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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Last Things Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,227 views

    John's gospel ends, leaving us reassured in our faith, so we can pray for leaders at all levels in church – that they humbly serve their flocks, and we can all re-fix our eyes on Jesus in love, and follow him, relieved of distracting comparisons.

    Sermon by Rev Ruth Newmarch You know how in some movies, the music tells you the end has come, but sometimes the ending has been so dramatic, that you are still taking it in...the implications and emotions are swirling around the audience. Then credits start to roll, but the director has added in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Tolerating Tolerance

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though it's common to use the words interchangeably, they are different for a reason.

    TOLERATING TOLERANCE Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though the words accept and tolerate are often used interchangeably there are times when they're not. You've heard the phrase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Little Things Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jan 12, 2009
     | 8,261 views

    David teaches us an important principle of living with God’s heart.

    Little Things 1 Samuel 16 ©Copyright January 11, 2009 Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Living with God’s Heart Every speaker will tell you they long for a captivating illustration that will drive home the point they want to make. We labor finding the right word picture to help people understand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good Thing

    Contributed by Dr.johnny Ray Noble on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 21,384 views

    Sermon written for a choir annual day.

    “A Good Thing” Psalms 92:1 In this 19th book of the Bible, admits its 150 chapters, 2,461 verses, 43,743 words, we find the three words that formulate the subject of this message, “A good thing.” Now the book of Psalms is broken up into divisions or subcategories, and book four where Psalms 92 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Haunted Me? Comparison!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 23, 2022
     | 2,056 views

    We can build a death trap by comparing ourselves with ourselves. Quit trying to be like everyone else. Glorify and Worship God. The presence of God is what we seek. Every common bush is aflame...

    HAUNTED ME? COMPARISON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FEBRUARY IS A MONTH OF THREE DAYS OF CELEBRATION. February 29, 30 and 31 are three days when anything a man says he is right. (Or at least the women allow men to think he is right for these three days?) MY BROTHER CHARLES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 6, 2010
     | 5,066 views

    1) The Priority of Excelling, 2) The Power and Principles for Excelling, and 3) The Progress and Pressure of Excelling.

    American voters delivered a stinging midterm rebuke on Tuesday to President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress, turning control of the U.S. House of Representatives over to Republicans amid mounting anxiety and anger over the state of the nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ritchie Guerrero avatar

    Live A Life To Please God Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 20, 2020
     | 9,809 views

    Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

    10-18-2020 (1st Onsite Worship, after lockdown; Leaders only) Series 3 : Theme : Promote Excellence Live a Life to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Living to Please God 4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Decree A Thing Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 75,778 views

    This is a new years eve message, decreeing that the new year will be better than the past year. We are decreeing that release happens, that increase takes place, that souls will be save and healing performed. Decree a thing and it shall be established u

    Scriptures:- Job 22:28 “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways”. Proverbs 18:20-21 “A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Life Training Of David Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    Psalm 78:72 “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” The Lord will not give you a task, you are not prepared for. Every step of the way is part of the Training.

    10-25-2020 Theme: Promote Excellence _Series4 Title: The Life Training of David? Introduction: Psalm 78:72 “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” What are you doing in life? How are you doing? Do we realize that what we do today, is somehow a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Contemplate Positive Things Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018
     | 4,503 views

    Message 30 from Philippians exploring Paul's admonition to think properly.

    Chico Alliance Church April 9, 2017 “Contemplate Positive Things” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi presented some practical principles for maintaining the joy of the Lord no matter what. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 1 Exalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 15,767 views

    Many are too busy to pray and worship God. This sermon encourages us to return back to the basics and keep prayer and worship the main thing.

    KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING By: Wah Lok Text : Luke 10:38 – 42 Verse 42 “One thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken from her”. Introduction. There are many things in life which we consider important. Yearly, I would review my goals for the year and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    We must keep our focus forever on what is important to God!

    KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 6: 33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Acts 13: 22 --- I have found David the son of Jessie, a man after mine own heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,313 views

    Remembering what really matters in our walk with Christ.

    “KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING” LUKE 10:38-42 TREY HARRIS T-Boy and Marie had a farm. Mule died. T-Boy said, “Hitch me up.” Marie got behind the plow. Got to end of the row the man kept going. Marie yelled, “Stop!” T-Boy kept going until he was so caught up he couldn’t get out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clark Sneed avatar

    Many Things Vs. One Thing Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    Short Bible Study - Focus: That ONE thing God wants you to do.

    Title: Martha, Martha Text: Luke 10:38-42 I. Introduction a. John wanting some time, but I am too hurried II. Exegesis a. Martha Received Him b. Mary Heard Him c. Much Work was Possible, but III. Conclusion a. One Thing was needful i. Notice this is countercultural, for Jesus’ time and ours as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Little Things Are The Big Things In Life! Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,716 views

    Mary’s song re-orients our attention back to what is most important about Christmas. . The main thing is that the Lord God chose to do a wonderful thing by sending His Son. He is Mighty and Merciful, and we are so in need of His strength and mercy!

    Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: The Little Things Are the Big Things in Life! Scripture Text: Luke 1.39-45 INTRODUCTION The whole atmosphere in sports-stadiums is something-to-behold! When my wife and I went to watch a professional football game, …people all-around-us were severely ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene