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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 3, 2025
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     | 585 views

    Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult uncertain about tomorrow — fear is something we all know.

    Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Psalm 56:3 (NLT) – “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Introduction – Faith in the Face of Fear Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Condemned Or Not Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,096 views

    Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21

    Prelude What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21. John 3:14 The Exalted Cross As we read John 3:14 “as Moses lifted up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I Am Lifted Up -- The Importance And Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 22, 2021
     | 4,647 views

    In this message Jesus emphasized the importance of the cross. This message sees he cross as the dividing line between the judgment of God for Sin, and the grace of God for those who are in Christ.

    WHEN I AM LIFTED UP --THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF THE CROSS. John 12:27-35 Gospel of John Series 2021 (Message # ) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/GqgSyGR1Tb4 INTRODUCTON: 1) Do you remember the words of some of those beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Being Comfortable With Not Seeing

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 9, 2023
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     | 2,035 views

    This message is about faith, but from a different view point.

    We’re going to begin in First Peter 1:8. Follow along with me. “Whom (referring to Jesus) having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” Peter says we are able to rejoice with joy unspeakable. Why? Because we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King In The Tomb - Matthew 27:45-66 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 9, 2025
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    JESUS’ death was not "THE END"; it was the fulfillment of Prophecy, the Payment for sin, and the Prelude to VICTORY. The Cross and the Tomb Reveal the KING’s Divine Authority, Sacrificial Love, and THE Unstoppable Plan of GOD the FATHER.

    2025.11.09. Sermon Notes. THE KING IN THE TOMB - MATTHEW 27:45-66 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jesus’ death was not the end; it was the fulfillment of prophecy, the payment for sin, and the prelude to victory. The cross and the tomb reveal the King’s divine authority, sacrificial love, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Treasure In Earthen Vessels Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2023
     | 3,679 views

    As faithful carriers of the Gospel, we know the treasure we carry, we endure the afflictions we face, and we hold fast to the hope we have.

    2 Cor 4:7-15 A Treasure in Earthen Vessels 2 Cor 4:7-15 ESV 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Influence

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,823 views

    Christians should also interact and be exposed to the community to be the salt and light of the world.

    CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE Matthew 5:13-16 Read Matthew 5:13-16. Why did Jesus compare the disciples to the salt of the earth and light of the world? When we study the characteristics of salt and light, we learn that when use properly, it has beneficial influence. I said “proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 21, 2010
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    The text offers 3 reasons to be thankful. These reasons (unlike so many other) point our worldview toward the Bible, Jehovah, and spiritual.

    Reasons To Be Thankful 2 Corinthians 4:6-18 * Americans are, seemingly, the most blessed people on the globe. Things we take for granted are considered to be luxuries by the many on the globe. For instance, electricity is one of those things we expect to enjoy. To my generation and younger, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (4 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,400 views

    Many people do not like the way they look. Because of this, the plastic surgeons are doing a tremendous amount of business.

    In fact, there is so much plastic surgery taking place these days, we are often warned that if you are going to have this surgery, make sure that you get a qualified plastic surgeon to do the surgery. There are some quacks out there who do this kind of surgery, and when they are finished with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Coming To The Light

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,470 views

    Jesus birth is a turning point in human history for his life and teaching reveals in a person what God’s intention was for our lives/

    John 1_1-10 - Come to the Light John 1 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Chasing Illusions

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 11, 2021
     | 2,085 views

    The text today suggests how our pilgrimage can be navigated incorrectly due to deception which is why we must be vigilant in our daily journey as Christians.

    CHASING ILLUSIONS Text: II Corinthians 4:3 - 6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6  And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.  (4)  In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Blessings Of The Freedom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022
     | 2,275 views

    According to Prophet Isaiah, anointing leads to preaching, anointing helps to bind up the broken-hearted, and anointing motivates to proclaim the good news to the captives. Anointing releases the prisoners from the darkness.

    Theme: Blessings of Freedom Text: Isaiah 61:1-11 Introduction: The first and foremost larger prophetic book of Isaiah reveals the Secret of Freedom is the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing is the empowerment of a new life, and new vision. This is the prophecy about the work of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Called To Be Shinny Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    When Jesus says that we are the light of the world, it means God has deposited His nature inside of us, and we are to let it out. It’s in there! It just needs to be allowed to shine forth. Today from this passage of scripture we will learn much like salt

    Jesus, Sermon on the Mount Part 3 Called to be Shinny Matthew 5:14-16 Introduction Light, much like salt, is a miracle. Last time we saw how salt is comprised of 2 poisons that kill, but mixed together they are ordinary salt. And so the Christian life is a miracle as we were poisoned w/ sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope At Christmas Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,407 views

    This sermon proclaims that the heart of Christmas is God’s promised hope fulfilled in Jesus—the Light who breaks our darkness, conquers sin, and invites us to live in the peace and confidence of His eternal reign.

    The Heart of Christmas: Hope Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 15:4 Christmas is almost here! It truly is a special time of year. Before we open God’s Word together, I’d like to invite you on a short journey into the past—to remember what Christmas has meant to you through the years. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3 The Wet Blanket Of Depression

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2015
     | 2,563 views

    It might be easier to turn off the light and enjoy darkness than to really change. Depression, discouragement and trials could sharpen our skills and make us better servants. We need the light to expose the dirt?

    #3 THE WET BLANKET OF DISCOURAGEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS THE 3RD PART... I. IS IT POSSIBLE TO DENY THE REALITY OF YOUR SITUATION? I AM NOT HAPPY HERE? John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God