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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 4, 2022
     | 3,033 views

    Philip used this chapter to lead the Ethiopian Eunuch to Christ in Acts Chapter 8. This passage of scripture has been called the John 3:16 of the Old Testament. It's used for evangelism because the suffering servant is obviously Jesus Christ.

    This passage of scripture has been called the John 3:16 of the Old Testament. The chapter is used for evangelism because the suffering servant is obviously Jesus Christ. In Acts chapter 8 we read that Philip used this chapter to lead the Ethiopian Eunuch to Christ. Philip asked him if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Suffering Of The Innocent Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 9, 2025
     | 2,270 views

    “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”. (Luke 19:38)

    Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘the suffering of the Innocent’. Throughout the ages many people have asked the question ‘why do the innocent suffer?’ This question can only be adequately answered in the case of the Messiah because of the many revelations about His birth, life, death, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Question Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024
     | 1,248 views

    A Question of Suffering

    Matthew 27:33-54 A Question of Suffering Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? Martin Luther “God forsaking God! No man can understand that?” I. The REQUEST A. The LANGUAGE. (in Aramaic) NOT “Father,” BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Building Your Faith Series Faith Is Built On Remembering Week 2

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 27, 2026
     | 495 views

    Remembering the things that God has done.

    Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations. Here’s something that I have learned, success will sometimes erases memory. Text: Deuteronomy 32 Theme: Remembering God in seasons of blessing Let set the scene. Why a Song? Deuteronomy 32 is not just poetry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build Your Own Altar

    Contributed by James Bryant on May 25, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,997 views

    What will you do when your Hero of the Faith is no longer?

    "BUILD YOUR OWN ALTAR" Joshua 22:9-12 (9) And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, whereof ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Body Building

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    Did you know that God has a building code? Christ will inspect our buildings using the ultimate test - the fire of His holiness. I am challenging each individual in the ’Body of Christ’ today to prepare for a building inspection. If we ignore God’s codes

    Opening illustration: We must use the right building materials if we want our ministries to stand in the day of His visitation. Every state in this country has strict building codes. You can’t just buy a piece of land and throw up a structure any way you choose. Local governments have standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Life-Changing Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,857 views

    Suffering is God's way of making us stronger and suffering forces us to depend on Him.

    INTRODUCTION Life is full of setbacks. Did you hear about the milk cow that tried to jump over the barbed wire fence? It was an udder disaster. Did you hear about the guy who fell into a furniture upholstery machine? He is fully recovered. Did you hear about the butcher who accidentally backed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build A Fire Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 21, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,015 views

    A message for Pentecost Sunday about the Fire of the Holy Spirit.

    Note: Thanks you to Wayne Dority from notes received years ago. Great message. Title: Kindle The Fire Theme: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Text: Acts 28:1-10 Acts 28:1-10 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peter's Exhortation On Preparing For Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 22, 2016
     | 7,750 views

    Will there come a time in America when Christians' faith will literally be on trial in courts of law? If you doubt it, you're wrong. We are living in the beginning of those times. What should we do? See what Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad.

    Faith on Trial Ready to Answer… April 17, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 3:13-17) Command Baptist Church And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness 'sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The Bride

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,976 views

    We must first understand how the church is built in order to build it for God’s glory.

    BUILDING THE BRIDE Eph. 2: 18-22 INTRO: The church is : A chosen bride, a cherished bride, and there is a chastening of the bride Christ said He would build—“upon this rock” but He was not referring to Peter (Matt. 16: 15-18) “Rock”—the gr. word “Petra” ; meaning a mass of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Towers

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    We learn from the story of the Tower of Babel the futility of trying to make a name for ourselves.

    I. Making a name We see in the first chapters of Genesis that people basically chose one of two paths. A few of them humbled themselves and followed God, trusting in him and his protection. Such were the descendents of Seth. The other group was principally the descendents of Cain. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Build It

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,963 views

    This sermon is based on the theme of the movie: Field of Dreams.It was preached to encourage the church as we embarked on a building program

    INTRODUCTION: In 1989 the movie – The Field of Dreams – was released. It starred Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, an idealistic city boy and ex-hippie turned Iowa corn farmer. Standing in the middle of his corn field, Ray hears the ghostly voice of a dead baseball player – Shoeless Joe Jackson – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Bridges

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,221 views

    When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

    Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Building Relationships

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 7,564 views

    In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

    Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Building Homes Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    What is the Church?

    What kind of Church will Calvary Be? Therefore: "What is a Church?"—How would you define a Church? A biblical picture or a photograph of a church is: A church that God can honor. A church that God can use. A people that God can bless. Ephesians 2:19-22 “Consequently, you are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist