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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Rising Above Petty Rivalry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
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     | 6,900 views

    God prepares us for conflict so we will rejoice in the gospel rather than resent petty rivalry.

    Scripture Introduction Nostalgia means “sentimental reflection,” mixed feelings of happiness, sadness, and longing when recalling the past. Nostalgia can create more than warm feelings, however; it can determine our expectations. Probably all of us have either thought it ourselves, or heard others ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Stress It

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,939 views

    What causes stress, what are the effects of stress and what we can do about that?

    DON’T STRESS IT INTRODUCTION: What kinds of words come to mind when you think of the word, ‘stress’? Perhaps words like: anxiety, worry, fear, doubt, tension or chaos come to mind. Stress is defined in Webster’s as a ‘force that strains or deforms; mental or physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Takes Faith To Believe These Blessings Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    Are the Beatitudes reals "be happy attitudes"?

    It Takes Faith to Believe these Blessings Matthew 5:3-11 Introduction Last week in the sermon “Who Heard the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached” (available in this archive) we discussed the setting for the Sermon on the Mount. We noticed the mixed crowd of Jews and Gentiles who were following Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral Service #2 (This Is A Sermon For A Christian Man Or Woman)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 1, 2022
     | 1,666 views

    There are many advantages of living in a small community. One of the things you will notice immediately is how friendly people are, and how much they care for each other.

    For example, if you drive through the mountains of North Carolina on some of the old dirt roads where neighbors live five and ten miles apart, you will notice that the people in the yard will stop what they are doing when you drive by, smile, and wave at you. That is so different from people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Origin Of Evil In Man (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2021
     | 1,410 views

    Satan’s lie is that you do not have to pay for your sins. The lie is that there’s no judgment. That’s the lie that Satan wants the whole world to believe.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We continue today in our series “Beginnings.” This series has led us through many different beginnings already, including the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Issues In Aging: Part One Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
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    THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING. IT FOCUSES ON WAYS THAT WE CAN HELP OUR FAMILY AS WE AGE. IT ALSO IS A WAY TO PROVIDE US WITH SECURITY AND PEACE.

    ISSUES IN MINISTRY SCRIPTURE AS WE AGE WE ARE PRESENTED WITH CHALLENGES IN MINISTRY. THESE CHALLENGES WILL COME IN SEVERAL FORMS, AND WILL COME TO BOTH THE CARE GIVER AND CARE RECEIVER. IT IS IMPORTANT THEN FOR US TO REALIZE THAT THE TRUE ORIGEN OF THESE CHALLENGES IS SATAN, AND THAT THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians-Grumbling

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 15, 2017
     | 8,857 views

    We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing.

    Title: Philippians 2-Grumbling Place: BLCC Date: 7/16/17 Text: Philippians 2.12-18 CT: We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing. [Screen 1] FAS: New research shows that many of us really do believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Researchers for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    More About The Apostles Life Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 7,254 views

    Fear not. Persecution promised. Murder promised. God will be with them (YOU).

    I. Introduction A. We live in a small town where we have a volunteer Ambulance Corp. We are blessed with many dedicated and fully qualified attendants, who staff our ambulances and give freely of themselves. I was chatting with one of the EMS responders one day and she could hardly stifle a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017
     | 3,623 views

    4 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

    JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-IV Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: Oblivious to the obvious The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that there are literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations Of The Faith: The Eternal State

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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     | 5,745 views

    HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE. JESUS FINAL WORDS OF THE BIBLE IS AN INVITATION TO “COME” AND BE A PART OF HIS KINGDOM

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: OUR ETERNAL STATE REVELATION 21:1-27 I WAS IN MY OFFICE THIS PAST WEEK AND HAPPENED TO LOOK AT THE CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AND REALIZED THAT THANKSGIVING WAS ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY. I THOUGHT BACK TO THANKSGIVING AT MY HOME WHEN I WAS A CHILD. THOSE WERE SPECIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Believe In Heaven

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 5,461 views

    I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. AS IT PROGRESSES SO TOO DOES THE ANTICIPATION OF THE DAY WHEN THEY MOVE IN. SHOULDN'T THE SAME BE TRUE ABOUT HEAVEN.

    WHY I BELIEVE IN HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-7 I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. I HAVE NOTICED A COUPLE OF THINGS WHEN THESE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES. FIRST, THAT’S CLOSE ENOUGH IS A PHRASE THAT IS NEVER HEARD. IF MEASUREMENTS ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 15 - With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2018
     | 4,904 views

    The Lord will come as a thief in the night; and therefore they are to be ready at all times, like a good soldier.

    9/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 15: With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018
     | 4,946 views

    Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Walk In Humility

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018
     | 4,808 views

    19th in an exposition of Ephesians dealing with our humble worthy walk.

    “Walk in Humility” Ephesians 4:1-2 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 1. Exhortation to walk worthy of our calling 1 1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Walk In Unity Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,811 views

    22nd in Ephesians series dealing with a worthy walk with long-suffering

    “Walk in Unity” Ephesians 4:4-6 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 1. Exhortation to walk worthy of our calling 1 2. Characteristics of a worthy walk in unity 2-3 Walk worthy of your calling by… “Walking with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance