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  • David Welch avatar

    Holy God Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 5,806 views

    Message 14 of our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message explores Paul's rebuke of perversion in the the church.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Review Opening Address and Introduction 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 Introduction Can you imagine these headlines appearing in the Bremerton Sun? Incestuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Reversing The Curse . . . And Then Some! Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 17, 2022
     | 2,766 views

    Did you know that all men die for Adam's sin? It's a biblical concept taught clearly in Romans 5:12-21. In the same way, all men who receive Christ's gift live by Christ's one act of righteousness.

    Well, as we all well know, we have reached 2022. And we’ve had a couple tough years as a human race. I remember well in 2020 how many were claiming that was the worst year in recent memory—the worldwide pandemic had shut down much of the world, there was tremendous social unrest in the U.S. and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2021
     | 7,904 views

    When we believe in Christ, the Light of the World, He delivers us from the darkness. The darkness is still there, and it’s still deadly, but it cannot overcome the light of the Lord.

    Say you’re out in the bush somewhere at nighttime. All around it’s very dark, just the murkiness of midnight, and you’re a bit scared. You’re glad you have your flashlight, and glad the moon is shining. And when you come to a hill, and you look out over the treetops, you’re even gladder when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Wise About Friendship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,852 views

    Because we become like the people we spend the most time with, it is very important to choose wisely who our closest friends will be. Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.

    A. We are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how that the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Since today is the Sunday of our youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Message To Pharaoh Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2022
     | 1,518 views

    The honor of being admitted into communion with God and being employed by/for him does not exempt us from the duties due to our families and callings in this world.

    Exodus 4:21-23 21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices, Choices, Choices!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 19, 2022
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     | 3,874 views

    Choices, Choices, Choices - Galatians Chapter 5 verses 1-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Choice #1: Slavery or Freedom? (vs 1). Choice #2: Law or Grace (vs 2-6). Choice #3: Circumcision or the Cross (vs 7-12) SERMON BODY ill. • Well, it’s good to be with you on Father’s Day. • I like the description given by a small boy who said, • "Father’s Day is just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Wisdom For Peer Pressure Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,792 views

    I overcome peer pressure by living to please God instead of living to please people .

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questionable Activities Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2022
     | 2,935 views

    When it comes to questionable activities, know the truth and love the weak.

    Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Then sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson. “Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce.” Watson says, “I see millions of stars, and if even a few of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Freedom From Division-3(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2024
     | 669 views

    3 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

    FREEDOM From DIVISION-III—1Corinthians 1:12-13(:10-17) formerly: 'The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION' Attention: Whole, raw cow milk, if collected from the cow & left undisturbed for 24hrs., will separate into cream & ‘skim’ milk. So in order to avoid the natural separation, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 53: The Value Of Silence Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,492 views

    Isaiah 53:7 reminds us of 2 Truths: #1 Jesus stayed silent so that nothing would derail His death on the cross. #2 There may be occasions in our lives when silence best serves God.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: VALUE OF SILENCE ISAIAH 53:7 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hardened Hearts Grieve The Lord

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 6, 2022
     | 1,608 views

    Jesus heals a man with a withered hand and upsets the religious leaders.

    Hardened Hearts Grieve the Lord Mark 3:1-12 Good Morning, In 2015, the Washington post reported that roughly 22 million Americans, which is 8.9 percent of the adult population, have impulsive anger issues. A Christian is said to be in a love relationship with Jesus. When we truly love someone; we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mental Health In The Proverbs: Straight Paths Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 18, 2025
     | 1,099 views

    When you and I follow after God, we give burdens to Him that we are not meant to carry when it comes to relationships or decisions we have to make. Proverbs 3:1–8 is a section of wisdom about wellness in our lives.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: STRAIGHT PATHS Proverbs 3:1-8 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION What makes a wise saying wise? I think it has a lot to do with the source of the person making the comment or who wrote the particular book you are reading from. I think it also has to do with the topic the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dangerous Anointing Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,617 views

    Looking at Daniel in the lion's den, and how God's calling on a person comes with an anointing that causes others to react to you, often negatively.

    The Dangerous Anointing Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 4-6-25 Text: Daniel 6 Introduction We are going to start this morning with a quiz. How many people remember what these commercial taglines represent, and I will be dating myself a bit here. “The few, the proud, the….”? “It’s not just a job, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contrasting Characteristics Of The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 8, 2025
     | 143 views

    In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus discusses some contrasting realities of the Kingdom of God

    Thoughts of kingdoms Human drawn Boundaries (interesting, we don’t see any boundaries when looking from space) Leaders Governing systems and structures Maybe languages when it comes to thinking about the Kingdom of God, what does that mean? As we have on a few other occasions in our study of Luke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Outcasts Find Jesus

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 6, 2026
     | 91 views

    God announces salvation first to outcasts, revealing that grace meets us in our need and welcomes us before we belong.

    A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road when suddenly a brand-new Porsche screeched to a halt. The driver stepped out wearing an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakley sunglasses, a Rolex watch, and a Versace tie. He looked at the shepherd and said, “If I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist