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  • James Lyons avatar

    A Sign To The Gentiles Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,913 views

    Part 4 in a series on the book of Jonah

    As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in Jonah 4:2 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody's Watching Us (Sin And Temptation) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 26, 2022
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     | 2,409 views

    The world is watching us to see how we handle temptation and sin…

    Somebody’s Watching Us Living – Hope part 6 1 Peter 2:11, 12, 24, 25 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Harvest Is Coming Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2022
     | 2,621 views

    In this message we examine what Paul told the Churches in Galatia which had allowed some to come in and sow bad seeds (alternate gospel) in their midst.

    Your Harvest Is Coming Part 3 Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14; 3:1-5; Matthew 13:19-23 This morning I will conclude my series “Your Harvest is Coming.” If you recall from last week, I talked about the parable that Jesus told about the sower. In that parable, which is found in Matthew chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Judgment Of The Almighty Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022
     | 2,286 views

    The Old Testament prophets predicted a day so alarming that even those who are religiously careless wake from their moral sleepiness. They frequently refer to it as “that day” when the nations are judged.

    It is widely regarded as one of the best films of all time, Shawshank Redemption was released nearly thirty years ago in 1994. It became an instant classic telling the tale of an innocent man in prison who eventually gains his freedom through a satisfying escape plan. And if watched any TV in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,679 views

    If you want to enjoy the diverse community God created for you, acknowledge that you belong to one body; appreciate the different members of that body; depend on one another; and do what God gifted you to do.

    Grove Street was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes, but they each posted a sign out front, proudly displaying the name of the church. The three churches were named First ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Funeral Service For Our Son, Eric Crandall

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2021
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     | 9,835 views

    This is the message I preached for our 40-year-old son. I hope it can help give comfort to other grieving parents. I preached about Heaven because that is where our Eric is.

    Funeral Service for Our Son, Eric Crandall Revelation 21:1-6 (Preached May 25, 2021) BACKGROUND: *This is the message I preached for the funeral of our 40-year-old son who died on May 21, 2021, after a brief but terrible illness. This sermon is intensely personal, but I hope it can help give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Sermons Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2021
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     | 3,344 views

    Choose paths inside God’s bounds that lead to purity. Choose to love one another and so reflect Christ. Choose hard work leading to character that honors Christ. Choose to grieve in hope because God has made death sure in Him.

    4 SERMONS 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-18 #1Thessalonians4 INTRODUCTION I am usually a very decisive person. Give me a choice and I will make it. I don’t usually live in gray areas. Kelly will ask me all the time for a decision and if I don’t know, I make the decision and she’ll ask why… I will either ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Forgivness Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
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     | 5,407 views

    If you are a genuine Christian, you will be both willing and able to forgive others. According to Jesus, when you say, “I cannot or will not forgive,” you’re essentially saying, “I am thinking about going to hell.”

    We are in the last installment of a sermon series entitled Digging Deeper. Our goal is to answer this question: WHAT makes Christianity more “sticky” in some? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Or, What makes a Christian a Christian? We lose a lot of items in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Invitation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
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    Looking at the prompting, promise and provision of prayer

    THE INVITATION OF PRAYER The story is told about a poor widow with several children. Every day she would go out on her front porch and raised her hands in prayer saying, “Lord, you know I have no food to feed my children today. Please provide for our daily needs.” Her next-door neighbor was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Wants To Help Us Have Great Faith! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2021
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     | 4,588 views

    God wants to help us have great faith, and this Scripture can help us get there. We need to: 1. Feed our faith on God's Word (vs. 1-7). 2. Humbly compare our life to Christ (vs. 5-8). 3. Get eternal lessons from earthly things (vs. 8-9). 4. Learn the blessings of believing (vs. 9-13).

    God Wants to Help Us Have Great Faith! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 10, 2021) *Would you like to have more faith in God? What Christian could say no to that question? Of course, we want more faith! The good news is that God wants to help us have more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Critical Mass Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 13, 2021
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     | 5,243 views

    Based on the Mario Murillo book. This message focuses on five keys to revival: a faithful prayer core, an attitude of humility, travailing in prayer, shattering the barrier of our old nature, and surrendering what takes priority over God.

    In the first chapter of Acts, Luke shares how Jesus ascended into heaven, and then afterwards he turns our focus toward a room. “It is the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and it is just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus. One hundred twenty believers are praying and waiting. All they know is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Val Black avatar

    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,263 views

    If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

    Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Two Kinds Of Followers- The Kissers And The Cleavers (From The The Book Of Ruth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2022
     | 3,497 views

    Today I want to preach about a wonderful love story in the book of Ruth.

    The Book of Ruth is probably the most wonderful love story ever written. Illus: Benjamin Franklin—as you know, he was one of the fathers of our great nation. He was also the ambassador to France. And, when in France, he was a member of a literary society, and they were giving different readings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Queen avatar

    Jesus, The Good Samaritain

    Contributed by Brandon Queen on Oct 8, 2022
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     | 2,438 views

    We will be in a familiar passage. A passage that explains to us how we should treat our neighbors.

    ENGAGE: Open with greeting the members. Would you fight to live? Would you fight to save another person’s life? Would you be a good Samaritan no matter the outcome? Opening Question and Statement: On or around July 25, 2021, A group of people spoke out about saving an unconscious man slumped over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What God Wants Christians To Do For Children Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 2, 2022
     | 3,685 views

    1. Help bring children to Jesus. 2. Pray for children. 3. Never try to keep children away from Jesus. 4. Help children grow up God's way.

    What God Wants Christians to Do for Children The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:13. By this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist