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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What Was It Like In The First Church?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 17, 2019
     | 3,322 views

    Are we even close to what Jesus set up as his church?

    What was it like in the first Church? The things they had in the first church is desperately needed today. They had love. Understanding, cooperation and concern. They gave they worked witness and had the Grace of God. Acts2: 42 And they continued stedfastly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Daily Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 23, 2025
     | 363 views

    A commitment to Jesus is no trivial thing. The Christian walk is not easy but we must stay the course.

    Walking with Jesus Daily by: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. What does it take to Walk with Jesus? 1. First, we must come to Him and accept Him as our Lord and Savior. 2. Hear, believe, repent, confess, and be baptized. 3. Salvation is God’s gift to everyone who follows His plan of salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The City Of The Living God

    Contributed by John Kilough on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    Building on our desire to cry out for the presence of the living God by drawing close to Him.

    The City of the Living God Heb 12:18-29 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20 because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Mission Possible Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,199 views

    We’re called to witness where we are, but not stay where we are.

    Mission Possible Rev. Brian Bill Acts 1:6-11 September 21-22, 2019 Sermon Bumper: Tell Me A witness is simply someone who speaks from personal experience about what is true. How are you doing at telling people the truth about Jesus? A first-hand witness reports what was personally seen, heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Postscript For Preachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014
     | 6,323 views

    Paul's closing words summarise what has been presented to Timothy in this letter.

    “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. “Grace be with you.” [1] It is no secret that I am a news junkie; I fill my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Fight Song? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
     | 4,998 views

    The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

    Slugfest Pt. 2 - What's Your Fight Song? I. Introduction People show up to the fights to see the contenders stand in the ring and throw bombs at each other in a test of strength and strategy. However, there is a part of the fight that begins before the fighters ever step foot inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Answer The Bell! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,965 views

    The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

    Slugfest Pt. 5 - Answer The Bell I. Introduction Fix the fight, find your fight song, remember that you have a cut man. We are a body of left-handed warriors - we don't fit in, we are awkward on purpose by God to win unexpected and unlikely victories that will cause others to rally who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    The Boat Of Salvation

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,710 views

    Three things...1. Get in the boat, 2. Stay in the boat, 3. Love the boat

    The Boat of Salvation INTRODUCTION: Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained his dog to do things no other dog on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Three Men And A Church – Now What Is The Result? – 3rd Letter Of John Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,333 views

    The Apostle John wrote to his close friend Gaius, and in this short letter we read of a close friend, a wicked man, and an excellent example of a Christian testimony. They are the three men in this letter. I hope you find this instructive.

    THREE MEN AND A CHURCH – NOW WHAT IS THE RESULT? – 3rd LETTER OF JOHN Here are three glimpses of a church that could be any church but it is specific to the little group where Gaius was fellowshipping. We are going to look at three men mentioned in John’s letter to that church synonymous to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tune Up For Judgment Day

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    Stay ready for Judgment Day by feeding your faith through God’s Word.

    Are you ready for winter? Have you tried on your snow boots to make sure they still fit? Have you taken your car in for a tune-up to make sure your battery and antifreeze are still good and that you have the right kind of oil for cold weather? Although it takes time to do all these things, it pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Glory In A Field Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 5,541 views

    God's glory, through Jesus (God with us), is close and tangible and brings peace, not fear.

    To avoid offending anybody, the school dropped religion altogether and started singing about the weather. At my son’s school, they now hold the winter program in February and sing increasingly nonmemorable songs such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Southpaw Stories! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
     | 3,280 views

    The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

    Slugfest Pt. 4 - Southpaw Stories I. Introduction There are few greats that share a trait that other fighters fear! Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Manny Pacquiao would probably be the most commonly known champions. The shared trait is they are southpaws. In other words, they are left-handed. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Prodigal Son - The Son Who Remained Home Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,215 views

    Who was the Prodigal son - the one who went away or the one who stayed at home?

    The Prodigal son - the son who remained home. Luke 15: 11-32 Lev. 7:12; 22:29-30 A parable is a comparison of two objects for the purpose of teaching. Although Jesus did not invent speaking in parables, it is significant that He is the only one who used them in the New Testament. At one time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Pushing The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,134 views

    Expanding the Kingdom of God during this Church Age is a mandate that is still incumbent upon all churches. If the doors to continued expansion are closing, it may be because we are disobedient, or it may presage the closing of this present age.

    “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Modern Day Tower Of Babel

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,179 views

    A fresh sermon aimed at helping people find direction and stay focussed on God.

    A modern day tower of Babel, Genesis 11”1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 17, 2002 My stepfather was the Bruce Mogg of my family. He was always telling stories about when he was a Kid and the trouble he used to get into. One time he told us a story about tying his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ