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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Doing It God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 10,308 views

    If we want to see God’s will done in our lives, then we must commit ourselves to doing things His way.

    Doing It God’s Way Acts 21:27-40 Intro: As we have followed Paul through the past few chapters of Acts, we have witnessed someone who was willing to give up his own way in order to do what God had called him to do. That is not always easy to do because we are too easily convinced that our way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011
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     | 4,580 views

    A call to todays pastors for boldness

    Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
     | 9,717 views

    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking Sunday School Helpers Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2012
     | 5,586 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 43 – 48

    Luke 9: 43 – 48 Seeking Sunday School Helpers 43 And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples, 44 “Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Enduring Adversity In The Christian Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014
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     | 14,901 views

    A sermon examining the adversity that we may face in this life.

    ENDURING ADVERSITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 5:17-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025) Have you ever experienced relief from a circumstance or situation and then weeks, months, or years later you find yourself back in the same familiar and uncomfortable situation? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consistency In Times Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,399 views

    A sermon examining the importance of remaining steadfast in your faith in the midst of trying times.

    CONSISTENCY IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY Acts 5:21-32 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 11th, 2025) We love to hear stories about our persecuted brothers and sisters who stand firm in their faith even if it costs them their possessions, positions, power, or prosperity. We celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
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     | 11,640 views

    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2017
     | 7,561 views

    1. Expect Christ's enemies to be energized (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect more souls to be saved (vs. 4). 3. Expect more help from Heaven (vs. 5-10). 4. Tell the truth about Jesus (vs. 7-12).

    When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Acts 4:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 *We still live in somewhat of a bubble here in the Bible Belt. Yes, over the years, much has gone downhill spiritually, but it’s still different here. One of the main reasons goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 6,582 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disappointed Dreamer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2017
     | 15,936 views

    Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your God-given dreams, not rejection nor reversals, because in God’s sovereignty, our setbacks are but stepping stones to success.

    Before I get into my message today, I want you to pick a number, any number. Did you pick a number larger than a million? If not, then, why didn't you? In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin picked the number one followed by 100 zeroes while they were still graduate students at Stanford University. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Handle A Sinful Person In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015
     | 4,821 views

    We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality.

    We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality. Many churches become involved in shameful sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,469 views

    Opposition, Suffering, Hope, Jesus' Return

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – The Return of the King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (pg. 825) September 6, 2015 Introduction: I think it’s important that we remember that when Paul originally wrote his letters to the churches...including the Thessalonian churches, there were no chapters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prince Of Peace Carries A Sword Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012
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     | 19,367 views

    What Jesus DIDN'T mean when He said, "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." A study of how this part of scripture is commonly misunderstood.

    ¬¬INTRODUCTION It’s been a memorable weather week, for the first time since they started keeping records, 49 of the 50 states had snow on the ground at the same time. Northwest Florida even had snow – the only state without snow was Hawaii. There is usually always snow on the top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should We Do?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013
     | 7,563 views

    Jesus in bringing life to someone who was dead causes the plot to kill Him but little did they know that the very plot they conjured up to kill Him will bring about eternal life.

    47 Then the leading priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the high council. They said, “What should we do? This man is doing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him continue doing these things, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our Temple and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blind Faith

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,566 views

    This text reminds us that we must blindly trust Jesus, even in the face of opposition.

    35) As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36) When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37) They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ 38) Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ 39) Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist