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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2025
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    The Trinity is an essential part of a Christian's life. The relationship we have with the trinity is key to our salvation.

    *Note, much of my commentary came from the website Got Questions and the article on the Trinity. (as quoted in the article) Title: Understanding the Trinity Theme: To understand the Trinity and the joy of the relationship. Text: Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fueling Our Bod Without Forgetting Our God Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 30, 2025
     | 330 views

    What is your favorite food and why? What if you could incorporate Biblical truths about eating that would improve your health and help keep God in mind. Get ready to discover some ways to glorify God in our eating habits!

    Fueling our Bod without Forgetting GOD 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 10:23-33 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Find The Secret Place To Encounter God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2023
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    The term "secret place" appears dozens of times in both the Old and New Testaments

    "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1 NKJV) The term "secret place" appears dozens of times in both the Old and New Testaments. Some translations use the word shelter, covering, or dwelling rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel In Plain Language

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 10, 2025
     | 683 views

    Many salesmen are trained to speak in such a way that they can convince people to buy things that they don’t need, don’t want, can’t really afford, to impress people they don’t really like. But when the apostle Paul was preaching the gospel, he wasn't like that.

    Alba 2-9-2024 THE GOSPEL IN PLAIN LANGUAGE I Corinthians 2:1-5 I’m sure most of us here have encountered a slick talking, smooth speaking, silver tongued, spell binding salesman. You know the type. And somewhere between the “I’m not interested”, and “I’ll take two”, something happens and we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Opens A Heart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 21, 2026
     | 55 views

    We can be discouraged in evangelism when we confuse our role with God's.

    1. The Locked Door Several years ago, a missionary told the story of visiting a man who had listened politely to the gospel for years. The missionary explained, reasoned, pleaded. Nothing seemed to move him. Then one evening, after the man had buried his wife, he sent word: “Will you come speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unearthing The Power Of Spiritual Wells SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Wells symbolize life, prosperity, and abundance. Many biblical figures, from Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and even our Lord Jesus Christ, have stories related to wells. This sermon explores the significance of these wells and the types of wells we have.

    The Significance of Wells in the Bible Wells play a vital role in the Bible, as many important biblical characters had encounters or stories associated with wells. Wells symbolize life, prosperity, and abundance. From Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, even Jesus Christ himself, wells have been a ...read more

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    Church Growth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
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    Explore the importance of a strong, unified, and spirit-filled church community as the foundation for church growth and as a means to conquer worldly challenges.

    Good morning, church family. I'm delighted to see you all sitting there, ready to be filled with the word of God. Today, we'll be diving into the heart of Matthew 16:18. It says, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome ...read more

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    It Is Finished PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 688 views

    This sermon explores the profound significance of Christ's final words "It is finished," emphasizing His supreme sacrifice and the salvation it secured for believers.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together again in this sacred space, a place where we come to find refuge, strength, and wisdom from the Word of God. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are eager to receive the divine truth that God has prepared for us today. We ...read more

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    One Thing! Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 20, 2023
     | 2,213 views

    Paul encourages the Philippians to passionately pursue knowing Christ.

    Technicolor JOY: Philippians 3:12-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-20-2023 Mile 9 (Part 1) My first half marathon was in November. First mistake. At the start of the race, it was about 34 degrees. At mile two, it started to rain. Not sleet. Not snow. Cold, cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

    1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

    1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Secrets Of A Good Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,747 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us teach people how to develop a good conscience through Spirit led self-discipline.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us teach people how to develop a good conscience through Spirit led self-discipline. Paul wrote, "Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself (mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily appetites and worldly desires, endeavoring in all respects to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,355 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Godly Distractions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us supernatural empowerment to cope with our suffering. Paul wrote, "Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in ha

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational