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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Church Is Scattered Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 27, 2017
     | 9,175 views

    Those who were scattered preached the Gospel everywhere they went. Hundreds of individual evangelists were giving the Gospel to thousands of souls, and the message became known over the whole area.

    February 8, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.E.4: The Church is Scattered (8:1-3) Acts 8:1-3 (KJV) 1And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “finding Help To Live In An Anti-Christian Culture”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2014
     | 10,034 views

    In an ever-increasing anti=Christian culture, how are American Christians to respond?

    We live in a scary time. During my lifetime, I remember a time when our country was what I would call, “Christianized.” In witnessing, you could start with statements like, “You believe the Bible, don’t you?” or “Where’s your church membership?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    Leaning In

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 7, 2019
     | 6,079 views

    Using the story of two marines who gave their lives in the War on Terror, Pastor John preaches on the type of attitude believers will need as the end times approaches and persecution ramps up against Christians.

    Leaning In CCCAG April 7th, 2019 Scripture- Ezekiel 22:30 Intro: Today’s message is inspired by a story I read several months ago about a speech Marine Lt General John Kelly gave at a Gold Star gathering Speech from Lt General John Kelly From Kelly's speech in 2010, 4 days after his own son ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Things I Know About 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
     | 3,014 views

    We may face rejection and even persecution in 2017 for what we believe in and for how we express and even repeat the scriptures that are the foundation of our faith. But don’t let that intimidate you.

    Things I know about 2017 Acts 4:5-22 Happy New Year everyone! I trust that you had a great time with family and friends over the holidays. Here we are in 2017 a brand new year and a fresh start for us all. A New Year can be a difficult thing for some folks. It carries with it the uncertainty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Beatitudes In Isaiah 57 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2014
     | 9,460 views

    God wants us to be godly even within an ungodly culture, as defined by Isaiah and generalized into principles by Jesus.

    The Beatitudes in Isaiah 57 (Isaiah 57:1-2, 13-21) 1. An interesting story broke from UPI this week: “PORT ST. LUCIE , Fla., May 16 (UPI) --Florida police officers who were attempting to catch a suspected car thief got a little help when an alligator decided to cross the road. Port St. Lucie ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Knowing God's Phone Number Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 47,900 views

    Why did God tell Jeremiah to "call upon" Him? And just how do I "call upon the name of the Lord?"

    OPEN: Last year, when Jim Carrey starred in his movie “Bruce Almighty” the writers of the script gave God a phone number that Carrey could dial to talk with the Almighty. But instead of using the 555 prefix that movie makers and TV shows generally give phone numbers – they gave God a 776 prefix. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Trusting The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 27, 2025
     | 1,231 views

    The Thessalonian believers gave us a good testimony of genuine faith in Christ. They believed the Scriptures, that it is the Word of God, and they held fast to it as the truth, despite the persecution.

    1 Thess 2:13-16 Trusting the Word of God Paul came to the Thessalonians with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. • He thanked God constantly for this – that they received the Gospel with faith and believed it to be the Word from God. • Not as words of Paul or of men but the very Word of God - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Waiting For? The Response.

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 3,945 views

    Answer God’s Call

    Title: What Are You Waiting For? The Response. Place: BLCC Date: 5/24/15 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call FAS: In the ongoing battle against oversleeping, humanity has devised some clever alarm clocks. But for all their clever designs, most alarm clocks still suffer from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Birth Pains

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,033 views

    This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

    Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Standing On The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,153 views

    To stand strong, make sure you are being discipled by fellow believers and by faithful Bible exposition.

    Standing on the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Rev. Brian Bill August 12-13, 2023 A week ago, Beth and I were in New Jersey where I spoke at a Bible Conference at America’s Keswick. The good news is you guys finally had some good preaching around here as Pastor Chris and Pastor Kyle faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Christ Is The Sure Anchor Of The Believer

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,315 views

    The story of a ship in danger of drifting in a storm but kept safe by its anchor when it fastened to an immoveable object. A Parable of the believer’s security in Christ.

    CHRIST IS THE SURE ANCHOR OF THE BELIEVER Our harbour isn’t big enough to take the cruise liners that visit our Island. They have to stay out in the channel, half a mile from the harbour mouth. We may wonder if they’re secure from drifting when their great engines are no longer turning, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Do You Really Believe?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,168 views

    Is your faith, your belief a matter of preference or a matter of conviction? There is a difference!

    DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE? ROMANS 10:9-13 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10] For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Lane avatar

    Who Can Believe It?

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    We often miss God because we only look in the expected places

    Who could believe it? Who would have ever thought it would have come to this? Such a powerful and glaring historical spectacle, nothing has gone as it seemed…. All of the professionals and most of the amatures got this one wrong. In fact as I read the record, no one suggested at any time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Yea Lord, I Believe

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,143 views

    Believing that God will do what He says He will do.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: YEA LORD, I BELIEVE 09-30-01 P.M. SERVICE “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Going To Believe?

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    weigh the evidence and receive christ

    WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BELIEVE? John 18: 33-38 INTRODUCTION: A. Under the Roman system of law, Pilate was not only the Judge but also the jury 1. He had the responsibility to hear the evidence and come to a conclusion of guilt or innocence about Jesus based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist