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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Navigating Times Of Change Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 23, 2024
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    Navigating Times of Change Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – May 19, 2024

    Navigating Times of Change Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – May 19, 2024 Intro As mentioned... just 3 weeks from yesterday... is a very special event. 50th Anniversary Celebration... very unique opportunity... honor the founding lives... proving to be so timely... and to install Josh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of Proofs And Testimonies PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
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     | 87 views

    God uses our small offerings, given in faith and compassion, to meet the needs of others and multiply blessings beyond what we imagine.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile that took a lot of effort. Bills stare back, bodies ache, and a stack of needs feels taller than our energy. Maybe you’re a parent counting pennies at the grocery store, a grandparent worrying over a prodigal, or a student standing at the edge of a new season ...read more

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    Your Final Destination Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2025
     | 507 views

    If you want to be certain of heaven and avoid hell, stop depending on yourself and depend on Jesus.

    A drunk man got on the bus late one night, staggered up the aisle, and sat next to a woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked the wayward drunk up and down and said, “I've got news for you, mister. You're going straight to hell!” The man jumped up out of his seat and shouted, “Oh, man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Made In Our Image

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An

    There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An elephant is like a wall.” The second blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did Jesus Drink Alcohol?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 30, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    A detailed look at a major battlefield of Christian liberty

    Most battles (including in the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle Ground Of Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    A Detailed look at the Consumption of Alcohol by the Born-Again Believer

    Most battles (including the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Majestic Holiness Of God."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022
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     | 3,262 views

    The Holiness of God is the essence of his character and being. It is that part that separates him from all other things in the universe because he is not dependent on what is created to sustain him but beloved; all creation depends on him for their existence.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 1:13-16) (13) "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Heart That Sees Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    6th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    Shift #6 The Heart That Sees MATTHEW 5:8, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, and the supervisor, impressed by such an effort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Color Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 3,754 views

    Jesus placed high importance on the purity of the heart. Why is the color of your heart so important?

    "The Color of Your Heart" Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION The teachings of Jesus were continually aimed at the hearts of men and women. The religion of Jesus requires purity of heart. Any faith or philosophy that moves away from purity is not of God. Jesus would change our hearts and minds. Why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Endure Inspite Of Circumstances

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    Jabez was called a child of sorrow by his mother. The name never came to fruition because he trusted God.

    Dickerson Road Baptist Church Wednesday Evening: January 3, Pastor, Dr.Michael Blankenship 1Chronicles 4:9-11 A Prayer of Jabez. Little is known of this biblical character Jabez. He comes listed only under the lineage of Judah, he seems to be misplaced here in this verse coming from no where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Was Just The Beginning For Me

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,521 views

    What was begun before the creation of the world was now finished. God’s redemptive plan. But it was also the beginning for whosoever will.

    It was just the beginning for me John 19:30 One thing that we must realize today is that God loves us. It doesn’t matter what size or what color you are. God loves you. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how young you are, God still loves us. He loves you and I so much that he sent his only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The, Faithful Pattern, Of A Faithful God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Isaiah 43: 16-21

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Isaiah 43: 16-21 Title: “The, faithful pattern, of a faithful God” This is a hymn-like prophecy of the return ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iii Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    The Power of "Who," does "What, "When!"

    The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part III Not a Pigeon, an Eagle! Intro: A pigeon had babies. Most of them grew up and flew away as pigeons are supposed to do, but one stayed. He stayed, enjoying room service, food, mother cleaning up, right into his "teenage" pigeon years. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ownership Vs. Possession Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,825 views

    Ownership & Possession are not the same thing? It is said that possession is 9/10ths of the law. You may have a legal right, but if you don’t possess it you aren’t enjoying it! Do you possess what you have a legal right to in the Word?

    Ownership & Possession Mark 11:24 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive (to take) them, and ye shall have them. (KJV) Just because God gives you something is no sign that you will enjoy it! This morning: Ownership & Possession How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Looking America In The Face Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    This sermon is a personal opinion on racism. Author in 2000, redone in 2008

    Looking America in the face Because I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry County, the early years of my life were filled with the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices that we faced as African Americans. For the first sixteen of my life, I was ...read more

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