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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Preaching The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 25, 2025
     | 152 views

    I can’t say for other preachers, but when I bring a message that the Lord has given me; I have an expectation: I desire the power from the Lord to preach I desire a hunger from God’s people to hear I desire a lost person to respond, not to me but from the Word of God

    “Preaching The Gospel” Acts 14:1-7 I can’t say for other preachers, but when I bring a message that the Lord has given me; I have an expectation: I desire the power from the Lord to preach I desire a hunger from God’s people to hear I desire a lost person to respond, not to me but from the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cracked But Called: How The Light Gets In

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 25, 2025
     | 109 views

    THEME: God’s glory shines through the cracks of our weakness. BIG IDEA: The gospel treasure shines brightest through fragile people who refuse to give up.

    SERMON TITLE: Cracked but Called: How the Light Gets In TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (CSB) Opening: The Cracks Where the Light Gets In There’s a line from a song by Leonard Cohen that always catches my heart: “Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 64 views

    THE CROSS

    Galatians 6:11-18 THE CROSS 1. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CROSS - THE LEGALIZERS – 6:12-13 Their Conceit - 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, Their Constraint - they constrain you to be circumcised; Their Complaint - only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Words Of Encouragement PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 1,057 views

    Explores the transformative power of prayer, the constant presence of the Spirit, and the vital role of positivity and encouragement in our faith journey.

    Welcome, dear family of faith, to this shared moment of fellowship and growth. We are gathered here, not by chance or by some fleeting whim, but by the divine design of our Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to delve into the depths of His Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

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    A Prayer Worth Learning PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
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     | 692 views

    This sermon explores Paul's prayer in Colossians 1:9-14, emphasizing its relevance today in guiding us to live a life worthy of the Lord and grow in His knowledge.

    Good morning, beloved, and welcome to this gathering. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord, and it is my prayer that our hearts will be enriched and our spirits uplifted as we break the bread of life together today. Our focus today is from Colossians 1:9-14. This passage reveals the depth of ...read more

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    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    The Book of Romans is a passionate defense of the gospel. This sermon is an introduction to a 12-part series on the first 8 chapters of the book of Romans.

    The Book of Romans Series – Sermon # 1 – Romans 1:1-17 – “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” A while back a bunch of us got together for a CATM Academy course called Movie Making 101. When the class was gathered I simply introduced the course by saying that we had an opportunity to tell a story. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'the End Of The Beginning'.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 7,331 views

    'The End of The Beginning'. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 28 verses 23-31. ill: Train story - focus on the wrong thing. Ill: • Then 'War Time Speeches of Winston Churchill'. • During the second world war November 1942: • As Hitler's Luftwaffe had invaded English skies, • Britain was feeling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

    Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Felix Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,703 views

    Felix represents many people intrigued by the gospel but recognizes that surrendering to it means losing status, power, or control of their own lives. Mere exposure to truth does not necessarily enlighten the heart, and Felix is an excellent example of that.

    Felix Felix was Festus' predecessor. He imprisoned Paul but allowed him to speak in his defense. He hoped Paul would offer him a bribe, but he never did. Festus thought Paul was delusional, but he did not think that was cause for putting him to death or locking him up, so he let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Music - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 137 ratings
     | 103,440 views

    Why would Paul emphasize the importance of music in our lives? What is it about "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs" that can change our lives... and the lives of others around us?

    OPEN: Jim Serian tells of the time when one of his congregation’s organizations “The Women’s League” wanted to announce a new project they had undertaken for the church. On that particular Sunday morning during the announcement time, the President of the Women’s League came up to announce a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contentions In The Church. Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,438 views

    THE NEED FOR REPENTANCE AND RECONCILIATION

    Contentions in the Church Lessons from Paul and Barnabas. ACTS 15:36-41. At times disagreement will occur among believers who love the Lord and one another. When this cannot be resolved, it is best to agree to disagree and let God work his will in the lives of all concerned. Differences in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    “lord I Can’t Do This Anymore” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 16,992 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.

    “Lord I can’t do this anymore” Acts 18:1-11 I guess all of us at one time or another get depressed and feel like giving up. In the heat of a moment we may feel like saying: “there’s no use going on because the harder I try, the worse things seem to get. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revealing The Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve Watched Paul And His Partners Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 12,387 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley and Pastor Tom Owen 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.

    Revealing the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve watched Paul and his partners, as they left Jerusalem to begin the journey to the utter most parts of the world and everywhere they went people got saved and in each city a church was established, even though Paul and his team met resistance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Fear Of Being Popular Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction The story so far: There has been a big argument brewing in the churches of Galatia about what the content of the Gospel is and whether or not Paul is teaching the right version. Some former Jews who have become Christians are saying he has it wrong and he is not teaching what Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Keep Going Forward For God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 5, 2019
     | 11,062 views

    How can we go forward? 1. Keep speaking about our Savior (vs. 20-23). 2. Keep studying the Scripture (vs. 23). 3. Be sure that more people will be saved (vs. 24-29). 4. Boldly keep striving to serve the Lord (vs. 30-31).

    Keep Going Forward for God The Book of Acts - Part 93 Acts 28:16-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 2, 2015 *Tonight, we finish our study of the Book of Acts. John Phillips described the closing scene with these words: "That is where Luke put down his pen. He gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist