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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    I Am A Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 9, 2017
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     | 42,958 views

    Finding our identity as a child of God.

    “I Am a Child of God” Series: Identity: Becoming Who We Are May 7, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro Last week… we began looking at the way we search for identity… for knowing who we are. Identity is the answer to the question… “Who are you?” A common way we think about our identity… is to think of what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 512 views

    While the mission will one day be fulfilled, we must live on mission today because God’s global purpose remains unfinished.

    The Mission Fulfilled Revelation 7:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill October 25-26, 2025 It’s so powerful to hear God’s Word read in multiple languages, isn’t it? The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John while he was exiled on the island of Patmos during a time of extreme persecution. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Much Work, So Little Help

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    Jesus calls all disciples, those who have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, to Go and tell someone else “the kingdom of God is near you.”

    SO MUCH WORK, SO LITTLE HELP LUKE 10: 1-21 FEBRUARY 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a bus when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Real Faith? Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    What is the difference in a stillborn faith and saving faith?

    “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tug Of War With Oneself

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,348 views

    Romans 7 allows us to see the tug of war we face each and every day

    With the weather being so hot I was surprised to find upon returning from out biannual visit to my sisters in Chicago that there were still strawberries available for picking. I had noticed when we left the area that the signs were up that said, “pick your own” so I honestly felt that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Encouragement Through Discouraging Times

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 2,904 views

    When you’re depressed, remember to take advantage of the spiritual antidepressants in the words of Jesus. Find your joy, hope, and friendship in the Lord Jesus and speak against the sadness that seeks to steal your joy.

    Finding Encouragement Through Discouraging Times (John 15:11-15:13)"These things I have spoken to you so my joy may be in you." Illustration: David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. --1 Samuel 30:6 Talking to oneself is something many people ridicule in others and vow they’ll never do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Build A Fire

    Contributed by James Gibson on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,017 views

    TEACH THE CHURCH HOW TO GROW IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST.

    LET’S BUILD A FIRE ACT 28 1-10 LOOK AT VS. 2 3 AGAIN WHILE I READ IT. THEY WERE TIRED WEARY, THEIR STRENGTH WAS GONE. THEY WERE IN A CONFUSING PLACE, AND SITUATION. BUT THEY TOOK TIME TO BUILD A FIRE. A.THE FIRE WOULD COMFORT THEM. B.THE FIRE WOULD CHANGE THEIR CONDITION. COLD WET TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    Examines the freedom we enjoy as Christians and the responsibility we have to share that freedom with others. Expanded outline.

    FREEDOM This week we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. On that day 230 years ago, the founding fathers of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders of our nation said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Toward Maturity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    God wants us to grow up in Him

    Ephesians 1:15-23 Moving Toward Maturity Introduction A. One of the most critical situations in Christianity today is its lack of spiritual maturity. The vast majority of believers are babes who demand constant personal attention, are only looking for blessings or are obsessed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Out Of The Basement

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    There are certain things in the life of each of us that should remain locked behind basement doors; no one needs to go digging around in the basement of your brother or sister’s life...or even in your own life!

    Stay Out Of The Basement! I Cor. 6:7-11 1) Introduction a) The origin of this sermon was a rather un-nerving trip or two down to the basement of this church the past couple days. i) There were all sorts of crawlie thing that were scurrying around in the darkness, and me and crawlie things just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Finished What We Started Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    As a result of sin, we have experienced and would continue to experience a separation from God, ultimately being carried with us into eternity. We cannot find anyone who can fix it for us, and we cannot ever gain the skills, experiences, or resources to

    OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Jesus Finished What We Started Romans 5:6-ff INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gotten in over your head with a project, and soon realized – after you had started that you did not have the ability, resources, or expertise necessary? When we get into these kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Formula For Prosperity

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,639 views

    At the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign, he made some important decisions regarding his faith that God blessed him for and he prospered.

    FORMULA FOR PROSPERITY 02/18/01 INTRODUCTION TEXT: 2 Kings 18:1-8 Transition: Look at 3 things Hezekiah determined that brought prosperity to his life. I. MAKE A DETERMINATION TO WORSHIP A. He determined to do right in the sight of the Lord (v.3) Historical background: 1. Ahaz ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    If we want to be Jesus’ disciples, we must accept his supreme authority as Lord over every part of our lives.

    In today’s readings we have 2 examples of ordinary people coming face to face with the power of God. Firstly, we have Isaiah’s powerful and compelling vision of an encounter with God in the Temple, in which God’s might and majesty are powerfully displayed. Isaiah must have been completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John Nichols avatar

    The Crown Of Thorns

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,428 views

    Was there a purpose to the crown of thorns?

    Crown of Thorns John 19:1-3 Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when everything changed? The moment occurred and because it occurred everything changed in your daily existence. Maybe it was your wedding day, or the birth of a child…maybe it was the day you bought your house or got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are The Children Of God

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,101 views

    A Memorial Day Sermon on our Family of Faith

    We are children of God!! All three of our Scripture readings for us this day echo this phrase…….. We are children of God. On that day of Pentecost so many centuries ago, those were the words echoed in the witnessing given by the disciples. Remember the words of the Holy Spirit, “And all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist