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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 4: Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
     | 3,653 views

    Dealing with the part of our church vision statement that says we are supposed to work toward a biblical worldview, beginning with the church

    Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 4: Biblical Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/12/09, AM A. Opening illustration: John Smyth was a Cambridge-educated Anglican priest, who came to be convinced of the illegitimacy of infant baptism in about 1605. And after much persecution of the “Anabaptists” views (which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
     | 4,187 views

    Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

    Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Looking At Jesus From Behind Prison Bars"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,004 views

    A sermon which asks the question, "Where do we find ourselves this Christmas season?"

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Looking at Jesus from Behind Prison Bars” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com An amateur actor friend of mine told me about an experience she had while performing in a local play. Now, even though she ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Receiving Divine Help In The Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 3, 2023
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     | 22,667 views

    We all need divine help to succeed in the journey of life, and it will be made available as we can look unto God as our only present help in times of need.

    Receiving Divine Help in the Journey of Life Study Text: Psalms 121: 1-3 Introduction: - We all need help in all areas of our lives: Physically – Divine protection Spiritually – Divine direction Financially – Divine provision - We need help because we cannot make it on our own [John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcome The Power Of Sin PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,252 views

    While sin is a powerful force, through Jesus' sacrifice, we are given the strength to overcome it and are called to live a life above sin.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I have been dwelling upon a piece of Scripture that speaks truly to the strength of the spiritual battle we all face. Francis Chan once said, "Lukewarm people don’t really want to be saved from their sin; they want only to be saved from the penalty of their sin." ...read more

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    Seeking The Things Of Christ: Look Up! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,670 views

    To encourage believers to focus their hearts and minds on spiritual matters, rather than earthly distractions.

    Good morning, church. Today, we're going to focus on a message that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written to early Christians in Colossae. It's about setting our hearts on things above, tuning out the clamor of the world, and focusing on the thoughts of Jesus. In the words of ...read more

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    Our God Of Above And Beyond

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

    Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life Above The Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,256 views

    Every life has good and bad circumstances. As Christians, we live life above those circumstances.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 TITLE: “LIVING LIFE ABOVE THE CIRCUMSTANCES” INTRODUCTION: A. Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Righteous Hand From Above

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 285 ratings
     | 22,871 views

    Funeral for a NON Believer

    RIGHTEOUS HAND FROM ABOVE ISAIAH 41:10 PASSAGE: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” I. THE WORLDLY REALITY OF HURT A. Unfortunately, God never says that our lives will be free ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm Over And Above

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 30,381 views

    Just when the enemy thought he had you,he found out that you still had more power! This is a powerful message.

    As we have opportunity to observe and survey the lives of many believers we will find that they all had or have one thing in common.They were either going through something or coming out of something.Many times when we face tests and trials,we feel as if God has forsaken us and that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Name Above All Names

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,054 views

    This message takes a look at the greatness of Christ by looking at who He is and the implications His identity has on our lives.

    I recently came across an article in the Outlook magazine that caught my attention, and it really convicted me. Let me read it to you, it’s simply a paragraph long with some possible answers. “If someone watched you in worship last week, reading your body language, your facial expression and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Mercy And Compassion–above And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,962 views

    Three exhibitors of compassion making the point that when we turn to the Lord for refuge we experience his outrageous mercy and compassion.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When we started out in Ruth a couple of weeks ago I gave you a homework assignment to read ...read more

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    Seek Those Things Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 29,562 views

    Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

    Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Born From Above

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,175 views

    Being "born again" and being "born from above" are different sides of the same coin. Christ Jesus says, we cannot enter the kingdom of God without a dramatic, spiritual change. Putting it another way, we have to be born of the spirit from above.

    Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,175 views

    God desires that we continue to move closer to Him in our race toward heaven.

    February 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-22; Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Living for Jesus Title: Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity This guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God