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  • Roy Wade, Sr. avatar

    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Apr 3, 2023
     | 2,915 views

    As we face these “Uncertain” times, I want to challenge you by asking this question: “Is There No Balm In America?” The simple answer to this question is: “YES!” Jesus is our New Testament Balm!

    Subject: “The Seven Pieces Armor Of God” Text: Ephesians 6:10-20-(NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Silent Savior Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,700 views

    Let's talk about the Silent Savior from Isaiah 53:7-9 (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-silent-savior/)

    HoHum: 15 years is a long time to spend in prison, especially for a crime one did not commit. Joseph Webster, 41, was released from Davidson County (Nashville, TN) jail on November 10, 2020 and reunited with his mother, sons and other family members after the state approved a petition to overturn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sprinkled Blood

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,294 views

    Five places in Scripture refer to the sprinkling of blood. It brings preservation, confirms covenants, purifies from uncleanness, sanctifies, and gives access. It's at the center of God's great redemption!

    THE SPRINKLED BLOOD Heb. 12:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One of my pet-peeves is Christians with Christian bumper stickers driving discourteously or dangerously – it’s a bad testimony. 2. One guy had a bumper sticker, “Jesus is my Co-Pilot.” He got in a bad wreck. A policeman came along and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    Have You Seen The Lord?

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Apr 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,944 views

    Would you recognize Christ if you saw him? Christ walked with two of the Disciples and they didn't even recognize him.

    Have You Seen the Lord? John {20:11} But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, [and looked] into the sepulchre, {20:12} And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. {20:13} And ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Crown Without A Cross? (May 7, 2023).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2023
     | 1,724 views

    It was only after the resurrection that Peter understood the cross and what that it because there is no crown without a cross!

    THE CROWN WITHOUT A CROSS? Text: 1 Peter 2:20 – 25 1 Peter 2:20 - 25 (19) For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. (20) If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is This Thing Called Love?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 8, 2023
     | 1,050 views

    Love for God must always come before love for any earthly object of our affection.

    Everybody knows what love is, right? Love is what makes you sit up all night assembling the bicycle for your daughter’s birthday, or leave the board meeting early to make it to your son’s soccer game. Is that the same thing as the love that makes your mouth go dry and your heart beat fast when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Run! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2023
     | 1,840 views

    Based on Genesis 39:1-23 - Sermon compares David & Joseph & their response to sexual temptation.

    “RUN!” Gen. 39:1-23 FBCF – 5/21/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Just a heads up. A PG-13 rated sermon today. It’s straight out of the Bible. And it reads like the storyline of a Lifetime Movie or an episode of “Desperate Housewives.” It’s the story of a wealthy politician’s lustful wife setting her eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Works In The Ordinary Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,273 views

    We learn lessons when he had His Holy Moment with God at the burning bush.

    Introduction A “Holy Moment” is when God meets with you or me, and that particular moment He has gotten my full attention, the whole world is tuned out and it is just God and me in a conversation. We first saw that with Jonah on a ship heading to Tarshish. Although there was a ship full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your Prayers Have Been Received Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023
     | 1,593 views

    2. God’s Word tells us that if we ask anything in Jesus’ name we will receive, therefore, we should believe God will hears us and our prayers of faith.

    YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dale Morgan avatar

    So!

    Contributed by Dale Morgan on Jun 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,355 views

    GOD'S LOVE IS ENDEARING, EXTENDED AND ETERNAL

    SO! JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The thing that we need to note here is that we must be born again. It takes the death of Christ and the resurrection of Christ -- He must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Chapman avatar

    Saddest Verse(S) In The Bible

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,327 views

    Examine the saddest verse(s) in the Bible..

    SADDEST VERSES IN THE BIBLE Many have preached, and many know the shortest verse in the Bible, which is John 11:35. Jesus wept. Some may say, that to them that is the saddest verse in the Bible. I can ask each of you here what might be your favorite verse or verses and I would get different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Your Place

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,295 views

    God doesn’t owe us, he owns us. In fact, he owns us twice over: first through the right of creation, and second through the right of purchase.

    The great preacher Ray Stedman used to tell a wonderful story of a faithful missionary couple returning from Africa back in the days of Teddy Roosevelt. After years of service they came back on the same ship as President Roosevelt, who was returning from a big game hunting expedition in Africa. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Worst Grandparent Ever

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 13, 2023
     | 1,594 views

    There were a number of good grandparents in the Bible but there were a number of bad ones, too. This message is about Athaliah, the worst grandparent ever.

    (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church Chamois, MO on September 10, 2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Except for Adam, Eve, and the first generation of children (Cain, Abel, Seth, etc.) everybody has at least four grandparents! Some were good, and, sadly, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Gospel According To Bissell Or The Boom And Mop Christian Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 24, 2023
     | 2,113 views

    A fun little sermon that shares how we can be a Broom and Mop Christian.

    Life Lessons from Nature (Autumn series) The Gospel According to Bissell Broom and Mop Christianity This is a fun little sermon focusing on how one can be a Broom and Mop Christian. Scripture: Romans 12:2; Ezekiel 36:25; Psalm 51:10 INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Baby Talk Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,932 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal