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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Get On The Field! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2022
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     | 3,684 views

    Miracles of God, such as the feeding of the five thousand, provide opportunities to be part of what God is doing.

    INTRODUCTION • When you look back on your life, how many opportunities have you missed because you felt like you were not up to the task or did not have the resources to take advantage of the opportunity? • Maybe you missed your chance because you were afraid? • Basketball great Michael Jordan said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sardis: The Sleeping Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 3:1-2a (READ) 1. Okay, I have a question for you, and I want to be completely honest. “How many of you have ever fallen asleep in church?” (I think some are ASLEEP right now and didn’t even hear the question.) 2. When Christ says, “WAKE UP!” He’s not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Is Where It All Begins

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2023
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    Jesus walks into the waters of baptism, and salvation begins.

    1.15.23 Matthew 3:13–17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Revelation Study Series 4 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,192 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 4 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.31.21 Message… Revelation 2:12-17b 12 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the One with the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know that you live in the city where satan has his throne, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - Setting A Peacemaker Pace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2016
     | 9,376 views

    God's promises make it so that we don't have to cut others off to get ahead. We already have heaven so we can afford to be generous to others.

    We’ve all seen those drivers—the ones that keep changing lanes because they believe this will catapult them ahead of traffic so they arrive at their destination a whole two minutes faster! These lane weavers put others at risk because of their self-centered drive to get ahead. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Word Is ...

    Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 6, 2016
     | 11,587 views

    Using 2 timothy 3 to explore the nature of God's Word

    “God’s Word Is ...” 2 Timothy 3:14-17 David P. Nolte “There’s a Fam’ly Bible on the table Each page is torn and hard to read But The Fam’ly Bible on the table Will ever be my key to memories.” The Bible, Scripture, God’s Word. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sunday Night-Free Lamb

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 3, 2017
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    We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him.

    Sunday Night-Free Lamb Place: BLCC Date: 5/7/17 Text: John 6.22-24 CT: We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him. FAS: A common theme in modern Christianity has been that head knowledge is how one becomes more adept at following Christ: the more you know, the better you'll do. But in fact, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Art Of War - Pt. 2 - Weapon Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017
     | 6,589 views

    Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

    The Art of War Pt. 2 - Weapon Wisdom I. Introduction It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and repeated bombing raids by the Allies all but assured that Hitler’s forces would never rise again. Around the perimeter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
     | 4,964 views

    Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Priscilla & Aquila: Partners In Ministry

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2015
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     | 18,117 views

    Priscilla & Aquila were simple, unknown Christians who came to know Christ, sought revival, and discipled others in the faith. Priscilla is a key example of women included in ministry.

    PRISCILLA & AQUILA: PARTNERS IN MINISTRY Acts 18:1-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FINALLY GOOD MANNERS 1. "Grandpa, I'm really proud of you," said his granddaughter. "What's to be proud of?" asked the old man. 2. She replied, "I noticed that when you sneeze, you've learned to put your hand in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding The King[2015]-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,152 views

    1 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

    FINDING The KING-I—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Read from ‘Coastal Connection’—the holiday calendar selection regarding local town’s 'Christmas' festivities. Not much to bring the true message of Christ’s birth to others! Mostly about cooler weather & Santa & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,406 views

    Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

    THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Warfare: The Battle Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,428 views

    As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. The focus of this message is The Battle of Temptation.

    Spiritual Warfare: The Battle of Temptation As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. This morning the focus of my message is The Battle of Temptation. Have you ever said, “It’s not my fault”? Maybe it wasn’t or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Homosexuality And The Christian

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 4, 2017
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     | 10,016 views

    Same-sex attraction and homosexual lifestyles - hardly mentioned in public a few years ago - are mentioned daily in news, entertainment, and other venues. Public acceptance is on the rise. How is the Christian to respond to this development?

    Homosexuality and the Christian I. Introducton Read the story of Lot in Sodom (Genesis 19:1-11) God destroyed Sodom because of its utter sinfulness. Clearly, theirs was homosexual sin. When I was coming of age in the 1950’s, I was barely aware such a thing as homosexuality existed. I naively ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Goes Up Must Come Down" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2017
     | 15,434 views

    How do we find unity when we are surrounded by so much difference? The key to is finding harmony.

    “What goes up, must come down” Philippians 2:1-11 One of the truths of Scripture that we often struggle with even though it is absolutely true, is that Jesus was both God and man at the same time. It is not a matter of which one He was; He was both. 100% God. 100% man. So when the four gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist