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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Enemy Part 2: The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 10, 2020
     | 5,291 views

    In the Spiritual battle we fight every day, sometimes the worst enemy we face is ourselves, our sinful nature.

    We are in a battle. Every day, every hour, every minute. As we had already studied: Ephesians 6:12 (NASB95) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2021
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    Encourage others by continually praying for them, supporting, and thanking them for the good work they are doing in God’s kingdom, building each other up in the faith, and by comforting them with the same comfort we have received from Christ!

    Encouragement Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines encouragement as “to give support, help or stimulate the development of confidence or hope in another person.” Living in a fallen world where chance happens to everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022
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    Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Oppressors Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    Warnings to those who use wealth in an oppressive manner.

    Rich Oppressors James 5:1-6 Today we are going to look cautions to rich oppressors. Now you may be saying, "but I’m not rich." That’s not a reason to tune out today, because all of us can fall into the category of an oppressor. The chapter begins with a warning to the rich oppressor. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    Outline for Deacon ordination service

    Intro As we come here today to ordain Brother E.J. Fowler as a deacon in our church. I believe it is important that we take a look at what the office of deacon entails. People so often today truly don’t know the role of the deacon in the local church and don’t understand the guiding principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Therefore Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
     | 2,343 views

    A Study in First Peter

    I. Therefore - we must stop and ask ourselves, “What is the therefore there for?” A. Conditional statement – everything that follows is based on the truth of the former. – Socrates “Common Master” Therefore Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary adv 1: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Exam Time Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
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    In Paul’s day the early church met in homes and had a meal (agape feasts) that was followed by the Lord’s Supper. One of the many problems in the church was the abuse of this event. Paul had a word of rebuke for them.

    EXAM TIME I CORINTHIANS 11: 17-28 INTRODUCTION: Exam time can be pretty intense. As we prepare for that moment we can get pretty anxious. This passage concerns the observance of the Lord’s Supper. A key verse is “v.28”. In Paul’s day the early church met in homes and had a meal (agape ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians 2:1-4

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
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    Philippians Exposition

    Philippians 2 Point - Your life will be defined by who you live for. Philippians 2:1-4 We all have agendas… When we realize God is ultimately in control and our lives are in His trustworthy hands, we can stop pushing our agenda. Instead of having a selfish, self-centered to-do list, we release ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025
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     | 565 views

    How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me Almighty

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 2,460 views

    When you think you could do a better job than God, You need to remember: 1. There is one God, and you are not him. 2. God’s job is harder than you think. 3. Our goal should be to be like God, not to be God.

    On our plane trip out to San Diego this summer they showed the film Bruce Almighty with Jim Carey. Besides being hilarious, it had a real message behind it. Carey plays Bruce Nolan, a local Eyewitness News TV reporter in Buffalo, New York. He is discontented with almost everything in his life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    I don’t think that comparisionitis is actually a word, but boy did my congregation listen to it. Because we all have the tendcy to compare ourselves to someone or something. In this message we look at danger of the deadly disease I call "Comparisionitis"!

    DO YOU SUFFER FROM “COMPARISONITIS”? By: Pastor Ron Crandall INTRO: All of us have a dislike for diseases or illness’ or something that is like a destructive process in an organism. We do not like suffering, We do not like the bearing of pain or distress. When we have a deficiency in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    That's A Devil Of A Problem

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    We will leave evidence regarding who we follow.

    THAT’S A DEVIL OF A PROBLEM John 8:37-47 S: Discipleship (spiritual heritage) Th: “Who is your daddy?” Pr: WE WILL LEAVE EVIDENCE REGARDING WHO WE FOLLOW. ?: Inductive KW: Problems TS: We will find in our study of John 8:37-47 three problems that the leaders revealed about themselves when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoying God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
     | 4,506 views

    We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

    1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Helping The Helpless

    Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,492 views

    The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

    Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Idol Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,441 views

    Today it may not be about golden calves which have been replaced by other things more important than God and our lives spin around them recklessly.

    Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on for ages and still does. We will also get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational