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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 39 - Eradicate Envy Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 15, 2023
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    Are we targets of envy or do we sometimes envy others? Jealousy is a strong emotion that can cause much harm, and God’s word teaches us how to deal with it and be rid of it from our lives.

    We read in Hebrews 13:5, Don't love money. Be happy with what you have because God has said, "I will never abandon you or leave you." (GW) One of the crucial emotions that a majority of people struggle with, is that of jealousy, though many feel uncomfortable to accept this fact. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wounds To Wonder

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 30, 2023
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    The Shoulders of Christ are wide enough to carry all our burdens.

    Title: Wounds to Wonder Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many beautiful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live Each Day Like It’s Easter Sunday!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 14, 2023
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    Today as we gather in the afterglow of Easter, we are again going to recall the facts surrounding Jesus great victory and be led to continue to respond to that victory in our daily lives. It is my prayer for all of you that you would

    Several hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a crucial battle raged between two great civilizations—the Greeks and the Persians. They were among the world’s super-powers at that time. The clash of their armies took place on the level fields near a city called Marathon. The battle went on for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Blessing Of Embracing The Truth

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 8, 2021
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    Winston Churchill once said, “Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.” But how we respond to truth determines the direction of our lives. It will determine the quality of our lives and the destiny of our eternal soul.

    We have experienced the first miracle of Jesus at Cana of Galilee, where water was turned into wine, then we moved to the first ministry of Jesus at Jerusalem. Jesus was interviewed by Nicodemus concerning Who he really was. Nicodemus represented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There's Nothing To Eat

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 12, 2021
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    We’re quick to see what we can’t do and quick to talk about what we don’t have. The disciples saw the crowds and realized their inadequacy.

    TITLE: THERE’S NOTHING TO EAT SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 6:37 Having the grandchildren for the past few weeks has already proven very challenging. They arrived over the recent holiday so we have had food galore around the house. I have been amazed whenever I hear them say to Michelle and me – There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truths About Tithing

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 25, 2021
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    How to keep a good attitude about the subject of money which appears over 800 times in the Bible.

    Truths About Tithing Introduction: The subject of my message this morning is one where there is much in the way of misinformation or in some cases misinterpretation of what God has said about the subject of tithing. Is tithing mentioned in the New Testament or is it an Old Testament practice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? How Do We Escape The Matrix?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021
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    Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more.

    Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more. So what exactly is the matrix? The matrix is the grid of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, customs, philosophies, and unspoken codes that manipulate us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    All Have Sinned

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 10, 2021
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    In fact, the family I was born into were all sinners. And when I went to school, I was surrounded by sinners. As life continued, I was not able to get away from sinners!

    Alba 7-8-2021 ALL HAVE SINNED Romans 3:9-26 I am so glad to have so many of our relatives with us in church today. These are people from Janine's family. I actually knew most of them quite well before Janine and I got together. So now I am part of this family. And I love them all. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Declared Righteous

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 16, 2021
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    God's Word teaches that through what Jesus did for us on the cross, He will not give us what we deserve – that’s mercy. In addition, God is willing to give us exactly what we don’t deserve – that is called grace.

    Alba 8-15-2021 Declared Righteous Romans 3:27-31 We come together today sharing the grief we have as a church family. This is a time of deep sadness for us all. There are no words to fully express what we feel. The shock. The tragic loss. The questions – “Why?” The Bible calls death the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Whole Armor Of God: An Exposition Of Ephesians 6:10-20

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 17, 2021
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    We need to fight the Christian warfare with the armaments God has provided us, to use these skillfully, and to use these as a unit.

    The Whole Armor of God: An Exposition of Ephesians 6:10-20 This morning’s passage has been the source of many a commentary, some of which are very detailed. It has also been part of many Vacation Bible Schools. I can think of children donning plastic suits of armor or coloring the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can God's Love Toward Us Change?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2021
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    There is a quote going around that essentially says, "No matter how good we try to be God cannot love us more and no matter how bad we are God cannot love us less." What does God's Holy Word say about that?

    Can God’s Love Toward Us Change? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Father's Day 2016: The Faithful Father Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021
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    The parable of the prodigal son could just as easily be called the story of the faithful Father. In it, we meet a providing father, a patient father, a passionate father, and a positive father. Happy Father's Day!

    The Faithful Father Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/18/2005 Happy Father’s Day. Father’s Day is a day of neckties and new cologne, a day of hugs, long-distance phone calls, and Hallmark cards. But most of all it’s a day to honor dads! "Honor your father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Plastic Bubbles Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021
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    Isolated. Convinced but confined. What if we busted our bubble and shared hope, faith and the source of it all . . . Jesus? It is time to be Bubble Busters!

    Bubble Busters Pt. 1 - Plastic Bubbles I. Introduction It grabbed my attention. I was riveted to the screen. I don't remember many dramatic tv shows from my youth but this one I remember vividly. I saw this in 1976 when I was 8 and I can't forget it. The plot was a young man, played by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lanny Carpenter avatar

    Moses: Man Of Passion Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021
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    3rd in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Moses' great heroic attribute of passion.

    INTRODUCTION There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it?” asked Macready. “I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the reason for the difference between you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Marvelous Potter

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 10, 2021
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    No matter where you find yourself, you submit yourself to the Potter and be willing to do whatever the Potter wants you to do, and God will remake you into a vessel as it pleases Him.

    The Marvelous Potter “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” - Jeremiah 18:2 Today let's meditate about the Marvelous Potter. All of us have gone through troubling experiences in life. But sometimes one may ask: What is God doing in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational