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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Strengthens Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,945 views

    God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

    OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Radiant Faces Have Looked To The Mighty God Of Deliverance – Psalm 34:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2022
     | 3,443 views

    Have you ever needed the Lord’s deliverance? We must never forget that we are in a battle, and the sides are clearly divided – light and dark; good and evil; citizens of heaven, and the unsaved of earth. Those whom the Lord delivers look to Him, and have radiant faces.

    RADIANT FACES HAVE LOOKED TO THE MIGHTY GOD OF DELIVERANCE – PSALM 34:1-6 We are going to consider the first 6 verses of this most glorious Psalm. They are really uplifting in great comfort. Let us enjoy them. Psalm 34:3 O magnify the LORD with me and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Should We Always Forgive? Eight Points Connected With Forgiveness For Our Assurance Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022
     | 2,710 views

    Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects in Christian living because pride and resentment step in the way. We look at the sadness in Nigeria in 2013 and consider 8 points related to forgiveness and then at what forgiveness is, and is not.

    SHOULD WE ALWAYS FORGIVE? EIGHT POINTS CONNECTED WITH FORGIVENESS FOR OUR ASSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO FORGIVENESS To begin, I am going to paste here a parable the Lord gave, all related to forgiveness. There are many deep, essential words that connect us with God, but one, if it did not exist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #3 - How To Organize Your Study Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,895 views

    A Class on How to Approach Studying the Bible

    III. HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR STUDY OF THE BIBLE A. Use a Notebook. The advantages of writing things down cannot be over-emphasized. When the pen is moving, the brain is working. 1. It helps you ORGANIZE your thoughts. Make insightful observations, ask questions, make comments, observe patterns, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Easter: An E-A-S-T-E-R Message

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,706 views

    This message is based on an acrostic, each letter of Easter as a point of the message. May we never forget what Easter is all about--our Lord Jesus dying but coming back! The Lord is risen and risen indeed!

    (This is based on a message preached Easter Sunday, April 09, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s Easter Sunday today, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s here. This is the day we celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ rising from the dead in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Fall Away

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2023
     | 2,982 views

    It's too easy to fall away, learn from the early church.

    Don’t Fall Away! Be devoted! Acts 2:42-46 April 16, 2023 Have you ever fallen away from something? Maybe it was that diet . . . you started and never finished. Maybe it was a workout regimen that sounded really good, but didn’t last. Or you hoped to read the Bible more or pray more and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on May 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,101 views

    What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

    THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5, for today’s message, “The Judgment Seat of Christ.” This message is so important that I tremble at the thought of not getting this right. Of all the sermons I have preached, this sermon and this series on the Eternal Rewards is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are Jehovah Witnesses Christian? Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on May 17, 2023
     | 1,673 views

    Every Jehovah’s Witnesses will tell you that they are Christians. But really, are they?

    Every Jehovah’s Witnesses will tell you that they are Christians. But really, are they? In this lesson, we will explore the differences between Christianity and the beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Hopefully, you'll see the very important and distinct disparities. By the conclusion of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Apart But Never Alone

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023
     | 3,120 views

    This message helps to solidify the truths of God's Holy Word and encourages the believer that God never leaves us alone as we are sometimes shunned by the world.

    Man has always had a thirst for knowledge. For centuries man has searched for wisdom as we have strived to increase our knowledge. In Athens, hundreds of years ago, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle spent their time discussing the latest and greatest ideas. Then the Roman Empire gifted the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Miss The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,871 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Don’t Miss the Kingdom" Luke 13:18-35 A sermon for 10/9/22 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Greatest In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 30, 2023
     | 1,702 views

    The Disciples argue over who is the greatest

    The Greatest in the Kingdom Mark 9:30-37 The Britannica website defines social class, as a group of people within a society who possess the same socioeconomic status. The term “class” began to be used widely in the early 19th century, replacing such terms as rank and order, as descriptions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Life In The Son

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,317 views

    In Acts 3:15, the Bible calls Jesus the “author of life.” It is of utmost importance that we realize that the origin of abundant life is Jesus Christ; and that His abundant life is everlasting, both now and in the age to come eternal.

    In Acts 3:15 Jesus Christ is called “the Prince of life.” Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). John 1:4 tells us, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” 2 Peter 1:3 declares of Jesus that “His divine power has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Are The Mighty Fallen

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 5, 2022
     | 3,982 views

    A sermon on the Eulogy David gave for King Saul and Jonathan

    “How are the Mighty Fallen” 2/6/22 a.m. 2 Samuel 1:17-27 I don’t know where you all get your news. Most of us watch FOX news. In the OLD DAYS you watched ABC, CBS, NBC. As a kid I remember David Brinkley, Harry Reasoner, Roger Mudd, I used to laugh at his name, and of course, Walter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshipping Face Down

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,816 views

    This is a topical message related to worship. I want to examine the worship-related action of falling face down before the Lord in response to His glorious presence. This message ties into Matt Redman's book entitled "Face Down."

    This evening I am going to be sharing a topical message related to worship. I want us to examine the worship-related action of falling face down before the Lord; so, I have entitled our sermon/Bible study, “Worshipping Face Down.” The title of our message is also found in a book on worship called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Who Went About Doing Good”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022
     | 3,674 views

    Wouldn’t this be a wonderful world to live in if everyone was like Christ? WHAT KIND OF WORLD WOULD IT BE?

    We do not have to guess, the Bible says HE WENT ABOUT DOING GOOD. Sometimes we hear people talking about someone who has live a godly life, say, “I do not believe he/she has a enemy on this earth”. It is nice to have something like this said about us, but there is not one ounce of truth to it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist