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  • David Welch avatar

    Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
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    Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Do As I Do

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2021
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    Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. I can swear but if I hear you do it you're in trouble. Contrast that with what we see in the bible and we realize the right thing to be able to say is, 'do as I do'.

    DO AS I DO Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. That's our response when we hear, 'but you do it' or, 'but you say it'. I can swear up a storm but if I hear you do it you're in big trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are We Known For?

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 2, 2020
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    More than any other time I wonder what we are known for? Those New Testament Christians were known for their resilience and unending mission to spread the gospel. But in the here and now - when the pressure of life is immense - what are we known for?

    WHAT ARE WE KNOWN FOR? 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-10 Introduction The book of Acts serves as a history of the spreading flame of the gospel throughout the Roman empire and beyond. Thousands are baptized in Acts 2. Later we see the astounding conversion of the terrorist Saul of Tarsus. Persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Busy Waiting

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2020
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    Gossip the gospel.

    BUSY WAITING. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 - “The church of the Thessalonians” came into being as a result of Paul’s second missionary journey. After Paul’s vision (Acts 16:9) Paul, Silas and Timothy were joined by Luke and crossed the Aegean Sea into Europe (Acts 16:10-12). After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Owe The Church Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 8, 2020
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    This sermon follows the sermon - What do we Owe the World. We Owe the Church 1. Being available and accessible to the LORD 3. Living the Life of a Servant

    `Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe The Church INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What a joy it is to be with all of you today! A couple of weeks ago we looked at “What we Owe the World/Others”. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being Busy For The Lord

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
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    Here are some examples of how I've grown spiritually

    Being busy for the Lord An 80 year old lady called the police station on her cell phone and requested assistance. It seems someone had broken into her car when she was in the mall and totally destroyed the interior. They had ripped out both the steering wheel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith, Love, And Hope

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Jul 13, 2021
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    Perhaps the best example on the exercise of the virtues of faith, love, and hope in the New Testament is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, where the Christians, in the midst of severe trials, afflictions, and persecutions, persevered and put their faith, love, and hope into action by

    Faith, Love, And Hope 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION Perhaps the best example on the exercise of the virtues of faith, love, and hope in the New Testament is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, where the Christians, in the midst of severe trials, afflictions, and persecutions, persevered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2021
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     | 5,634 views

    Encourage others by continually praying for them, supporting, and thanking them for the good work they are doing in God’s kingdom, building each other up in the faith, and by comforting them with the same comfort we have received from Christ!

    Encouragement Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines encouragement as “to give support, help or stimulate the development of confidence or hope in another person.” Living in a fallen world where chance happens to everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God Is God, And We Are Not.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2019
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    Whenever we are tempted to change the rules found in the Word of God, we need to remember that "God Is God, and We Are Not. King Uzziah actions brings this truth into reality.

    God Is God, And We Are Not October 18, 2019 2 Chronicles 16:1-4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Let’s suppose for a moment that you are the star NBA player on your basketball team. You have scored more points, gotten more rebounds, had more assists, and hit more winning shots than anybody in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Setting A Godly Example For Others To Follow

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019
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     | 10,951 views

    Living Right Before Others.

    SETTING A GODLY EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW 1 THESS.1:7 1. INTRODUCTION. I STAND TO TESTIFY MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT AS CHRISTIANS, WE ARE ALWAYS UNDER BOTH THE CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MICROSCOPE, AND WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT WE DO IS CRITICALLY EXAMPLED BY OTHERS. FROM THE TIME THAT WE WAKE UP IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019
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     | 9,091 views

    In this sereies on Thessalonians, we discover that the church in Thessalonica was an energetic church, an elect church, an evangelistic church, and expectant church. In other words, they were a mighty church!

    Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/9/2015 A man reportedly approached Charles Spurgeon one Sunday morning and said, “I’ve visited many church these past few years and all of them seem to have problems. So I keep going from church to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If I Had Only One Sermon To Preach . . .

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 6, 2019
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    You have only one chance to preach a sermon. What text would you use?

    Many years ago, I remember reading a book called “If I had only one sermon to preach”. The photos of the ministers on the front cover or dust jacket made me think twice about reading it, though, because these men had some of the most sour expressions I’ve ever seen! It reminded me of a bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    The Model Church – 2 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019
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     | 5,171 views

    The early church was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible opposition and terrible persecution.....

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured INTRODUCTION: The early church was a dynamic, growing church that turned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Why He Was Troubled Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2020
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     | 4,905 views

    The 39th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we'll be looking at why Jesus soul was troubled as He spoke of His upcoming crucifixion.

    Why He was Troubled (John Part 39) Text: John 12:27-28 A little over 80 years ago now, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, a man named Neville Chamberlain returned to England after visiting with Adolph Hitler. Germany had been massing their armies since the early 1930’s and had violated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Power Of Joy Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 20, 2021
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    This short series discusses the power of Joy - God's joy. There is a unique difference between joy and happiness. Joy can sustain us and dwell within us despite all circumstances we face while happiness cannot not.

    The Power of Joy Part 1 Scripture: Proverbs 13:22; 15:13; 17:22; First Thessalonians 1:6 The title of my message this morning is “The Power of Joy.” It was my desire to cover the topic in one message but there is too much information for me to cover in just one message so we will see how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational