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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Scattered But Not Defeated Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 3, 2025
     | 200 views

    I cannot say how many times that people would come to my office and question; why God would allow for such things to go wrong in their lives.

    “Scattered But Not Defeated” Acts 11:19-21 I cannot say how many times that people would come to my office and question; why God would allow for such things to go wrong in their lives. The simple truth is; Satan is the enemy of God and we are the children of God, so that puts us in the fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe It Or Not Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2025
     | 130 views

    Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith.

    “Believe It Or Not” Acts 12:1-18 (This is just an outline with comments after Scripture. Use it as you need. ) Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith. A lesson I learned this last week. Are you really having a bad day or are you just having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Revelation Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
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     | 4,370 views

    Revelation paints a portrait for us of how Jesus knows about what transpires in His churches and He reminds us that he will bless those who stay faithful to Him.

    Sermon 3 – The Blessings of deeds done for Jesus Christ Thesis: Revelation paints a portrait for us of how Jesus knows about what transpires in His churches and He reminds us that he will bless those who stay faithful to Him. Introduction: A couple of weeks back we started our treasure hunt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rev. # 38~12:1-3 ~the Woman Israel~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 24, 2010
     | 3,618 views

    with chapter 12 -14:20 we have another parenthetical portion of Revelation that tells us about seven great personages of the Tribulation, particularly of the last half.

    Rev. # 38~12:1-3 ~THE WOMAN ISRAEL~ 1-16-10 Today we’ll began-studying chapter 12- and with chapter 12 -14:20 we have another parenthetical portion of Revelation that tells us about seven great personages of the Tribulation, particularly of the last half. These seven personages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010
     | 2,358 views

    When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

    Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough To Freedom! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2020
     | 4,502 views

    We cannot allow fear to rob us of our freedom to worship God. Men and women died giving up their safety to give you the freedom you have today in this country.

    Breakthrough to Freedom! Thesis: We cannot allow fear to rob us of our freedom to worship God. We have to choose freedom over fear and safety because our only allegiance is to God and that’s what makes us really free. Men died giving up their safety to give you the freedom you have today in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2014
     | 5,057 views

    Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 *Tonight we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have, remembering that the word "blessed" here in the Sermon on the Mount means "happy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Two Choices Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 22, 2009
     | 4,098 views

    The Bible is clear that there are only two choices when we are confronted with the one true God. Sadly, those choices have been muddied by modern American Christianity. For example, does God hate? For the last 80 years or so the theme of much of the pr

    Purpose: To describe the glorious reign of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to understand the consequences of following or not following Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-20 I. John’s Vision of the Past "the things which you have seen" 2:1-5:14 II. Christ’s Vision of the Present "the things which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 14, 2013
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     | 9,792 views

    The critical question is not: Is your spiritual father Abraham? Rather the critical question is: Is your spiritual mother Sarah or Hagar?

    Introduction: A. How many of you are familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman? 1. It has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. B. “Are You My Mother?” is the story about a hatchling bird. 1. His mother, thinking her egg ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Up To Opposition Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,401 views

    We praise God when life is good, how do we respond when facing oppostion? We look at the aftermath of the miracle at the Beautiful Gate.

    It’s easy to praise God when things are going well, isn’t it? The boss commended you on a job well one. The kids have been unusually obedient this week. All the bills got paid before the money ran out. Life is good, praise God! But what about when times get tough? Will you praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,525 views

    Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

    WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Outline Of Acts 21

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,521 views

    Paul walked into Jerusalem a free man but later found himself pretty much a captive of the Roman government. No matter what, he stayed faithful to the Lord!

    1 The journey by sea from Miletus to Ptolemais Text, Acts 21:1-7, KJV: 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: 2 And finding a ship sailing over unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith During Uncertain Times

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 13, 2021
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     | 7,208 views

    Maybe the future of our country looks uncertain; or we are living under oppressive leadership. But when we recognize that God is still on the throne, we find the confidence necessary to carry on with boldness!

    I wish to begin our message by sharing something about the time in which Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived. The Nazi regime ascended to power on January 30, 1933. “Two days after Hitler was installed as Chancellor, Bonhoeffer delivered a radio address in which he attacked Hitler and warned Germany ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    How Do I Deal With Emotional Scars? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 11, 2019
     | 6,734 views

    Romans 12:9-21

    SCARS - How Do I Deal with Emotional Scars? January 15, 2023 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” I think that is one of the most powerful phrases in the Bible…it punches me in the chest with its simple power. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024
     | 848 views

    What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational