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  • Pergamum -- The Compromised Church (Faithful Where Satan Sits) Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 23, 2026
     | 111 views

    You can live where Satan sits and still remain loyal to Christ — but you cannot compromise and remain healthy.

    # INTRODUCTION — FAITHFUL WHERE SATAN SITS As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Pergamum, let’s take just a few minutes and review where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Jesus revealed Himself to His church. We saw Him walking ...read more

  • Lord, Draw Me Closer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 256 views

    True peace and purpose come from drawing near to God, letting go of distractions, and seeking His presence above all else in our daily lives.

    Friends, some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Our calendars crowd us, our phones buzz at us, and our souls sigh within us. We try to keep up appearances while our insides ache for an anchor. Have you felt that slow leak of peace, that subtle drift of the heart when worries and ...read more

  • What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 154 views

    When overwhelmed and uncertain, honestly seek God in prayer, fix your eyes on Him, and trust Him to guide and deliver you through every challenge.

    Some days feel like you wake up to a wall of wind. The inbox pings with pressure. The headlines hum with heaviness. A diagnosis raises questions you never wanted to ask. A bill arrives that your bank account can’t meet. And your heart—your faithful, beating companion—feels like it’s carrying a ...read more

  • The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,323 views

    Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

    The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

  • They Wouldn't Bend, Bow, Or Burn -- Why?

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,724 views

    What we learn when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego stand firm in faith. How did they do it? Why? Can we do it today?

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com They Wouldn’t Bend, They Wouldn’t Bow, and They Wouldn’t Burn – WHY? Daniel 1:3-7 and 3:12-18 The book of Daniel tells the story of…well…DANIEL! His character, courage and faith is its primary focus and is an inspiration to everyone who reads it. However, at ...read more

  • An Overview Of The Seven Churches Of Revelation

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,004 views

    These letters deal with the good, bad, and the ugly.

    -------------------------------------- Bible Study: An Overview of The Seven Churches of Revelation -------------------------------------- In chapters two and three of Revelation we have an address from the Lord to the seven churches of Asia. These letters deal with the good, bad, and the ugly. ...read more

  • Unwrapping The Gifts God Has Given You

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 10,845 views

    Second in a series on Spiritual Gifts

    “Understanding and Unwrapping God’s Gifts to You” (Part 2 of 3) Romans 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION A few years ago, the World Press Review carried a quotation from the National Concord of Lagos, Nigeria. That paper reported that twenty-six lakes have been found beneath the Sahara desert. The American ...read more

  • Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,403 views

    Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me...

    Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me and like Jeff in the drama I never thought God would really answer it. I was even instructed to repeat this ...read more

  • How God Works Among His People Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    The sermon provides an exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 against the background of controversies surrounding how the Spirit works.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 How God Works Among His People 1 Corinthians 12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How does God work among his people? That’s an important question. How you answer it affects your view of the Christian life. It determines what ...read more

  • Isaiah An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    In this first message I give a brief overview of the O.T. up to the days of Isaiah and then look at Isaiah’s call.

    Isaiah An Introduction (If you are reading this message… I am sorry for the typo’s but as far as I know word can’t see words spelled wrong in all caps) TODAY WE BEGIN OUR STUDY OF ISAIAHH -- OUR SUNDAY MORNING STUDY THAT IS (WE’VE BEEN ISIAH FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS ON WED). AS WE BEGIN THIS ...read more

  • Cosmetics

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,064 views

    Trying to cover up the problems in your life won’t heal them or make them go away. It is only by exposing ourselves to God that needs are met.

    August 3, 2003 Esther 2 “Cosmetics” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a problem that you tried to fix but you just ended up making it worse? In trying to fix a problem that he had on the job, a young man had an accident and created a much bigger problem for himself. Here’s what he ...read more

  • Love Is? Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

    Love is …Part one Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from: “Forever Young”. The ...read more

  • Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 32,575 views

    We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

    Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

  • First John Chapter Two Part 1

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,796 views

    Bible Study

    THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN -CHAPTER 2 I JOHN 2:1 - A FRIEND OF THE ACCUSED "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" John uses the family term "my little children" to warn us that the ...read more

  • Supernatural Encounters

    Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,018 views

    A biblical discussion of culture’s fascination with the supernatural based on Ephesians 6:12. Original audience was for a medium-sized church congregation.

    Supernatural Encounters Dillon Burroughs Ephesians 6:12 2.5.06 Have you noticed America’s new focus on the supernatural? America’s entertainment choices include… movies such as Underworld, The Sixth Sense, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, television programs like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ghost ...read more