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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Being Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 30, 2019
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    We must live each day ready to receive Christ Jesus when He returns.

    Being Ready – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: One day a bishop was approached by his assistant priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of Christ Jesus in the church sanctuary. What should we do?” Without hesitating a second the bishop answered, “Look busy!” --- The bishop’s answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Being Ready

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 10, 2020
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    At any given time, on any given day, God's kingdom is revealing itself to us. Are you alert and ready to respond?

    November 8, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 25:1-13 On Being Ready Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) Caribou Coffee opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Be Perfect” Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 9, 2022
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    Jesus said, 'You therefore must be perfect'. What an unreasonable demand! And yet, there are so many reasons to strive for it.

    INTRODUCTION We’re continuing in our series in the Sermon on the Mount. In our passage for today, Jesus starts by saying, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ What do you think of that!? Back in March I told you about an interview I heard on Radio 4. The reporter was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Radical

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 26, 2022
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    Reform is what Jesus was looking for. He was called a radical. The Pharisees took notice of what He was doing. Corruption was destroying Judaism. Is it happening to Christianity today? When humans create an organization eventually corruption sneaks in.

    Being a Radical John 4:1-6 Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz John 4:1 And Jesus knew, that the Pharisees had heard; that he made many disciples, and baptized more than John. 2 Yet Jesus himself did not baptize but his disciples. 3 And he left Judaea, and went again into Galilee. 4 And in going, he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being Persecuted

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2022
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    Suffering may not be a common topic of conversation in our lives but suffering for the sake of Jesus, being persecuted because we follow Him, is something Jesus told us to expect.

    As we live our Christian lives there are a lot of questions that are related to the Christian Life that don't really fall into life and death categories. Questions like: what's your favorite version of the bible? How can I be a better group member? Or the BIG ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION: if a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Reminded.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 29, 2021
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    According to Biblical history—King Solomon, (David’s youngest son), was the wisest ruler, and King of all time. What made Solomon wise? Anything and everything was on the table, and Solomon chose understanding and insight...

    Being Reminded. Ecclesiastes 3:1-11NKJV So the bank calls you on Friday afternoon and tells you that someone is going to be giving you a deposit each day of 86,400 pennies each day starting on Monday morning. That is $864 a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year But there is one stipulation… you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being One

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2022
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    Unity in the church is not forgetting out differences; but, working with them by loving and service each other and our community.

    Being One – John 17: 20 - 26 Intro: The Matterhorn is one of the highest peaks in the Alps rising 14,692 feet. Four men attempted to climb the northern face of the Matterhorn, all roped together. As they crossed a particularly treacherous place, one man lost his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 3, 2022
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    There is a distinct difference between being a member of a church and being a disciple.

    Being A Disciple – Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I am going to propose to the Session to initiate three new provisions for continued membership in First Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to be members must: 1) submit to the Administration Committee a copy of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Chosen

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2022
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    We have been chosen as royal priests to be a member of the church on God's kingdom Team! Let us rejoice, not reveling in our blessings but faithfully serving with the spiritual gifts we have been given.

    Being Chosen 1 Peter 2:9-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I remember when I was a young boy, I often got up early Saturday morning to go to the lake to play hockey. A crowd of youth would quickly form and prepare the ice for what would be some rather rough but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Tested

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2022
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    Life will always test us. We can't escape it. But in all of our tests in life we have to include the testing of our faith. In order for our faith to be strengthened it has to be stretched.

    When I was a teenager, I used to deer hunt on a lease in Leakey, Texas. These are not mountains by any chance. But even in the Hill Country of Texas it can be challenging to get to a hunting spot on the side of one of those hills. I got the notion one time to climb to the top of the hill. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Thankful

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 8, 2022
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    Thankfulness is a lifestyle. it is being determined and intentional.

    Being Thankful Selective verses Introduction- Welcome to those listening with us online. We are glad that you have chosen to join us. May the Lord be allowed to speak to us in our few minutes together. We have begun this month to look at being grateful and being thankful for the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being Obedient

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 28, 2022
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    What is meant by having joy in serving? We are to be humble like Christ.

    This passage is comparative to Isaiah 53, the prophecy of the suffering servant. There are several characteristics of Christ that are brough about in this passage of scripture: 1. He has consistently existed with God. 2. He is equivalent to God since He is God. (John 1: I, Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On Being An Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 21, 2021
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    Jesus was tempted in every way. His battle in the wilderness underscores his authority and victory over temptation and sin

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this message online: https://youtu.be/Km22OhiY8ng Introduction A few guys were on a men’s retreat together and one night they decided to share with each other their struggles and temptations. The first said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Be-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 6, 2024
     | 1,691 views

    Attitudes can open the door to blessing or close the door to blessing! I believe attitude is the number one factor that opens the door to blessings from God. Your attitude to be Christ like determines your position within the Kingdom of Heaven. Attitude is your choice, no one else’s!

    Series: Never Seen Before In 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do that you have never done before to see your miracle – your breakthrough – a divine revelation or your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Disciples

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 10, 2025
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     | 579 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

    John 13:1-17, 34-35 Being Disciples You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We are all formed from the dust of the earth, but the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, we all go to the bathroom. All of us are lonely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist