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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Saved? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 4, 2021
     | 3,793 views

    Based on Titus 2:11 - This sermon helps the hearers to understand what it means the be saved & search their own hearts to answer the question, "Are you saved?"

    “ARE YOU SAVED?” Titus 2:11 FBCF – 1/3/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – New Year – new resolutions – new commitments – new challenges – new opportunities. - Steve Lawson: “A life of resolve comes with a price tag. You will be tested by the lure of the world. But you must turn a deaf ear to the crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "patience, The Virtue That Carries A Lot Of Wait"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,764 views

    In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the persecuted Jewish villagers of Anatevka are forced to flee the Russian pogroms. Someone asked the Rabbi, “Wouldn’t this be a good time for the Messiah to come?” The Rabbi answered, “Yes, my son; meanwhile, let’s get packing!”

    In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the persecuted Jewish villagers of Anatevka are forced to flee the Russian pogroms. Someone asked the Rabbi, “Wouldn’t this be a good time for the Messiah to come?” The Rabbi answered, “Yes, my son; meanwhile, let’s get packing!” In the Lord’s Prayer we pray: ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    True Holiness

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,388 views

    describes holiness as the scripture does. True holiness comes from the Holy Spirit

    TRUE HOLINESS 5/21/2011 “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and . . . put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    My Refuge & Hiding Place

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 245 ratings
     | 11,286 views

    The Lord is a refuge a hiding place for everyone who is in need of shelter.

    Hide and Seek 1.When I was a child I enjoyed playing the games. (Catch, Throwing things, Wrestling, etc) 2. One I enjoyed a lot was, “Hide and seek”. 3. Hide and seek for adults? 4. Don’t we all need a place to hide? 5. Where do we go when we need to escape? (Alcohol, drugs, vacation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Retaining Integrity During Difficult Times

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Through the Bible, God instructs us on how to retain our integrity in times of severe crises.

    In times of trials and afflictions, when our physical and emotional beings are greatly affected, integrity must not be taken from us, but be guarded, be displayed and most of all be preserved for the glory of God. During darkest nights, integrity should not be exchanged in favor of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Need For The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

    NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Metaphor For Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,803 views

    Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

    A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Focused People

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,156 views

    The church needs to be focused on the things of God first.

    Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction: illustration “BECAUSE THE PRINCE HAD COME” I. What is the Kingdom of God? A. A Kingdom is a realm, place, or territory ruled by a King. B. A Kingdom implies a King. - I Timothy 1:17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Watch Your Example Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    Our example is extrememly important for us to fulfill Jesus’ commands to be salt and light to a lost and dying world.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-16 TITLE: “WATCH YOUR EXAMPLE” INTRODUCTION: A. Letter to Diognetus, mid-to late-2nd century under the heading “The Manners of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Welch avatar

    Preparing To Build Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018
     | 7,758 views

    Message 1 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This is the introduction to the series and focuses on Nehemiah's actions leading up to the rebuilding of the wall.

    Chico Alliance Church "Preparing to Build" MAIN THEME Secure walls support superior worship. Crumbled walls cultivate corroded worship. INTRODUCTION Most all of us have been involved in a building project of one kind or another; on a large scale or a small scale. We all, to some degree ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Our Place In The World Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    First sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Our Place In The World Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Mark 9:50 "Salt is good, but if it loses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 297 views

    Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

    LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Remember The God Who Has Done Great Things Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 596 views

    As believers, we are called to remember God’s faithfulness, rehearse His goodness, and pass it on. This is not mere nostalgia—it is worship. It is obedience. It is Gospel witness.

    Go! And Remember the God Who Has Done Great Things Joshua 22:24 (NLT): "The truth is, we have built this altar because we fear that in the future your descendants will say to ours, 'What right do you have to worship the Lord, the God of Israel?" Exodus 3:6 (NLT): "I am the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When Men Consult Strange Altars Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 322 views

    This story highlights a troubling truth: when men ignore the living God and seek out strange altars, they not only sin, they provoke divine anger.

    WHEN MEN CONSULT STRANGE ALTARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 1:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Isaiah 8:19-20; Psalm 20:7; Jeremiah 17:5; Galatians 1:6-9 INTRODUCTION: The book of 2 Kings opens with a revealing narrative of how spiritual compromise can cost a man his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Anoints You For Nations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025
     | 344 views

    When God anoints a man, He empowers him beyond local influence; He makes him a voice and an instrument to affect nations for His glory.

    THE GOD WHO ANOINTS YOU FOR NATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-6 Key Verse: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted...” — Isaiah 61:1 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God