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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Baptism By Fire

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 28, 2023
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     | 2,867 views

    Fire is a fierce, frightening force and we do not usually associate it with Jesus. However, this message shows how Jesus came bringing what John the Baptist calls an “unquenchable fire,” referring to God's judgement.

    A teenager walked into the local Catholic church and sat down in the confessional booth. He wanted to talk about how strict his mother had been with discipline, as he was seeking a sympathetic ear. The session began with the priest asking, “What would you like to confess, my son?” The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    What To Look For In A Leader Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 30, 2023
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     | 1,719 views

    Message 13 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    This past week Dr. Charles Stanley passed away. There is no denying that he had a tremendous influence in American Christianity over the past few decades, and ultimately, that’s what leadership is—influence. Dr. Stanley became well-known for teaching through a series of 30 Life Principles built on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Ye Not, Stand Still And See The Salvation Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 14, 2025
     | 1,718 views

    A sermon to adults out of Exodus 14.

    Exodus 14:1-14 “Stand Still” 3/16/25 a.m. I think there comes a time in all of our lives when we just need to STOP. STOP TALKING. STOP WALKING. STOP WORKING. STOP GRASPING. STOP TRYING. JUST STOP.... AND GIVE IT TO GOD. I have a really hard time doing that sometimes. I want to FIX ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing God Near Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 30, 2025
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     | 562 views

    A sermon about intercessory prayer

    Drawing God Near Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 3-30-25 Text: Daniel 9:3-19 (NIV) Introduction When I was a very new Christian, my senior pastor had a few of us younger guys he’d spend time with—either mentoring us directly in a small group or kicking our butts on the church’s racquetball courts. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Worst False Prophet Ever Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 2, 2025
     | 473 views

    False prophets have been around for a long time. After the Rapture, the worst False Prophet ever will come on the scene, assisting the Antichrist (Beast) in his seven-year nightmare. Don't be on Earth when this happens!

    The Worst False Prophet Ever (This contribution is based on a message preached Sunday evening, 3-30-2025 at the New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Tonight we’re going to wrap up our study of false prophets. I sure hope the Lord has given all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2025
     | 890 views

    In these uncertain days, trust Christ as your Savior, follow Him as your Servant, and obey Him as your Sovereign.

    At a conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone might ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Finicky Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 28, 2025
     | 438 views

    John, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation

    During World War II, a congregation in London faced bombings nightly. In the midst of fear, their pastor encouraged them to gather for prayer. One night, after a particularly intense bombing, he found a soldier praying with fervor. When asked why he prayed amidst such chaos, the soldier replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

    Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025
     | 585 views

    Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

    Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach... 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time To Engage: "Building A Spiritual Life”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,257 views

    Without the fullness of the Holy Spirit operating in our lives, all steps and principles of discipleship won’t work, because we’re trying to put into practice spiritual principles through natural understanding. Therefore, it’s only logical to build our spiritual lives.

    Time to Engage: The Journey to Discipleship “Building a Spiritual Life” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiaFcom_MtI This year we are entering into the third part of the vision God had placed upon my heart for Living Waters Fellowship. It began in 2024 with the word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025
     | 303 views

    3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon "A Winning Posture For The New Land”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2025
     | 853 views

    Being release from the Egyptian bondage, the hearts and mind of the people were saturated with the word “freedom.” What does it mean and where will it lead us? The new land requires a new posture.

    Sermon “A Winning Posture For The New Land” Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take over is not like the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025
     | 554 views

    Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Songs We Sing: "days Of Elijah" Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2025
     | 841 views

    There is a reason why in the chorus of “Days of Elijah” that the phrase “It’s the year of Jubilee” happens in an entire chorus focusing on Jesus Christ. "Jubilee" is about Jesus.

    SONGS WE SING: DAYS OF ELIJAH Leviticus 25:8-22, Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:16-21 #yearofjubilee SING ‘DAYS OF ELIJAH’ SERIES INTRODUCTION This morning we are starting a new sermon series that will go from now until right before Easter. The series is called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Remnant That Would Not Bow

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 2, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,027 views

    What if suddenly everything you believed in, everything you held dear, everything that was the center of your spiritual and communal existence, everything that you felt was worth living for in your life was stripped and considered illegal and immoral.

    The Remnant That Would Not Bow Down By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - QUESTION: - What if suddenly everything you believed in, everything you held dear, everything that was the center of your spiritual and communal existence, everything that you felt was worth living for in your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Peace To The Disturbed

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025
     | 340 views

    'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren