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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Love That Pursues Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 110 views

    This is the 52nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#52] LOVE THAT PURSUES Luke 13:31-35 Introduction: During this Advent season, we're reminded of God's incredible love- Love that actively seeks us out, even when we don’t deserve it. Advent is a time to get ready for Jesus’ coming, but it’s also a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Providence

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,062 views

    God is intimately involved in the universe, creation, and your life.

    God’s Involvement in the World- Providence November 16, 2002 How involved do you believe God is in the world and in all creation? I, for one, believe that God is very involved in the universe, creation, and in my life. And you might imagine that to be a common belief or understanding, among ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Living In A State Of High Alert" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,602 views

    First in a patriotic sermon series.

    The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 2001, when over 3,000 people were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, 2,388 Americans were killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 50,857 views

    This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

    Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Retirement

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,160 views

    There is no retirement from service to God, but there are seasons of life that affect what kind of service we do.

    Thoughts about the passage: Dr. Charles H. Hennekens of Harvard Medical School says that retirement may increase a man’s risk of dying of heart attack. His statement - “We found an 80 percent higher rate of death from coronary disease among those in a study who had retired compared with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Every Spouse Needs Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 46,655 views

    Based on ’His Needs Her Needs’ by Dr. Willard Harley. The top 5 needs of men & women are investigated in an eye-opening way. We compliment one another perfectly when we follow this formula. Link included to formatted text, handouts, & Powerpoint Template

    What Every Spouse Needs, Pt. 2 [Desperate Households] Matthew 7:12 This message is for presentation to adults, due to subject matter. Why learn to understand, appreciate, and fulfill one another’s needs? • First, because you have an obligation to do so. Your spouse has made a vow to meet these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Busy, Busy, Busy

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,630 views

    In the Great Commandments, Jesus shows us how to prioritize our busy lives.

    Busy, Busy, Busy Montreal/Cornwall October 16, 2004 “Busy” is the hallmark of our times. I don’t know how many times I ask people, “How are you doing?” and the answer, more commonly than not, is “Busy”. It has become somewhat of a ‘badge of honour’ to wear, it seems. I’m not asking people how busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Casting Stones

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,613 views

    Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

    November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,186 views

    How the church is like a body with various functions

    The Body Reading 1:1 Cor 12:12-27 Activity 1: Arrange the body parts The church likened to a body. Local and universal q Previous verses: gifts of the Spirit q Next verses: the ministry gifts The body sandwiched in between. Corinth a place where people were thinking they were better than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,577 views

    What is God’s vision for your life? Do you know?

    How many of you know where you are going today? Some of you probably feel like you pass yourselves coming and going, don’t you? Today we are going to talk about having a vision for our life. Our background passage today comes from Proverbs 29:18: Where there is no vision, the people perish: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working Together In Unity (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    The ministry of reconciliation cannot be separated from the preaching or sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    WORKING TOGETHER IN UNITY TO ACCOMPLISH GOD’S MISSION 2 Cor. 5:16-21 (Series) A. The Mission of the Church: Reconciliation of God and Man 1. It calls for renewal or revival of individual believers and churches that became cold or disobedient to God (2 Cor. 5.16-21). KEY INDICATORS OF A REVIVED ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Devoted To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 22, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

    Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#3] BE DEVOTED TO FELLOWSHIP 1 John 1:1-3 Introduction: This is the 3rd week of our series, “Changing Your Spiritual Appetite”. I pray that this series begins a transformation not just in Bel Aire; but more importantly in each of our individual lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safeguarding Sunday - Visionary View: "guardians Of The Shelter: A Corporate Responsibility" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,109 views

    On this Safeguarding Sunday, we embark on an expository journey into Psalm 91, not merely as a personal refuge but as a corporate prayer inviting us into collective responsibility.

    Safeguarding Sunday - Visionary View: "Guardians of the Shelter: A Corporate Responsibility" Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of Psalm 91, not merely as a personal refuge but as a corporate prayer that beckons us into collective responsibility. In the poetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Healthy Church: One That Studies Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    What is the application for our church? My thought for you today is a very simple one: a healthy church is one that studies the Bible.

    HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT STUDIES HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION READ HEBREWS 4:12-13 I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD I must confess that I love this passage because it is so descriptive about God’s Word. We have in this passage a wonderful picture of God’s Word and its purposes in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,769 views

    This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

    FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist