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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Pray For Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 6, 2021
     | 2,677 views

    Based on 1 Tim. 2:1-4 - Encourages listeners to consider how they need to pray for all people, especially for governmental leaders

    “WE MUST PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS” 1 Tim. 2:1-4 FBCF – 7/4/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – History Lesson: In the early & mid-1770’s, conflict between the 13 US colonies & England was heating up as England increased its oppression & taxation over our people on this side of the pond. More & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Hands Trained For War

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2016
     | 10,910 views

    A message preached in honour of the sacrifice of Canadians who won the victory at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

    “Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. “O LORD, what is man that you regard him, or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 81,834 views

    Caleb is presented as an example we should follow if we expect to receive our eternal inheritance.

    Give Me This Mountain Joshua 14:6-12 Introduction: Israel has entered the promised land of Canaan and conquered it. Joshua chapter 13-14 lays out how the land was divided among the tribes. In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

    John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Were They Angry?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 3,411 views

    Looks at why the religious leaders were angry when the healed man carried his bed roof on the Sabbath.

    John 5 (2) Why Were They Angry? John 5:1-16 Why were the religious folks angry? This man had been paralyzed for 38 years. Jesus healed the man, and the religious folks were angry. Can you imagine what would happen these days. The newspapers might not give Christianity credit. They might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing But Not Believing

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 1, 2025
     | 594 views

    Even having seen the rising of Lazarus to life again the Religious leader reject Jesus and determine to kill him.

    Seeing Without Believing John 11:46-57 There are some things in life that you can be neutral about, but Jesus is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Need Jesus As Our Shepherd?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,321 views

    Shepherds were known for their devotion to the sheep in their care. This parable illustrates Jesus's love for us as the shepherd of our souls who laid down His life for us. His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.

    John 10:1 - 10:  “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Leaders Who Can Answer The Call

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,012 views

    WE need leaders for our country that fit the criteria that Jethro laid out for Moses

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • As we celebrate this 4th of July holiday we should thank all those who have fought for the freedoms that we have. • We live in the greatest country in the world. I believe that we live in the greatest country that has ever been. • I want to thank all of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Caswell avatar

    Killing Lions-Fear Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 26, 2017
     | 7,531 views

    Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God's ideal for your life.

    Title: Killing Lions-Fear Date: 8/2/15 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 34.4-14, 1 Samuel 17 CT: Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] The phrase "Be afraid, be very afraid" was a tagline from the 1986 horror flick The Fly. Google the phrase and you'll get about 183 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mythbusters 2

    Contributed by Gregory Helman on Nov 20, 2009
     | 2,113 views

    Destroys the myth that I only need to be religious.

    May 7, 2006 Mark 12:28-34 Mythbusters “I Just Need To Be Religious” I. Religion majors in rules. One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked Him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Accusing Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,288 views

    Was Jesus ever falsely accused? Purpose: Did He face vilification? Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus handled unfair criticism in Mark 3:20-35.

    Intro Was Jesus ever falsely accused? Purpose: Did He face vilification? Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus handled unfair criticism in Mark 3:20-35. Is our Faith Crazy? Are Christians nuts because of their self-sacrifice? Mark 3:20 Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    How God Chooses A Servant-Leader Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 37,326 views

    Let’s notice in this passage as we think about How God Chooses his Servant-Leader: I. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SOVEREIGN II. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SURPRISING III. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SPECIFIC

    HOW GOD CHOOSES A SERVANT-LEADER 1 Samuel 16:1-13 This chapter opens with God reminding Samuel of the fact that He has rejected Saul as king of Israel. Saul was chosen as king because the people wanted to be like the other nations around them, 1 Sam. 8:1-5. Up to that point, God had ruled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Room For Improvement Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,460 views

    Joshua, Pt. 1

    JOSHUA: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS The names and the lives of Joshua and Moses were inseparable, but Joshua’s rise was not predicated on Moses’ fall. Joshua’s rise was not spectacular or sensational. His star was continually in the ascendancy and Moses’ fall only propelled his successor to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Clash Between Two Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    This sermon examines the controversy between the apostle Paul and the apostle Peter. We learn how Paul preserved the integrity of the gospel at a crucial point in the Early Church’s infancy.

    Scripture A man was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for many years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper’s attention. The boat landed on the beach, the skipper got out and greeted the stranded man. After a while the skipper asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jamey Stuart avatar

    Lessons From The Summit - Elders And Leaders

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,869 views

    This message was given to teach the church on how a church functions and to teach the importance of leadership in the church.

    Introduction: This week and next the national stage has been all about leadership, as we’ve endured, I mean, watched the convention of the Democrats and this week the Republicans. There is a problem with our political leaders, and I don’t care which side of the aisle that you are referring to, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational