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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Who Was John The Baptist? (Luke, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,512 views

    The calling of John the Baptist is direct: Repent (turn) and receive. This appears to be tough challenge today … but it’s no different than it was in AD 29!!!

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- EX: Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Much Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 26, 2021
     | 1,875 views

    Based on Matt. 28:16-20 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus based on the Great Commission.

    “MAKING MUCH OF JESUS!” Matt. 28:16-20 INTRO – Centralia underground mine fire – Coal seam fire – when a layer of coal in the earth’s crust is ignited. The coal seam fire in Centralia, PA, has been burning since the early 1960’s & many think it could continue burning into the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sing To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 1, 2021
     | 4,589 views

    Based on Ex. 15:1-21 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider why, when, & how believers should praise the Lord.

    “I WILL SING TO THE LORD” Ex. 15:1-21 FBCF – 5/30/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Yogi Berra, catcher NY Yankees & Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves. 1957, World Series. As usual, Yogi was keeping up ceaseless chatter behind the plate – intending to pep up his teammates on the one hand – & to distract ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is The Proof Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 8, 2021
     | 3,338 views

    Based on John 13:35-34 - Challenges listeners to understand that loving like Jesus loves is proof that we are truly following Him.

    “LOVE IS THE PROOF” John 13:34-35 FBCF – 11/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1975 – The Captain & Tennille – #1 song, “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Best-selling single of 1975. And I think Tenille’s hairstyle was the best-selling teenage hairstyle of 1975, too! Unfortunately, love didn’t keep “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Convenience Truth

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 29, 2019
     | 2,790 views

    The American church is in trouble! We have chosen consumerism and convenience over service. We must be challenged to follow Jesus at all costs.

    1. Video clip of New US Citizens https://youtu.be/0pvonsToYA0 a. Becoming a Christian reminds me of the excitement with becoming a US Citizen b. BUT, something happens along the way and the “new” wears off. 2. What do these slides have in common? [Convenience Slides a. 7-11 b. Garage Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go And Tell!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,743 views

    The following sermon is going to look at Zechariah’s song in hope that it will challenge us to share the best gift ever given to humanity with the world!

    Go and Tell! Luke 1:67-80 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost here! Just the thought of getting hugs from loved ones, giving gifts and breaking one’s diet to eat mountains of food makes me quiver with excitement. As grand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up The Mantle

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 4, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    Advent 2, 2020 We are challenged by Mark's gospel to take up the mantle of Isaiah - just like John the Baptist

    Taking up the Mantle Mark 1:1-8 Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first appearances, it kinda ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Are You Expecting God?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 26, 2018
     | 9,017 views

    A prelude message to Christmas 2018 challenging us all to look ahead willingly, expectantly, at what God might do this holiday season.

    - In the coming weeks, Pastor Joey will be preaching about Christmas -- So, this message is not specifically on Christmas – rather, it’s one of preparation -- It is a message of expectation – prayerfully it’s one of faith in action -- Big Idea (up front): As you sit here today … are you expecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against All Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2019
     | 10,617 views

    Nehemiah has to face the challenges of doing something he was not familiar with but it is the will of God. He has to inspect the wall, motivate the people and contend with the oppositions.

    We had a remarkable breakthrough in chapter 2 when Nehemiah was granted the opportunity to see the King, after 4 months of praying and waiting. • Even with all that praying, it wasn’t a simple thing for Nehemiah to seek the King’s favour. He was very much afraid (2:2). • Imagine asking for leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,050 views

    This sermon is for Dr. King Sunday and challenges us to be willing to pay the price to stand for righteousness. Justice and Righteousness must go hand in hand.

    Will You Pay The Price Of Righteousness? Jeremiah 7:1-12 Luke 23:13-24 January 19, 2020 Have you ever gone into a store and saw something you really wanted, but you looked at the price tag, and even though you wanted it, you decided the price was too high to pay. Today and tomorrow all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Look At Your Feet

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 28, 2022
     | 2,314 views

    Based on Romans 10:13-17 - Challenges hearers to consider the lostness of the world & the call of God to go to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

    “LOOK AT YOUR FEET” Romans 10:13-17 FBCF – 11/27/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – J & P video I’ve spent a fair amount of time w/ these 2 people. They’ve spoken in churches where I’ve served as Pastor. I’ve eaten meals w/ them, once in Moscow. I’ve spoken to him on the phone several times, texted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Winners Are Made In The Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025
     | 543 views

    The challenges you go through are divine tools to shape your character, test your faith, and prepare you for your next level.

    WINNERS ARE MADE IN THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel King, D. Min. avatar

    The Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 68,816 views

    This is a revival sermon that will cause sleeping churches to wake up and dead churches to come alive. It will also challenge believers to reach out to the lost.

    Three thousand years ago, God gave the prophet Ezekiel a vision. Ezekiel says, “The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seek Wisdom Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 8, 2017
     | 4,928 views

    This verse calls and challenges the people to come to Him for knowledge, wealth and life. Its continuous search at the feet of God. Such men is sought by God

    Men Sought by God Proverbs 8:34 “Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors”. WAITING AT THE DOOR POSTS Waiting is always connected to and referred to the act of Prayer with fasting. Be still and look to Lord and wait patiently (Ps.37:7). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Disciplined Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 5,653 views

    Message 25 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues thought stirred by Paul's challenge to limit our freedom for the sake of the gospel.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Essential perspectives for the New Year. 1. Life is not what it seems or feels Daniel thought that God had ignored his prayer. Zachariah and Elizabeth had resigned themselves to the fact that God said, “NO!” to their request ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance