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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023
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     | 1,812 views

    This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

    I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Author Of A Gospel Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2023
     | 4,469 views

    In this first sermon in the series on the Gospel of Mark, we want to answer the questions: who was Mark and why is he an unlikely author of a Gospel.

    A. One day a woman was cleaning her house and singing Gospel songs as she worked. 1. She began singing, “Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king...” 2. A few minutes later, she heard her young son in the next room and he was singing the same song, but something a little off. 3. Listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caring For Your Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 2,014 views

    Much attention is given to caring for our bodies, but caring for our spirit is even more important. This message instructs believers on how to maintain a strong, fervent spirit.

    Intro We have been talking about the human spirit. Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers that they would be strengthened in the inner man (Eph. 3:16). It was said of both John the Baptist and Jesus that they became “strong in spirit.”i God wants our spirit to be strong. As we learned in previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Rough Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,579 views

    In this sermon, we consider the back story of the letters to the Thessalonians - the founding of the church. It's tumultuous beginning helps us to understand a bit of the environment into which the new church was planted and some of the ongoing struggles they faces.

    Pre-quals Every story has a back story. We may not always gain insight into the back story, but there are things impact characters and cultures. When George Lucas wrote the original Star Wars series, he had in his mind some of the events leading up to the movie that many of us were first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,987 views

    When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, he broke cultural conventions but also provided an example for his followers to emulate.

    Surprised by Underwhelming Expectations I rarely introduce myself as Pastor. It’s not that I don’t want people to know the role I play, but I don’t want my title to become a barrier. Sure, it may open some conversations, but it may also hinder others as people might think I’m some holy man - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Boy’s Sneeze And The Mother’s Joy (October 9, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 6, 2022
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    Today we are looking at how God works beyond our ability to understand! In our scripture for today, we hear about a childless family who had a child and later lost that child until God showed up and showed out and brought that child back to life!

    THE BOY’S SNEEZE AND THE MOTHER’S JOY (October 9, 2022) Text: 2 Kings 4:18 -21, 2 Kings 4:28 – 37 2 Kings 4:18-37 When the child was older, he went out one day to his father among the reapers. (19) He complained to his father, "Oh, my head, my head!" The father said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024
     | 524 views

    As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

    In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mighty Messenger Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2025
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     | 658 views

    Acts 18:18-28 shows us how God prepares a mighty messenger.

    Introduction John Chrysostom was born in Syrian Antioch in about 347 AD. His mother, Anthusa, was widowed at the age of twenty. She refused to remarry so as to devote herself to John’s education. John studied the Greek classics and rhetoric. For a time, John practiced law, but he became a monk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wealth And The Fate Of The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 17, 2025
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     | 350 views

    Psalm 49:1-20 teaches us how to live in light of the certainty of death, particularly in a world consumed by wealth.

    Introduction “What is the most significant problem that faces each person in the world?” This is the question that I typed into Microsoft’s Copilot. Here is Copilot’s answer: “Great question, Freddy. While many global challenges affect humanity, the most significant problem that faces each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    More Than Admiration

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 19, 2025
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     | 558 views

    True discipleship demands more than admiration of Jesus—it requires repentance, obedience, and a heart surrendered to His Word.

    More than Admiration Luke 11:27-32 Have you ever longed to see Jesus perform a miracle—to witness the blind receive sight, the mute speak, or demons cast out? Many in Jesus' day saw exactly that… and still walked away unconvinced. Why? Because what God seeks is not spectators—but surrendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Sixth Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,794 views

    The sixth sign in John 9:1-41 teaches us that Jesus is the light of the world who gives sight to the spiritually blind.

    Introduction The Apostle John wrote The Gospel According to John. Jesus had done thousands of miracles. John selected just seven of these miracles, which he called “signs,” to help his readers “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing [they] may have life in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control (12th Sunday After Pentecost 2024)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 8, 2024
     | 784 views

    One of those weapons that Satan has used very well through all generations is “fits of anger” (see Galatians 5:20 ESV). I once read a sentence sermon that went like this: "He who angers you controls you".

    ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Ephesians 4:25-32  So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another.  (26)  Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 861 views

    In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

    How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 866 views

    On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

    Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Is King And Priest Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,550 views

    In Psalm 110:1-7, we learn about Jesus as king and priest.

    Introduction You may have noticed that this year I have done shorter series of sermons rather than a lengthy exposition of a book of the Bible. Sometimes, I think it is helpful to mix things up more quickly and look briefly at different parts of the Bible. Today, I would like to begin a five-week ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed