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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Sound Doctrine For Unsound Times

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 390 views

    For Proper 24 After Pentecost, Year C October 19, 2025

    Sound Doctrine for Unsound Times 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 NKJV But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Resurrection: Our Living Hope

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 5, 2021
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    Sermon for Easter/Resurrection Day. All Bible References are from the NASB.

    It is on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our entire Christian hope is based. Paul tells us: 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. 21 For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To 2 Thessalonians Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022
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    Outline and Commentary on 2 Thessalonians v. 1 & 2

    Introduction to 2 Thessalonians AUTHOR: The apostle Paul, joined in his salutation by Silvanus and Timothy (2Th 1:1), referenced his signature at the end of the epistle (2Th 3:17). Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to Paul include Clement of Alexandria (200 A.D.), THE CITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Return Of Jesus Christ (Luke, Part 10) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,681 views

    This chapter gives us comprehensive insight into the return of Jesus, however, it can be one of the most misunderstood passages. We must be careful to hear and listen to what the Spirit is saying!

    The Return of Jesus Christ (Luke, Part 10) Luke 21:5-36 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we saw Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem -- This fulfilled God’s prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, “Messiah riding on a colt” -- It also announced Jesus as the Messiah promised by God -- Re: He took this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Given, Grace Received.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 27, 2022
     | 2,791 views

    Crane Eater Community Church is a people of Love, Prayer, and Grace. I want to give you 7 steps in giving:

    Grace Given, Grace Received. 2 Corinthians 8:1-9AMP Several years ago I read about a girl named Mary who had been born with a cleft palette. When she started school, her classmates teased and taunted her because of her imperfect appearance. Mary soon became convinced that no one could love her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Vision Of The Four Beasts Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
     | 13,590 views

    Belshazzar had a strange dream of frightening images telling of coming world empires but Daniel’s interpretation looks forward to God’s eternal kingdom

    DANIEL 7 - THE VISION OF THE FOUR BEASTS This chapter goes back in time from where chapter 6 had reached in Daniel’s life. He had served three kings, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar and Darius, and this vision is dated at the beginning of Belshazzar’s reign. Daniel was established as a leading member ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Retribution & Relief Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    II Thess Series #1: When trouble comes, it does NOT mean God is giving you RETRIBUTION. We may deserve RETRIBUTION --- but God offers RELIEF.

    Retribution & Relief II Thessalonians 1 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen one of those commercials for a cell phone where cellular static causes some confusion? I remember one where the wife asks her husband to “Bring home a movie; something old.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Threats From Without - Dangers From Within Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,945 views

    Do you fear external forces will harm you? You are not alone, but you also don’t need to fear in Jesus. But - perhaps you are not aware of an internal danger that the enemy seeks to use against you.

    What do you fear? One website lists the top ten fears among humans: 1-Fear of spiders, 2-Fear of people, 3-Fear of flying, 4-Fear of open spaces, 5-Claustrophobia, 6-Fear of vomiting, 7-Fear of heights, 8-Fear of cancer, 9-Fear of thunder & lightning, 10-Fear of death. The top five fears that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Sign Of The Fish Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    A sermon on the letters of the Ick-Thoos, the Sign of the Fish

    Sermon for 4/13/2003 Friend Day The Sign of the Fish Introduction: A. What do you think about fish? B. Are you taking us out to Libby Hill or Mayflower later? C. Are you talking about fishing? I love to fish. I hate to fish. The worms are slimy and the fish are slimy and wiggily. I took my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing The Giants: It's Always Too Soon To Quit Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,891 views

    I’m afraid that the sad testimony in America today is that anything and everything causes us to quit; yet in the Book of Hebrews, nothing could stop them. People hit a little problem or anxiety, and they’re ready to bail out on their faith and bail out on

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wrath Of God-When Is It? Series

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,090 views

    The unfolding of the Lord’s teaching in Matthew 24

    "THE WRATH OF GOD-WHEN IS IT?" In the last message we left off discussing the opening of the fifth seal of Revelation which will result in the Antichrist persecuting and martyring God’s children with increasing intensity after he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pressing Toward The Mark

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 105,019 views

    This sermon is about the activity that Paul called "pressing toward the mark."

    Pressing Toward the Mark December 31, 2006 (Philippians 3:14) LBC a.m. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14 KJV) I watched some golfers from the back of the deck of the condominium where we were staying. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Joy Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,428 views

    This sermon was written as part 2 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

    Easter Sunday - Part 2 Recap part 1: Hope of the Resurrection: 1Peter 1: 3-5 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,533 views

    What do you do when you have one of those days? Jesus' letter to Smyrna gives us great encouragement in suffering.

    How many of you remember the “Hee-Haw” Show in the 70’s-80’s? •How many would never admit to it if you did remember? “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me”. Some of us have one of those days. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am, Am I Willing To Rise And Live? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,430 views

    We can know what it is to be alive in Christ. Right here, right now. As Paul said, "It's no longer I that lives but Christ lives in me."

    John 11:17-37 Am I willing to rise and live? A good mate of Jesus had died; Jesus knew of his death it appears, even before the news had reached him in an earthly way. If we read the passage that precedes the one that we have read today we can also see that Jesus used Lazarus death to answer some ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army