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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Jesus Is Hated Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017
     | 11,265 views

    Are you ready for God to get the glory as you respond to His goodness and grace?

    I wanted to apologize for something. I feel badly that I’ve let something slide. Many of you are no doubt wondering about it so I thought I better make it right. Pardon me for going a couple months without showing pictures of our grandson. Here’s a recent picture of Pip on a swing at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thick With Thieves

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017
     | 5,097 views

    Jesus is between two Thieves, and we see how we respond to God

    We are Thieves Luke 23:39-43 Intro 1. Jesus was there with them during their toughest situation a. The thieves were mocked, Just like Jesus, beat just like Jesus and sentenced to death, just like Jesus 2. Thief 1 Jesus prove who you are, be who you claim to be a. Save us, fix this, do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    The Wrong End Of The Sword Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
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     | 9,630 views

    Dealing with the hurts of life and responding correctly when we cause hurt in others

    Matthew 26:47-54 (NIV2011) 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Equilibrium Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,515 views

    This message focuses on the last two temptations that Jesus faced and how He responded.

    Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 16:17-18 This is part two of my message “Spiritual Equilibrium.” In part one we reviewed the first of three temptations that Jesus experienced at the hands of Satan. Last week we learned that we needed to have a balance in our flesh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Is About Our Reaction Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,332 views

    This message looks at how various folks in the Christmas Story responded to what was happening.

    Last week we celebrated Christmas with our children’s presentation, which I’m sure Marilyn and her crew would testify is kind of like herding cats. And that was part of the process that led Charlie Brown to ask in frustration, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Nothing, Nada Thing, Is Impossible With God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 30, 2015
     | 4,961 views

    Advent 1 Sermon - Mary responds to the promise of God through the Angel Gabriel.

    Sermon for Followers Mission and Church at the Mission - Nothing is Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 It’s a beautiful thing to join together today in worship and in the presence of Jesus, who is the centre of our praise and adoration. Who we worship today is the exalted King, the Risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Herod-The Forgotten Player Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 4, 2016
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     | 8,459 views

    There were four responses to the Christ Child. How do you respond to Him?

    During this time of year, in churches around the globe the story of Christmas–the coming of Christ to earth–is told. We tell of the shepherds, of Mary and Joseph, of the inn keeper, of the wise men or magi from the East, but there is one actor in this divine drama, who, though often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “you Were Planned For God’s Pleasure” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 23, 2013
     | 5,872 views

    God calls his children to respond to His love for them with love in return.

    Jesus had just finished answering a trick question posed by some of His enemies who were trying to trip Him up. After witnessing our Lord’s answer and because he was impressed, the Bible tells us that one of the teachers of the law decided to ask Jesus a legitimate question. (READ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Sears avatar

    The Crutch Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013
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     | 10,981 views

    Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

    I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Embracing God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 15,608 views

    The proper way to respond to God when He is calling you to serve Him.

    EMBRACING GOD’S CALL 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-25 What will you do with your life? That’s a mind-blowing question. As a graduating senior, it is like a freight train coming at you in a tunnel. Don’t fret, though, because it’s good practice for you. It seems I’ve spent most of my life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truths For Times Of Temptation

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 15, 2023
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     | 2,732 views

    We are not immune to temptation. How can we respond when we are tempted?

    Friends in Christ, A venerable legend tells that the trees in the forest gathered to have a meeting to discuss ways to unite against the very sharp axe that had cut down so many of their friends – oak, maple, spruce, poplar. One by one, the axe had sliced into them and cut them down for firewood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christ Of The Crisis

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 30, 2020
     | 15,140 views

    The example of Paul and Silas in jail reveals how the disciples of Jesus are to respond in a crisis.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Stone That Was Never Thrown

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2024
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     | 4,079 views

    How do we, as followers of the Christ, respond to sin when it is exposed to us?

    “Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Paths To The Cross

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2024
     | 416 views

    911 was the day we Rember and many first responders took up their cross.

    Matthew 16:24 Paths to the Cross 1. Today I wear my uniform to recognize the first responders who have taken up their cross • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Do You Hear? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 12, 2025
     | 241 views

    How do you respond to what you hear from the Word of God?

    Do you hear what I hear? Noel Regney was born in France in 1920. He studied music in conservatories in both Paris, France and Strasbourg, Germany. Though being French, he was drafted into the Nazi army during WWII. He did not like the what the party stood for and secretly worked as a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist