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  • George Rhodes avatar

    What Freedom Is Not Series

    Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    Christians cannot allow their freedom to turn into permssion to lives anyway they’d like.

    Freedom Is Not License, Galatians 5:13 Pastor Trey Rhodes You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13) "Everybody looks for different things in the Ten Commandments. Some look for Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,347 views

    If the grave had been empty, life would be empty.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY If the Gospel of John had been an ordinary biography, there would be no CHAPTER 20. 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,401 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 If I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, what would you say? The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. So many people in churches all over, including here at EBC don’t know who their deacons are. Very few doctrines are as misunderstood in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Didn't Intend To...

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,440 views

    The bridegroom is coming. No one means to get left outside of the wedding feast, but by their actions and priorities, some will not gain entry.

    When I was a kid, I had an excuse for everything. My dad fell for none of them. I’ll spare you most of them and give you just one. My brother, sister and I were playing the basement…with a broom handle…and we broke the light. My dad asked what happened. Did we own up to it? Nope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living In Time (New Year’s)

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 21, 2019
     | 4,621 views

    What is tonight all about? It’s about the beginning of a New Year. It’s all about new beginnings, new opportunities. It’s all about time.

    LIVING IN TIME (New Year’s) SCRIPTURE: READ Philippians 3:7-14 * Philippians 3:13 - 14 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, (v. 14) I press toward the mark for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Preparing Of God's Servants

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 10,802 views

    A sermon on the preparation of God’s servants for ministry.

    THE PREPARING OF GOD’S SERVANTS Isaiah 49:1-6 “Listen, O coastlands, to Me, and take heed, you peoples from afar! The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lee Black avatar

    Will We Know Our Loved Ones In Heaven

    Contributed by Lee Black on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Our Family and friends in heaven.

    1Cor. 13:12 “Will We Know Our Loved Ones in Heaven” 1COR 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. Into: The mystery of the resurrection has always fascinated men. There has always been people who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008
     | 2,892 views

    We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

    The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,544 views

    In this message we see the the Apostle’s Paul use of the word "grace".

    "The Grace of God" Text: 1 Corinthians 15:10, ""But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." Introduction: -What I want us to notice is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    And When You Pray...

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    Jesus gives us a wonderful model prayer with a lot of rich elements. Let's study it!

    And When You Pray... Message given by Sterling Franklin April 2008 Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Matthew 6:5-15 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    What's Really Importat Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,722 views

    For Paul, knowing Christ, constantly moving closer in his relationship with Christ, and doing so with others was of primary importance.

    Introduction I. I personally was not, but I have certainly heard the zeal of some that have been; born in a Christian “home” that is. A. I must believe that it would be a great benefit to have a strong Christian heritage. 1. I was once in a prayer group with a pastor, whose ancestry included a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Memorial Day Service

    Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,632 views

    Reflecting on the fallen heroes and patriots that served our country and comparing them to the martyrs and saints of the church.

    May 30, 2010 Memorial Day I want to begin today by reading something I received in my e-mail last week. It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,472 views

    The importance of unity within the church and other churches and denominations.

    We had an interesting situation last Sunday. A person from another church visited us. But this person was not here to enjoy our fellowship, rather they came to convey a message and convert us. This person handed out papers stating that a certain denomination was the only true church, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Repair The Family, See God's Face?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2019
     | 4,302 views

    Let us examine the odds that we are facing and trust God is greater. 108 people die each minute, are we gambling with our families. God can heal dysfunctional families. Let Him!

    SEE GOD’S FACE: OVERCOME THE ODDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two parts on the family) TAKING CHANCES? APPOLO 11 was launched IN 1969 BUZZ ALDRIN AND NEIL ARMSTRONG WALKED ON THE MOON…while Michael Collins stay with the orbiter. WHAT KIND OF ODDS WOULD YOU GAMBLE YOUR LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If Christ Be Not Risen Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    Our hope is not built on opinions, but upon facts. For the facts see v. 1-11. Paul wrote to “refute” those who would “dispute” the resurrection.

    IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN I CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Our hope is not built on opinions, but upon facts. For the facts see v. 1-11. Paul wrote to “refute” those who would “dispute” the resurrection. When you strike at the resurrection you are striking at the heart of Christianity. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist