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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Channels Of God’s Grace

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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    WHEN WE GET UP IN THE MORNING, WE EXPECT THE DAY TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. THIS MESSAGE DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS "JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY" AND WE COULD BE CALLED INTO GOD'S PRESENCE AT ANY TIME.

    CHANNELS OF GOD’S GRACE 1 PETER 4:1-11 EVERY DAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY LAST SUNDAY IN SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TEXAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY AT A COUNTRY CONCERT IN LOS VEGAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On Resureduction

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 6, 2016
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    Two point sermon to show how unbelieving leadership in the church fails to live up to the gospel call and the results of believing that He is Risen!

    A Sermon on ResuReduction My text for today is from 1 Cor 15:14 “…if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty.” Text Illustration: HE'S NO LONGER IN THE GRAVE. In 1887, twenty two years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics - Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
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     | 14,554 views

    Without others around us to encourage us, teach us, and to interact with us how would we ever know to be better than we are? Why would we want to improve and be a better person? However, other people don’t always improve us.

    Back to the Basics Fellowship ME Some of the best times I have had in my life have been when I was involved with playing fast pitch softball. It was a sport that I absolutely loved. To look at me now you would never think any sort of sport was part of my life, but it was for about 15 years. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Keys - Boldness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 25, 2011
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     | 9,524 views

    BOLDNESS, not arrogance, is blessed. God gives bold access to the throne of grace and welcomes bold prayers from humble Christians.

    Prayer Keys - Boldness Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence [boldness], so that we may receive mercy & find grace to help us in our time of need. Heb. 4:16 This is another verse where I prefer the King James Bible language that says, “boldness.” Boldness is a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Difference Between Your Standing And Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 23, 2010
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    Sermon 1 in series. Do you notice that others have a joy and victory that is missing in your life. Learn how to rediscover your spiritual joy! In this first sermon, we consider that one must know the difference between his circumstances and his standing i

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy June 13, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, Some Secrets of Christian Living and The Secret ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010
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    This is Part 2 of looking at the life of David. This is part of the sermon series "Close Encounters" where we're looking at the lives some of the great Bible characters. The outline is: 1)David's Sin With Bathsheba, and 2)David's Sin In Numbering The P

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 7 – DAVID, PART 2 This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series on CLOSE ENCOUNTERS You say, “Pastor, you’ve been preaching on this for a long time, how much longer are you going to preach on this?” Until we have CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
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    Purity isn’t just being clean; it’s being single-minded and intentionally focused. In this instance, God wants us to be focused on His kingdom and righteousness.

    Tonight we’re going to look at the next attitude Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. – “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” I wonder what that means, for they shall see God. Remember we said that “Blessed” means happy. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Fingers Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2024
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     | 3,861 views

    Three times in history God wrote with His finger: the LAW at Mt. Horeb, He wrote JUDGMENT on the wall of Belshazzar's palace, and He wrote GRACE with the woman caught in adultery.

    THE THREE FINGERS OF GOD Deut. 9:10; Dan. 5:5; Jn. 8:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Kids are so helpful! You've probably seen the tremendous lines in to inspect luggage at airports. 2. Did you hear about the lady who purchased pirate swords for her sons just before flying home from vacation? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 19 - God Gives Us Hope Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 23, 2024
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     | 1,055 views

    As Jonah was thrown into the sea it seemed all was over, but God had prepared a big fish to keep Jonah safe. In all those seemingly hopeless times, God is in control and let’s keep in mind that God’s grace and His justice always go hand in hand.

    We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) As we continue our studies on the life of Jonah and its relevance to the church, many have been blessed and we thank God for these good testimonies. God instructed Jonah to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    One Spirit, One Body, Many Gifts

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 21, 2025
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    Even though there are many gifts, there is still only one Spirit, one body and one Lord. There is only one purpose for all these gifts that the believers have. They are diverse, but their goal is singular – the common good of the church.

    Alba 9-21-2025 ONE SPIRIT, ONE BODY, MANY GIFTS I Corinthians 12:1-31 Bonnie Brechill tells a story about her five year old daughter Crystal, who recently met an Amish girl her age. Within minutes they were off, hand-in-hand, to play. “I caught glimpses of them chattering and giggling,” Bonnie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Listen From God?

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jan 16, 2026
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     | 228 views

    The Bible starts with a speaking God. The shapeless, hopeless, dark earth became live, beautiful and fruitful even the Holy God could say, it was good!. When someone responds to God in faith and in obedience supernatural things would happen!. Truly a transformation takes place!

    From the very first page of the Scriptures, we learn that our God is a God who speaks. God’s speech sets him apart from false idol gods who have a mouth but cannot speak. Psalms 115:3-7 Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What’s It All About? 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,791 views

    Earlier, we saw that many folks are like King Solomon, who had so much the world has to offer but was miserable.

    Illus: They remind me of the couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. When the festivities were over, the woman turned to her husband and said, • "We've been miserable for 50 years • We've fought every day • We've disagreed on nearly everything • And I am convinced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Runaway Bride

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2018
     | 4,597 views

    Like the movie “Runaway Bride” many Christians today don’t mind “dating” the church, but they don’t want to “marry” the church. Here are 9 reasons you need to commit to the church for life!

    RUNAWAY BRIDE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m supposed to ‘be faithful as long as we both shall live’, I’d appreciate it if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Success Comes In "Cans”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2017
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     | 15,238 views

    God wants us to be able to say with Paul, positively, "I CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens me!" Let's consider Paul's revelation for a moment.

    SPIRITUAL SUCCESS COMES IN “CANS” Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. JOKE #1: LAWYER’S REVENGE a. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelines for the local butcher shop and steals a roast off the counter. b. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asks, "if a dog, running ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus & The Traditions Of The Elders

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2021
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     | 2,511 views

    Jesus regularly received criticism from the religious authorities who were seeking to discredit Him. He turned it around as an opportunity to teach us that we need a new heart.

    JESUS & THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS Mark 7:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING IT WRONG 1. Back in the cowboy days, a westbound wagon train was lost and low on food. At last they saw an old Jewish Rabbi, sitting beneath a tree. 2. The leader rushed to him and said, "We're lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God