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  • Michael Wiley avatar

    What Jesus Said About Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 13, 2009
     | 4,600 views

    This message takes a little different look at what Jesus said about evangelism. We don’t look at "what" he told them to do in Mt. 18. We look at "where" He told them to go in Mt. 10.

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Evangelism” Michael Wiley Matthew 10:16-23 March 15, 2009 Introduction: We have a message church! Our message today looking at “What Jesus Said,” is what He said about evangelism. In the literal since of the word, Evangelism is “the proclamation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 67,967 views

    Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

    Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Manuscript What does it mean to be happy? To be fortunate? Blessed? Who are the ones we as people regard as the lucky ones? The fortunate, the blessed ones? What do we think of? We tend to think of those with money. They can afford to live the way they want. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Fast And Following Close

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 13, 2010
     | 4,917 views

    With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior.

    STANDING FAST AND FOLLOWING CLOSE Rev. 7:13-17 Sermon Objective: With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Miracle Of Januarius Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,664 views

    The martyr-bishop Januarius testifies to the truth of the Gospel, and his alleged blood miracle must get the attention of the unbeliever.

    19 September 2011 St. Januarius There is a famous passage in the Acts of the Apostles in which the rabbi Gamaliel advises the Sanhedrin to leave the early Christian community alone, because if it is God’s will, they would not be able to destroy it, and if it is not God’s will, it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Don’t Go Over The Hedge Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    A message on God’s "hedge" of protection around us in our times of trial and struggle.

    INTRO ƒ{ This is part 2 of our Survivor Series ƒ{ It is my attempt to give you principles of survival. ƒ{ Remember the children’s movie; "Over the Hedge" ƒ{ When the characters went over the hedge they got into all kinds of trouble ƒ{ God has a place for us to live ƒ{ If we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust After Tragedy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,861 views

    Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

    I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,673 views

    When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

    Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2014
     | 4,262 views

    If you want a happy new year, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and in accepting persecution. Be humble if you want to be happy.

    Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Orla Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Risky Ministry

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 22, 2015
     | 2,808 views

    When risky moment arise so does God.

    Mark 4:35-41 Risky Ministry On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’ 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great gale arose, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Separation Of Church And State

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014
     | 6,169 views

    How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

    Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Offscouring Of The Earth

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,403 views

    The world won't have a very high regard or value placed on what God values.

    THE OFFSCOURING OF THE EARTH TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 KJV For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. [10] We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace In The Lion's Den Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,595 views

    You can find rest if you rest in God. You can find peace if you depend on the Lord. You can get rid of all your worries if you commit your life to the Lord and pray every day.

    This last week, I came across a five minute clip from an episode of The Bob Newhart Show on YouTube. That was back in the days when sit-coms were funny AND clean, unlike so many of them today. Bob, as you may know, was a psychologist on the show, and in this scene a woman comes into his office ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

    THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Consistency In Times Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,530 views

    A sermon examining the importance of remaining steadfast in your faith in the midst of trying times.

    CONSISTENCY IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY Acts 5:21-32 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 11th, 2025) We love to hear stories about our persecuted brothers and sisters who stand firm in their faith even if it costs them their possessions, positions, power, or prosperity. We celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014
     | 8,600 views

    The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

    There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational