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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Finding Christ… In The "Christ-Mess”

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,209 views

    Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019

    Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019 Summary: Christmas message using Matthew 1:18-25… depicting the process of finding Christmas involves a mess… and what i…and unique aspects of Joseph. Intro It’s always a joy to gather each week …but especially today. Because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hiding In Our Hearts--Racism & Prejudice

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    How Do We Battle Against Racism & Prejudice In The Church And In Society?

    Hiding in the heart—Racism & Prejudice June 13th, 2020 Jeremiah 17:5-11 Acts 10:23-48 We have witnessed more types of upheaval and trauma in our lives resulting from back to back incidents in the last few months than many have seen in a lifetime. The worldwide pandemic of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Set Apart For Service! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2022
     | 2,735 views

    ‘Set Apart For Service.’ Acts chapter 13 verses 1-3 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God changes lives (vs 1) (2). God’s general call to service (vs 1-3) (3). God’s specific call to service (vs 2) SERMON BODY: Ill: • January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. • In ancient Roman mythology, Janus was the god of beginnings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Money, Money, Money!

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,256 views

    Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

    MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity & Oneness In Christ Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,438 views

    A sermon based on Gal. 3:28.

    Sermon for 3 Pentecost Yr C, 20/06/2004 Based on Gal 3:28 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Unity and oneness in Christ, baptismal equality, dividing walls of the human race have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Influence With Outsiders Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    Where are the Christians who would stand out in a crowd? The church seems to conform and be idle in sharing the gospel. But Christ call is still alive for us today.

    Stand Out- Part 1 Influence with Outsiders Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 3:1-12 What have you ever done to stand out in a crowd? Life pushes conformity, we are crying to make an impression on this world. We want to because deep down we know there is something more than what we have right now. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Plan For Your Increase Series

    Contributed by Bishop Emma Omon on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 49,691 views

    God has a plan for your increase and He wants you to live your life to the full. Drawing vital lessons from Abraham's life and journey of faith, this teaching will guide you in understanding God's principles for Supernatural Increase.

    GOD'S PLAN FOR YOUR INCREASE God has a plan for your increase. And you have to believe that it is the will of God for you to increase in life. It is not a curse or a shame to start small in life. In fact, most of us will start small in life but God’s will is for us to increase as life ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010
     | 6,236 views

    What does unity in the faith look like? Just as we have a diversity of gift in the unity in the Spirit, so there is a diversity of service to unity in the faith.

    20.3.10 WHAT DOES UNITY IN THE FAITH LOOK LIKE? INTRO 'Once upon a time there was a mighty river. It flowed gracefully and elegantly across the landscape. Along its banks it gave life and sustenance to the tribes of Aboriginal Australians who camped by it. For many generations this river was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of Deacons

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,159 views

    The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

    The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Best Of Both Worlds SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 601 views

    To teach the difference between the two but the importance of having both of them

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I greet you with the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not just as a congregation, but as a family, united in our shared faith and love for God. We are here to worship, to learn, and to grow together in our spiritual ...read more

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    The Divine Spark Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,760 views

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts! Sometimes, when you plug an electrical appliance into an outlet, you may notice a small blue spark. In most situations, this is a normal event as the electrons begin to flow into the appliance's power cord. A spark is triggered when the electric field strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answer Seven: The Wise Builder In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,106 views

    Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. There were some troublemakers in the church that were set on destroying the church.

    Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. In this portion of his letter Paul adds to what he had just told the believers when he said, “You are God’s building.” There were some troublemakers in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Successful Partnership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of

    1. Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of Timothy. Find people who have a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Love!

    Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    God is good because of his love and faithfulness to us.

    God is love 1 John 4:7-21 God is good because of his love and faithfulness to us. Background Introduction A.John Background. 1. Position - fisherman [Matthew 4:21] 2. Education - student of Jesus Christ [Matthew 5:1-11] 3. Beloved disciple of Jesus Christ. 4. The youngest disciple of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay And Succeed

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024
     | 617 views

    There is always a Bad day for everyone, it should be overcome with perseverance and not by cowing down to it and quitting.

    Stay and succeed! Genesis 37:10”He related it to his father and to his brothers; and his father rebuked him and said to him, "What is this dream that you have had? Shall I and your mother and your brothers actually come to bow ourselves down before you to the ground?" Others can never ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal