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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Power Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
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     | 8,819 views

    Attaining the church's purpose is about "keeping the main thing the main thing." People must not only "know" the core values, but they must also "hear" them continually restated so they can envision what they're working towards.

    Proverbs states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). Bill Hybels, in his book Courageous Leadership, tells us, “When a leader is casting a vision publicly the goal is to help people know, understand, and remember the ‘main thing’.”(1) Purpose is all about keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Providence And Protection Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,846 views

    God in His providence provided the help Paul would need, through his nephew, the centurion and the commander. God protected Paul with 470 soldiers against the 40 men who wanted to kill him. God is in control of our trials.

    LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened by your Word again and be encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We saw last week how Paul was rescued from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Enemy, Part 1: The Devil Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 3, 2020
     | 5,533 views

    The devil is our ever present adversary. He not God's adversary because God is control of all, but the devil is our adversary and we must be on our guard.

    We are in a battle. Everyday, every hour, every minute. The nature of our battle is as we had already studied: Ephesians 6:12 (NASB95) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 2: Faith & Family Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 3,178 views

    God urges us to persevere in our faith, even as Job did.

    Finish this sentence. “If you don’t succeed at first…try, try again.” Do you know who besides God best exemplifies that kind of perseverance? Satan. If there is one thing I admire about Satan, and I know that’s a shocking thing to say, but if there is something we can learn from him, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Thou Art Converted

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 12, 2019
     | 5,535 views

    This contribution is based on a message preached June 2, 2013, at the Eolia Baptist Church, Eolia, MO. This is not an exact transcription.

    Thank you for giving me the privilege of sharing a message from God’s Word today. As some of you have found out, I’m originally from West Virginia but my wife is a native of Missouri, so, any questions, she can help translate for you! (audience laughed) The text for the message is from Luke’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Series

    Contributed by David Grate on Oct 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,192 views

    It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other.

    It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other. This week, Miss Justine’s reading helped us to witness the peaceful passing of the first Hebrew leadership baton from Moses to Joshua, setting the stage for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thriving Or Surviving Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,454 views

    We will examine what it tookDaniel and his three friends to thrive amidst difficult times.

    Thriving or Surviving Feb 5, 2012 Dan 1 Intro: What does it take to not merely survive, but to thrive amidst difficult times? That is the uncomfortable question that jumped out at me through the pages of Scripture this week, in a story that I am going to tell you in a moment. See, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013
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     | 7,398 views

    In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

    1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Magnificent Valentine Gift Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,315 views

    We give and receive Valentine cards, flowers, candy and lots of love on this day, but we all need to stop and thank God Almighty for HIS Valentine give to us.

    A MAGNIFICENT VALENTINES GIFT 2-12-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT; JOHN 8:1-11 Do you remember the story behind the origins of Valentine’s Day? You know, it is called Valentine’s Day for a reason. Approximately 250 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joseph Of Arimathea

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
     | 6,426 views

    Cost of staying back! Will you be the one?

    Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guilt And Grace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2012
     | 6,315 views

    In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment, Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation.

    Title: Guilt and Grace Text: John 8:1-11 Thesis: In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment… Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation. Introduction An attorney tells the story of a man who died. Speaking to the widow he said, “Your husband did not leave a will so we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scars

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 5, 2018
     | 10,553 views

    Often our scars serve as mile-markers in our lives. Other scars are hidden from human view. Scars from verbal or physical abuse, divorce, traumatic losses, betrayals by those you loved. They don't escape the Master's gaze. He wants to heal them.

    SCARS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a lot of ways, adults are like kids; we make mistakes and sometimes get hurt. 2. A young boy, Jayden, came into the house covered with mud after finishing a rough day of play. "Mom," he shouted at the top of his voice, "if I fell out of a tree, would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Real King Maker Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,586 views

    Exposition on perspective from Daniel 7:1-28

    Text: Daniel 7:1-28, Title: The Real King-Maker, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/14/10, PM A. Opening illustration: tell the joke about the rabbi and the Pope—perspective B. Background to passage: Daniel 7 is the first of several visions and prophecies that complete the balance of the book. It is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Integrity

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,568 views

    A sermon examining Christian integrity.

    CHRISTIAN INTEGRITY PHILEMON 1:10-17 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, June 15th, 2025) I would like to talk to you today about “Christian Integrity”. In my preparation for this message I stumbled across an article by a man named Mark Stinnet. In it he says: “Frustration? That’s an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,852 views

    The book of Nehemiah opens in the Persian city of Susa in the year 444 BC. Later that year, Nehemiah traveled to Israel, leading the third of three returns by the Jewish people following their seventy years of exile in Babylon.

    Nehemiah Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. He was governor of Persian Judea under Artaxerxes I of Persia. Born: 473 BC, Babylon Nationality: Israeli Parents: Hachaliah Most scholars believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist