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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Nick At Night Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2023
     | 1,984 views

    If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

    When Abraham Lincoln ran for Congress in 1846, he faced a tough opponent: Peter Cartwright. Cartwright was a raw-boned, circuit-riding, Methodist preacher, known throughout the state of Illinois. During his 65 years of circuit-riding ministry, he baptized nearly 10,000 converts. During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Every Christian Should Tithe

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,621 views

    In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

    I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "love God’s Style:" The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 2, 2023
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     | 2,909 views

    In our parable this Sunday, “Love God’s Style,” or what Bible Scholars call, “The Good Samaritan,” we’ll be looking at the issue and Jesus’s answer to the question, “What is our reaction when confronted with people that are in need?”

    Parables to Live By “Love God’s Style” Luke 10:25-37 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yfDKJ1jbr0 When looking at the parable we’ll be looking at today, the topic of love is at its heart, and hence the name I am calling this parable, “Love God’s Style.” Now, when this ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Shine Like Stars Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 9, 2023
     | 2,280 views

    Paul tells the Philippians to SHINE!

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:14-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-09-2023 Wow! Have you ever been in a cave? I remember as a teenager going to a cave system in Kentucky. We were deep in the cave and the guide told us they would turn off the lights. It was the darkest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Our Principle Assets(2023)-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 10, 2023
     | 842 views

    2 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those spiritual assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

    Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-II—1Corinthians 1:2-?(:1-9) ATTENTION: Congaree National Park is located around 10 miles southeast of Columbia SC. It’s a little over a 2 hr. drive from here.—We have plans to go there sometime in the near future. There are certain aspects of the park that are appealing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Sharing New Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,553 views

    Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023

    Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023 Intro – Today… we are concluding our series drawing from the Biblical Book of Colossians. We will engage just a few verses from the final chapter of this book. But to appreciate the big picture…let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In The Journey

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 18, 2024
     | 2,594 views

    To have joy in the journey, you need to have the right foundation, the right friends, the right focus and the right finish.

    JOY IN THE JOURNEY Back in 1987 a musician named Michael Card wrote a song called Joy in the Journey that is one of my favourites. The song says, “There is a joy in the journey. There’s a light we can love on the way. There is a wonder and wildness to life, and freedom for those who obey.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A. B. C. Ash Wednesday. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,259 views

    February 18th, 2026.

    Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21. A). A CALL TO WHOLEHEARTED REPENTANCE. Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17. An old elder once said to me that his only regret was 'the years that the locust has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry Partnerships-2(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 18, 2025
     | 355 views

    2 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

    MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-II—Luke 1:41-45(:39-56) Attention: An out-of-towner pulled over to the side of the road to take a few pictures of the serene rural landscape. Unfortunately it had rained recently, & after getting out to take his pictures, he noticed that the car began slipping away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Partnerships-3(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2025
     | 303 views

    3 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

    MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-III— —Luke 1:46-55[part-1--:46-50](:39-56) Attention: The other day, my wife(the First Lady of Salem) was making a big pot of vegetable soup. But she didn’t want us to start eating it immediately, because she had only recently added some key ingredients to the soup. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Balanced Life

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2025
     | 1,080 views

    This message examines how Satan tempted Jesus and how Jesus used the Word of God to stop him in his tracks. Jesus' temptation is a lesson for how we too should respond when we face temptations.

    A Balanced Life Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 9:39; Second Corinthians 4:3-4 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “A Balanced Life.” So far this year I have stood before you and talked about getting our thoughts in line with the Word of God and then acting on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Jesus Who Seeks And Saves Sinners Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025
     | 631 views

    Zaccheus demonstrated the humble heart of a child in seeking Jesus. Jesus responded by pursuing Zaccheus and seeing him come to repentant and saving faith.

    Over nearly 40 years as a pastor, one of the things I've learned is that when you sign up to be a pastor, you also sign up to be a point man in some very challenging situations. One of the challenging situations I've often been asked to take over has been when a beloved or in some cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Amar Chandnani avatar

    High Standard Of Integrity

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Mar 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 542 views

    Integrity is not situational; it is a lifestyle.

    When we think of people with integrity, we think of those who are honest—individuals whose words and actions align. We think of someone who is dependable, someone who follows through on their commitments, AND we think of someone who does what is right even when no one is watching. Integrity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can Anything Good Come Out Of This?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,232 views

    Can anything good come out of this? At some time or another, we all face this dilema. But thanks be to God the Bible is filled with evidence of him turning impossible situations around, over and over again.

    John 1:43-46 KJVS The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. [44] Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. [45] Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Tested Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

    HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist