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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Was The Early Church The "Golden Age"? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2018
     | 4,776 views

    Christians today tend to romanticize the early church as a Golden Age when passages like this one present a picture of a church with plenty of struggles. What does that mean for how we should view the church today?

    - Read 2 Corinthians 1:12-17 and 2:1-10. An Early Church Story: - What we are looking at today is just one story from the early church. 1. There was serious sin in the church. - 2 Corinthians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. - We know this from 1 Corinthians 5 and Paul’s extensive instructions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggles, Shipwrecks, And Satan

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018
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     | 7,884 views

    Paul issues three cautions of the Christian life

    Text: 1 Tim 1:18-20, Title: Struggles, Shipwrecks, and Satan, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.11.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Job’s life and struggles B. Background to passage: Paul has dropped Timothy off at Ephesus to handle some problems with false teaching in the church there. Some were more serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3d - Pt. 2 - Surrounded Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 6,384 views

    Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

    I. Introduction I recently read this statement about loss of sight. Vision problems may signal serious health conditions, and they can increase your risk for injury or death. I asserted last week that we have become so consumed with earthly things and in a knee jerk response to seeing demons behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Is Worth Living

    Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,343 views

    As we remember the birth of Christ and the significance of His prophetic names, It is also very empowering to realise the awesome power of His resurrection as this gives us the assurance that life is worth living . And because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow.

    There are times in life when we feel life is not worth living because we are faced with one hopeless situation or the other. 1 Sam 30:3-20 described how David felt when he lost his possessions to the enemy. The bible says David and his men wept until they have no more strength to weep because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Waiting For The Moving Of The Water

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2018
     | 14,449 views

    This is a message for the church to awaken to the needs of the people God places in their path, and a message of hope for those waiting for the moving of the water.

    Waiting for the moving of the Water PPT 1 Message Title This is a message for the church to awaken to the needs of the people God places in their path, and a message of hope for those waiting for the moving of the water. PPT 2-5 text John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Up A Tree?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2018
     | 7,353 views

    A sermon about salvation by grace no matter who you are or what you have done.

    “Up a Tree?” Luke 19:1-10 “As Good as It Gets” is a 1997 comedy. In it Jack Nickolson plays Melvin Udall, a crude, obsessive-compulsive author who offends everyone he meets. But Melvin becomes enamored with Carol Connelly, a waitress played by Helen Hunt. She has seen Melvin at his worst, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Acts Of The Apostles

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017
     | 6,118 views

    we again are looking at the 40 days Jesus ministered after His resurrection. We see He spoke of power that was outside of ourselves and that by His Holy Spirit disciples of Christ would do amazing things in the power of God working in our lives.

    Acts of the Apostles Book of Acts selected verses Introduction- This week our leaders spent 2 ½ days at District convention. It was a great time of refreshing. It was a time to hear God’s Word from someone other than me. That is good for them and good for me. If we are not careful, even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020
     | 6,878 views

    Are we in or Fastly Approaching the Last Days (the EndTimes). Now is the time to be Watching and to be READY.

    INTRODUCTION Should the current threat of a virus pandemic threaten our inner being. After all, they are closing just about every store, every sporting event and perhaps eventually the stock market. This must be serious stuff. Are we all going to perish? Is this just like the movies were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tug Of War... Who Will Hold The Rope?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2022
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     | 3,059 views

    We are in a terrible war between temporal and eternal issues. Will you hole the ROPE IN THIS TUG OF WAR?

    TUG OF WAR! BLESS ME, I WILL HANG ON UNTIL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHO WILL BE FAITHFUL TO HOLD THE ROPE? WE ARE IN A TERRIBLE WAR… THE BATTLES WILL BE MORE AND MORE HEATED. WE MUST GET SERIOUS AND HAVE TO BE DEDICATED… WE ARE IN A TUG OF WAR! The farm animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Finding Freedom From Your Past Sins Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 13, 2023
     | 1,776 views

    Based on Psalm 51 - Encouragers hearers to confess & forsake their past sins.

    “FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR PAST SINS” Psalm 51 FBCF – 2/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Freedom is a word that we hold near & dear to our hearts. Many times, the word brings up patriotic feelings of love for our country & gratitude for the men & women who have fought to preserve our freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is Our Great "i Am"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022
     | 2,145 views

    The Lord sees our oppression, hears our cries. The Lord saves the sinner, his children. Lord is "I AM"

    THE LORD IS OUR GREAT “I AM” (Outline) August 7, 2022 – Pentecost 9 – EXODUS 3:7-14 INTRO: The LORD is serious about his name. The LORD wants his people, actually also all people, to respect his name. "I am the LORD; that is my name. I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 956 views

    This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

    Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

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    What Is Sin? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 672 views

    This sermon explores the gravity of sin as rebellion against God, while highlighting God's relentless pursuit and provision of salvation for humanity.

    Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather with you, in this sacred space where we connect with our Creator, and delve into the wisdom of His Word. We are here to seek understanding, to find comfort, and to be challenged. We are here to grow, to be transformed, and to be equipped for the ...read more

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    The Dangers Of Laziness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 760 views

    This is the 10th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#10] THE DANGERS OF LAZINESS Proverbs 6:1-19 Introduction: Laziness is a silent thief that can quietly steal away our potential, blessings, and purpose in life. In Proverbs 6:1-19, God warns us about the destructive nature of laziness and the importance of diligence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abuse? Then Make God Your R.e.f.u.g.e.

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    When we are being abused, we can be fully assured that God is our protection and our sufficiency when you follow R.E.F.U.G.E

    Abuse? Then make God your R.E.F.U.G.E. 6 Steps In Dealing With An Abuse Psalm 142 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. 1 To the Lord I cry out;to the Lord I plead for mercy. 2 I pour out my lament before him;I tell him about my troubles. 3 Even when my strength leaves me,you watch my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist