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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Rapid Advance Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2024
     | 994 views

    Thessalonica was a wonderful testimony to a rapid advance approach to ministry. Paul mentions being there three sabbaths (Acts 17:2). There were many who were won to Christ and built up in faith in this short time before the team, Paul, Silas and Timothy moved on.

    My wife and I took part in a nine-month ministry training program called Rapid Advance. The name of the training came from this chapter and from a summary of how the Gospel moved in the book of Acts. Paul did not spend his years of ministry planting a single church and trying to perfect it. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Doors Come With Adversaries

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 29, 2024
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    "For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries."It seems like a contradiction, but Paul saw difficult situations as opportunities to speak about Jesus.

    OPEN DOORS COME WITH ADVERSARIES 1 Cor. 16:8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man came up to the preacher after service and said, “That was an excellent sermon, but it was not original.” The preacher was taken aback, for he had written it himself. 2. The man said he had a book at home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! Go! Go!

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 4, 2024
     | 1,287 views

    I used this as an urging to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and be the witnesses that God has commanded us to be (with the power of the Holy Ghost).

    SLIDE – Introduction Read and comment Acts 1:1-8 V1 – “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,” This is Dr. Luke writing to a good friend – Theophilus Luke had written earlier about all that he had researched from the Apostles and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Doubting To Shouting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025
     | 261 views

    Thomas began as the disciple who doubted, isolated from his brothers and demanding physical proof of Christ’s resurrection. But when confronted with the scars of Jesus, he gave the strongest confession in the New Testament: “My Lord and my God.”

    Introduction – When Life Leaves You Dazed Anyone who’s played contact sports knows what a concussion looks like. The player takes a hit, staggers to his feet, eyes glassy, not sure where he is. He’s on the field, but he’s in a fog. Life can hit like that too. A sudden loss. A phone call in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Our Savior & Healer

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 3, 2025
     | 408 views

    Based on Jeremiah 17:14 - Challenges hearers to consider the need to cry out to God for healing in every area, for salvation, & for revival.

    “OUR HEALER & SAVIOR” Jeremiah 17:14 FBCF – 8/3/25 Jon Daniels (Lauren Milner) INTRO – When you think of the name “Jeremiah”, who comes to mind? (pics) - David Jeremiah – Shadow Mtn Community Church, CA - Jeremiah Smith – WR Ohio State – highest-rated WR in high school recruiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Sinned? Learning To See People Again

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,109 views

    A sermon about seeing the image of God in every person.

    “Who Sinned? Learning to See People Again” John 9:1–41 When Jesus and his disciples encounter a man blind from birth, the disciples ask a question that sounds harsh to us, but in their world was completely normal: “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Go! And Embrace The Power Of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 17, 2025
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     | 695 views

    A simple yet profound truth: there is power in the cross of Christ. To the unbelieving world, the cross is a symbol of weakness and defeat. But to those of us who are being saved, the cross is not a relic of shame—it is the power of God!

    Go! And Embrace the Power of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT): “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” Introduction: The Paradox of the Cross Let me begin today with a simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easy Street Preacher

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025
     | 157 views

    The gospel calls us from comfort to courage—leaving Easy Street to follow Christ on the narrow road where joy and purpose meet.

    1 · Welcome to Easy Street There’s a neighborhood in almost every town called Easy Street. Zillow says the homes are cozy, the lawns are trimmed, and the HOA guarantees peace and quiet—no barking dogs, no loud parties, and certainly no uncomfortable conversations. Everyone wants to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Joy

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2025
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     | 905 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

    Luke 1:39-56 Joy For nine- or ten-days Mary had carried with her the most astounding secret: She was pregnant, and the child was to be the long-awaited messianic king, Israel’s deliverer. Understandably, she had been afraid to share this news, because if the wrong person heard, Herod could have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "you Don't Owe Me Any Favor":

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jan 4, 2026
     | 175 views

    A Sermon on God's Impartial Grace

    Acts 10:34 - "Then Peter opened his mouth and said: 'In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.'" A Powerful Declaration Church, let me tell you something that will set you free today: God doesn't owe you any favors, and you don't owe Him any either. Now before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Losing To Live: The Paradox At The Heart Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 12, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 385 views

    In a culture that prizes comfort, Jesus calls us to the cross. In a society addicted to convenience, Jesus calls us to costly obedience. In an age of self-expression, Jesus calls us to self-denial.

    Losing to Live: The Paradox at the Heart of Following Jesus – Mark 8:35 (NLT) Introduction: The Great Reversal We live in a world obsessed with self-preservation. Protect your brand. Build your platform. Secure your future. Save your life at all costs. From social media profiles to pension ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed… Praise Be!

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 14, 2026
     | 266 views

    The Beatitudes expose neutral faith, declaring where life with God truly exists and refusing to let blessing remain comfortable.

    “Blessed…” That word is so familiar to us that it barely registers anymore. We hear it and we nod. We hear it and we assume we know what comes next. Blessed — we think — means approved. Comfortable. Favored. Safe. Almost instinctively, the response follows. Praise be. We say it quickly. We say ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Humility Of Jesus At Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,184 views

    Reflect on the humble beginnings of Jesus, emphasize His humanity and divinity, and encourage us to share God's love with the world.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in this sacred space, a refuge from the world, where we can find solace in the Word of God and fellowship with one another. As we come together today, we stand on the precipice of a story that has the power to ...read more

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    Risk Taker

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,758 views

    Take a risk for Him in the new millennium!

    Risk Taker Thesis: "Take a risk for Him in the millennium!" Main Texts: Matthew 25:14-30 ---Read from the Message "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Mat 25:13 NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 217 ratings
     | 42,859 views

    Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist