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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Carry The Torch

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011
     | 8,386 views

    Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

    How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    People On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
     | 4,712 views

    Being a disciple means being called to mission. This isn’t an optional extra.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Can I begin by asking you to cast your mind back? For some of us it will only be a short time for others it may be somewhat longer. Cast your mind back to the first time your Christian faith really came alive for you. When was it? Why was it? When I was in primary school my ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sign The Dotted Line Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 13, 2012
     | 3,917 views

    There is a strong connection between being a Christian and being united to Christ's Body, the Church.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With the Church – Sign the Dotted Line” Eph. 5:32 It’s been many years since I placed in my files a little list entitled “How to Be a Church Member Without Being Religious.” Some of the behaviors listed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Proud Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019
     | 6,392 views

    We need to stop being ashamed of the gospel and start being proud of it.

    Proud Of The Gospel Text: Rom. 1:16-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: No matter what you are looking for, you can find a religion or philosophy to fit your state of mind. We find this culture creating pressure on the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. We find people church-shopping--looking for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Mere External Change Can Make Us Happy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022
     | 1,278 views

    We have in our deepest being a desire for the infinite, a restlessness for the fullness of being.

    Fifth Sunday in Lent 9 March 2008 Lazarus was rushing around more than usual. Martha had forgotten to set back the sundials the previous evening to Jerusalem daylight savings time and they were all running an hour late for synagogue. Lazarus had been coughing for some time, but felt well to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Better Together

    Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Dec 10, 2016
     | 5,547 views

    This message is about being thankful and being built and better together than alone.

    I want to continue today on the theme of being grateful and being thankful… In the O.T. gratitude was the only condition in which life could be enjoyed… The Hebrew people thanked God for creation, gave thanks when they received good news…even thanked Him when they received bad news… Job had just ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Reach Your Mountain

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,015 views

    Though 85 years old, and having just come out of the wilderness wanderings, Caleb is not finished. He is not content with taking life easy. He says, "Give Me This Mountain."

    “How To Reach Your Mountain” Joshua 14:1-15, 15:13-14 Caleb has every right to be tired....to be weary......to be satisfied with just sitting back and proping his feet up. After all.....he was 85 years old, and had just come out of 40 years spent wandering in the wilderness. But Caleb is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
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     | 6,234 views

    To know and apply GOD's Peace in our hearts and minds.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have His Peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know and apply GOD's Peace in our hearts and minds. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:7 (Amplified Bible) And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 20, 2021
     | 5,668 views

    The three points of this sermon and a good bit of the content is borrowed from a sermon by Ray Pritchard (see the resources at the end of the sermon). The key to facing hard times is learning to wait on the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a boy who asked a girl to go to the school formal dance. 1. She agreed, and he decided to rent a tuxedo, but the rental store had a long line, so he waited and waited, and finally he got his suit. 2. Then he decided to buy flowers, but the flower shop had a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rise To The Occasion

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2013
     | 5,658 views

    The Good Samaritan raised to the occasion by being compassionate, by being willing to take risks, by be willing to set aside schedules, and by being willing to make sacrifices,

    Luke 10 25-37 Rise to the occasion Hospital have been named after the Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Laws have been passed as a result of this parable A helping generous person is called a Good Samaritan 1. What I see in this story today is, "the Good Samarian Raised to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hungry And Thirsty

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,263 views

    On being hungry and thristy for true revival.

    This morning we heard read to us from Jesus’ words of prayer for His disciples in JOHN 17. He prayed the Father that He would “SANCTIFY us by the truth”. This is the next great theme we are coming to in our series on the things “We believe . . .” the great theme of SANCTIFICATION. God’s great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Wait Is Killing Me - Yawn!!! Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,562 views

    Being Prepared While You Wait

    February 27, 2021 The Context: Jesus and His disciples left the Temple for the last time. As they climbed the slopes of the Mount of Olives they turned and the disciples gazed in awe at the splendor of the Temple, “Look at how beautiful it is!” they gasped. In a sweeping motion Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Freely Give

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    1) putting ducks in a row 2) fixing misconceptions about evangelism 3) feel the blessing of giving 4) feel like you can give to your hearts content

    Does anyone else really like to give gifts? I really love to buy and give gifts to other people because it makes their eyes light up and their face glow. Just seeing a shiny wrapped present is enough to have fun. You may feel this sermon is a little too late but I think it is just in time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wicked Vs. Godly Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012
     | 7,225 views

    So let’s look at what wickedness is promised in Proverbs and see how it’s lies are never going to bring us happiness and contentment in life.

    Series: Practical Proverbs Proverbs main comparison is wisdom vs. foolishness and we learned that wisdom comes from God. Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge correctly and rightly. With wisdom our life is blessed by God but without wisdom our life is cursed and we act and look like a fool to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    The way life as a Christian should be!!

    Christian Declaration of Independence I am free from failure PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Here the Apostle Paul’s ability of knowing how to live skillfully on just a little or a whole lot don’t just mean that he is some kind of a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal