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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Gospel Must Be Proclaimed Near And Far! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2024
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     | 674 views

    Philip kept on working by continuing to tell about Jesus. This is exactly the same command / or example / or charge we have right now; our direction is to go and make disciples … at any cost!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 11 The Gospel must be proclaimed near AND far! Acts 8:26-40 Show the video for Ecclesiastes before the message Wed night studies will resume this Wednesday at 6:30pm! (Ecclesiastes) Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection From Psalm 27:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024
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     | 1,485 views

    In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that lies ahead, reminding us of the importance of seeking God's direction in every season of our lives.

    Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection from Psalm 27:13-14 Introduction: As we gather today, let us reflect on the significance of Easter and ponder the question: "After Easter, what next?" In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Balancing Family, Career, And Ministry

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
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    Life is full of responsibilities, and many believers today are juggling the demands of family, career, and ministry. These three spheres are not meant to compete, but to complement each other under God’s wisdom and direction.

    BALANCING FAMILY, CAREER, AND MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Proverbs 24:27, Colossians 3:23, Joshua 24:15, 1 Corinthians 14:40 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of responsibilities, and many believers today are juggling the demands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Story Of Simon Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
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     | 5,773 views

    If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

    In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,844 views

    King Solomon gathered his sons to give them life-giving advice. What did he tell them and how can we use that same advice today? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read Passage. Pray. I’m part of a group of preachers who meet weekly for lunch, to discuss life, and to plan sermons. Some of us have been using this month to preach on the them of “under construction.” Jeff recently shared the acronym “PBPGINFWMY”, Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Twists & Turns: Which Way Do I Go?(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2023
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    1 of 1. We are created to experience the life-changing power that is in God’s salvation....So every person’s priority must be to experience that power in their own lives. BUT How can we experience that power? 4 ‘hungers’ that lead us to experience the life-changing power in God’s salvation.

    ‘TWISTS & TURNS: WHICH WAY DO I GO?’—Psalm 25:4-5 —VBS-2023— Attention: The board game, Monopoly. Did you know that there are international Monopoly championships? There are numerous properties to ‘buy.’ There are 2 Utilities & 4 Railroads. There are 22 properties named after avenues, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Keep Going!"

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,891 views

    Speaking to those who are ’sure’ in their faith (not mature, but sure), Paul directs our attention to the Israelites in the wilderness who thought the same thing. We are invited to examine our faith journey.

    Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: covenant & community Tonight I am speaking to those who are sure in their faith. Notice I said those who are sure in their faith, not those who are mature in their faith. Although sometimes the two terms go together, tonight we make a distinction ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let's Put Away Our Loss And Take Courage In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
     | 5,192 views

    Loss is something we all face. How do we put away loss and take courage in Christ? Let’s look at what God’s word directs in light of this.

    Let’s Put Away Our LossAnd take Courage in Christ The Prussian king Frederick the Great was widely known as an agnostic. By contrast, General Von Zealand, one of his most trusted officers, was a devout Christian. Thus it was that during a festive gathering the king began making crude jokes about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believer's New Confidence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    Do you have the confidence in Jesus Christ today, that in any situation "All is well, all is well, with my soul". We should and let us look to our word today for direction.

    Believer’s New Confidence What is involved Whom it involves If there ever has been a time for our confidence to be shaken, now might be such a time. With the War in Iraq and Afghanistan and our daily loss of troops, the prison incidents and the news media’s negative aspect of coverage one might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Wade avatar

    How To Keep Your Child Out Of Hell Series

    Contributed by Joel Wade on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    Two scriptural directives to keep your child from departing from the faith, as well as three introductory fundamentals that(when not in effect) prevent a child from reaching their full lifes potential.

    Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Introduction- Do these quotes sound familiar to you? ¡§I can¡¦t wait ¡¥till I¡¦m grown¡¨ ¡§When I have kids I¡¦m not going to raise them like I was raised¡¨ ¡§Not MY Son!¡¨ ¡§Not MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Carr avatar

    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 23, 2010
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     | 5,066 views

    This is part 3 in a series that will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of Jesus had in mind. In this message we look at 4 qualities of the kind of church Jesus had in mind.

    We are continuing our series today about the kind of church Jesus intended the church to be and we are continuing to learn how we can become that kind of a church. The church is people. What kind of people? It is made up of all the people throughout history who have accepted Jesus Christ as their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Still About Your Heart

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    Ordinary Proper 17: A continuation of last weeks lesson about the need for new hearts. Here Jesus directs his words at the disciples (and us) as he shares the darkness in the human heart.

    A couple of cows were grazing in a lovely pasture. They were standing by a fence alongside a road. Right in front of them passes a large semi truck. It was hauling a bright, shiny, chrome tanker trailer. On the side of the trailer - printed in big red letters - were the words: “Grade A Milk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Taking A Look At Hard-Heartedness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
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     | 8,538 views

    Simply defined hardheartedness is to be without a soft heart. In the physical world, this would be applied to our relationships with others. In the spiritual; world,, there is a direct application towards god and his plans and desires for us. This chap

    TAKING A LOOK AT HARD-HEARTEDNESS HOSEA 10 INTRODUCTION: SIMPLY DEFINED HARDHEARTEDNESS IS TO BE WITHOUT A SOFT HEART. IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD, THIS WOULD BE APPLIED TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS. IN THE SPIRITUAL; WORLD,, THERE IS A DIRECT APPLICATION TOWARDS GOD AND HIS PLANS AND DESIRES FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Messiah & His Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 10,074 views

    After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will deliver Zion and Israel but also to the entire earth.

    ZECHARIAH 9: 10-17 THE MESSIAH AND HIS KINGDOM "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord." After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Adornments To Our Doctrine

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 3, 2010
     | 4,485 views

    Paul instructed Titus to direct the church in the proper adornment of sound Christian doctrine. Bare Christian doctrine is adornedby its adherents. But in what way? 5 Adornments suited to Christian doctrine are...

    The Adornments to Our Doctrine—Titus 2:1-10 Need: Paul instructed Titus to direct the church in the proper adornment of sound Christian doctrine. Bare Christian doctrine is adorned/embellished by its adherents/follower. But How is Christian doctrine embellished/adorned by its followers? 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist