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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,049 views

    God shakes the world through our prayers.

    Scripture Introduction One mark of a church filled with the Holy Spirit is devotion to prayer. We considered this last Sunday; it certainly is worthy of addressing again. I concluded last week’s sermon with this challenge from Leonard Ravenhill, a pastor well known for decades of fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Victory Accomplished Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 91 ratings
     | 25,637 views

    Though it will take an eternity to reveal all that happened when Jesus Christ died on the Cross let’s briefly look at the Christ culminating His earthly work & ministry.

    JOHN 19: 28-30 THE VICTORY ACCOMPLISHED [Matthew 27: 51-52] When I approach the Cross of our Lord Jesus and attempt to understand it, I increasingly feel inadequate, baffled by a mystery so vast, so deep, so high, so wondrous, that it seems impossible to fully comprehend it. Along with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard Questions: Faith And Works Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,011 views

    This is a Sermon in a series on the hard questions of the Bible. It addresses how to handle tension within Holy Scripture

    March 13, 2022 sermon - Hard Questions 2: Faith & Works Ephesians 2:8-9 and James 2:14-26 Welcome to Church at the Mission, back in person! Are you happy to be here and not on your phone or computer? I am! We’re thankful to God that it has been possible to continue worship services and Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does The Virgin Birth Matter?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,699 views

    (I borrowed a lot of this sermon from a sermon written by Tommy South) Skeptics make fun of the virgin birth and some believers are embarrassed by it and think it should be dropped. I believe that the virgin birth matters a great deal and we must believe it and proclaim it.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. 1. All the children went to work immediately on their pictures. 2. As the teacher moved from student to student looking at their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing Your Fears Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2013
     | 10,151 views

    Face your fears with faith. Trust God who knows the future, because He controls the future to refine and purify His own.

    In 1973, Producers hired a young director to make a movie based on Peter Benchley's novel about shark attacks called Jaws. That movie launched Steven Spielberg’s career at the age of 26 with its scary special effects. In fact, the movie was so scary that even to this day millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Standing On The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,818 views

    To stand strong, make sure you are being discipled by fellow believers and by faithful Bible exposition.

    Standing on the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Rev. Brian Bill August 12-13, 2023 A week ago, Beth and I were in New Jersey where I spoke at a Bible Conference at America’s Keswick. The good news is you guys finally had some good preaching around here as Pastor Chris and Pastor Kyle faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Fit: The Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,151 views

    In order to live out God's Word we must first love God's Word.

    Getting Fit: The Bible Psalm 119:9-16 Rev. Brian Bill 1/16/11 “Q&A’s” are common at conferences and they make up an entire genre of jokes. Here are a few that come to mind. What do you call a song sung in an automobile? A cartoon. What to you call a deer with no eyes? No eye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian 12 Steps

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014
     | 5,161 views

    Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

    Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "God's Forever Family" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017
     | 7,337 views

    The word church in the Greek is the word ekklesia. It is used roughly 100 times in the Scripture. But I want you to understand something. A church is not about a building or a location... It is about people. God’s people gathered together to worship and

    FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Forever Family” Ephesians 2:13-22 It was way back in the 1970s before I was married in fact that I became a part of what was known as THE JESUS MOVEMENT. I drove a 1969 Mustang, candy apple red and the license plate I posted on the front of the car said just one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Certainty Of Judgment And The Hope Of Salvation Hebrews 9:27-28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,006 views

    Hebrews 9:27-28, confronts us with the certainty of judgment and the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Let us explore this scripture and discover how it transforms our understanding of eternity and compels us to respond in faith.

    The Certainty of Judgment and the Hope of Salvation Hebrews 9:27-28 Introduction: As we gather today, let us ponder the profound truths found in Hebrews 9:27-28. This passage confronts us with the certainty of judgment and the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Let us explore this scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wisdom Is The Principal Thing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 22, 2025
     | 169 views

    Wisdom is the divine key that unlocks success, preserves life, and ensures victorious Christian living.

    WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:7 – “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Supporting Texts: James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Colossians 1:9-10; Daniel 2:20-21; Proverbs 9:10 INTRODUCTION: Wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Can I Trust My Bible?"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 7,126 views

    We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

    “Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Pre-Requisites For Interpreting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    Pre-requisites for Interpreting the Scriptures

    I. Pre-requisites for Interpreting the Scriptures 1. Although God wants to communicate to people about His truths, there are certain pre-requisites for being able to rightly divide the word of truth. We must believe and know that the scripture is God-breathed, inerrant, and that it is profitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessing Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 298 views

    Wisdom is a divine gift that brings direction, prosperity, and favour into the life of a believer.

    BLESSING OF WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:7 Key Verse: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7) Supporting Texts: James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Proverbs 9:10; Colossians 1:9-10 INTRODUCTION: Wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Unity Through The Council At Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 101 views

    Doctrinal disputes should be resolved in the spirit of unity and truth through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    CHURCH UNITY THROUGH THE COUNCIL AT JERUSALEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 15:1-29 Key Verse: “It seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us.” (Acts 15:28) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 2:2; John 17:21 INTRODUCTION: The early Church was not immune to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God