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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
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     | 6,996 views

    Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

    This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Arms Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 2,677 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:27-30

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Call to Arms” Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 1)

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,528 views

    A sermon examining the persecution endured by Christians throughout history.

    THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 1) Acts 4:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 5th, 2025) A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Deals With Adultery

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,930 views

    We need to be more like Jesus. How he handles both sinners and their accusers teach us lessons we need to practice. Here in John 8, Jesus shines again.

    John 8:1-11 Jesus and the Woman caught in Adultery It looks like an airtight case! She was caught in the act; eye witnesses stand present ready to give their deadly testimony. A sort of mock court convenes in front of Jesus there in the temple grounds and the accusers press him for a judgment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Exchange For Your Soul

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2017
     | 7,510 views

    Let’s discuss the value of the cross, losing ourselves to gain ourselves and living a holy life all from Matthew 16:21-28.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan Have you ever suffered for doing good? Have you ever wondered if it was all worth it? Why do those who do evil seem to prosper? Is there any justice? Is evil really punished and good rewarded? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss the value ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Humility And How Do We Get It?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016
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     | 3,725 views

    "Jesus did that to the extent of surrendering Himself to the Father’s will and dying on the cross for our salvation. You don’t get more other-centered than that."

    Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 Almost forty years ago, the movie Alien frightened a couple of generations of Americans with its notion that a monster could grow inside someone’s chest and then burst out to cause death and destruction. But that notion was not new. Jesus ben Sira, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Standing Tall PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 918 views

    Understand and embrace the freedom we have in Christ, while acknowledging the challenges and tests we face in our discipleship journey, ultimately trusting in Jesus as the source of eternal life and hope.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that challenges us to understand our freedom in Christ, the torments and cares of earthly problems, and how our discipleship is tested. I came across a quote from Dwight L. Moody that I believe sets the stage for today's ...read more

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    Fragrant Worship

    Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Oct 17, 2016
     | 14,731 views

    Mary of Bethany gives us an example of intimate, dedicated, loving worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She demonstrates that our worship should always be centered on Christ and reflect our personal commitment to honor Jesus in how we live.

    FRAGRANT WORSHIP By Michael K. Farrar, O.D. © God’s Breath Publications John chapter 12 is a transition in the life and ministry of Jesus. The first eleven chapters of John’s Gospel cover three years of the life and ministry of Jesus. In John chapter 12 the Apostle now covers less than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2012
     | 7,866 views

    In this last sermon in our series, we witness Elijah's exciting exit and learn some things about how to face the end of our own lives.

    Introduction: A. You all know what a “grand finale” is, right? 1. The grand finale is the very exciting or impressive ending of a performance or a show. 2. Well, I guess someone in rural Arkansas didn’t know the meaning of the phrase. 3. Some of our relatives attended a 4th of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resistance Resistant

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,969 views

    Anytime there is a new initiative in the kingdom of God, resistance will arise. Where God is at work, the enemy is also at work. Rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem was certainly no exception to this. When people take kingdom priorities seriously, people res

    Resistance Resistant Nehemiah 4:1-8 Don Jones tells the story of a close friend who pastored in the Phoenix area but God had laid on his heart the desire to start new churches. He left to go plant a church in another state. The plans were laid for him to begin with the cooperation of two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Commended For Their Faith

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2016
     | 10,363 views

    A study of the ultimate reward for serving Christ the Master, suggesting the impact on our present service.

    “What more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being The King's Cupbearer

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,122 views

    We are reminded to be faithful in our service to the King of Kings.

    Thank you Rev. Trey Precht Being The King's Cupbearer And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days: Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand, after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Differences!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 1,950 views

    One of the things that we often talk about is the differences among people.

    For example, we often see: (1) GENDER DIFFERENCES The differences between men and women are noticeable differences. I am not talking about the physical differences, but our behavioral differences. For example: • Men are Vain. Before they go somewhere, they will check themselves out in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing Our King With Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
     | 5,085 views

    We will look at our giving as worship to God and what it shows about our love and faith towards others.

    I. Introduction Today we are continuing our series on pleasing our King in our worship of Him as His spiritual priesthood. We will continue to build on the foundation that we have laid on the authority of our King and the spiritual nature of our worship as priests to God. Today we will be looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Third Cup: [by His Grace] Our Cup Of Redemption

    Contributed by Timothy Glaze on Apr 2, 2015
     | 8,965 views

    Part of a message delivered during Thursday Holy Week Service in the Bass Memorial Chapel on the campus of William Carey University.

    The Third Cup: [By His Grace] OUR CUP OF REDEMPTION Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28 During a customary Passover ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist