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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Chapter Of Firsts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 15, 2008
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     | 4,108 views

    Serving the Lord means walking into the unknown. We may have many unique experiences.

    Chapter of Firsts (Acts 5:17-41) 1. Kokomo is called the City of Firsts…. If you ’ve ever been to the Sieberling Mansion, AKA, The Howard County Museum just two blocks from here, you’ve probably seen the list of Kokomo’s firsts. 2. "City of Firsts" inventions 1894 - Elwood Haynes makes the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Everyone Needs Encouragement

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
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    Everyone needs encouragement—even the seemingly strong and mature—but especially those who suffer.

    Today, in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we will stand and kneel with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom. Second Timothy is the Apostle Paul’s final written communication before his death. He was chained to a soldier ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,195 views

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Calling An Audible Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
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    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Calling an Audible” Acts 13:44-52 December 2, 2007 Ever been in a church where it was obvious that people had assigned seats? Ever been in a church where they didn’t? That’s a better question, because we all know that we are creatures of habit, and we get ourselves so easily stuck in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    One Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2010
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     | 7,857 views

    1) One Voice in Ridicule (Nehemiah 4:1-3), 2) One Voice in Response (Nehemiah 4:4-6), & 3) One Voice in Reaction (Nehemiah 4:7-14)

    On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther wrote to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, protesting the sale of indulgences. Luther objected to a saying attributed to Johann Tetzel that "As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs." He insisted that, since forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025
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    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Suffering For The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 9, 2003
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    Are we willing and able in this time of death ,to suffer for Jesus?

    Suffering for the Church 2nd Timothy 2:1-21 In a land of plenty, are we willing to suffer for Christ? There are many in the world that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Of The Acts

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 28, 2017
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    How was the church in the times of apostles?

    Introduction: The early church didn’t have the technology and planning techniques the modern day church have. But they were more effective than us. Let us find out from the book of Acts, the secrets of their powerful impact. 1. Hallmarks of the early church: a. Founded on the day of Pentecost by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Witness Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,419 views

    The persecutor became the persecuted. The one who was hunting down believers became hunted down. Paul who afflicted suffering on Christians, now suffers as a Christian.

    Good morning. We are going to read the post-conversion account of Paul today. • His conversion, which we saw last week, was both miraculous and traumatic. • He was blinded for 3 days and did not eat or drink, until a stranger Ananias came to minister to him. He was restored physically, but more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019
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    Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 5,017 views

    If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are persecuted... And here’s the

    “The Blessing No One Wants” Matthew 5:10-12 If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    Pergamum

    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Rev 2:12-17 One of biggest questions that I have struggled with since becoming a minister, and even before, is how wrong can a church be, and still be right? Some would say that is a simple question to answer, a church cannot be wrong at all! This week I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Crushed Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 9,674 views

    The church at Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
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     | 42,698 views

    The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

    And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025
     | 452 views

    This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

    Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational