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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 14, 2015
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     | 59,663 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that may arise when a church expereinces growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 3) Acts 6:1-7 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026) I have a close friend who owns a small business; over the last few years his company has grown from a dream to a very successful operation. However, he would tell you that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Times Of Despair

    Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 16, 2015
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    How can we find hope when we despair of being rid of depression or guilt or besetting sin? How to find hope in Jesus.

    Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Stand

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,654 views

    Unity can only be achieved through genuine Christian love and its three essential qualities: 1. Mutual concern 2. Mutual contact 3. Mutual contribution

    In the early days of World War II, Germany bombed England unmercifully. The British teetered near defeat as German planes dropped tons of bombs on London. The people of London urged the Queen Mother to send her children to safety in Canada. She replied by saying, “The children cannot go ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Perfecting Patience Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 19, 2015
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     | 9,009 views

    How to develop patience into our lives.

    Perfecting Patience James 5:7-11 Patience, just the word alone reminds us of how much more of it we need. It’s like having small children and traveling a good distance in the car and hearing that alarm go off every few miles, “Are we there yet?” One dad had heard enough of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 12 Apostles: James Son Of Zebedee

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2015
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    James had character flaws like being brash, bragging who'd be the greatest, wanting to call down fire on people and asking to sit on a throne next to Jesus. But he became an Apostle of love and became the first apostle to be martyred.

    THE 12 APOSTLES: JAMES SON OF ZEBEDEE Mk. 3:17 INTRODUCTION A. HELL’S ANGELS 1. I was running a service station outside of Springfield Missouri one time. I had 16 pumps. It was a large station and along a major highway. 2. There were two men on the pay phones. I was outside taking money ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Prescription On Healing

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015
     | 10,626 views

    The best doctor is the one who cures his patient with the right dosage of given medicine. Jesus is our great healer and He has the best prescribed medicine for every wounded bodies and soul this morning.

    God’s Prescription on Healing Luke 8 Intro: The best doctor is the one who cures his patient with the right dosage of given medicine. Jesus is our great healer and He has the best prescribed medicine for every wounded bodies and soul this morning. God’s prescription for healing: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Gives Us Love Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2015
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     | 7,179 views

    How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.

    THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 13, 2015
     | 7,603 views

    We will examine what Jesus did in the face of betrayal.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next four weeks, we are going to examine four words that are a part of Easter. Three of the four words are heartbreaking to think about; nonetheless, they are a part of what happened to Jesus as He was going to sacrifice His life so that people could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Treat An Enemy?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,910 views

    To show that GOD is displeased when you rejoice over your enemies that will sure to fall because they don't have JESUS in their hearts. To give our clear reasons to rejoice according to the bible.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is displeased when you rejoice over your enemies that will sure to fall because they don't have JESUS in their hearts. To give our clear reasons to rejoice according to the bible. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grumble Or Grow!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015
     | 15,219 views

    We don’t think God cares – if we mumble and grumble, but He does. We’re going to look at what grumbling is, why we shouldn’t grumble, and look at the alternatives to grumbling.

    GRUMBLE OR GROW! Exodus 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at the same time, and immediately the buck dropped to the ground. 2. They all rushed up to examine the deer, but couldn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
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     | 5,560 views

    Without the proper intake of water, your body will suffer greatly. The same can be said of your spiritual life if you don’t have a proper intake of righteousness.

    We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount we’re to have as His disciples. We are learning that each of these attitudes determines our altitude. Jesus offered these beatitudes to remind us that God isn’t focused on man’s outward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015
     | 3,862 views

    Now that we know the attitude we are to have to be called Jesus’ disciples, as a disciple we are to produce fruit.

    We have spent the last 8 Sundays discussing the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. These are very important first steps as we take a detailed look at Becoming a Better Christian. Let me remind you that to be a Christian requires us to have a responsibility. When we become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Answer A Fool?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2015
     | 4,634 views

    To show how to answer a fool.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you answer a fool? Yes, if they approach me, I answer them with GOD's WORDS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how to answer a fool. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 26:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 26:4 Answer not a [self-confident] fool according to his folly, lest you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus' Resurrection: Miracle Or Malarkey?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2015
     | 5,024 views

    Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. We as Christians believe in the resurrection but is there any evidence to support it? Can a good argument be made to show it actually happened? Let’s find out.

    JESUS’ RESURRECTION: MIRACLE OR MALARKEY? INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. For some, Jesus coming back from the dead seems too impossible. Street magician David Blaine was asked what he considered to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Lives: Understanding The Mystery Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 5, 2015
     | 8,026 views

    A message about what the empty tomb means and how Christ overcome all obstacles.

    Title: He Lives: Understanding the Mystery of the Empty Tomb Theme: Show that there is life In the grave. Text: Mark 16:1 – 8, Luke 24:2 - 3 Communion – Road to Emmaus Luk 24:13-35 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God