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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Way Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,277 views

    This sermon is about God's way of wisdom for His people. It includes His roadmap for wisdom (the Bible), His personal guide (the Holy Spirit), and our traveling companions (Wise Counselors).

    The Way of Wisdom With April Fools Day tomorrow, I thought it would be appropriate to speak about the way of wisdom instead of the folly of fools. Life is full of situations where we think we know what to do, only to find out later that we really haven’t clue as to what to do. And so until some ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Balancing The Books

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019
     | 8,075 views

    Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

    A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, Days Are Coming

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Oct 25, 2025
     | 503 views

    Our text today is found in that part of the book of Jeremiah that many people refer to as the Book of Consolation or the Book or Comfort. Chapters 30 and 31 stand out in the book of Jeremiah because they offer something completely different from what he normally preaches.

    Behold, Days Are Coming Jeremiah 31:27-34 You know, the life of an OT prophet was not an easy life. When a prophet speaks the word of God into the life of a person or persons who have fallen into apostasy through the worship of false gods and have been following the words of false prophets, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One-On-One In The Desert

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 27, 2025
     | 204 views

    Philip meets the Ethiopian man and introduces him to Christ

    One-on-One in the Desert Acts 8:26-40 Good Morning Dr. Tony Beam said in a Christian Post Column, “Sports are considered to be 'team sports', but at times sports come down to a one-on-one matchup. When a quarterback drops back to pass, looking for the open receiver, football becomes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King In The Tomb - Matthew 27:45-66 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 9, 2025
     | 156 views

    JESUS’ death was not "THE END"; it was the fulfillment of Prophecy, the Payment for sin, and the Prelude to VICTORY. The Cross and the Tomb Reveal the KING’s Divine Authority, Sacrificial Love, and THE Unstoppable Plan of GOD the FATHER.

    2025.11.09. Sermon Notes. THE KING IN THE TOMB - MATTHEW 27:45-66 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jesus’ death was not the end; it was the fulfillment of prophecy, the payment for sin, and the prelude to victory. The cross and the tomb reveal the King’s divine authority, sacrificial love, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus The Promised Prophet Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 10, 2025
     | 203 views

    Jesus is not just a messenger of God's Word; He is God's Word.

    Jesus: PROPHET, Priest, King Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-02-2025 Rapture-Tok South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claimed that Jesus appeared to him in a divine vision and told him that the rapture would happen September 23-24. When asked if he was sure, he said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,853 views

    Exposing the Strongholds

    There are many areas in which the enemy can use as a stronghold against a Christian to harass, oppress or depress. It could be physical, emotional, or spiritual assaults that have or are being made. Finding complete healing for your body, mind, and spirit may require that these strongholds be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Life & God Seriously

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021
     | 2,722 views

    The nation of Israel watched God provide care for them and release from slavery yet God has to exhort them not to forget Him. How could they forget God after all He'd done? Well, in the same ways we forget Him too.

    Taking Life & God Seriously Steele Creek Church Eastfield Dr. Tom Bartlett, 1-03-21 OUTLINE Deuteronomy 6:12 (NIV) “Be careful that you do not forget the LORD…” IN WHAT WAYS DID ISRAEL FORGET THE LORD? THEY FORGOT WHAT HE HAD ALREADY DONE Often, we fail to remember what God has already ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    3 Notable Men

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 2, 2021
     | 2,771 views

    This is an expository sermon from II Corinthians 5:17.

    Title: “3 Notable Men in II Cor. 5:17” Scripture: II Cor. 5:17 Type: Expository. Where: GNBC 1-3-21 Intro: A few years before John Newton died, a friend was having breakfast with him. Their custom was to read from the Bible after the meal. Because Newton’s eyes were growing dim, his friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stay The Course: The Remnant Church

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,831 views

    Today's message is about our need to stay the course and go back to the basic of our faith and be that remnant that God has called the church to be. It also takes a look at the 5 basic tenants of the Protestant Reformation, or the 5 Solas.

    Stay The Course The Remnant Church ** Watch: https://youtu.be/g3t-VJPgaiA The title of our message comes from a show I had watched called, “The Patriot,” staring Mel Gibson. And there was an underlying theme that continued to be brought out throughout the show, and that is to “Stay The Course.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Facing A Pandemic New Year Is Not A Problem

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,672 views

    How can we start a New Year in the midst of a pandemic? This sermon will try to exhort us on how to face the New Year with global pandemic and crisis.

    Intro: Christmas is over and we are welcoming the New Year 2021 with questions in mind, with hesitations whether we will make it this whole year or not in terms of our economy, political situations, calamities or even what we are still experiencing – pandemic. We knew how to celebrate Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    David's War With The Philistines Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,679 views

    Second Samuel 21:15-22 shows us the power of God in destroying enemies.

    Scripture We are in a section that some call the epilogue to “The Life of David.” This section gives us information about a few themes in David’s life. Upon first reading, it may appear unimportant, but the epilogue teaches us a lot about David and his kingdom. The section that we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Living Hope!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,119 views

    'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Tale Of Two Cities

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,617 views

    The message this Sunday will look at our attitude towards God’s word, and how we approach it, because that is what determines its effectiveness in our lives. We will look at this through Paul’s missionary travels to Thessalonica and Berea.

    The Tale of Two Cities Acts 17:1-15 ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/XGSvRuwVCGo Now, when I came up with the title of today’s message, my immediate reaction was towards the book written by Charles Dickens back in 1879, and the two cities were Paris and London. In fact, while some of you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Reeled In Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
     | 2,514 views

    Well, what if I told you that someone’s trying to catch you? What if I told you that someone is tying a fly just for you. The fly is individualized, it’s customized, and the fly will be presented to you over and over.

    HOOKED Week 3 “Reeled In” July 16 2017 Pastor Timothy Porter Text: James 1:12-20 Luke 4:13 INTRODUCTION: Today I’m going to talk about fishing again. Fishing is a popular subject in the Bible. Maybe that’s why I like to fish. I always tell people fishing is a biblical sport. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational