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  • David Owens avatar

    Living To Please God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 16, 2012
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     | 5,914 views

    In this sermon, we learn what God's will is - that we are sanctified, which includes avoiding sexual immorality.

    A. It always disturbs me to see road kill along the highway (maybe except for opossums), how about you? 1. It is sad when the lives of beautiful, innocent animals are unintentionally extinguished by passing cars and trucks. 2. The consequences of these collisions can be severe for both the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living To Please God (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012
     | 7,593 views

    This sermon continues and concludes the section of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 that I began last week. Paul gives three aspects of living a life that pleases God. This sermon covers the last two aspects.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to talk about living a life that pleases God. 1. Ultimately, living a life that pleases God will also be a life that will get the attention of others and will impact them. B. I like the story told about the person who visited the mental institution and asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Marks Of Maturity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2012
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     | 8,786 views

    Six marks of a mature Christian

    “Marks of Maturity” April 29, 2012 1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally, Brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” Last week I said that the goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Ten Commandments: Don't Steal Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 3,350 views

    WHAT is stealing? WHY should we not steal? HOW can we keep from stealing, and do good? Practical, relevant, without being heavy-handed.

    DON’T STEAL—Exodus 20:15 You go out for the evening, and when you get home and walk in the door, something doesn’t seem right. In the next room, the TV is missing, along with valuable electronics. Or maybe it is not your house. Your purse is gone, or you get a text showing new charges on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Longer A Slave To Lust! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 12, 2019
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     | 13,182 views

    LUST! More people are enslaved to lust than we’ll ever know. This sermon discusses 2 of 3 strategies to conquer lust, with part 2 dealing with the third strategy.

    No Longer a Slave to LUST! (Part 1) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 11, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2018
     | 5,812 views

    The apostle believed that there were certain subjects and doctrines in which they needed further guidance and instruction. Chief among these was the misunderstanding that had arisen concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus.

    7/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality (1Thessalonians 4:3-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 (NIV) 3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 11: As They Are Taught By God To Love One Another Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2018
     | 3,942 views

    Just as God’s love is a holy love, so our love for God and for one another ought to motivate us to holy living.

    7/16/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 11: As They Are Taught by God to Love One Another (1Thessalonians 4:9) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (NIV) Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. Lesson 11 Introduction The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 12: To Increase More And More Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2018
     | 4,243 views

    The preaching of the Second Coming had produced an odd and awkward situation in Thessalonica.

    7/25/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 12: To Increase More and More (1 Thessalonians 4:10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10 (NIV) And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, Lesson 12 Introduction As the capital of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Section (5) 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 Believer's Hope Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018
     | 4,621 views

    Paul tries to help Thessalonician about fornication which was taking place in the city and can enter the church

    I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 THE BELIEVER'S HOPE I. INTRODUCTION The key word is walk and Paul beseeches them to obey the Word. The Christian's behavior is compared to a walk for several reasons: (1) it demands life, for the dead sinner cannot walk; (2) it requires growth, for a little baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2018
     | 5,374 views

    It is possible to sin by trying to do too much, attempting so much that we cannot do anything the way it should be done to the glory of God.

    8/15/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands (1Thessalonians 4:11) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV) “and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,” Lesson 13 Introduction Thessalonica was a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting A Good Example (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,793 views

    Paul was a good example. Paul said in 1st Cor. 11:1, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." How did Paul set a good example?

    SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part two) In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Recap: Jesus was a good example of humility and service. When he washed the disciples' ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward Those Who Are Outside Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2018
     | 3,633 views

    Paul said that those who are appointed to an office in the church should “have a good report of them which are without” - that is, we who are believers and name the name of Jesus should live a life above reproach.

    9/1/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward those who are Outside (1 Thessalonians 4:12) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12 (NIV) “so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” Introduction: In 1 Timothy 3:7 Paul said that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Married With Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 4,335 views

    Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Married With Purpose Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 2,976 views

    Message 21 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continues a discussion of the purpose of marriage began in message 20.

    Chico Alliance Church “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7:1-9 I ntroduction Marriage is under attack. The very foundation of our culture is in danger of deterioration. God has blessed America to the extent that America has embraced Biblical principles. These principles direct relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Impossible Love Part 7 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,226 views

    Message 40 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the seventh of seven messages exploring the nature and practice of genuine love.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Impossible Love Part 7 or “Unimaginable Love Realized” INTRODUCTION Love is a desire and decision to meaningfully connect with others evidenced by sacrificial deeds and energizing interaction. I. Realize His Unimaginable Love A. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance