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  • John Hamby avatar

    Hated Without A Cause

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 9, 2026
     | 148 views

    What can we expect as followers of Jesus Christ as we live our lives in this world? Sometimes believers will suffer and are persecuted.

    “Hated Without A Cause” John 15:18-25, 16:1-4 What can we expect as followers of Jesus Christ as we live our lives in this world? Some, because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna: The Persecuted Church (Faithful In Suffering) Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 14, 2026
     | 145 views

    When faithfulness becomes costly, Jesus reminds His church that suffering does not have the final word. He knows our affliction, limits the enemy’s power, and calls us to stand firm in His victory — because those who remain faithful will share in His life beyond death.

    ## **INTRODUCTION — A CHURCH THAT KNEW WHAT IT MEANT TO DIE AND LIVE AGAIN** As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Smyrna, it is important to look back at where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Before Jesus corrects His church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Attributes Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,372 views

    A sermon examining the characteristics of agape love.

    THE ATTRIBUTES OF LOVE I Corinthians 13:4-8 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026) 1 Corinthians 13 is often referred to as the "Love Chapter" of the Bible. These thirteen verses are widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and profound discourses on love in human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Church Be The Church Part I

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 29,076 views

    The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

    LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,824 views

    Anger is something we all experience. How does the Bible deal with it? Our text says, "Be angry and do not sin ..." Let us deal with that today.

    ANGER EPHESIANS 4:26 Be Angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Who this week has been angry? Just out and out mad at someone or something? ▪ You have been stuck in a long traffic jam or you have got behind the slowest driver in the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,835 views

    Third of the Form the Heart Series

    Giving Mark 12:41-44 All Scripture Marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All Scripture Marked NLT: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997,Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. This week all the celebrity gossip surrounded a 14 year old girl from Palm Dessert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fixing Our Thoughts On Jesus. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,136 views

    This sermon talks about fixing our thoughts on Jesus and expands the thought using a numonic FACE It contains a couple of good stories.

    I want to read a motoring magazine type article on the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. "Go ahead. Try it." My driving instructor was eager to send me down the slalom in the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Intrigued, I punched the gas pedal and started dodging orange cones set out on the pavement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Work To Rest Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,685 views

    Hebrews 4 calls us to work to rest. We do well when we do our work within the context of God’s rest.

    We gather together on Sunday mornings in church for worship… so really we shouldn’t start by thinking of us and what we want or need from church. We start all this with the goal of worshiping God… of expressing our thanks and devotion to Him. But with that said, I do want people to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power In The Blood

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 15,907 views

    Nothing can separate us from God’s love

    Power in the Blood This is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. The words in verses 31-39, especially make such a powerful statement about God’s love in Jesus. These verses are used quite often at funerals because they seem to be what people need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 15,977 views

    Three reasons why following Jesus Christ is costly.

    Luke 9:57-62 The Cost of Discipleship INTRODUCTION In the middle of the first century BC, Julius Caesar landed on the shores of Britain with his Roman legions. He took a bold and decisive step to ensure the success of his military campaign. He ordered his men to march to the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mighty Men

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,853 views

    REAL MEN SERVE GOD AND ARE THUS MIGHTY MEN!

    MIGHTY MEN II SAMUEL 23: 8-17 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 16, 2002 INTRODUCTION: THE TOP TEN THINGS YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR FATHER: 10.When he was your age, kids had to walk six miles to school in the snow and rain . . . uphill both ways. 9. If he had acted like you, his father would have knocked him into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up Into The Truth

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 32,476 views

    Growing up into the truth means living life God’s way, the way of Love!

    GROWING UP INTO THE TRUTH I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 MARCH 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Peculiar People

    Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    A sermon on how and why we are called a peculiar people.

    My Peculiar People 1Peter 2:1-25 By Brother David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church This week as I thought about the sermon that God was placing on me for this week He brought to my mind the peculiar people that I have met in my life. I have known people who did not believe in modern technology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Price Of Getting Even

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    We are meant to live as Christians in a "get even" world.

    The High Price of Getting Even Matthew 5:38-42 November 14, 2004 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up my sister and I would fight a lot and I mean a lot. We just couldn’t seem to ever get along very well. I remember one day in particular when I was really being hard to get along ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    the light of the gospel impacted on Saul in a way that would lead in the end to the gospel being proclaimed all the way to Rome, to the centre of the Roman Empire, in fact in the Emperor’s palace itself.

    It’s interesting to notice, as we read through these chapters of Acts, from 7 to 10, how there’s a theme of blindness and sight, so reminiscent of the words of Jesus at the end of John 9. [In fact let’s listen to them now.] First Stephen retells the story of the Jewish people and the members of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican