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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Always Remain Watchful Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
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     | 5,279 views

    The two parables here serve to caution us about slacking off in kingdom work. We need to keep our waist girded and be ready for service; and be alert and watchful at all times, so we don’t miss opportunities to share the love of Christ.

    This evening’s message is entitled “Always Remain Watchful,” and it’s taken from two short parables commonly called “The Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servant” and “The Parable of the Thief.” In these two short parables Jesus spoke a word about faithfulness; the kind of faithfulness that leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Salvation Comes From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 16, 2022
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    Just like Jehoshaphat, one of the first emotions that grip us in the midst of any sort of crisis is fear. If you are being challenged with those huge problems that seem to overwhelm you and are wondering as to how you will overcome them, I pray that this word from the Lord will encourage you.

    We read in Psalm 91:16, “With long life will I satisfy him, and make Him to behold My salvation.” (JPS) The last three verses in Psalm 91 are the very words of God. Our God is one who speaks to us. God promises that the one who trusts Him totally, will be completely satisfied in this life and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Stand Strong

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 29, 2023
     | 2,646 views

    Our battle against the devil is a spiritual battle, but God equips us with what we need. God strengthens us as we make use of the resources He has already provided us that Paul calls the full armor of God.

    We have several in our church family that have served our country in the military. For all of you that have served, you know how important it is to be trained for battle. During the closing months of World War II, Nazi Germany became so desperate that they initiated the Volksturm, the people's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Holds When You’re Tested

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025
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    In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

    Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Right Response To God's Word

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 28, 2026
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     | 66 views

    When God’s word comes to us we must be willing to obey and align our lives accordingly. Any kind of rebellion or deception will hinder God’s blessings. Let us learn to draw near to God with faith and stand firm on His word till the very end.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 9:1-2, “All the kings west of the Jordan River heard about these things. They were the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. They lived in the hill country and in the plains. They also lived along the seacoast of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Is Our Refuge

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    A sermon for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

    GOD IS OUR REFUGE Text: Psalm 46:1-11 In his book HOW CAN IT BE ALRIGHT, WHEN EVERYTHING IS ALL WRONG? Lewis B. Smedes describes hope and how we view it: "... three things are going on when we hope for something. The first is desire: we want what we hope for. The second is belief; we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Three 'vs' Of Calvary"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 208 ratings
     | 11,513 views

    An evangelistic message on the purpose and power of the Cross of Christ.

    Palm Sunday 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, Texas The Cross of Christ “Then they led Him out to crucify Him” –Mark 15:20. The image of the Cross seems to be everywhere. It hangs from the rearview mirrors, and rests upon the dashboards, of our cars. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Promise (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,981 views

    The Second Sermon in a Three sermon series. This sermon focus is on the "Purpose" of the Holy Spirit, and covers only two area, The HS as the one who brings conviction, and the Holy Spirit Power that is available.

    The Promise (part 2) The H.S. Purpose Pastor Glenn Newton 6-1-03 JN 16:5 "Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, `Where are you going?’ 6 Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Saul's Failure Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
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     | 24,200 views

    Saul’s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God’s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth

    On the surface, the story of Saul’s life is one of wars against his enemies, mostly victorious. But that’s just the setting for a much more significant drama that unfolds as his life as king progresses, a drama that involves his relationship with the God of Israel. It’s ironic that as the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Marvin Walker avatar

    Living By Faith In Hard Times

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 36,101 views

    Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

    I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    We cannot win by doing nothing

    “Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matt Black avatar

    The Bible Is Sufficient Series

    Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,695 views

    Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness.

    Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness. Key Verse: Matthew 4:4 But he [Jesus] answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Word Of God Abides In You, And You Have Overcome The Evil One

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 23,718 views

    In the Bible, God speaks to us, and in prayer, we speak to him. And the two are interdependent in their effectiveness. The Scripture teaches us to pray and shows us what to pray and how to pray and tells us the basis for prayer and fills us with encourage

    This is the last Sunday of Prayer Week. The reason we sandwich Prayer Week with a sermon on prayer and a sermon on the word of God is that these are the two great means of grace that God uses to conform us to the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; Colossians 3:10). The Interdependence of Prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Condition/Position

    Contributed by Ronald Sweatt on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,797 views

    Don’t let your present condition keep you from your position in Christ.

    2 Sam 9:1-8 (KJV) 1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? 2 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Victory Completed Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2012
     | 10,167 views

    1. God’s enemies will be utterly routed (vs. 1-16). 2. God’s people will be given rest (vs. 16-23). 3. God wants His people to remember (vs. 23-32).

    For Such a Time as This Part 9: The Victory Completed Esther 9:1-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 22, 2012 *Tonight we finish God’s great story of Esther, the orphan girl, who grew up to be chosen as queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was also the secret Jew who rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist