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    Life Is God's Choice

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 18, 2020
     | 3,330 views

    I used this sermon for the Sanctity of Human life Sunday. I wanted to be clear, loving and to challenge the Church to serve Jesus.

    “Life is God’s choice” Jeremiah 1:4-5 This is a Delicate topic: - My intention is to be both truthful and loving - But also I don’t plan to tip toe around the subject. - I hope you will pray for me during this message People ought to know: ? Mothers shouldn’t kill their children. ? Fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing The Word; Believe The Word

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 22, 2024
     | 1,210 views

    This message is presented as a "Bible Study" and examines the woman's encounter with the serpent in Genesis 3. The message highlights how Satan operates in our lives today.

    Tonight, we’re going to have a Bible study. As we look at the passage we’re going to study, I will ask questions, not for you to answer, but to show you how I use questions to study and meditate on scripture. It is something that I learned many, many years ago. This is one of the ways that enables ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Passion For His People

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    In this message we will see Christ’s passion for his people (his church) and we will be challenged to go nuts!

    His Passion For His People The Passion Of The Christ – part 4 SHOW – the DVD of the passion… The Passion of the Christ. I don’t know about you BUT – I never grow tired of seeing, hearing or reflecting about Christ’s passion… Without any doubt whatsoever… Jesus Christ was the most passionate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heartbeat Of God

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 21,477 views

    God’s missionary perspective throughout history challenges us to ask the question: Are we in tune with the heartbeat of God?

    THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD In the church we have many clichés and buzzwords. We have used these phrases so often they have become commonplace. They still have their intellectual meaning, but they have lost their psychological impact. If you have been in the church for any time at all, you have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,513 views

    Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

    The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Five Mothers Of Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,296 views

    Matthew's mothers help us celebrate Mother's Day with lessons that challenge us, but bring us to deeper faith.

    Happy Mother’s day! Today’s lesson will be a brief overview of the mothers listed in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew with a focus on the most prominent quality of each. What would you say is the defining characteristic or quality in your own mother? Of all the things that stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Essence And Extract Of Jesus Ministry Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,430 views

    A challenge to match evangelistic effort with social concern in our world. Preached from an evangelistic perspective to an evangelical audience.

    The Extract and Essence of Jesus Ministry Introduction: (From Harvey Conn - Planting and Growing Urban Churches) The house is for William and Mary Elliot, both in their sixties. Community residents for over forty-nine years, today, for the first time in their lives, they will own their home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejection Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,906 views

    Our text takes place about three days from the death of Jesus. In Mark 12 we are allowed to peer into the dark days ahead through the eyes of a parable…more of a preview.

    Five Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus REJECTION Mark 12:1-12 Introduction Last week we heard Jesus give the third passion narrative - a clear description of what was to happen when they got to Jerusalem. On the way he stops and heals Blind Bartimaeus. Mark 11 records the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Armour Of God And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 907 views

    As intercessors, we are called to stand firm in prayer, fully equipped with the armour of God. Each piece of armour is vital in protecting us and empowering us to pray effectively against the forces of darkness.

    THE ARMOUR OF GOD AND PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 4:12, James 4:7, Isaiah 59:17 INTRODUCTION: The Christian walk is filled with spiritual battles, and as intercessors, we must be equipped to stand firm in the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Antioch Concept

    Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    A challenge to the Church, to take up where the church at Antioch left off, the task: the unfinished business of taking the Gospel to the ends of the Earth!

    Percentage of new church members who have come from another church: 80 -- Pentecostal Evangel, 3/210/92. "To Verify," Leadership. The church is the only cooperative society in the world that exists for the benefit of its nonmembers. -- William Temple, Leadership, Vol. 5, no. 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 713 views

    Explore the transformative power of faith, especially during trials, and encourage believers to live righteously and dare to believe, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to talk about something that resonates with us all, and that's the power of faith in trials, living right side up, and daring to believe. Our conversation is centered on Hebrews 9:11-14 and Philippians 2:12-13. Hebrews 9:11-14 says, "But when Christ ...read more

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    Arise And Go

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016
     | 13,200 views

    A look at the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch and a challenge to each of us to arise and go when God asks us to.

    Arise and Go Acts 8:26-39 A man walks along a lonely desert road Dangers lie all around him The obvious danger of the extreme heat easily takes its toll on even the strongest of men But being in the desert brings other hazards Wild beasts, starving, not having eaten in weeks Ready to pounce on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take A Look At Yourself

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 18, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,894 views

    A message challenging the believer to examine himself to see if theirs is a life of liberation and transformation to the image of Christ.

    TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Introduction There is no doubt today that we are a nation of celebrations. There is everything from national celebrations carved into the fabric of the calendar that governs us to more personal and private reasons to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving People With God's Heart Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    A message that challenges us to Love People as Christ has loved us, with His heart, with forgiveness.

    Loving People With God’s Heart Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 9, 2003 COL 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Where Vision Starts" Series

    Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    This first Sunday of the year challenge was designed to remind members of the reason why our church exists.

    Text: MT 22:36-40. 22:18-20 Title: “Where Vision Starts ” Date: January 4, 2004 Series: VISION & VALUES – 1 Intro: A golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. So he found the ball, squared up, took a big swing – and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. Then the golfer took ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational