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  • David Taylor avatar

    The Power Of The Light To Create Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 7,594 views

    The Light of the World The Power of the Light to Create Life

    The Light of the World The Power of the Light to Create Life John 1:9-13 December 15, 2013 Christmas is now ten days away and we are drawing our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the light shining into the darkness but the darkness cannot overcome it. It was and is the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord, Please Move Me Out Of This Waiting Line John 5:1–9 (Esp. Vv. 6 & 8); Hebrews 6:10–12

    Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Jul 26, 2025
     | 689 views

    When you consider our topic, it is a prayer and not an instruction or a commandment. it reveals the critical need element in all of us and the desperate state of human depravity without the Savior and without divine help because we all need help.

    I first preached this message in 2006, five unique variations in five different services. And with each one, I was profoundly blessed by the inexhaustible dimensions through which the same Scripture revealed Christ. One text. One Christ. Multiple perspectives. This particular message is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abiding In The Vine V Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,560 views

    Series on John 15 pt. 14

    ABIDING IN THE VINE V Series on John 15 pt. 14 John 15:4-5 3/25/07 Most of you I am sure have heard the expression that you need to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In fact some of you have heard it from this pulpit. But what does it mean? What exactly is the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jude Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 10,158 views

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    Jude Author The author is Jude, the brother of James and half brother of Jesus. It is interesting that he does not say anything about his earthly relationship to Jesus just the spiritual one, a servant. Occasion He wanted to write a doctrinal treatise on the faith but felt compelled to write to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is A True Disciple? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
     | 3,516 views

    As we have so often learned in scripture there are to be some major differences between those who profess Christ as Savior and those who don’t. You ask: what differences should there be between believers and nonbelievers?? They are listed in point form in

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 2 of Part 1 Who is a true Disciple Part 2 Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction A logger got saved one Sunday night and before he left the service he spoke to the Company Operator about how the other men were going to receive him at the lumber camp. The following Sunday, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Earned It?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,898 views

    A sermon on Grace from Ephesians 2:8-9 (Much taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)

    Sermon for 3/22/2009 1st Sermon on Ephesians 2:1-9 Introduction: A. As a bachelor one of my least favorite activities was to sit down and write checks to pay bills. I would spend 1 day every two weeks paying bills. Then Crystal came along… B. Many companies will extend grace. They give a 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    01 Joy In Partnership Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 926 views

    Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

    Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing On Solid Ground

    Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    How do we respond to the truth?

    EXAMINATIONS I’m glad that you are all seated this morning because I’d like to talk about something that we’ve probably all feared and obviously all survived - examinations. Now if you’re like me, whenever you had to sit for an exam, you were never quite ready. For those who can’t remember what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoiding Imposters Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    How can we spot a religious impostor? What does God think of shallow religion?

    Avoiding Imposters II Timothy 3:5-9 Purpose: To describe what false teachers look like. Aim: I want the listener to be alert to false teaching and turn away from it. INTRODUCTION: Sunflowers are fascinating. These large flowers actually follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. I remember seeing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Debt Free Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018
     | 3,942 views

    Message 8 in our exposition of Colossians discussing our freedom in Christ.

    Chico Alliance Church “Debt Free” III. Paul explains his personal ministry 1:24-2:5 A. The heart of the minister B. The heart of the ministry 1. Christ indwells us Paul clearly affirms that the basis of our citizenship in the kingdom of God’s beloved son is the presence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Does Anyone Really Care?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    Do we really care enough about the lost to do something about it?

    I. The Packed Service - vs. 1-2 A. The Stir B. The Sermon II. The Paralyzed Sinner - vs. 3 A. His Doubts - I will go, but I am not sure this Jesus can help me B. His Discouragement - 1 Corinthians 15:19 III. The Persistent Servants - vs. 3-6 A. Their Determination B. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise And The Power Of Spiritual Transformation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 7,611 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Promise and the Power of Spiritual Transformation

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Promise and the Power of Spiritual Transformation Philipians 2:12-18 David Taylor Main idea: Spiritual transformation is the work of God changing our desires or appetites and empowering our wills to change. The result is that we reflect the light of Christ to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Christians Grow As A Group

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 22, 2008
     | 4,475 views

    In order for everyone to benefit from the church the way God intends, we must know how we should relate to each other. This includes how the congregation should relate to the pastors and how the pastors should relate to the congregation.

    How Christians Grow As a Group I Thessalonians 5:9-13 Purpose: To show believers how to act toward other believers. Aim: I want the listener to work at encouraging the leadership. INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians come to church to get something. For most church goers the thought of connecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritually Working Out

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,281 views

    Salvation isn’t just a one moment event but a life-long journey of being transformed into Christ’s likeness.

    Spiritually Working Out Phil 2:12-13 January 16, 2011 Intro: I don’t know about you, but it has seemed a little difficult to re-engage this January. Joanne and Thomas and I enjoyed our vacation, though we didn’t enjoy arriving back in Edmonton last Saturday in the middle of the biggest snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience In Its Work Clothes

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011
     | 4,792 views

    Patience is something that brings to mind the idea of doing nothing under difficult or trying circumstances. But the idea that the Bible gives us of patience is the thought of patience in its work clothes!

    Bunbury Sun am 31/07/2011 “Patience in its work clothes” Intro: *** Walking along practically any street in any city you’ll see people in what we call their high viz gear – bright orange / yellow shirts / pants / vests / jackets. When I was flying in & out of Perth 2/3/4 x ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal