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  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    The Acid Test Of True Salvation

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
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    A fresh look at the "new birth experience"

    Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC “The Acid test of Salvation” Matthew 7:20-23 Want to bring to remembrance the time in the early part of the 80’s that gold prices went so high that people started bringing in their gold to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,862 views

    God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

    Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deaton avatar

    Where Is God When It Hurts? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Jan 27, 2012
     | 11,791 views

    Use of Psalm 88 to ask Where God Is in those hurting days of our lives

    Where is God When It Hurts? Psalm 88 LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 49,356 views

    In this sermon the emphasis is on God’s goodness and mercy as key reasons for thankfulness.

    Thanksgiving TEXT: Psalms 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. (1Chronicles 16:34, Psalms 105:1, 106:1, 107:1, 118:1,29, 136:1) In the year 588 BC the Babylonians (today called the Iraqis) invaded Jerusalem, destroyed the walls of the city and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Land And Death Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
     | 2,321 views

    This message deals in part with Paul’s view of law and grace.

    Apart from the law, sin lies dead. I was once alive apart from the law, but when the commandment came, sin came alive and I died. The meaning of this section of Romans is laden with controversy. Is this an autobiographical account of Paul’s futile struggle to do what is right? If so, is Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Devastation In Abomination Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 15, 2018
     | 3,757 views

    Jesus warned of the coming abomination in the end times. When the Antichrist sets himself up in the Temple as God, the people would know that devastation would soon follow. These day will bring unprecedented death and despair.

    The Devastation in Abomination Mark 13: 14-20 As we continue our study in the Olivet Discourse, Jesus offers additional details concerning the end times and the coming Tribulation upon the earth. While these verses are shrouded in mystery, and difficult to discern, they do reveal actual events ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Faithful Till The End

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2020
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    Peter makes a profound statement while writing to first century believers - the end of all things is at hand. He wanted the church to live and witness in light of anticipation of the Lord's soon return. Such an awareness would impact every aspect of Christian life.

    Faithful till the End 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Today is a day unlike any we’ve ever known. In the past few years, the world has seen drastic change. We are living in a day of difficulty and decision. The day when God was given His rightful place in the affairs of our nation has been replaced with lust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    April Fool?

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 2, 2018
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     | 4,375 views

    Is the resurrection foolishness? or are those who ignore it the real fools?

    Preached 1 Apr 2018 at Christ Church, Billericay April Fool As it April fools day, I thought we’d take a look at one of the most famous April Fools ever. [Show Video] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_wkxH9dU That was shown in 1957, I don’t remember it, as I was not yet a year old when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Go, Call Thy Husband, And Come Hither Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    . THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It is so amazing in t

    “Go, call thy husband, and come hither” John 4: 1-42 I. THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Life Is A Matter Of Faith

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    A life of faith will set you apart in this life, from this message I hope to understand, what that life looks like.

    Life is a Matter of Faith September 6th 2009 2 Chronicles 27:1-6 Introduction Eugene Peterson in A Long Obedience in the Same Direction writes, “It is not difficult in our world to get a person interested in the message of the Gospel; it is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,611 views

    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Renewed Life Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 30, 2023
     | 1,675 views

    Ruth lost her life at her very young age. But God granted her a new life. Life with joy, happiness and grace. She became important person in the history of Jesus. All because she was obedient and loyal to her mother-in-law and the God of her mother-in-law.

    Ruth 4:13-17, Renewed Life “The Lord is good and his love endures forever” Illustration: “An elderly lady entered into a catholic shrine and touched all statutes of saints and kissed. Finally she touched Satan under the feet of Jesus and kissed him. The Father asked, why my dear daughter you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Seeking, Yet Questioning Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2023
     | 1,129 views

    We look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. These beliefs are still prevalent in today’s society.

    Last time we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your Prayers Have Been Received Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023
     | 1,396 views

    2. God’s Word tells us that if we ask anything in Jesus’ name we will receive, therefore, we should believe God will hears us and our prayers of faith.

    YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "journey To Bethlehem: The Carpenter And The King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,169 views

    A study in the contrast between Joseph and King Herod.

    “Journey to Bethlehem: The Carpenter and the King” Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph must not have believed Mary’s story about the angel and her pregnancy through the Holy Spirit. If he had believed it, he wouldn’t have been looking for a way to break off the engagement. The only logical explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist