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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Motivated To Follow Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 2, 2016
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    Following his discourse on the obedience of Christ, and an admonition for the believer to possess the mind of Christ, Paul discusses what that looks like in a mature believer. This is humbling, and impossible within ourselves, but possible in Christ.

    Motivated to Follow Philippians 2: 12-18 One of the greatest means of motivation is a great illustration or example. Following the great discourse on the obedience of Christ, having provided the great example for believers to follow, Paul offers a discourse on our obligations to follow the example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Obligations In Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
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    I approached this text with fathers in mind, for a Father's Day message. Our society needs men who understand their spiritual obligations and are willing to invest in the lives of others.

    Our Obligations in Christ Philippians 2: 12-16 Today we celebrate Father’s Day and seek to honor those men who have made an impact in our lives, particularly our dads. I can honestly say that being a father is one of the greatest joys in life. I am thankful for the children God has blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 14, 2016
     | 9,512 views

    Paul loved the church at Philippi and was committed to praying for them. We need to share the same commitment to pray for the church. There are real people with real needs, that need specific prayers.

    A Prayer of Purpose Philippians 1: 9-11 Following a gracious greeting and a word of thankfulness for their partnership in ministry, Paul offers a brief, but pointed prayer for the church in Philippi. Although his prayer is but three sentences long, it possesses great wisdom and reveals the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Committed Disciple Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Mar 7, 2020
     | 4,742 views

    To say you’re a “Christian” carries the idea that you’re a disciple but does it? Many in the Christian world today the understandings of what it means to be a Christian for many is to include a lot of don’t such as movies you can’t see, places you can’t go, things you can’t read.

    For the last several weeks we have spent time considering that we as followers of Jesus we are to be His disciples. This term “disciple” carries the meaning of being a student or pupil of Jesus. Today we identify with Jesus using the term “Christian” which implies an association or follower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eldership Installation: Where Quality Matters

    Contributed by Chad Martens on Apr 29, 2002
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    Sermon on elder installation. Covers the requirements to be an elder, some of the duties of an elder, and the congregations responsibility TO the elders.

    Eldership: Where Quality Matters Elder Installation 1 Timothy 3:2-7 A sermon by: Chad Martens, Senior Minister Town and Country Christian Church Cameron, MO INTRODUCTION: Today we have the privilege to be able to set aside 2 of our men and ordain them as elders of Christ’s Church. In preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Restrainer Revealed

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 19, 2002
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    Who is the restrainer mentioned by Paul in 2nd Thess. Is it the Holy Spirit? The Church? Or none of the above?

    II Thess 2:1-9 1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Why I Like To Fly

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 8, 2002
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    A look at Iasiah 40:31 from the perspective of flying in an aeroplane and climbing above the storms in life.

    WHY I LIKE TO FLY! Text: Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. For most of my life I have had a passion to fly and had my first flight when I was 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All The Power You Need

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2005
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     | 4,946 views

    God is calling people to rise above who they think they are, and become more in His power.

    April 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:11-27 Subject: Gideon’s Call Title: All the Power You Need I want to begin today by telling you good news. God is in this church today. And because He is here, there is no obstacle big enough to keep us from becoming what He has expressly called us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Getting Your Vision Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    Getting clear vision from the Lord takes preparation, clarification and above all else faith.

    Getting Your Vision Habakkuk 2:1-2:5 Habakkuk 2:1 (HCSB) I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the lookout tower. I will watch to see what He will say to me and what I should reply about my complaint. Prepare Yourself - Ask God to give you clarity - Position yourself to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus The Friend Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,278 views

    Jesus does not float above all the people around him, he has true friends.

    Jesus Who? October 28, 29, November 01 Jesus The Friend Taking the halo off. We’ve looked at Jesus’ public persona, what about his private persona? Although Teacher, Rabbi, Revolutionary and even “Guru” might come out of most people’s mouths when asked who Jesus is, “Friend” is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Show And Tell Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,075 views

    Wisdom from above is contrasted with wisdom from below...if you are wise show it.

    SHOW AND TELL James 3:13-18 I remember what I loved best when I was in elementary school; show and tell. We usually had that at the beginning of the day and anyone in the class could come up front to show something or to tell something. I always loved show and tell because I always had something. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    My Ways, My Thoughts, My Words

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,060 views

    God’s thoughts are above ours, unattainable, but He has made them available to us.

    My ways, My thoughts, My words Isaiah 55:8-11 Isaiah might be one of the great geniuses of history. He did not take the trouble to define and systematize all he knew, but his observations were way ahead of their time. It is easy to overlook, since many of the scientific ideas we take for granted ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Ministry Under The Microscope

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,778 views

    This message seeks to instruct church leaders to honor the name of God above all other matters.

    Ministry under the Microscope On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton was a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Chasing Me........ Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 28, 2013
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     | 4,671 views

    I wondered if I can translate my feelings and experience in words regarding the above scripture!

    GOD CHASING ME! John 14;23”Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” I wondered if I can translate my feelings and experience in words regarding the above scripture! It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Namanya Dan avatar

    Becoming A Champion

    Contributed by Namanya Dan on May 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,190 views

    In everything you you, strive to do your best, but above all become a champion of Jesus.

    BECOMING A CHAMPION It is said of Abraham Lincoln, that before he became one of the greatest presidents America has ever had, that he tried but failed in many different positions, but with the spirit of determination, he was able to become the president of this country in 1860. Abraham had in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist