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  • Jim Drake avatar

    For Starters Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    This message begins a new series in the book of Philippians titled Impossible Joy. Do you need to experience true joy in your life? Then join us as we explore this great book of joy in the midst of impossible circumstances.

    I’ve shared this with you before, but I think it bears repeating. For grandparent’s generation had one primary goal for their children. If you asked them what they most wanted for their children, they would have told you that they wanted them to have a better life than they did. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfying A Thirsty Soul Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,218 views

    GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE

    BIG IDEA: GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE I. (:1) WILDERNESS WANDERINGS CREATE A THIRST FOR GOD Key = to keep earnestly seeking after God II. (:2-5) RENEWED CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS MOTIVATES PRAISE FROM A SATISFIED SOUL Key = A Renewed Vision of Who God is His Power His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If Christ Had Not Come

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,085 views

    To better understand and appreicate the life and work of Christ

    LUKE 15:18-25 IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME INTRO. A. In these verses Jesus is endavouring to comfort His desciples for He had told them previously He was going to leave them. a. He does this by assuring them His departure is only in the human and that only temporary. b. He tells them the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,698 views

    A lesson designed to encourage better Christian living.

    FOCUS FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: At the close of last Sunday morning’s lesson we posed the question, "What will we do with our lives in the New Year?" There are many possible answers. Continue life as usual – work, sports, family, vacation, pay bills. Most if not all of those are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    A lesson designed to encourage better Christian living.

    FOCUS FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: At the close of last Sunday morning’s lesson we posed the question, "What will we do with our lives in the New Year?" There are many possible answers. Continue life as usual – work, sports, family, vacation, pay bills. Most if not all of those are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shaped To Serve God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,759 views

    As you better understand how God has shaped you, you’ll become better able to serve as you were designed to serve.

    Shaped to Serve God Purpose Driven Life #30 Cornwall/Montreal March 13/20, 2004 Can someone, please, read the following verse? Job 10.8- Your hands shaped me and made me. And, another? Isa.43.21- especially the last part. "The people I have shaped for myself will broadcast my praises." These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Spirit Brings To Mind Truth At The Right Time

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    How the Spirit Brings to Mind Truth at the Right Time

    John 14:25-27 Theme - The Spirit refreshes our memory bringing relevant truth to our minds, at the proper time. Are you aware of the many ways that the Spirit brings vital truth to your attention during important decision-making times? Plato once said, "Truth is the beginning of every good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's Good To Know When It's Time To Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 32,132 views

    This sermon is about knowing when it’s time to make a change even when outside circumstances may not dictate change.

    It’s Good To Know When It’s Time To Change 1/04/2009 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Have you ever had the situation in which your mother told you to stop doing something, but you kept on doing it. Then she told you to stop doing it again, but her voice had changed and you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Of Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,961 views

    Lessons from Jesus’ instructions to the Church in Thyatira

    REVEALING THE REVELATION –PART 4 “The Church at Thyatira” September 20, 2009 (Thanks to Denn Guphill for doing most of the work for this sermon) "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When Christ Comes: The Hope Of His Return Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,315 views

    This is the first in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. It is expository and alliterated.

    When Christ Comes: The Hope of His Return! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s, When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Imagine you are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander to the game you want to see or meal you want to eat, when suddenly a sound unlike any you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Family Gathering, A Time For Thanksgiving - Genesis 46-47

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2025
     | 1,276 views

    Jacob and all his family and possessions move to Egypt to be under Joseph’s care. It’s a time of gathering of family. A time for Thanksgiving. Together as Family, while set apart from this world.

    2024.12.01.Sermon Notes. Genesis 46-47 Family Gathering. A time for thanksgiving. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 47:1-31, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Luke 9:58, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18, BIG IDEA: Jacob and all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    The Wait Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,219 views

    If only we could all learn the way of the Spirit, the supernatural way of listening and waiting, what a wonderful world this could be.

    I am a fan of science fiction and fantasy. I watch Syfy, qualify as at least a light-weight Trekkie, and have seen all of the Stars Wars movies multiple times… “I’m not the chaplain you were looking for.” (If you don’t get it, don’t worry. It’s not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    "i Have More Important Things To Do Than Come To Church." Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,179 views

    Is church really worth our time? Our time is inherently valuable so we want to make sure that we are spending our time on things that have value. Is church one of them?

    The 9-5, Monday-Friday, 40 hour per week, weekends off work week seems to be a thing of the past for many people. Various start times and shifts throughout the day and night, rotating schedules and “on call” demands have certainly redefined what a “normal” work week looks like. You combine that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • C Jordan avatar

    Three Disciplines Of Practicing Righteousness Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,036 views

    God wants us to practice our righteousness. Note Jesus’ words, “practicing” righteousness – the first time you try it, you’re not so good at it, but you can get better

    THE THREE DISCIPLINES OF PRACTICING RIGHTEOUSNESS Part two in our series on the Sermon on the Mount… OPENING TEXT: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1). What do we learn from this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Let There Be Light

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,463 views

    I this sermon I am going to use what we do know physical light and darkness to better explain what Christians often have a hard time understanding spiritual darkness and light.

    Let there be Light Genesis 1:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist