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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Smyrna: Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021
     | 4,026 views

    Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

    Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024
     | 1,798 views

    James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

    James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell Awareness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2023
     | 1,362 views

    Preaching about hell is no longer in vogue but it is an incredible warning to our God-defying world.

    When the great English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, taught homiletics to his student preachers, he coached them on preaching about heaven and hell. He said that they should look joyful when they preached of heaven, but their regular face would do when they spoke of hell. Years ago, preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Back To The Future Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,905 views

    No matter how far into the future we go, Christ’s MISSION for the church will remain UNCHANGED!

    Back To The Future Acts 28:1-31 Chili & Caroling; Next Sunday service. I'll be preaching a message I've entitled "Back to the Future." Watch this! That future is now in the past. We reached that movie date a little less than 2 months ago. It was called "Back To The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 The Fully Awakened Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025
     | 340 views

    But we need to hear the REAL Jesus speaking today telling us to WAKE UP to the lies, and get out of the heated water, get OUT of the culture–you are in the world but not OF the world. Not everyone will be let in! We must find our voice to speak up after we WAKE UP!

    This is a sermon about “The Goat and The Frog & The Colon.” When I was growing up, my uncle would drive the stock truck by our house to pick me up and take me along with him to Lugbill’s Farm Auction in Archbold, Ohio. We would haul the choice animals over to the gate, unload, then go inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 1, 2025
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     | 1,227 views

    A message about the freedom that we have in Christ!

    Freedom In Christ Dismiss God KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this! NOW – I want to start off this morning with two passages of Scripture that will be the foundation for this morning’s conversation. To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Dealing With Joseph - Overall Look Series

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    The message deals with God’s providence in Joseph’s life: his journey from riches to rags; from rags to riches...back to rags and back to riches

    Genesis 37. Study in the life of Joseph I must confess to you that when I finished reading the story of Joseph, the first words that came to my mind were the words of that hymn: When we walk we the Lord In the light of His word What a glory He sheds on our way While we do His good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Love In Action

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    In these verses we see God’s powerful love revealed in the actions of His Son, Jesus. This love lives on in our lives, as we serve others for Christ’s sake.

    “Powerful Love in Action” Luke 6:17-26 February 15, 2004 Pain exists. Suffering is real. It takes many forms. I received an email this week from a man in Moscow via our church website. He had seen our webpage on the internet and he reached out to us through email. His son suffered an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pilate: How To Decide What To Do About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,528 views

    We all must decide what we are going to do about Jesus.

    Introduction: In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, one of Jesus biggest assets appears to be the Roman Prefect, Pilate. A Pilate goes head to head with the religious leadership in defense of Christ. a If Jesus was a self-professed King, then Pilate could kill him for treason. b If Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah: The Word Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 30, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    This message addresses the importance of heeding the Word of the Lord.

    SERIES TITLE: The Book of Jonah Sermon Title: THE WORD OF THE LORD Sermon Text: "The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying" (Jonah 1:1). The phrase "the word of the Lord" gives what was received and revealed divine status. A word from heaven increased the value of any verbal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Words Still Our Storms

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    PENTECOST 5(B) - Jesus’ words still our storms because God’s Law could easily overcome us but God’s Gospel constantly preserves us.

    JESUS’ WORDS STILL OUR STORMS (Outline) MARK 4:35-41 - June 19, 2005 - PENTECOST 5 INTRO: Once again today we are vividly reminded that our trust and confidence is placed our almighty God. In a society that emphasizes self-trust and reliance on no one else—trust in God is sometimes a very rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Between Death And Resurrection

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    What about all those people who died before that debt was paid? The Bible teaches us that there was a place in the heart of the Earth called Paradise.

    Ephesians 4: 8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Training For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    Believe it or not, you don’t have to have it all together to serve Jesus Christ. In this week’s study of the Gospel of Mark we learn how Jesus trained His disciples through disappointment and death to bring the gospel.

    Sports teams always like to play before a hometown crowd. Here in Portland they say that the “fan factor” can really help the Trailblazers win games. But when it comes to ministry, often playing to the home town crowd is a disappointing experience. Either because of past relationships or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,098 views

    Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

    Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power You Already Have

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 43 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    We are victorious through Christ. The same power that raised Jesus to life is at work in our lives. So let us BELIEVE in His power and ACT UPON it.

    Eph 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Theme: Verse 18 I pray also that the eyes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible