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  • Standing Firm In The Last Days

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 7, 2025
     | 794 views

    Paul describes a society that has turned away from God, where people are consumed with self-interest, greed, pride, and ungodliness. His words sound eerily familiar, as if they were written for our own time. But they also contain guidance and encouragement for us as faithful Christians.

    “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

  • How Are You Connected?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025
     | 3,238 views

    True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

  • Trusting Jesus In A World Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    This is the 44th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#44] TRUSTING JESUS IN A WORLD OF HYPOCRISY Luke 12:1-12 Introduction: Have you ever walked into a place, (maybe a Church) where everyone seems friendly and welcoming; but as you observe closer, you notice some people pretending to be interested in you, while ...read more

  • Faith Vs. Religion

    Contributed by Rob Westlund on May 15, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    Faith sees Jesus and all that Jesus is. Religion sees what is comfortable and common

    In Wyoming’s Fitzpatrick Wilderness at 11400 feet above sea level is the pristine shore of a nameless lake. This is where we join Mike Turner, a Presbyterian minister completing his sabbatical leave with a solo adventure with God. This adventure Mike called a “Wander in Wonder” was a 60 mile hike ...read more

  • "Public Piety: To Be Seen By Men"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    A message on substanceless piety.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church www.st-andrew.com According to the Chicago Tribune, a man named Joe from Rockford, Illinois, ran a live Internet sex site called Video Fantasy. Joe had a ten-year-old son. On his home computer Joe installed filtering software to limit the ...read more

  • Religion & Rituals Will Not Save You Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
     | 6,606 views

    Religious people can be some of the hardest to reach with the gospel.

    1. There is wonderful CONFIDENCE & SECURITY in Jesus Christ. a. Our salvation isn’t based on the promises we have made to God but rather THE PROMISE He has made to us. b. If you believe, you are saved, eternally. 2 Corinthians 1:20 NOTE: They came to Jesus one day and asked: John 6:28-29 (NKJV) ...read more

  • More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,025 views

    How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

    More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

  • Man's Chief End

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,839 views

    Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? We were made to glorify and enjoy but how do we do that and what does that mean?

    Man's Chief End 1 Peter 4:10-11 Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? With this thought in mind Augustine said, "You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in You." God is a God of glory. Moses sang in Exodus 15:11 " Who ...read more

  • The Power Of Jesus' Blood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,951 views

    Explores the transformative power of God's truth, the blessing of Jesus' blood, and our call to witness and live in His light.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary of ours, a place where we gather to share in the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because we are drawn by the Holy Spirit to come together in fellowship, to learn, to grow, ...read more

  • The Beginning Of The End Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,056 views

    The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

    Play Video: If Jesus Returned Today. If Jesus came back today, would He find us faithful or faithless? The question is not when Jesus will return but what will we do before He gets here? A focus on the future will fortify our faith today. We come to Mark 13, which contains the longest sermon of ...read more

  • Personal Growth For Christian Living

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020
     | 8,888 views

    Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

    Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

  • Know The Difference Between Whitewashing And Washing White?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,772 views

    There are many external problems that are a manifestation of a deep internal problem. We must get to the root of the problems to correct them.

    WHITEWASHED OR WASHED WHITE? GIVE THE OFFERING OF EXCUSES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN WHITEWASHING AND WASHING WHITE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTWARD RIGHTEOUSNESS AND INWARD CORRUPTION, AND REAL RIGHTEOUSNESS! AN EXTERNAL SIGN OF AND ...read more

  • Freedom

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011
     | 13,967 views

    This sermon explains what must be done to obtain and maintain freedom; and what will cause you to lose it.

    Freedom Romans 6:16 – 23 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Freedom is a wonderful thing. During the 4th of July Holiday we celebrate our freedoms here in America. Sadly though, freedom is very misunderstood. Even more serious is the fact that this misunderstanding of freedom poses ...read more

  • Shepherds And Angels: Suddenly Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 1, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    What happens when the Divine enters the ordinary?

    Rev Bradford Reaves Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction We are here in the heart of the birth Narrative for Jesus. This is what we have spent the last few months. Yes, months. This is not something ...read more

  • The Ark Of The Lord

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 16,401 views

    The story of the Ark’s return to Jerusalem is a sharp reminder of what happens if God’s instructions are flouted and the blessing that obedience brings.

    THE ARK OF THE LORD I expect some of you will, like me, have wasted a couple of hours watching the film "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark". It’s a fantasy adventure story loosely based on the fact that the Ark of the Covenant was lost without trace nearly two and a half thousand ...read more