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  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Which Branch Do You Want To Be?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 28, 2021
     | 4,350 views

    As we think about Jesus being The Vine, this sermon challenges us to think about our relationship with Christ and how we move into closer relationship through our lives.

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. One thing that I am not is green-fingered, I know how to mow a lawn, and how to pull up weeds, although if I’m being honest they are more likely to be flowers, and I know that roses should be pruned. I don’t know why this is the case, I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kerry Nichols avatar

    How Is Riding A Bicycle Like Being A Christian?

    Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,969 views

    Showing narrow is the path to the Lord but sin creates a wide path to destruction

    HOW IS RIDING A BICYCLE LIKE BEING A CHRISTIAN? Wth a show of hands how many of you have ever ridden a bicycle? Many people say if you have ever been on a bicycle and have mastered breaking either on the pedals, or the grips on the handlebars, or the old Barnie Ruble way just sticking your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Most Tragic Miscalculation, Being Wrong Spiritually

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would be to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong.

    THE MOST TRAGIC MISCALCULATION, BEING WRONG SPIRITUALLY I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong. Everyone believes that they are right in their assessment of Scripture and believe that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,613 views

    We can only be grafted to Christ by cutting our attachment to our way of life and its creature comforts just like a gardener prunes bushes to make then grow better. The useless branches have to be removed in order to save and strengthen the stronger ones.

    A newspaper reporter went to interview a successful small business owner. “How did you do it?” he asked. “How did you make all this money?” “I’m glad you asked,” the businessman said. “It’s a great story. When my wife and I married, we started ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Guiding Presence Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 7,592 views

    God has always guided his people. Scripture abounds with examples of God providing guidance. from Scripture, we learn that receiving God’s guidance is the norm. So how does God guide us?

    A Guiding Presence Galatians 5:25 As a pastor, some of the most common questions I receive have to do with divine guidance. What’s God’s will for my life? How do I know if God wants me to take this new job? Does God want me to marry this person? Could God be pointing me in a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Connecting With Others Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016
     | 9,736 views

    In order to fulfill Christ's command to share the gospel and build disciples, Christians must be connected with one another.

    LAST WEEK we examined Ephesians 2:21-22 “in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” The theme of this passage and last Sunday’s sermon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Content To Be Content

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 28,377 views

    So how do we turn our back on the feeling of being discontent and cultivate a great sense of contentment in our lives?

    CONTENT TO BE CONTENT 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12 #content SHEEP STORY PART 1 (p) Once upon a time, there was a herd of sheep in a safe green cozy valley. You know sheep… fluffy… eat a lot… gets haircuts to make clothes for people. This herd of sheep was pretty large and was taken care of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Of All, So Then, Therefore

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2016
     | 5,407 views

    May we be encouraged today by the Words of the Apostle Peter: FIRST OF ALL in whatever we do be holy and godly SO THEN we wait in God’s patience so that others may come to know Him THEREFORE be on guard while we wait and remain faithful

    “FIRST OF ALL, SO THEN, THEREFORE” 2 PETER 3:1-18 #2Peter3 INTRODUCTION… Letters Back and Forth (p) Written letters can be a powerful tool of communication. I remember when I went to college that a friend of mine and I kept in contact via letters. We both graduated from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Not To Be Ashamed Of Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
     | 7,672 views

    Part 2 of Series on Evangelism

    How Not To Be Ashamed Of Sharing Your Faith Passing On The Faith, Part 2 2 Timothy 1:6-18 Last week we began a series based on Paul’s second letter to Timothy, called “Passing On The Faith.” If you have your bible, turn to 2 Timothy chapter 1 verse 6 (pew bible page 817) And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,502 views

    Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

    Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithful In Little Series

    Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016
     | 15,101 views

    A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

    Text: Luke 16:10-13 INTRODUCTION For the Glory, Duncan Hamilton’s biography of Olympic gold medalist and missionary Eric Liddell, tells about an incident that occurred in China in early 1939. This was a time when much of the countryside was a war zone between the Chinese and their Japanese ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jan 24, 2020
     | 6,902 views

    Okay, what if Jesus actually and physically comes visiting your home? What would you do and how would you act? Something to think about, eh?

    Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Luke 19:1-10 Question, what would you do if Jesus comes to your house for dinner? There was a classic movie about 52 years ago around 1967, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Its stars Kathern Hepburn, Tracy Spencer, Sydney Poitier and Katharine Houghton ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Beals avatar

    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by Philip Beals on Jan 12, 2019
     | 11,739 views

    Stop fighting a battle that has already been won on the cross of Christ.

    VICTORY IN JESUS THIS MORNING, I AM GOING TO SPEND MUCH OF OUR TIME TOGETHER IN THE BOOK OF ROMANS. I POINT THAT OUT BECAUSE PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHRISTIANS AT ROME IS SUCH A FANTASTIC BOOK AND WE CAN LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT OUR FAITH FROM THAT SINGLE BOOK. ANYWAY … BEFORE I GO THERE … THERE IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    A Fool's Obituary Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    Life, Purpose, Eternity, Materialism

    Luke 12:13-21 (p. 727) March 23, 2014 Introduction: For those of you plugged into social media you are familiar with a common occurrence around this time of year. For those of you who are like that older woman in the Insurance commercial who physically pastes all her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    What Does It Take To Be An Incredible Dad?

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    Today, I want to preach on the Parable of the Prodigal Son looking at it from the position of the dad.

    INTRODUCTION: I love the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s Gospel. It is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, I have preached this passage twice already at Bala Chitto. The first time I preached it, my focus was on the Prodigal Son. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist