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  • James May avatar

    The Refining Fire

    Contributed by James May on Feb 19, 2022
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     | 8,306 views

    The church needs the indwelling power of the Holy Ghost to be a refining fire and prepare us for the great deception of the end times.

    The Refining Fire We cannot survive as faithful Christians in the hours to come without the Fire of the Holy Ghost in our midst. The baptism in the Holy Ghost is so important that Jesus told his disciples, who were obviously Believers who were Born Again, to wait in the upper room until the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul's Example

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 10, 2024
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    Paul says to follow his example as citizens of heaven

    Paul’s Example Philippians 3:17-21 Good morning. Toby Mac has a song from 2007 titled, “Lose My Soul”. Some of the lyrics say, “Father God, I am clay in your hands, I wanna stay that way through all life's demands. 'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me, and every little thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Traits Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024
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     | 1,206 views

    Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

    Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Problem With Racism Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2025
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     | 1,992 views

    During the days after the Civil War up thru the 1960s, there were many "Christians" in the U.S. who embraced bigotry and mistreated the black people around them. Why would supposed Christians do that, and how do we protect ourselves from that kind of evil?

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day was last Monday (1/20/25). He once said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Today, our sermon is going to be on racism, not because I think any of us are racist - but because, as Christians, we need to know what the Bible says about it. Martin Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk In A Manner Worthy

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 10, 2024
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    Paul tells both the Philippians and the Colossians that we must walk worthily of Christ. But how do we do that? What does someone who is worthy of wearing Christ's name look like?

    I. In the 2022 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks took a cornerback in the fourth round who has an interesting name: Coby Bryant. I say his name is interesting because he was named after the professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant. After the draft, he was asked by a reporter whether there was any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024
     | 1,269 views

    Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

    Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power And The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 5, 2024
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    God's directions to complete his vision

    The Power and the Plumb Line Zechariah 4:1-10 Good morning, Lincoln Log Masters is a reality show about building log cabins. The show details the process of building log homes and shares some terms about the tools used to build those homes. The show also addresses the risks associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Times Ahead! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2022
     | 2,025 views

    Since Christ has been raised from the dead, anticipate the future, ignore the hypocrites, endure the pain, and stop the sinning.

    Sylvia Manzer, from Crowley, Louisiana, talks about the time when her five-year-old granddaughter returned home from a Children's Crusade. Her brother asked her why she didn't go up to the altar when they said, “All who want to go to heaven come up.” She replied, “Because I didn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 21, 2022
     | 4,574 views

    Are you truly thankful?

    What are you thinking of for this upcoming Thanksgiving Day? I've known in years past, the day before and Thanksgiving morning were a time of stress for the hostess of the family get-together. Stress such as, how's the turkey in the oven doing? Is it browning or is it getting over cooked? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2022
     | 3,845 views

    To find real joy in a world in perma-crisis, worship the Christ of Christmas. Like the wise men, seek Him out, bow before him, and give Him your very best.

    As people across the globe reel from one crisis to another, the Collins English Dictionary just last month (November 2022) revealed its 2022 word of the year: “permacrisis.” Harper Collins, the dictionary’s publisher, defines “permacrisis” as “an extended period of instability and insecurity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who Is Your Master Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jun 4, 2024
     | 989 views

    The same happens to us Especially when it comes to our finances. We face times when our resources are running low, and we wonder if we will have enough to make it through.

    I want you to Imagine for a moment that you're on a long road trip. You are driving through unfamiliar territory, and you know we are 2 distinct types of people when it comes to our petrol tank. With a show of hands when your petrol tank is half you already filling up. And who are those that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Tale Of Two Cities

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024
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     | 785 views

    A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Mighty Messenger Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2025
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     | 1,849 views

    Acts 18:18-28 shows us how God prepares a mighty messenger.

    Introduction John Chrysostom was born in Syrian Antioch in about 347 AD. His mother, Anthusa, was widowed at the age of twenty. She refused to remarry so as to devote herself to John’s education. John studied the Greek classics and rhetoric. For a time, John practiced law, but he became a monk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Palm Sunday Hides The Coming Glory

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2025
     | 441 views

    A message about Palm Sunday and how it pre-enacts Christ coming in glory.

    Palm Sunday Sermon - April 13, 2025 It is Palm Sunday! Palm Sunday is always a pretty upbeat and engaging time, as we enter into the joy of the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey. In fact, Palm Sunday is an essential part of the Easter experience, of the Resurrection Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Anxiety To God Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
     | 225 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Give Anxiety to God” 1 Peter 5:6-14 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist