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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,869 views

    Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

    Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Chance And A Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 6, 2020
     | 3,481 views

    Hell is real. Hell is bad. Hell is eternal. But Hell is avoidable. The good news is that through Christ our sins have been paid for. In Christ there is hope.

    How many of you believe in Heaven? [Pause.] Dumb question? Well, bear with me. How many of you believe in Hell? [Pause.] How many of you believe that Hell is a real place and not just some concept or metaphor? [Pause.] You would think that the concept or belief in a real Heaven and a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Trials Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2020
     | 5,591 views

    The trials of Jesus Christ show us: 1. The evil results of rejecting Jesus. 2. The excellent reasons for receiving Jesus. 3. The essential revelation we have in Jesus.

    The Trials of Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 16, 2018 (Revised June 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18. Here Jesus allowed Himself to be arrested by an army of probably over a thousand men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of John (Lesson 3): The Beginning Of Greater Things Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,313 views

    The miraculous and revelatory are a byproduct of following Jesus. The greatest miracle is knowledge of Him and ourselves.

    The Beginning of Greater Things Introduction: God is a miracle-working God. The Bible says that Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and today, and forever. When we follow close to Him, miracles are an everyday occurrence. The disciples followed Jesus, looking for a Messiah and Saviour, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy Is Coming Soon, I Promise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,456 views

    God doesn't promise a sorrow-free life, but God does promise that joy will come. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

    A. I’m sure that many of us are familiar with the musical Annie, about the optimistic red-headed orphaned girl named Annie, who is eventually adopted by a billionaire. 1. Before the happy ending comes, Annie and the other girls at the orphanage endure the abuse of Miss Hannigan, the drunken owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 3

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020
     | 1,028 views

    One day we all will stand before God and Paul says that no one will be able to utter an excuse for not knowing God.

    Review (1 John 1:3 NKJV) that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:4 NKJV) And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. Last time we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming Gospel-Centric Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,883 views

    Look at every situation as a gospel opportunity.

    Becoming Gospel-Centric Acts 3:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2019 Play IDOP video Today we’re giving attention to the persecuted church. Let’s pray the persecuted will… 1. Sense God’s presence (Heb. 13:5) 2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2 Tim. 1:3) 3. Experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,392 views

    The parables of the treasure hunters. The kingdom is so valuable that we are willing to give up everything to gain it.

    Parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. The parables of the treasure hunters. Matt.13 :44-46 I'm afraid that we have made Jesus into a gentle founder of the Christian faith, whose sweet words offer comfort to the distressed and whose death provided forgiveness for our sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Will You Respond To The Riches Of God's Glory? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2019
     | 3,421 views

    1. We can see the riches of God's glory... [1] in His love (vs. 1-5). [2] in His knowledge (vs. 3-4; 11-14). [3] in His mission (7-15). 2. How should we respond to the riches of God's glory? [1] By believing in Jesus Christ (vs. 14-15). [2] By staying close to our Savior (vs. 16).

    How Will You Respond to the Riches of God's Glory? The Gospel of John John 11:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 5, 2017 (Revised November 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to study one of the Lord's great miracles. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Another

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,679 views

    The Word is full of "one anotherisms" leading to a spirit of unity and a bond of peace, but these must be rooted and grounded in the gospel lest they become mere moralism

    One Another TCF Sermon June 24, 2012 You occasionally read about churches or church members in various places who have battles over various things, some of which are important and worth debating, others clearly not. Unfortunately, Church feuds are not uncommon. They are bad enough when a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mountain-Moving Faith Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,527 views

    Mountains come in all shapes and sizes. Jesus has a better idea than climbing a mountain. He says you can move a mountain. But sometimes instead of moving the mountain, God moves you.

    INTRODUCTION It’s a true story; only the names have been changed to protect the embarrassed. Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith told great Bible stories, and she would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Your Story Change Your Life

    Contributed by Bishop M. Christopher Wilson on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,948 views

    As we move through our lives, moment by moment, day by day, on sub-conscious levels each of us is telling ourselves a story that is most of the time contraindicative to what God's will is for us.

    2Co 10:4-5 KJV (4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Right Or Be Left Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,362 views

    A study of the book of Romans chapter 1 verses 17 to 32

    Romans 1: 17 – 32 Get Right Or Be Left 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    4 Essential Building Blocks For Marriage Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 15, 2013
     | 6,671 views

    Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way.

    EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION 4 Essential Building Blocks for Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way. INTRODUCTION Without a doubt, marriage and the family unit appears to be in trouble. Some would even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fame To Shame Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,716 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the story of one of the great heroes of the Bible...Samson. But as you track his life you’ll see that there were some missteps that moved him from fame to shame. And it’s my hope that we can look at t

    “Fame to Shame” Judges 16: 15-22, 28-30 May 5, 2013 Intro: Mike Tyson was no doubt the MOST feared fighter of the 1990s. Even his nickname’s scary--Iron Mike! Mine pales in comparison--Elmo. Tyson was so dominating he started his career off by winning 19 straight fights by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist