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  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Who Do We Strive After? - Sermon For Proper 22 - Year A

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,854 views

    Paul teaches us about being Christlike, whilst the Gospel teach us about the corruption in Israel. Where do we stand in our faith when we consider the two scriptures?

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I wonder if you have ever set out to do something and whatever distractions and obstacles has been thrown into your path, you have not been dissuaded, and have carried on with an absolute belief that you could accomplish whatever needed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Old Testament Christmas Story

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014
     | 3,862 views

    Old testament Christmas story

    An Old Testament Christmas Story II Samuel 12:15-22 I. The necessity of the first child that was taken - v. 16 2. The names of the second child that was given *v. 24 - Solomon "peace" *v. 25 - Jedediah "beloved of the Lord" Lessons 1. The first Adam (Old Nature) must die, before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Preparing For Jesus

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    Prepare our hearts to receive Jesus.

    1. The Commander’s Intent – vs 1-2 a. Comfort His people b. Sins have been paid for (cease striving to earn your way to heaven) 2. The Mission – vs 3-5 a. Prepare to receive Christ b. God reveals Himself through us 3. The Current Situation – vs 6-10 a. Man is temporary b. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Of Sound And Fury Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 13, 2006
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     | 4,403 views

    This is part 3 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Thunderstorms represent the next level of storms in life. Storms that have some danger but are usually short lived. Themes of refuge and strength are discussed.

    Surviving the Storms of Life Full of Sound and Fury Psalm 46 We have been talking over the last two weeks about surviving and even thriving amidst the storms of life. Last week we looked at the April showers of the storm world. Those storms that make life difficult, that increase the stress of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    17) Reverencing God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022
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     | 1,145 views

    In The Lord's Prayer Jesus begins in recognising: Who God Is... Where God is at... and What His name Represents. In other words He acknowledges: 1) The Person; 2) The Place; And 3) The Position of our Lord. Let us now look to His example in Prayer.

    LORD TEACH US HOW TO PRAY Part 2 - Reverence God’s Name. TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 Ok, so last week we found ourselves here in the Gospel of Matthew, As we continued in our Scriptural search for… “…those things most surely believed among us” And in particular, our focus of late has been all about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Of Desires Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025
     | 90 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “A Change of Desires” 1 Peter 4:7-11 A sermon for 8/24/25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    Love Is

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,682 views

    Love is the greatest of all gifts and it is the one that will never cease.

    Love is (1 Cor. 13) Illustration: (Dressing with old clothes on the inside, but nice clothes on the outside.) There was once a church that was having a guest speaker. This speaker was well known throughout the Christian community, yet was virtually unknown to this particular congregation, except ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    After This, Life

    Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,592 views

    Life does not cease at the period of pain, failure, and tragedy.

    If there was any biblical character in scripture that had every reason and rationale to just resign from life and live forever in total resentment for the rest of their days, it was Job. Job’s saga and story is definitely an unfolding drama of unbelievable trouble and tragedy. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Phillips avatar

    Put Life On Pause

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    It is time to get out of the rat race and backe to God.

    Put Life on Pause PSLAMS 46:1-11 1 God the Refuge of His People. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and foam, Though the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    There Is Nothing Wrong With Me?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
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     | 3,177 views

    Do we have an honest evaluation system where we hold the heart accountable? How vunlernable are we?

    THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ME? SUSCEPTIBLE OR VULERNABLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Use 1 Sam. 24 David and Saul in cave at En-Gadi. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I. CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 1, 2025
     | 732 views

    The New Testament likens the Christian life to running a race. We look at how it uses the metaphor. It calls us to strive, to improve, and to stay the course.

    INTRODUCTION The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: ‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.’ The writer imagined the Christian life as a race – a race that requires endurance. We’re presently in a series in which we’re looking at items in the news. In some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Living Your Life Worthy Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,428 views

    This sermon explains how the believer is to live their lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ: by standing firm in one Spirit, striving together, and without fear of persecution.

    Living your Life Worthy of the Gospel of Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How very sad it is that those who find the Treasure and Pearl in the field and become born again later choose envy, coveting, and self pleasure as their guiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Neal avatar

    Keep On Running

    Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,128 views

    Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

    1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Negative And Positive Consequences Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
     | 6,694 views

    The gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the resurrection, just as the gospel ceases to be the gospel, so the church ceases to be the church.

    NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-28. INTRODUCTION: As you can see on the PowerPoint slide behind me, the gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Do You Strive For Peace With Others? Romans 14:13-23 (Lesson)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,009 views

    Today we look at keeping peace with others by not being a stumbling block and the way we do that is to work on our mature growth in Christ

    11-20-2011 Do You Strive For Peace With Others? Romans 14:13-23 (Lesson) We may need to put on our steel toe shoes again this morning...this is another lesson on " Let us not" ....in the past few weeks lessons..we have looked at.....let us not disrespect others.....let us not disrespect our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist