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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    When Worship Is Pointed The Right Direction

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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    An examination of worship to help people better understand how meditating on the person of God is the basis of our worship, and to practice that before we leave the building Meant to be preached at the very beginning of a worship hour and then followed b

    Isaiah 6:1-5, Ezekiel 1:22-28; Psalm 8,29,95; Titus 1:16 Introduction - Barbara McKeever, Urbana, Ohio -- Said that in the middle of a soloist's number at church, her young grandson Chandler tugged her sleeve and whispered, "She can't sing very well, can she?" She knew that the woman had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Not For He Fails Not

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 25, 2020
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    May we all be rejuvenated together as a church, solidified in our conviction, to uphold our faith and to strive towards our goal.

    Anything we’ve done that offended God, let us ask for His forgiveness. We want to make right our relationship with God. Only through a sincere repentant heart, can we hear God’s message. As we come together, we also carry each other in prayer, to seek God’s mercy and to receive strength from God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling And Election Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2020
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    Predestination. Election. Free will. These are some of the most hotly debated doctrines in the church. We think we have to be in one camp or the other. But is that true? Let's find out together.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling • Threw away the rent check. Before you judge me, how many gift cards got thrown out at Christmas time in the wrapping paper at your house? • So easy to overlook or lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Bent Road

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020
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     | 9,402 views

    The path of life may not be exactly as you had intended it. But it is as God has planned it.

    A BENT ROAD "17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2015
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    If we are seeking eternity, we need to focus on Living For Eternity now!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you want out of life? Do you want fast cars, a big bank account, and a vacation home somewhere? • Is there anything wrong with wanting these things? Not really, unless they over take your life. • Is our goal to get to heaven when our life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Transformation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013
     | 3,559 views

    1. What Things Do People Pursue In Life? 2. Directive Thinking 3. Why Death- v.6? 4.What Will We Believe?

    Onesimus was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master. As a transformed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Works

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2013
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     | 8,305 views

    Jesus very clearly said, ’let the people around you see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.’

    Good works! Mathew 5:16”Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Good works? Who thinks of it anyway? It’s all about ‘office work, business work and home work!’ Jesus very clearly said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Peculiar People Of The Chosen Generation

    Contributed by Joseph Lai on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 22,029 views

    If you are to rise up to become all that you can be and all that you are in Christ, recognizing who you are as being the peculiar people is just the beginning. You need to allow that revelation to lead you to consecration. And in consecration you make effort to grow in personal holiness.

    The Peculiar People A Calling to Recognize your Identity and Purpose "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: " (1Pe 2:9) The same apostle who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Stone Of Destiny Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 13,542 views

    Sometimes what we think is so very tragic actually sets in motions things that moves our lives towards a greater purpose in God. This is the eighth message in the David series.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 08—THE STONE OF DESTINY TEXT: 1 Samuel 20:18-22 1 Samuel 20:18-22 KJV Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty. [19] And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Paradox Of Pain

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015
     | 6,713 views

    We rejoice in our sufferings, because God uses them in our lives and has a purpose for our good and His glory

    The Paradox of Pain TCF Sermon October 13, 2013 There is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip that sums up what life often feels like, and I think even for us as a fellowship, it describes at least part of our experiences in the past few years. It’s a series of panels, each depicting a scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guideline 1: Make The Right Connections Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 5, 2017
     | 10,578 views

    If i am going to get life right, I need to make sure I am connected to God, the author of life, and His family.

    Today, we begin a series of messages on the subject of "Getting It Right" as we look at God's Guidelines for Right Living found in the book of Philippians. We are talking in this series on success in life. As we begin, we need to think about how success in life is defined. Some are of the opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Of Joseph; God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 17, 2017
     | 10,909 views

    Finding God's plan in your life and through your life.

    Life of Joseph; Fulfilling God’s plan Genesis 50:15-21 Prayer- Introduction- We are wrapping up a mini-series today on the life of Joseph. We have looked at some of the things he went through in his life. Some of the things done to him were deserved and many things were beyond his control. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
     | 5,565 views

    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Donkey Christ Rode

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 8, 2017
     | 9,778 views

    This sermon reminds us that no one is unimportant to God.

    Introduction: Let's consider how Christ used a donkey en route to Calvary. I. The Donkey was Prophetic. Prophets spoke of him II. The Donkey was Picked Out. Only he was to fill that role. III. The Donkey was Prepared. He was there that day for that reason IV. The Donkey was Purposeful. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Disturbing "Calm" About "Palm"!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 17, 2017
     | 3,649 views

    Gleaning some lessons from the events of Palm Sunday...

    Lessons from Palm Sunday As far as the written literature of the Christian world is concerned, somehow there appears to be a disturbing “calm” about “Palm” Sunday (one of the landmark events in the Saviour’s life) with not too many articles abounding ...read more

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