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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Wwjd

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 31, 2023
     | 1,715 views

    Based on 1 John 2:1-11 - Challenges hearers to consider the why Jesus died & how that should impact the way we live our lives for Him.

    “WWJD” 1 John 2:1-11 FBCF – 8/30/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels INTRO – WWJD – Very popular at one time, especially among teenagers. Thousands of bracelets sold in Christian bookstores everywhere. Asked an employee at Lifeway bookstore back when it was open if they had ever seen anything as popular. Said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross-Over.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2022
     | 6,051 views

    In order to leave the land of Egypt, Israel had to cross over the Red Sea. In order to enter the promised land, these Hebrews had to cross over the Jordan River.

    The Cross-Over. Joshua 3:14-17NKJV Before you can physically crossover an obstacle, or possibly a barrier, you have to be willing to leave familiar. For if the familiar is holding you down, it’s time to crossover. You've heard it said, “People who live in the mountains, wish they lived near ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Family Business (2018)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,225 views

    How would you have felt if you had been Mary? Today’s text points out three important things, separation, recovery and discipleship.

    THE FAMILY BUSINESS Text: Luke 2:41 - 52 The late John Hughes is one of my favorite filmmakers. He was known for making many come-of-age movies like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Uncle Buck. He was also well known for two classic ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lord Blesses. Amen?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 13, 2022
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     | 1,427 views

    A message sharing how as we show His love to others, we can change lives of those among us.

    Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Home Is Where The Soul Is

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,008 views

    Focusing on what God has done for us in salvation will help us get through the truth that the world is not our home and we will not find satisfaction, rest, or peace except in Him.

    A. Opening illustration: A real Christian is an odd number anyway. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen. Talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see. He expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another, empties himself in order that he might be full, admits he is wrong to he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cheaper By The Dozen Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,820 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Did Boaz Acknowledge That Brought An Alliance?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,000 views

    Ruth follows Naomi's plan, and later Ruth and Boaz are married.

    THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF BOAZ Ruth 3:1-18 As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate troublesome occasions (1:8-9). In any case, when Naomi heard the report about Boaz, her hope for what's to come was reestablished (2:20). As was normal of her character, she considered Ruth first, empowering ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Emperor Domitian Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2022
     | 1,597 views

    Domitian was a good administrator and a competent ruler despite all his transgressions. He was the first Roman Emperor who spent most of his reign out of the capital, touring the provinces of the gradually growing Empire.

    Emperor Domitian Emperor Domitian was an immoral man who thought he was divine and promoted the worship of the Roman gods. Domitian Roman Emperor Description Domitian was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah At Carmel Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on May 6, 2023
     | 2,634 views

    The Prophet Elijah meets the King Ahab and the false prophets on Carmel, and God answers by fire! Elijah at Carmel shows us separation from the world as a necessity for experiencing the fire of God.

    ELIJAH AT CARMEL I Kings 18:30-39 Intro: We began studying this prophet of God, Elijah, last week. We saw his experience at Cherith. We studied how the drought came at his preaching, and God separated him out at Cherith. We saw the Division, The Provision, And The Vision he experienced at Cherith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our First Love Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 17, 2022
     | 1,878 views

    Zeal for Christ and His Word must always be covered in love. Love for God and for others.

    Lord of the Lamp Stands Revelation 2:1 NLT 1 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: Angel - lit. “messenger.” Likely the person(s) who represented ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Blessings? I Didn't Think We Were Going To Make It?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2022
     | 1,633 views

    Things sure don't look good? I didn't think we were going to make it? God did it again!

    BLESSINGS? WE DIDN’T THINK WE WERE GOING TO MAKE IT… GOD DID IT AGAIN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Franklin Roosevelt said: We have always held to the belief and the conviction that there is a BETTER LIFE! A BETTER WORLD! BETTER IS JUST BEYOND THE HORIZON… THE PARADIGM ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022
     | 1,525 views

    Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

    This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptized To Go And Bear Fruit

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 204 views

    A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large grand pianos. The only way to get the piano into the Sanctuary was by taking out the back windows and raising the piano over thirty feet into the air.

    Baptized to Go and Bear Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 Intro: A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Trusting God Through Suffering: Accept The Pain And Move Forward Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 4, 2024
     | 1,311 views

    “You must be patient in all the suffering that God sends you. If your love for the Lord is pure, you will love Him as much on Calvary as on Mt. Tabor." -Jeanne Guyon

    “Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 years in this world, everything that has truly enhanced and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Generosity Is A Form Of Worship. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 2, 2024
     | 1,317 views

    What do we own? A great question. It all belongs to God, who is generous to all. It is an act of worship tolive and give generously.

    Generosity is a form of worship. As you will know if you’ve been here over the last few weeks, apart from last week when we focused on youth and children, we have been looking at Dr Harry Wendt’s material, “In Heavens Name Why on Earth.” This is the last week of the series, and the focus of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army