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  • David Cook avatar

    How Can We Build A Strong Church Family?

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 27, 2012
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     | 22,419 views

    Peter tells us three keys we need to build a strong church family: 1 - Put off sinful ways; 2 - Prioritize every member in ministry; 3 - Praise God continually

    What does it take to build a strong church family that is rooted and grounded in Jesus Christ? Peter is going to let us know there are three keys to building a strong church life where Jesus Christ is praised and people are growing into mature believers. To have a strong church family, each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ascension Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2020
     | 5,013 views

    Benediction of Christ is the greatest blessings in life. Ascension of Christ is a great foundation for the development of the Church. Your hope lies here. Please continue to read and be blessed.

    Theme: Great Blessings of God Text: Luke 24:50-53 Introduction The Gospel according to Luke ends with this beautiful great joyous occasion after receiving the great blessings from Jesus Christ. This can be titled as the Great Blessings of God or as Benediction of Jesus Christ. Let us read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020
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     | 11,954 views

    A series on the I AM statements of Jesus and what they mean for us.

    I AM the Bread of Life May 3, 2020 John 6:25-41 There was a health-food restaurant with a billboard that read, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign saying - “Eat here and die happy!” Food, glorious food. For some food seems like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 11, 2020
     | 6,531 views

    What is hell? a) punishment, b) separation from God, c) ruled by evil. Why would God send people to hell? What should we respond to the reality of hell?

    HELL—Matthew 25:31-46 Last week, we talked about heaven, and this week, we talk about hell. Why talk about hell? It is not something we talk about with strangers, or even casual acquaintances. Some people—even people we know well—might consider it taboo, worse than talking about politics or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Husbands, Love Your Wives

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 21, 2020
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    Paul commands husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. If men are to be the fathers the Lord expects, we must first be the husbands He expects. We can't love our children as we should if our love for our wives is lacking.

    Husbands, love your Wives Ephesians 5:25 As we celebrate Father’s Day, I want to wish each father a happy Father’s Day. I can say without hesitation, that being a father is one of the greatest blessings and joys in my life. I am truly thankful for the two daughters the Lord blessed Tanya and me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Had It Not Been

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 17, 2019
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     | 10,618 views

    How terrible it would be had it not been for Jesus.

    “Had It Not Been” 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 53-57 David P. Nolte Back in 1995 I was working on the roof of the new Eastside Christian Church gym/office/classroom building. I hate heights but we could easily get off the roof in one of two ways. The right way was to go down the ladder which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Anchors To Grasp In The Storms Of Life!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021
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    The difficulties of life are often referred to as the storms of life. This is appropriate because both storms and the difficulties of life CAN BE DEVASTATING!

    • Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of our own doing • Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of the actions of others For example, there are some who feel that they have the right to drink and drive. Since they feel they have this right, they drive down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caring Matters- Ripples

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 23, 2021
     | 19,680 views

    Praying without caring is a waste of words. We must first care then we pray.

    Every Year over 2 million people die from AIDS There are over 246 million people with diabetes in the world today Over 3.5 children die from malnutrition annually Approximately 1 million people commits suicide each year. Every 40 seconds someone commits suicide. With these sorts of statistics there ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    For The Sake Of The Call Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2021
     | 2,040 views

    God has called us to be his representatives in the world.

    FOR THE SAKE OF THE CALL Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die for the sake of the call Nobody stood and applauded them So they knew from the start This road ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Aug 29, 2018
     | 7,177 views

    A study of the freedom that comes from allowing Christ to rule in our heart

    The mind of christ INTRODUCTION: Text: Philippians 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Needing An Attitude Adjustment?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,711 views

    Those who have the mind of Christ are to think and act like He did! Read this sermon to find out how.

    Needing an Attitude Adjustment? Philippians 4:8-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The moment you said I believe in Jesus (John 3:16) and asked Him to be the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9) a radical transformation occurred … you became a new creation (2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fill Your Horn With Oil & Go!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2018
     | 21,244 views

    The oil is often the missing ingredient in spiritual ministry. We can’t be on the cutting edge of the Spirit without filling our horns with oil. The oil is symbolic of the anointing, unction, power, presence of the Spirit.

    FILL YOUR HORN WITH OIL & GO! 1 Sam. 16:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. 2. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Cares

    Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Oct 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    [AN INDUCTIVE SERMON] Intended Audience: Victims of a recent natural calamity. Central Message: Trust God in times of uncertainty and distress because He watches over us and He cares for us.

    INTRODUCTION: A month ago, our country was hit by a strong typhoon. Many of us experienced great losses – our crops which are our only source of income, have drowned and died, acres of rice fields have been covered by flood… and tragically, some of our brothers and sisters here have lost their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Generosity #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019
     | 7,395 views

    Generosity can flow from a heart that has been transformed by God

    Developing a culture of generosity doesn’t happen overnight. It happens over the long haul with consistent attention toward growing through faith which requires commitment and discipline. One way we can grow is through our giving. The generous life is something God desires for us. Giving is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons In Courage Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019
     | 2,028 views

    Today I want us to look at some lessons in courage that the Bible describes the Apostle Paul as walking in. You see Paul is also quoted as saying in essence that no matter what comes my way, with Christ I can do all things. Everything He’s called me to do.

    ACTS Testifying & Tribulations Dr. Tom Bartlett September 22, 2019 Acts 21:1-40 OUTLINE Lessons In Courage Courage: moving forward in the face of uncertainty And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other