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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - If Jesus Had Never Come!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 7, 2019
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    In essence, this story reminds us of God’s greatest gift – Jesus, His Son, whose birth we are celebrating. And the message that this story proclaims is still true - whoever has the Son gets it all!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: 1 John 5:11-12; Colossians 1:15-16 ILL. Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his son, shared a passion for art. Together they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross Purposes 6: New Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 3,812 views

    Jesus died AS A MAN to give life TO HUMANITY. Christ is the new Adam. New identity in Christ.

    CROSS PURPOSES 6: NEW LIFE IN CHRIST In our study, “Cross Purposes,” we have asked, “Why did Jesus die on the cross?” The answer is multi-faceted, and every angle we take yields profound insight into the grace of God: The cross demonstrates the love of God. The cross is God’s answer to human ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A False Tongue PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
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    This sermon explores the deeper meaning and application of the ninth commandment, urging us to live truthfully in reflection of God's grace and love.

    Good morning, beloved family! Isn't it a great day to be in the house of the Lord? I'm excited to share with you today, as we gather in fellowship and faith, ready to grow closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. We're going to chat about something that's as relevant today as it was thousands of years ...read more

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    Remedy For Worry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
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    Encourages replacing worry with trust in God's provision, focusing on His Kingdom, and finding wholeness through prioritizing heavenly matters.

    Good morning, dear friends. In the words of Billy Graham, "God doesn’t want us to be consumed with worry and anxiety . . . Instead, He wants us to turn our worries over to Him, and to trust Him for the future." It is my prayer that today, as we gather in this sacred space, we will not only learn ...read more

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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    It's All About Jesus (Colossians 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022
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    The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

    It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/13/2016 During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Our Standard Of Living

    Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008
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    Our we living the life God has called us to live.

    Our Standard of Living The standard of living refers to the quality and quantity of goods and services available to people, and the way these goods and services are distributed within a population. It is generally measured by standards such as income inequality, poverty rate, real (i.e. inflation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2016
     | 8,445 views

    Christ was crucified and raised from the dead to deliver a people for His Name into His eternal Kingdom.

    In the midst of darkness, God’s glory blazes. When evil appears to triumph, grace prevails. When dark denizens of this fallen world convince themselves they have defeated grace, righteousness conquers. These themes are written large in accounts provided of the brief hours leading to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glorious Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2020
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    1) The Manner of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church".

    Ephesians 5:25-33 [25] Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, [26] that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, [27] so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Gospel Of "nice" Will Be The Death Of You

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2019
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    The Gospel of Christ calls us to live boldly, not safely. God calls His people to stand firm in this holy Faith rather than seeking to make people like them.

    “Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeds & Wheat Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2019
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    In Matthew 13, Jesus explains why there continues to be evil in our midst and what will happen through the 1) The Presentation of the Parable (Matthew 13:24–30), and 2) The Interpretation of the Parable (Matthew 13:34–43).

    Matthew 13:24-30; 34-43. [24]He put another parable before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, [25]but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. [26] So when the plants came up and ...read more

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    Selling Herself Cheaply Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2021
     | 4,483 views

    God makes room for all, even for those women we routinely dismiss because of a soiled past. If God accepts Rahab the prostitute, He will accept me if I look to Him in faith.

    “Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, ‘Go, view the land, especially Jericho.’ And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. And it was told to the king of Jericho, ‘Behold, men of Israel have come here tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Debt And The Conscientious Christian

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 28, 2023
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     | 1,371 views

    The sensitive subject of indebtedness is addressed in the message, pointing to the universal debt that rests upon each Christian.

    “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” [1] Living beyond one’s means has become de rigueur in the contemporary world. It is virtually impossible to imagine the average family in this day living within their means—living without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Class: Introduction To Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022
     | 3,851 views

    Life was designed by God to be in relationships – There are two main relationships we need to be developing: First one is Connecting with God and the second one Connecting with people!

    Pursue Kingdom Ministry Class: Relationships (Introduction) PP#1 Thesis: Life was designed by God to be in relationships – There are two main relationships we need to be developing: First one is Connecting with God and the second one Connecting with people! Over the last few week’s we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mistreating The Vulnerable Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2020
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     | 5,266 views

    Christians are taught to treat the vulnerable with compassion and with generosity. The study is based upon the practised instituted by Moses for Israel, which practise is continued among the churches to this day.

    “You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, and my wrath will burn, and I will kill you with the sword, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your God Wobbly?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 29, 2017
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     | 11,658 views

    Whomever, or whatever, we choose as our god will either prop us up, or need to be propped up.

    1 SAMUEL 5:1-5 IS YOUR GOD WOBBLY? “When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist