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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Absolute Certainty Or Mere Sincerity? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 27, 2022
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    Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. These were certainly sincere in their efforts, but they were not found worthy to gain access to the kingdom.

    Absolute Certainty or Mere Sincerity? Matthew 7: 21-23 As we continue to study the Sermon on the Mount, we come to the portion of the message where Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. As we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2020
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    When you uncover the things that people are passionate about… and see the things that they ‘willingly’ give their – time, energy, resources and efforts too, you will learn a lot about that person. Same is true of Jesus.

    The PassionS Of Christ I Want To Know Christ!!! – week three THIS MORNING – I want to start off our time together by reading a several New Testament passages that are basically doxologies… NOW - the word doxology comes from a combination of the two Greek words, doxa meaning glory, honor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025
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    The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

    Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Stronger Marriages By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024
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    But building a strong marriage is not always easy. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It requires a willingness to put the needs of our spouse above our own, to love them unconditionally, and to forgive them freely.

    Building Stronger Marriages Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building stronger marriages—marriages that are rooted in love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by the grace of God. In the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 24, we find these words: "Therefore a man shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Value Most?

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 28, 2023
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    What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in...

    What Do You Value Most? Matthew 13:44-52 What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in, because it is a well-known fact that you spend the most time pursuing that which you desire the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Divine Opening Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025
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    A divine opening is a supernatural opportunity orchestrated by God to grant access, breakthrough, or fulfilment of His promises. It signifies a door opened by God's power that cannot be hindered or shut by human effort.

    Title: DIVINE OPENING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22; 1 Corinthians 16:9; John 10:9; Acts 16:26; Psalm 24:7 INTRODUCTION: A divine opening is a supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022
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    Webster’s Dictionary defines the conscience as “an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.” The conscience is something God has given every person--an alarm that sounds inside you, which often leads to feelings of guilt or shame.

    Three Kinds of Conscience: 1. A Clear Conscience — the alarm is working properly Acts 23:1, “And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” Acts 24:16, “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 1: Pressing Toward Perfection Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 17, 2025
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    True faith is not stagnant; it is a continual journey from the foundational principles toward spiritual maturity.

    Brothers and sisters, imagine a master builder who is about to construct a great and glorious temple. He spends weeks, even months, digging deep, laying a massive, strong foundation. He uses the best stone, the strongest mortar. It is a perfect foundation. But then, he stops. He comes back day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021
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     | 8,884 views

    Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

    Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025
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    Following Jesus means trusting His leadership, surrendering self-rule, embracing transformation, and walking daily with the Shepherd whose presence shapes every step.

    There is a tenderness in the way Jesus calls people. He never shouts to impress the crowd. He never manipulates the moment. He never forces Himself upon anyone. Instead, He speaks in a way that reaches the deepest places of the heart and invites a response that is both personal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    One Flock, One Shepherd: The Unfinished Mission

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024
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    It’s not a small thing for Jesus’ followers to be scattered. He needs to gather us “so there will be one flock,” and even so there is “one shepherd.” Jesus cares for people all over the world. As one of His followers, do you care for people all over the world?

    Today, we conclude our week of praying for missions by fasting and praying. If your personal priorities were like favorites on your phone, what would be included? Like the saved numbers you place in your cell phone, what priorities would be included among your favorites? The care of your family, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Securing Divine Help Through Humility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2026
     | 35 views

    Humility positions the believer to receive God’s grace, favour, and timely divine help.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH HUMILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:6 Key Verse:  “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” (James 4:6, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:34; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Isaiah 57:15; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not I, But Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
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     | 13,176 views

    He makes us overcomers.

    “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20, KJV). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Easter Sunday, 1951, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not I, But Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019
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    Peace and victory by the indwelling Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Easter Sunday, 1951, this verse changed my life. I realized Christ lived in me. a. I knew I was saved by the Lord. b. I knew I was called into full-time service. c. I knew God answered prayer. d. I didn’t know the peace and victory I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001
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     | 4,937 views

    Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

    Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist