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  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Unstoppable Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 3, 2020
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     | 16,742 views

    God uses people and problems to accomplish His purposes.

    The Unstoppable Church Acts 5:33-42 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2020 Video: Spread of Christianity As I watched that video my mind immediately went to the words of Jesus found in Matthew 16:18. Using the word “church” for the first time, Jesus made this unchanging, unwavering and glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open The Door

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 9, 2020
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    Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and everyone is dealing with that on their own terms. In our text today the Christians in Jerusalem are in a firestorm of persecution and trouble - a time of crisis that became a time of prayer.

    Open The Door Acts 12:1–11 Introduction As we enter Phase Two in Louisiana, doors are opening that have not been. More churches are meeting - although with recommended restrictions to keep people as safe as possible from the virus. Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our God And Father Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 5, 2012
     | 4,540 views

    Adoption, family love, connection

    OUR GOD AND FATHER (Adoption Sunday) 1 Thess 3: 11-13 (p 836) Nov. 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: How do you get to the place where you genuinely consider someone who is not your Biological Mom or Dad…your mother or father..? I know there are cliché’s and quotes…like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing The Contentment Of A Canine

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 3, 2010
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     | 3,798 views

    There is a major difference between cats and dogs, dogs are so much more content with their lives. This sermon shows us that we must rejoie in our trials, fears and persecution.

    CHOOSING THE CONTENTMENT OF A CANINE (All my sermons use illustration found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated.) The introduction for this sermon is from Max Lucado’s “Everyday Deserves a Chance” pg. 23-24 “Excerpts from the diary of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    Recycling Our Pain Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2014
     | 4,256 views

    Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

    “Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship 101

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000
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     | 9,315 views

    What is the cost, how do I start to be a full disciple of Jesus Christ?

    Tonight I am beginning a series of messages on Discipleship, Discipleship 101. It is the call of God in each believers life. Understand, there is a cost to discipleship. Anything worthwhile has a price, you can count on that. There is a big difference between glass and a diamond. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Be God

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 10, 2007
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    How do you respond to God? Do you "bless" Him? What does that mean? Join Pastor Steve as he explains the meaning of 1 Peter 1:3.

    Peter tells his readers to “Bless” God. That phrase is very similar to what we saw in our study of Psalm 103:1-4, where David said: “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2016
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    In the midst of all of the persecutions and difficulties of these Christians, there is a blessed relief -- to be with Him for eternity. Our passing from this life is blessed because we Reside in the Lord; Rest from Labors; and will be Rewarded by deeds.

    1. Back in 2014, Andy Russell of Tarzana, CA passed away. His three year old grandson, Bobby wanted to know what had happened to his grandfather. His parents told him, "Grandpa was so sick and felt so bad that God did not want him to hurt any more so he sent the angels to get him." Astonished, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stir It Up Part Xx - You Still Got Plenty

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 29, 2014
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     | 18,332 views

    Here is another message from Pastor Dre - We hope that you are blessed.

    Stir it Up Part XX "You still got plenty" Acts 14:19-20 19) And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20) Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Ready

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2013
     | 14,818 views

    Get ready: 1. To live in love (vs. 8-9). 2. For bountiful blessings (vs. 9-12). 3. To suffer like our Savior (vs. 13-14). 4. For a testimony that transforms lives (vs. 15-18).

    Get Ready 1 Peter 3:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2013 *Much of life is about getting ready: Getting ready for school, getting ready for church, getting ready for a date, getting ready for the big game, and getting ready to take the “big plunge.” *This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions Answered Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2014
     | 7,734 views

    A study of Daniel chapter 12 revealing the 1260, 1290, and 1335 days

    Daniel 12: 1 – 13 Questions Answered 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. 4 “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Will Not Keep Silent!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
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     | 17,404 views

    Why are people so passionate to kill and torture good and innocent people who bring them God's good news? And what makes the gospel so compelling, that others will not keep silent about it?

    [Sermon preached on 14 January 2018, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Over the past few weeks I had a great opportunity to catch up with reading books that I have wanted to read for a long time. I would like to mention two books, in particular. The first is a book by John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    The Love Factor Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2020
     | 7,678 views

    In chapter 12 of Romans, Paul gives an overview of what real, sincere love looks like. In so doing, Paul moves love out of the realm of the abstract into the realm of the concrete.

    This morning I want us to start with a Peanuts comic strip. 1. One day Linus said to Lucy, “I’m going to be a doctor when I grow up.” 2. Lucy replied, “You a Doctor! Ha! You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love mankind. That’s why!” 3. Linus defended himself, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Troubled Times Ahead Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 25, 2021
     | 4,566 views

    Are we ready for the time of Tribulation that lies ahead? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

    As we look at the events of recent history, in this country and around the world, we wonder are we seeing the beginnings of the end times? We ask the question, when will Jesus come back? Will we, the church, be raptured out before it all gets bad? Often, I feel like we are one big family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God Will Take Care Of You

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2021
     | 3,875 views

    Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21.

    Prelude Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Purpose: Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Plan: Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21. 1 The Setting John 6:1 After these things Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist