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  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    I Want To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 15, 2025
     | 602 views

    Big Idea: God does not lie; He said, “Be holy, for I am holy" (1 Pet. 1:16, NKJV).

    I Want to Be Like Jesus As we look around at the growing influence of chaos and evil, it could be easy to keep silent, give up, and accept that being holy is impossible, even though Scripture guides us to be like the Lord. In that moment of doubt, we remember the Bereans. Luke admired their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Do I Obey Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2024
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    As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no.

    “Do I Obey Those In Authority?” Acts 4:15-22 As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no. Romans 13 would be a great place to understand about obedience to those in authority; yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restoration Of A Nation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2024
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     | 3,337 views

    This is the 12th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

    Series: Social Justice [#12] THE RESTORATION OF A NATION Amos 9:1-15 Introduction: As we conclude our Series from the Book of Amos; I want to sum everything up. The Book of Amos addressed a Nation that had turned away from God, reflecting the struggles we face today. In our World filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025
     | 639 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

    “CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Stumblingblocks

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022
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    Have you ever tripped someone…on purpose? Perhaps it was a joke, but you still tripped them. Have you ever tripped someone by accident? Perhaps you weren’t looking where you were going and ended up getting in someone’s way, and they tripped right over you.

    If you’re not careful, you will do the same thing in your Christian life. You will trip up your brothers and sisters in Christ without realizing it. When you do this, whether on purpose or by accident, you have become a stumblingblock, and this is what the Apostle Paul deals with in I Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Escape The Flames: A Biblical Truth About Hell And Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 28, 2025
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     | 452 views

    This message is not comfortable, but it is vital. Hell, hades, gehenna, tartarus, the lake of fire, and the chaff thrown into the furnace. These are not myths, metaphors, or medieval inventions. They are Biblical truth.

    Go! And Escape the Flames: A Biblical Truth About Hell and Eternal Life Introduction – The Question Few Dare to Ask How often do we hear about heaven in our churches? Quite often. How often do we hear about blessings, hope, and eternal joy? Regularly. But how often do we hear about hell? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rebuilding A Congregation

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 19, 2026
     | 120 views

    Church numbers are dwindling; therefore the family's getting smaller. What can we do?

    “Rebuilding a Congregation” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. There is a cry going out from pulpits everywhere. 1. Where is everybody? 2. Why can’t we get people to come back to church? 3. Fear brought people into the churches from the start of the Restoration Movement until the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Your Boxing Gloves Off! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 683 views

    Understanding and applying the teachings of Matthew 18:15-20, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace in our relationships as followers of Christ.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we’re diving into a powerful passage from the book of Matthew, one that teaches us valuable lessons about forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace. This passage is a cornerstone for our relationships with others, and how we, as followers of Christ, should ...read more

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    Loving Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 727 views

    To explore God's love for us, Jesus' obedience to God, and the example set by God for us to follow, emphasizing that God desires us to grow and become more like Jesus.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 2:1-12. This scripture is packed with profound life-altering lessons about The Father's Love for His Son, The Son's Obedience to His Father, and The Father's Example for His Son. Christian author, Max ...read more

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    Your Name On God’s List PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 805 views

    Explore and understand Revelation 20:15, emphasizing the importance of God's justice and mercy, the judgment of nations, the blessing of the saved, and the eternal security of the redeemed.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into Revelation and the deep, sometimes daunting prophecy of John—specifically Revelation 20:15. This is a verse that speaks of judgment, but also of blessing and eternal security for those redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. The Bible says in ...read more

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    When You Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,229 views

    Unpack the deeper meaning and benefits of the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing its power as a two-way conversation with God.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon will focus on the power of prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Now, I know many of us have said the Lord’s Prayer countless times, but have we ever truly unpacked its meaning and the benefits it brings into our lives? The late Billy Graham once said, ...read more

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    That Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,536 views

    Emphasize the certainty of Jesus Christ's return and the urgency of preparing for it, as guided by the scripture from 2 Peter 3:10.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into the heart of a powerful promise from the scriptures. It's a promise that has been passed down through generations, one that stirs our hearts with both anticipation and a sense of urgency. It's the promise of our ...read more

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    Idolatry: The Trojan Horse Of Demons PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 899 views

    Warn against the danger of idolatry, emphasizing that it's not just about worshipping physical idols, but anything that takes the rightful place of God in our hearts, and to encourage believers to examine their lives for any such idols.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that might just rattle our comfort zones a bit. It's about the danger of idolatry, the temptation that sneaks in when we least expect it, and the spiritual warfare that's constantly happening around us. I ...read more

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    Lord Make Me A Good Preacher PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 618 views

    Explore the power of making right choices, the importance of listening to God's Word, and the responsibility we hold as bearers of the Gospel, using Acts 15:22-35 as a guide.

    Good morning, church family! I'm excited to dive into God's Word with you today. We're going to explore the power of making the right choices, the importance of truly listening to God's Word, and the immense responsibility we hold as bearers of the Gospel - hefty stuff, I know. But don't worry, ...read more

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    It's Time To Face Hard Reality, Not Fantasy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,086 views

    God desires genuine worship from our hearts, not just rituals, and we must align ourselves with His divine will and justice.

    Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage from the book of Amos that's as challenging as it is enlightening. We're going to take a good, hard look at the hard reality of God's justice, the fantasy of false worship, and the mighty hand of God. Now, before we read ...read more

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