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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Antichrists- Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020
     | 2,043 views

    John proceeds and tells his readers how to recognize some who are against Christ.

    1 John 2:18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. 1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,705 views

    You only have one life to live – and you have been given that life to give. Don’t waste your life – spend it on something that is worthy.

    One Life – June 29, 2008 Do you believe you were born for such a time as this? Look what’s happening in our world today… It’s hard to believe that 2008 is already half over. How have you spent your life so far in 2008? Has it been a waste? Have you gotten a good return on the investment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Committed To Christ And His Commission

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
     | 2,253 views

    Carrying Out The Great Commission

    1. THE TEXT. THESE FINAL TWO VERSES HAVE BECOME UNIVERSALLY KNOWN AS THE GREAT COMMISSION THAT CHRIST GAVE HIS DISCIPLES BEFORE HIS ASCENSION INTO GLORY. ACCORDING TO THE GOSPEL PENNED BY MATTHEW, THESE ARE THE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS THAT CHRIST GAVE TO THEM. a) A COMMISSION IS AN AUTHORITATIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts

    Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 26, 2022
     | 1,448 views

    What do you think of when "gifts" are mentioned? Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving 10%, or less, to the Church. How backward is that?

    Gifts What do you think of when I mention the word "gifts?" Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving a small portion of money to the Church. Are you kidding me? Since everything is God's to begin with, how backward is that? Oh, how the sin of pride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long Is Twelve Years?

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on May 6, 2020
     | 7,108 views

    An overview of how trouble often brings people to Jesus as well as how flexible Jesus was in reaching out to heal the sick.

    How Long Is Twelve Years? That depends on what has happened during those 12 years. If in 2008 you welcomed a new baby girl into your hearts and home, then those days you held her to your breast, those days you listened to her first garbled words, those days you watched her take her first ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When God Makes Time Stand Still PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 149 views

    God responds to bold, faith-filled prayers, meeting us in our struggles and making a way when we trust Him with the impossible.

    Some days saunter. Others sprint. A calendar can feel like a carousel that won’t stop, deadlines whirling and daylight thinning. You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That wish for just a little more light, a few more minutes, a sliver of space to finish the task, to face the fight, to hug the child, to say ...read more

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    To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,402 views

    If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

    Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured?

    Read verses 1 & 2. We could get very deep in the study of just these 2 verses but again a lot of it is speculation. So let’s look at what we know. John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured? Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Missed Opportunity

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,984 views

    Every success in life is a result of the opportunity you make effective use of.

    THE PROBLEM OF MISSED OPPORTUNITY "So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life." Genesis 3:24. And just like that, Adam and Eve (representing the human race) lost an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    What happened to end times preaching?

    2 PETER 3:3First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4They will say, "Where is this ’coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation." 5But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Time (New Year’s)

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 21, 2019
     | 4,630 views

    What is tonight all about? It’s about the beginning of a New Year. It’s all about new beginnings, new opportunities. It’s all about time.

    LIVING IN TIME (New Year’s) SCRIPTURE: READ Philippians 3:7-14 * Philippians 3:13 - 14 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, (v. 14) I press toward the mark for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On Your Mark

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 4,705 views

    On your mark. The race starter, Jesus himself is trying to get our attention. The race is about to start. It is time to get up to the line. It is time to get into the starting blocks. It is time for the race. On your mark….

    Former major league baseball catcher and TV personality, Joe Garagiola, tells about a time when St. Louis Cardinal’s great and hall of famer, Stan Musial came to the plate in a critical game. At the time Musial was a super hitter and was at the peak of his career. As such, opposing pitchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Funeral For Victim Of Suicide

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,667 views

    This message was preached for a suicide victim to hopefully comfort the husband and young son.

    Memorial Service for Lia Jean Barton Good afternoon. I want to thank each of you for being here today to comfort this family. Your presence means a lot to this family and so do your prayers. I am David Henderson and I pastor Eagle's Landing Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Found In The Field Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025
     | 140 views

    God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances.

    FOUND IN THE FIELD OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Even in our most ordinary moments, God is weaving together His plan. 2. God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances. 3. How do we see God at work when nothing miraculous seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Let All Men Know”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 28, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,245 views

    When we read the Scriptures, we read about ourselves and God. And when we identify ourselves and God in that Book? A wonderful adventure of life begins! It's all about life. After all, It is God’s love letter to us all!

    In India there is a cemetery where the bodies of American soldiers are buried. Over the entrance to this cemetery these words are written: 'Tell Them We Gave Our Todays for Their Tomorrows’” -Edward Chinn “I have been at the bedside of many people in their final moments, when they stand on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal