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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Instructions For The End Of The World Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 11, 2025
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     | 593 views

    What should you do if you knew the world would end soon? Peter gives us the answer.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, written in the first century to believers in several Roman provinces, in what today is the country of Turkey. Peter’s main purpose in writing the letter was to encourage them to maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Olivet Discourse – Rapture Ready. Living Prepared For The King's Return - Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 21, 2025
     | 417 views

    Jesus calls us to discern the signs of the times and live in constant readiness for His return. NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s Glory.

    2025.09.21 Sermon Notes. THE OLIVET DISCOURSE – RAPTURE READY. BE READY FOR THE KING’S RETURN: LIVING PREPARED FOR HIS RETURN Matthew 24:1–51 William Akehurst, HSWC NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2016
     | 8,199 views

    A sermon that emphasizes the important of being prepared if life changes radically.

    The Challenge of Change Philippians 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Introduction: I want to use two men this morning as examples of how quickly life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Faith That Defeats Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,962 views

    The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. The patriarchs in these verses illustrate the power of faith in facing death.

    HEBREWS 11:20-22 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT DEFEATS DEATH [ (Gen 27:27–40; 48:1–22; Gen 50:20-25] The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. Faith has a great work to do in our last days helping believers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Christian's Cup?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    Challenges the Christians to look at his/her "cup" and prepare to drink it ALL.

    What is the Christian’s Cup? Matthew 26:36-42 August 22, 2004 Parkersburg Baptist Church What was this cup that Jesus talked about with His Father? It was a cup that contained all the sin of the world. It was a cup that contained the rejection of His Father. It was a cup that contained a horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our Present Joy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,516 views

    After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

    1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,190 views

    Sucked in, washed up, and blown over. That about sums up how many of us feel at times isn’t? It describes the certainty of trials and feelings of powerlessness that trials bring.

    FAITH THAT WORKS TESTING OF OUR FAITH James 1:1-18 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All The Little Foxes Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,422 views

    God created marriages for our good and for His glory - how then do we seek to make our marriage the very best it can be? What are the "little foxes" that threaten the home and how do we deal with them?

    All The Little Foxes - Song of Songs 2:14-15 - November 18, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #8 Well this morning we return, after a long hiatus, to our series on marriage entitled, “After the Honeymoon.” And again, our desire through this series is that good marriages would ...read more

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    Five Aspects Of Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,170 views

    This sermon is about the five aspects of faith namely Truth ,Trust , Toil, Trial and Torture.

    FIVE ASPECTS OF FAITH OUTLINE 1.TRUTH 2.TRUST 3 TOIL 4.TRIAL 5.TORTURE THE MESSAGE FIVE ASPECTS OF FAITH 1. TRUTH: Romans 10:17. The word of God is the foundation for faith. Truth is an indispensable element of faith. Unless we know the truth we have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beginning Again Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    Advent is about preparing for the arrival of Jesus. One couple in the bible was charged with the task of preparing for God’s arrival. But it meant they would begin again.

    Rediscover Christmas Beginning Again Luke 1:5-23 December 2, 2007 This morning we are going to begin our advent series, “Rediscover Christmas!” As we prepare for the arrival of the Messiah of Christ of Jesus, this is a season of preparation. It is the season of getting ready for the coming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Stepping Into The Unknown: Trusting God One Step At A Time - Hebrews 11:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,080 views

    If God showed us the entire journey, we would likely never take the first step. Life is full of uncertainty, and God often calls us to move forward into the unknown.

    Stepping into the Unknown: Trusting God One Step at a Time - Hebrews 11:8 Hebrews 11:8 (NLT) – “It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.” Introduction: Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Making A Messiah, Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,548 views

    This message looks at the problems in the arrest and trial of Jesus. Was preached in two parts on Good Friday

    It had been a full week, it had started with the crowds on the streets of Jerusalem and now here they were, just the thirteen of them in a private room celebrating the Passover. And only two people in that room knew where the night would lead. Jesus, because he was. . . Jesus. And Judas because ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Good Friday Innocence Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2025
     | 368 views

    This message looks at how official misconduct was at the root of Jesus' arrest, trial and conviction.

    The Innocence Project was formed in the United States in 1992 in order to bring justice to those who had been wrongfully convicted. Since then, they are now represented by 70 independent chapters in 50 states and 12 countries. Their goal is to provide investigative support, legal representation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Clear The Road

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2017
     | 11,916 views

    How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God?

    Intro How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God? Purpose: To show how preparation was made for the highway back to God. Plan: We will look at John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    A Fresh Start With God

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 49,427 views

    A fresh start in one’s life is a brand new day to begin anew trusting God every step of the way.

    At some point in time, most of us have been through one trial or the other in our lives and have been able to overcome them by the grace of God. However, there are some of us who are still passing through tough times and are wondering when it is going to end. I am here to tell you today that no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational