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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    In Christ (Part One )

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022
     | 2,151 views

    Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now considered to be 'in Christ'. It's an interesting phrase used to refer followers of Jesus but what does it mean?

    IN CHRIST (part one) Last week my sermon was based on Jesus' words to the teacher of the law when he told him he was not far from the kingdom of God. Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing God

    Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    As hard as it might seem, when God banished Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, it was an act of love.

    Today is our Thanksgiving Sunday. A Sunday specially set aside to thank God for what he has done in our lives. I picked that song because we so easily forget the goodness of God and focus on the tragedies, challenges and difficulties of life. And when we do, the devil tries to make us feel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cheating On God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,384 views

    We need to realize that when we cheat on God we do a lot of damage to ourselves. James shares with us how to cheat-proof or relationship with God

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The issue we will examine this morning is not a particularly fun one or a comfortable one to talk about. I pray it will open our eyes to the potential problem it can become in our relationship with Jesus. • For those who are married, do you remember your wedding day? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness And Fathering

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 20, 2015
     | 5,660 views

    In light of the recent tragedy in South Carolina, I gave this message on Father's Day.

    1 Peter 4:1-19 (Read) What kind of people offer forgiveness to those who murder their family members? What motivates people to even consider forgiveness towards their enemies? Who has the influential power to cause this kind of response? Do we have that kind of faith? Do you? This week 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 52,925 views

    Sermon on the prodigal son. Good for Father’s Day.

    Tell Me a Story The Prodigal Son Slide Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s here this morning. To all of you wives and kids, honor your husbands and Dad’s today for the difficult job they have been given. They may not be perfect but give them the honor they are due for the role they have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 4,703 views

    Even though God can do all things It is you and I that He used to accomplish the things that need to be done.

    What Makes God Smile? Have you ever wondered that if something you said • Or something you did made God smile? • I know as a parent there are things that my children have done • that make me smile. • At the same time there are something’s that my children say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Dynamics Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,962 views

    We know that we need to be prayng and have a solid relationship with the Lord. We will never have the abundant life God intends without the Lord being in our lives.

    The dynamics of prayer Luke chapter 11:1-13 Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction- Wednesday, we were in Bible and looking at prayer and the Lord’s Prayer from Luke chapter 11. As we were discussing and looking at these verses, it became clear to me that as a body of believers, we need to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gift Of Rest

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 11, 2018
     | 3,511 views

    We respond to God’s grace and nurture our relationship with God by observing a day of rest. The world can get along without our involvement (for a day).

    Exodus 20:3-11 “The Gift of Rest” INTRODUCTION We have a problem. A lack of sleep among the U.S. workforce is costing approximately $411 billion and losing 1.2 million working days per year, a new study has found. The study also found that that a person who sleeps on average less than six ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Everything Begins Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,112 views

    We are made of humble origins but humanity was also made with unique significance… in the image of God Himself.

    We’re in the second week in a new series, where we are tracing out the story of the Bible. We want to see how all the parts of God’s story fit together. And while the Bible is one of the most widely read books in history, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Much of the confusion results from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    Message 3 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

    In 1988, the advertising agency of Wieden & Kennedy met with a client to discuss campaign ideas on how to grow their client’s market share in the sports apparel industry. Borrowing their inspiration from the last words of a prisoner on death row, the Just Do It campaign was launched and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blame Game Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    Message 2 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    The great British playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “I can resist everything…except temptation.” Has a truer statement ever been spoken? And what’s unique about temptation is that each person is tempted by different things. Some people are tempted toward materialism. Others are tempted to always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Bold Shall We Be?

    Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith.

    Introduction: This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith. This question also suggest to me several additional questions: Just where do I stand when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Flowers avatar

    Me2church Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,261 views

    Who we really are is revealed by how we think about four major areas of life: God, time, money, and relationships. This message looks at the second two.

    Me2Church Thanksgiving Message Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers I believe that developing spiritual eyes – eyes that see God all around us – spot Him in things and in people and in world events and in circumstances good and bad – this is the key to thanksgiving. All over the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Communication: Listen With The Heart Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    Sermon series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smally. Communication is more than just hearing words, we have to go deeper to the heart of the matter

    COMMUNICATION: LISTEN WITH THE HEART A. We are continuing our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Communication: Listen with the Heart. ILLUSTRATION: This story appeared in The News Gazette last May. A minister decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Destroying The High Places

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,671 views

    A sinful high place is any area, thought, person, or relationship that I allow to remain in my life as a provision for the flesh, to satisfy the sinful desires of my heart.

    Destroying the High Places (This message has been heavily adapted from a excellent sermon by Don Currin on High Places) We are in a study on the Kings of Israel, and today we are going to talk about one key area in their lives by which God assessed the overall quality of their lives. It is exam ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal