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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Making The Jail House Rock

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 25, 2022
     | 2,900 views

    God needs to shake things up in the church and free us from our self-imprisonment.

    Making the Jail House Rock Acts 16:16-34 The text we read this morning has been a popular one for Vacation Bible Schools for many years. The cardboard props of the wall of the jail house and the barred windows has “imprisoned” many a child or saint in the skit. someone pulls the string, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Absence

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2009
     | 2,580 views

    poem about absence

    Absence A strange silence I have never heard As I walk a path alone, An unfamiliar moment When I realize you are gone. As I look around to notice That the roads have all been changed For there’s one that now is fading At a place I called your name. So I must go on without you With the memories ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Turned Into Hell..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,530 views

    John Lennon of the Beatles wrote a song and he encouraged us to imagine that there were no Heaven and no Hell. A world where we live as one. Is that possible? There’s one thing for sure though, Hell will be horrible!

    Introduction I. illus. I remember the crackling in his voice. The sense of loss and hopelessness in his words when he said over BBC radio, "John Lennon is dead..." I too felt strange. Was it true, one of the original Beatles dead, how? Shot! Then it dawned on me, John for the first time is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    Jesus and His post-resurrection encounter with Mary Magdalene

    JESUS AND MARY MAGDALENE JOHN 20:11-18 INTRODUCTION I. THE SITUATION A. THE BODY OF JESUS WAS GONE B. THE DISCIPLES WENT TO THEIR HOMES DISCOURAGED C. MARY WAS THERE BY HERSELF 1) SHE DID NOT LEAVE THE TOMB SITE 2) SHE WAS EMOTIONALLY A WRECK 3) ALL SHE WANTED WAS TO FIND THE BODY II. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Restored Within Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
     | 4,591 views

    Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021

    Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021 Intro An added welcome to each of you gathering today... as well as those who may be engaging at a future time. Welcome as we continue our focus on how to rebuild our lives...and families...and our communal calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding And Forming Friendships Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021
     | 2,283 views

    Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021

    Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021 Intro Do you remember when your parents sat you down and taught you how to make friends? Remember the 3 step process every child is given? Neither do I. The truth is... in the earliest years of our lives... ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Coveting Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 19, 2025
     | 222 views

    Coveting < Contentment

    Ten Words to Live By: Do not Covet Exodus 20: 17 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-12–2025 Intro Thursday night, I joined several thousand amateur storm chasers in Peoria to hear from the O.G. himself, the man, the myth, the legend, Dr. Reed Timmer. (If you have seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Day In The Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    A sermon using Mark’s account of one day in Jesus’ life. Leans on Sermon CEntral resources - but has sufficient new insights to contribute. Preached well!

    Lately on the Television and radio there has been the typical commercials for singers trying to sell their CD’s and tapes.Among them is an advertisement for the Jamie Kennedy rendition of the song – “What a difference a day makes.”The line got me to thinking and I got thinking about the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Suffering With The Savior

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2013
     | 5,235 views

    1. Don’t be surprised by your suffering (vs. 12). 2. Know that we can have joy for the journey (vs. 12-14). 3. Be ready with righteousness (vs. 15-18). 4. Commit yourself to our Creator (vs. 19).

    Suffering with the Savior 1 Peter 4:12-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 17, 2013 *Do you like to suffer? -- No, of course not. Only truly warped people like to suffer. *But Christians, we will suffer in this world. Why? -- Sometimes it’s because of our commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Present Future Perfect

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 5,573 views

    1 Peter 4

    THE PRESENT FUTURE PERFECT (1 PETER 4) In a YouGov survey of 1,225 US adults conducted in late February, at a time when several dozen cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in the US, nearly three in 10 (29%) US adults think there will likely be an apocalyptic disaster in their lifetime. Nearly one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judas The Coin Collector

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,733 views

    Sometimes we take life much too seriously. Life is to be taken seriously, but some folks are so serious they can not enjoy life.

    If we are going to enjoy life, we have to have a sense of humor. God has a sense of humor. I know some folks have the idea that God sits up in heaven and never cracks a smile. But I do not believe that, I sincerely believe God looks down upon what He has created and has the same kind of joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,779 views

    We often think that self-control comes from within, yet many of our actions depend just as much on our friends and family as ourselves. Those we surround ourselves with have the power to make us better or worse. Daniel knew how to pick godly friends. Do you, your success might depend it.

    Sermon – Striving for Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Scripture Lessons - Daniel 1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Daniel picked godly friends who were willing to stand with him. They stood with him in his decision not to eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Party Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,848 views

    THe reaction to Lazarus rising from the dead.

    The party John 11: 47- 57 I heard an interesting story last week. Apparently this pastor had just finished his message, said the closing prayer and went to the door to greet everyone and thank them for coming and of course to hear what they had to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How To Improve Your Serve In Community! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 18, 2021
     | 3,035 views

    To improve our serve in our community means we have to learn to become good neighbors. Being a good neighbor means knowing your neighbors name and some of their current story!

    Series: How to improve your serve? Thesis: As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave, a person lacking self-esteem, someone of lower class, a person crushed in spirit, a person with low self-worth. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Babbling For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,982 views

    Since the gospel is the POWER of God unto salvation, we can PROCLAIM it to any audience, knowing God’s PURPOSE will be fulfilled.

    Babbling For Jesus Acts 17:16-34 Turn to Acts 17 in your Bible. I'm going to be preaching a message I've entitled "Babbling For Jesus." I heard about a preacher's son that asked his dad, "Dad, what's the highest number you've ever counted to?" The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist