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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Stand - Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 28, 2024
     | 1,875 views

    We need to learn to swing the sword of the Word to combat the lies of the enemy.

    Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-26-2024 My New Bible I became a Christian in 1990 and, soon afterward, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. I put it on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    Why Should I Be Saved?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 726 views

    This title really makes you wonder about why salvation is vital to our survival after this life. There IS life after this one. One is in the Kingdom of Almighty God, Heaven. Where the angels and the Son of God, Jesus, live. The other is Hell.

    This title really makes you wonder about why salvation is vital to our survival after this life. There IS life after this one. One is in the Kingdom of Almighty God, Heaven. Where the angels and the Son of God, Jesus, live. Along with all those before us who believed in Jesus, received His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day...again Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,067 views

    The people who first heard the prophecies concerning the Messiah only saw him in black and white. We can see Him in color.

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 3 December 23, 2001 INTRODUCTION In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been any rain. There has never been hatred, aggression or tears. In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been a passionate kiss. There has never been a flat tire, a red rose or a work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Prayer And Relationship

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    Why does God desire us to pray? Because He wants a relationship.

    Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. It’s also the beginning of our third year worshipping together as a church. And for the benefit of those who haven’t been keeping careful track, this is also the 100th sermon I’ve preached from this pulpit (or music stand, or whatever it is). So in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Servant Leader

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 30,480 views

    A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.

    The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    We Exist To Evangelize

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    This is the fifth in a series of 5 on why our church exists.

    June 3, 2001 John 4:1- 38 ¡§We exist to evangelize¡¨ INTRODUCTION [read Mat 28:19-20] Question ¡V what I just read ¡V is it a suggestion or a command? [command] What do we call it when we refuse to obey one of God¡¦s commands? [sin] What happens to the individual or the church that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Forfeiting Your Freedom

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 12,370 views

    As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom.

    INTRO: As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom. But freedom can be lost. In the last 20-30 years, religious freedom has come under vicious attack in America. You can no longer pray at graduation ceremonies or high school football games. You can’t witness on the job. You can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    You Are Blessed! Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 37,378 views

    On a level other than the one we can see, at a supernatural level, in the realm where good and evil do battle and evil always loses, God has blessed us. He wants us to live according to that blessing.

    You Are Blessed Ephesians 1:3-14 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." – Ephesians 1:3 Poor Little Orphan Annie! It’s "a hard-knock life" for her and her friends. All the hard chores, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,925 views

    If we focus on the things around us and lose our focus in the matters that are really important, we may lose our souls, as well.

    We are going to be addressing a subject that is unscriptural, in name, but spiritually relevant in every other way. A. Though the word, “focus” does not appear in the Bible...........the practice of focusing certainly does. 1. We, as Christians.....must stay in focus. a. satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "In The Shelter Of His Wings"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,800 views

    Let’s talk about what message the Holy Spirit had for us, today, when he inspired the psalmist.

    The theme statement that my Bible gives for this psalm, right there under the title, is ‘security of the one who trusts in the Lord’. I propose to you this morning, that the entire script of the Bible, whether specifically or by implication, addresses the security of the one who trusts in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Personal Choice; My Loaded Gun

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    Our rights and responsibilities are like the tension on the trigger of a loaded gun; properly handled they are a blessing -- improperly handled they are dangerous.

    February 10, 2002 1Now let¡¦s talk about food that has been sacrificed to idols. You think that everyone should agree with your perfect knowledge. While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church. 2Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn¡¦t really ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    Recognizing Gods Voice Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,431 views

    This is a third in the series Overcomeing the Grasshopper complex

    TITLE: How to Recognize God’s voice TEXT; Joshua 1 THEME: spiritual victory, the promises of God, Joshua, spiritual warfare P.S. The voice we listen to will determine the direction we will walk. If we listen to our emotions we will remain in the spiritual desert. If we listen to the whispers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Howard avatar

    Transfiguration

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,666 views

    How many of you want your lives to be transformed, more like Christ’s, demonstrating His love and power?

    Luke 9:20 Transfiguration How many of you want your lives transformed? - Changed into a life more like Christ’s? - One that demonstrates His love and power? I suggest that that is possible - But it depends on how you answer this question - Who do you say Jesus is? In Luke 9:20-26 - Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Ethelene Hall

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    This is a eulogy for a Christian woman who was a 40 year member of the church and died at age 81.

    Ethelene Amelia Hall 2/22/2002 Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening concept to them and has been for most of humankind ever since. But even before Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

    Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal