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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Time To Stand Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,856 views

    What are some specific circumstances that signal oppression by a government? And, as believers, what should be our first course of action, and when should we speak the truth?

    In our last message in this series, I asked the following questions: “What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ?” “How could we practice our Christian faith and live according to biblical principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah Nissi Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 26,742 views

    What do you lift up when times get tough? Turn to God first, talk to Him, trust Him to help you and thank Him in advance.

    JEHOVAH NISSI When was the last time you faced a situation where the odds were stacked against you? The science of probability and statistics is fascinating. Some day, unless Jesus comes back first, every person in this room will die. How do you think you will go? The odds are that you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sermon #1 - Focus On What Matters Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,484 views

    An introduction to the book of Philippians, discussion of where you CAN’T find joy, and a look into the first chapter to find Paul’s secret of joy.

    Series: Put the Joy Back In Your Life _______________________________ SERIES THEME: Everyone wants to be HAPPY! Everyone wants to enjoy life -- but how can we find this happiness? How can we find this joy? Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Can You Come Home Again?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    Part 1 of 2 when Jesus returs home for the first time after wilderness and he is acts as expeced until he gets to church.

    I have often her the phrase “ you can never go home again.” I have been trying to figure out if I believe it or not. I find lots of proof that it is true but I have lots of feelings that it is not true. Here is what I am thinking about. I believe that all of us have gone away from home as ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

    Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Gethsemane's Shadows Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    This is the first in a series of Easter Sermons addressing the Passion of Christ. What can we learn from those 4 climactic days leading to the resurrection?

    The Passion Pt 1 In Gethsemane¡¦s Shadows Luke 22:39-46 The Passion ¡V Nothing in the last 20 years has raised so much awareness of the climax of our Lord¡¦s ministry upon the earth. I must confess that I have not seen the movie yet ¡V but I¡¦ve done something better ¡V I¡¦ve read the book. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don't Eat Your Seed

    Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,631 views

    The little cake that the widow of Zarephath gave to Elijah was the first fruits of her labor and the seed from which every blessing came into her life.

    DON’T EAT YOUR SEED by Pastor James May 1 Kings 17:8-24 1 Kings 17:8-9, "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." Zarephath means smelting-shop, "a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

    EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fire Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,330 views

    GOD IS MOVING IN THESE LAST DAYS, IF HE IS TO MOVE THROUGH US WE MUST ALLOW THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BURN WITHIN US FIRST

    THE FIRE OF THE LORD MATTHEW 3:11 – 12 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Testimony Of The Soldier

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    This sermon was preached on Easter 2002 as I was dressed in a Roman Centurion Soldier costume. I preached the sermon as the soldier that was an eyewitness to the events of the first Easter.

    Easter Sunday 2002; Sermon delivered in Roman Centurion Costume What a strange religion these followers of Jesus Christ profess. Giving their money to the poor, helping the rejected, believing a virgin can have a son, and that a man raised from the dead. That’s the impression we all have when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Making The Sacrifice That Meets The Need Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    We all want to be used by God to extend His kingdom, but we first must realize that being used by Him requires great sacrifice.

    Having an Effect our the Community Making Sacrifices that meet Needs John 6:1-15 I.Be ready to address the needs of the people.(1-5) A.Jesus draws the crowds. (v.1-2) 1. Why did Jesus perform miracles on the sick? a. He had a genuine concern for the sick but, b. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    The Bible (The Movie) Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    The first of a series that presents "what the Bible teaches, how Hollywood treats it, and how you can learn from it to improve your life."

    The Gospel According to . . . Hollywood? The Bible Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 Today is Father’s Day, and as a way of honoring our fathers, I thought we should all just take a few moments to reflect on all the things we’ve learned from our dads. Okay? I think that was plenty of time, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Related By Blood

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    Topic - First in a series on the covenant. Theme - The covenant according to O. Palmer Robertson, is a "bond in blood, divinely administered." Today we discuss this definition.

    Introductory Considerations 1. As I looked ahead, thinking and praying about what God would have me preach to you this fall, I sensed we need to work on our relationships - with our spouses, parents, children, families, and with one another in church. 2. But as contemplate this, I though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Funeral Service For Frances Simpson

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    A funeral message from Romans 8:18-39. Frances had a muscular disease that first took away her voice and then her strength.

    Funeral Service for Frances Simpson 4/1/2006 - Express condolences and appreciation. - Today is April Fools Day and how I wish this was all a joke but it is not. We come here to mourn the death of Frances Dorsett Simpson. No, that is a joke; we come here to celebrate the life of Frances Simpson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ