | 7,813 views

    Fruit of the Spirit is Peace. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The source of peace is God. (3a) (2). The discipline of peace is a steadfast mind (vs 3b) (3). The secret of peace is a heart filled with trust (vs 3c-4) SERMON BODY: Reading: Isaiah chapter 26 verses 3-4 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Thanksgiving: 4 Top Reasons To Give The “thanks” To God!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012
     | 5,549 views

    What more if we RECEIVE the GREATEST GIFT of ALL? It is a GIFT that the world can never provide! But before you RECEIVE this GIFT, are you WILLING to PAY the PRICE? It’s up to you! The PRICE is FREE! Absolutely, no hidden strings attached! Yes! It is PAID

    Intro: When you RECEIVE a GIFT, what’s next? I mean, what are you going to do? ILLUST: I remember the chorus of the song, “The Gift” by Collin Ray: “All I WANT is to HOLD YOU FOREVER All I NEED is you MORE EVERYDAY You SAVED my HEART from being BROKEN APART You GAVE your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is This Generation The Last Generation?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013
     | 6,128 views

    The “Olivet Discourse” was a prophetic message Jesus gave on the Mt. of Olives concerning the “Last Generation.” Could our generation be this "last generation?"

    Is This Generation the Last Generation? July 3, 2013 A The “Olivet Discourse” was a prophetic message Jesus gave on the Mt. of Olives concerning the “Last Generation.” 1 Matthew 24:34 (NASB) 34 "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balaam And His Donkey Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,885 views

    What to do when you find yourself walking outside of God's will for your life.

    A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer handing him the reins. The customer tapped the reins but the donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Leaving The Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2015
     | 9,515 views

    We can be good evangelist's by just being willing and available.

    Leaving The Comfort Zone Text: John 4:1-26 Introduction 1. Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the starboard side: "I saw all the horror ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #3 Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014
     | 6,090 views

    This is an on-going expository study of the Book of Romans, verse by verse

    Book of Romans Study Lesson # 3 By Rev. James May Romans 1:13 – 22 In continuing to express his desire to go to Rome to be a blessing to the saints of God in that city, Paul begins now to explain why he hasn’t been there before and why this is the appointed time for him to go. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Longsuffering Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,245 views

    A study on longsuffering as part of a teaching series on the Fruit of the Spiril.

    Fruit of the Spirit—Longsuffering Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh June 15, 22, 29, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist