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  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    Express Kindness

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 7, 2024
     | 1,254 views

    Not every act of kindness pays ; it doesn’t always turn out to be profitable. In fact, often times kindness costs us something. But it is fulfilling, it is commanded, and it’s an important attribute of love.

    June 5th 2016 Seaford Christian Church (Homecoming) Express Kindness Luke 8: 40 – 56 I heard about a woman who had just cashed her income tax return check, and as she was standing at a bus stop a man went over to a poorly dressed man, whispered something in his ear, and handed him some money. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yo Jo Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable.

    Yo Joe! Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving. Key Text: Genesis 37:1-36 Introduction: Background on series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guidelines From The Great Commission

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    You have complete authority that is necessary for completing His great commission in the word of God. Help people to utilize the authority of the scriptures in all aspects of their personal lives, relationships and ministries. Do not hesitate to make disc

    Guidelines From the Great Commission (Matt 28:16-20) Most Christians are content to be spectators instead of becoming obedient disciple-makers. True blessings, power and fulfillment is found in being a multiplying disciple-maker. Let us see how we can think, do and become what the Lord’s will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

    Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    It Depends! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 15, 2014
     | 5,716 views

    It all depends on what God's Word says.

    All-American Idols Series Title: It Depends! Relativism) Text: Joshua 1:8 Thesis: It all depends on what God’s Word says. I have included this message in the All-American Idols Series because my sense is, we as a culture and even as Christians have begun to listen to other voices that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Beginning Of… God Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,519 views

    God alone is self-existent; we depend on him for life and being.

    Scripture Introduction Thomas Boston pastored from 1699–1731. A biographer wrote of his ministry: “If Scotland had been searched during the early part of the eighteenth century there was not a minister of Christ within its bounds who, both in personal character and in the discharge of his pastoral ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
     | 6,765 views

    Message 21 from our journey through John's gospel. The focus of this message is on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Only Door and Good Shepherd” I. FALSE SHEPHERDS Jesus describes the false shepherds by their character, actions, and motivations. Character • They are thieves and robbers 1,8 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Seek And Find

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023
     | 2,741 views

    Ask, Seek, Knock, a sermon based on an outline from the great old study guide called Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee.

    Seek and Find Matthew 7:7-11 • When I was growing up I remember one particular thing I enjoyed about going to the doctor or dentist office • As a child you are always nervous whether it is for a regular checkup • Or maybe you are actually sick • The worst was when I was going to have to get my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Cares? And Who Cares!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two.

    "Who Cares! "and "Who Cares?" Thesis: There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two. Text: Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    The Glory Of Shavuot (A Fresh Wind Blows

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    The wind in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth. Peter didn’t have time to conduct Church growth seminars

    THE GLORY OF SHAVUOT (A fresh wind blows) IAN JOHNSON Jun 08, 2005 Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    "What Is Your Word Worth?" Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    Some say truth is realitive...but, Jesus didn’t think so. Just what is truth suppose to mean for a Christ-follower?

    “What Is Your Word Worth?” Matthew 5:33-37 Daniel Webster once wrote, “There is nothing so powerful as truth – and often, nothing so strange.” Perhaps he had an understanding into the insight that Jesus had about both the need for truth and the difficulty in attaining it. So far in this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Our Anxiety

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,406 views

    Christ who is the ultimate honorable, just, pure, and lovely truth worthy of praise will take our anxieties and fill us with what is honorable, just, pure, and lovely.

    It’s Christmas time again, in a little over the week we will be celebrating Jesus’s birthday. Many of us will be visiting family, eating big belly busting dinner followed and maybe preceded by Christmas cookies. And of course ripping open presents. What a hectic time of year. I mean, how many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Why Do We Do What We Do?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,371 views

    Why tithing is important.

    Intro. Today is All Tithe Sunday. This year in Stewardship, I did not teach a lot on what the Tithe is. Some disregard it, some scoff at it, but the tithe is an acknowledgment that we believe God provides all we have, and that God is faithful to us. The tithe is the first part of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Confidence And Success Living The Scriptures

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    To meditate the God’s word is to ponder, mutter or consider it in your mind until it becomes personal revelation. When you discover the deeper meaning behind a scripture, God seems to manifest Himself just for you. He becomes your personal God.

    Confidence and Success Living the Scriptures Joshua 1:8-9 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Words Of Integrity" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,384 views

    Fifth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had developed a curious hierarchy of oaths, which were categorized in such a way that some oaths were considered more binding than others. This is illustrated by what Jesus had to say to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:16-22 (read passage). These oaths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist