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  • Jonathan Newlon avatar

    Hearts Without God

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jun 28, 2020
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    What is the core issue behind the unrest in the United States and around the world? How should we as Christians respond?

    Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 25 June 2020 Reacting to our Modern Crisis: Hearts Without God Introduction When you turn on the news right now, what do you see? The major story blowing up all over the nation deals with racism, hate, corruption, violence, and protests. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Militant Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 10, 2020
     | 3,517 views

    Jesus came to bring a sword between daughter and mother, son and father. Why? Find out.

    7.16.20 Matthew 10:34-39 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "core Training"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2020
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    A sermon about the importance of accountability groups.

    “Core Training” Proverbs 27:17 Remember back in grade school P.E. class when the gym teacher had all the students see how many sit-ups they could do? In third grade it was the day for the sit-up test during physical fitness week. (Some kids were conveniently "sick" that day.) I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rejoice! (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
     | 4,720 views

    In Philippians 3, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy by relying on grace and reaching for the goal!

    Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/18/2015 Charles Spurgeon, instructing a group of seminary students on sermon delivery, said, “When you speak of heaven, let your face light up with a heavenly gleam. Let your eyes shine with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Doing Your Duty With A Little Faith

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 23, 2022
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     | 2,964 views

    This is a lesson about using the gifts that God has already given us instead of wishing our lives away wanting what God has not ordained. It features the problem that the first disciples were having and Jesus' answer to them when they asked for more faith.

    Doing Your Duty with a Little Faith Luke 17: 5-10, 2 Timothy 1:3-12 The Apostles were with Jesus daily. They saw miracles that would make their hearts stand still and yet they wanted more faith. What more could Jesus possibly give them? The answer is, he doesn’t give them anything more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rescue Me.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2022
     | 1,901 views

    Our identity is meant to be entirely focused in Christ Jesus, and Christ Jesus alone. Any identity outside of the Lord Jesus Christ promotes shipwreck.

    Rescue Me. Colossians 1:13-14AMP Our identity is meant to be entirely focused in Christ Jesus, and Christ Jesus alone. Any identity outside of the Lord Jesus Christ promotes shipwreck. Our identity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advancing Through The Challenges Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022
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     | 3,483 views

    In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

    Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Keeping The Vision Of Jesus” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 29, 2022
     | 1,312 views

    The mysterious Watergate informant known as “Deep Throat” told reporters: “Follow the money,” He was right The 1st century church learned: not “follow the money” but “Follow the Holy Spirit”. The Holy Spirit directed Paul to Philippi. Who are you inviting into your home? Like Lydia?

    In Jesus Holy Name October 3, 2022 Text: Acts16:6-9, 13-14 Redeemer Lutheran “Keeping the Vision of Jesus” The mysterious Watergate informant known as “Deep Throat” told reporters Woodward and Bernstein: “Follow the money,” He was right The same ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Standing Firm In The Truth

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
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    The "mystery of lawlessness is already at work," but God had revealed the truth to His people, the truth in which we must "stand firm."

    God’s people in Thessalonica were confused. Someone they trusted had lied to them. Someone had told them that the day of Christ’s return had come and gone and that they had missed it. Christ’s return is just one thread, of course, in the total fabric of doctrine, but, like all the other threads, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Run With Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022
     | 2,428 views

    Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

    Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Arise, Shine! Your Light Has Come

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2020
     | 16,437 views

    The Jews were to rejoice at the coming of the Messiah - meant to be their pride and joy. So are we, even in the midst of darkness.

    January 5, 2020 Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. 2 Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. 3 Nations will walk to your light, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Wept Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 10, 2020
     | 6,079 views

    The 34th sermon in a series we're doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at the shortest verse in the Bible, and we discuss why Jesus wept. We examine sin and it's effects, and how Jesus is the answer to our sin problem.

    Jesus Wept (Gospel of John Part 34) Text: John 11:28-44 So; if you remember from last time, Jesus had just spoken with Martha, and Martha was strengthened in her faith and she ended up making an amazing confession of faith in Jesus. And she left Him, in order to go get her sister Mary. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Why Worship?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 15, 2020
     | 4,210 views

    As we continue our look at God's purpose in our lives, we look at why we should worship God.

    First Baptist Church PDL - Why Worship? February 16, 2020 Every Sunday morning a handful of people from our surrounding towns comes to church. Every man, woman and child has a story - a life that goes on from Monday through Saturday. Age doesn’t matter. We all have a story. For some folks - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church And Its Call Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 31, 2019
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     | 6,827 views

    What is the call of the universal Church?

    The Church and Its Call (Matthew 16:21-28) Introduction: We live at a time where the whole world is in a revolution. Nations are in debt, and with every terrorist attack there is more evidence that the world is moving from civilization into chaos! But the core question this morning is: Can the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On Membership (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,520 views

    Implementing membership at a new church plant

    On Membership (Part One) Text: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WELCOME AND GREETINGS Well Church, today, and next Sunday we’re going to be talking about membership, and why membership matters. So first of all, let me just put this out there. Fairview Fellowship Church is a new church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible