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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Hope Reigns Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
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    Despite the wickedness of our rulers hope reigns. God wants us to trust Him enough that we look to Him for direction in choosing our leaders. He also want us to trust Him when those leaders don't appear to do His will.

    Intro: Something has been weighing heavily on me as November quickly approaches like a growing storm. It is often said that this is the most important election of our nation’s history. What we have to do is look at the elections that are upcoming with a fresh and new set of eyes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Have I Moved The Ball Today?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 8, 2023
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    The objective measure of the progress of a football team is whether they can advance the football toward their goal-line. Paul lays down 4 hash marks to show Christians how to judge their own progress in Christ.

    “HAVE I MOVED THE BALL TODAY?” Col. 1:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Why will all of the referees check their voicemail immediately after the Super Bowl? So they can hear someone say "no missed calls." B. TEXT “...So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Is Baptism So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010
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    Baptism is important because it is a sign on the outside of what has already happened on the inside.

    Why Is Baptism So Important? Texts: Act 2:37-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27 Introduction 1. Have you ever wondered why baptism is so important? 2. Baptism by itself won't save you. I once heard a Black Baptist preacher say, "You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet one!" 3. Baptism won't make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What God Has For You, It Is For You

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010
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    What God has for you, it is certainly for you

    I Samuel 16:1-13 Topic: What God has for you, it is for you No matter what you are going through in this life, just know this one thing: What God has for you, it is for you. You may not have everything that you desire or need right now. But just know and believe this one thing: What God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Illegal Tender

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
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    To protect its integrity the church must take the responsibility of discerning between true and false believers.

    Have you ever held a counterfeit bill? It can have all the appearances of the real thing. Most people are not able to immediately recognize one. However, a trained eye can quickly detect fake currency, because certain telltale flaws betray a bill's lack of genuineness. United States law ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blueprint For Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 12, 2015
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    John gives us the blueprint to follow!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When one decides they are going to have a house built, they may go to a home builder to get it done. • One of the things the homebuilder should have is some plans or blueprints for building the house. • Can you imagine what kind of home you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blood, Sweat, And Tears In The Church Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
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    Blood, swat and tears is hard work and effort in the church to be and accomplish all that God wants from your church.

    Prayer- Introduction- This morning I want to talk a moment about the church. I say by sermon title the church of God because there are churches out there that I believe never ask God what He thinks about decisions that are made in His church. I believe there are churches that are nothing more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mary's Alabaster Box

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023
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     | 3,780 views

    Mary humbly falling at the feet of Jesus to give Him her best.

    Mary’s Alabaster Jar John 12:1-8 Good Morning Everyone /Glad that you joined us this morning. Welcome online friends Would you turn to John 12 and as you are doing that would you bow your head for prayer as we ask the Lord for His presence and guidance into His Word? Prayer- John 12:1-8 Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Jew, The Law, And Then Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 29, 2023
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     | 1,316 views

    You cannot do a fully study of Romans without digging deep into the issue of the relationship between the Law of Moses, Israel, the Church, and Salvation.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org It is undoubtedly true that you cannot do a full study of Romans without digging deep into the issue of the relationship between the Law of Moses, Israel, the Church, and Salvation. This is a deep and complex issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Be Ye Separate

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 4, 2024
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    Christians are to be readily recognizable. They are to be seperate from worldly persons. However, it is most difficult to identify one in a crowd in the modern world. Why?

    In western culture and its influence upon all the rest of mankind, depicting Christians from the rest of the world is most difficult today. The only differences we see come from diverse groups who outwardly show differences in their dress and chosen culture. Outward differences among all others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Superficial Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 17, 2025
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    As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude

    (This is not an original work, I have expanded points to fit our congregation and my style of delivery) TITLE: THE SUPERFICIAL THANKSGIVING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 18:9-14 As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude. PSALM 92:1 says, “IT IS A GOOD THING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Build God's Temple: Prioritizing The Local Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Nov 21, 2025
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    Just as God commanded the Jews who returned from exile to “build a temple,” New Testament Christians are called to build the local church to which each belongs—a spiritual temple founded on Jesus Christ.

    A Call to Build God's Temple: Prioritizing the Local Church (Haggai 1:1-11) 1 In the second year of Darius' reign, on the first day of the sixth month, the prophet Haggai delivered the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua, son of Jehozadak, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True And False Disciples Revealed

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 20, 2026
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    Matthew 7 contains one of the most shocking statements from Jesus about true and false disciples. True disciples are both known by Jesus and belong to Jesus.

    Sermon – True and False Disciples Revealed Scripture Lesson: Matthew 7:21-23, “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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    What you own is not who you are.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, we are called to reflect, to ponder, and to meditate on a question that is as old as humanity itself, yet often overlooked in our fast-paced, ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
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    This sermon explores the eternal significance of our everyday choices, urging us to live in the light of eternity and make decisions that honor God.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in the richness of His Word, to grow in the knowledge of His truth, and to be transformed by the ...read more

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