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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Lillie M. Jackson

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,894 views

    Lillie was a believer in Christ who loved her familly, overcame several challenges, and worked in the church.

    Funeral Eulogy Lillie Jackson 11/29/2015 Psalms 116:15-15 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-35 God took notice and smiled on Monday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Lillie Jackson rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trouble At Philippi.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2022
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     | 1,666 views

    Diabolical opposition to the gospel.

    TROUBLE AT PHILIPPI. Acts 16:16-34. One of the hazards of church planting is a problem of space: where and when to gather for worship. Of course, small groups can meet in our homes: but the very beginning of gospel work might, in suitable climates, take place outdoors (cf. Acts 16:13). But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    So Built We The Wall Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

    In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    Just as a tiny spark has the power to start a devastating fire, one word has the power to devastate lives, homes, churches and communities. Words can tear down but they also can build up. How do you think the Lord would have us use our words?

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ We have all either heard or used the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Is that true? We’ve had kids all over this church who have broken bones in the past year or so. Things like that happen. People get hurt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Church That Heard "Well Done"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,075 views

    What kind of church do you like? What kind do I like? Does it really matter? How about, what kind of church does God like? Here’s the story of a church that heard well done. It was not a church without problems. But it was a church that had the heartbeat

    The Church Which Heard God Say “Well Done” Or, 5 “I’s” (One Capital I, Three Little I, One Big I) 3 John Stewardship of Missions Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 John 1:1-14 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Collins avatar

    I Can't Stay Here

    Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

    Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Courage Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2013
     | 5,840 views

    The work on the wall is nearly done, so we see their four acts of desperation to defeat God’s work: 1. Assassination plot (1-4); 2. Scandalous rumor (5-7); 3. Trap to violate the Temple (10-14); 4. Threat letters (15-19)...and truth to follow when we fac

    Our public schools have been dealing with the serious problem of bullying. Bullies are nothing new; we see examples of them in the Book of Nehemiah. As Nehemiah gets closer to completing the work on the wall of Jerusalem, the pressure and intimidation intensifies. The work was nearly done; all ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Final Instructions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,706 views

    In today's lesson we learn various instructions regarding living the Christian life.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian living. The Apostle Paul addressed a number of issues regarding Christian living as he concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Been With Jesus (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 5, 2014
     | 4,842 views

    What the world needs is…..More people who have been with Jesus!!

    Acts 4:5-14-And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    How Do Gyms Make Their Money? Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,358 views

    For the answer, you'll have to read to the end of the sermon.

    A question to ponder - “How do Gyms make their money?” We’ll come back to that…. Children - Have you have you ever gone up to your mum or dad and gone “Can we go to Disneyland this year?” “Can we go to the new film that’s out this weekend” ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Limitless God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,417 views

    n difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and yet try to handle things ourselves without turning to Him and His Word. This is masked unbelief. Although God is constantly working, He allows us to set a limit on the degree of work He does ...

    Opening illustration: A child once asked, “What does God do all day?” If the answer to that question depended on how much we allow God to do in our individual lives, some of us would have to reply, “Not much!” In difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Moore avatar

    Friends, Foes And Family Series

    Contributed by David Moore on May 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,578 views

    This sermon addresses the sources of opposition to the work of God.

    Friends, Foes & Family Text: Mark 3:20-35 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians the apostle Paul once commented, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Isn’t that the truth? Last Sunday we saw how Jesus ministry was increasing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,072 views

    A sermon examining the persecution that Christians have endured throughout history.

    THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 2) Acts 4:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025) Here in America we are blessed to possess religious freedom. For the most part, we are able to share the Gospel without the fear of being imprisoned for doing so. However, when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    A Warrior’s Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 14, 2011
     | 8,947 views

    Notice how David honors God first. Then, there is no need for fearing his enemies.

    A Warrior’s Spirit Psalms 27:1-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? 2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host encamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel