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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Leadership For The Church

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 10, 2024
     | 1,469 views

    How the Lord appoints leaders for His body

    Leadership for the Church Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20:17-31 A Christian is someone who responds to Jesus and His invitation to receive the free gift of Eternal Life from Him. 1 John 5:11 this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:12 He who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Grace Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 20, 2023
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     | 2,132 views

    With the grace we have received from the Lord we are to offer it to the world. As children of God, His ambassadors and royal priests, may we forgive our enemies and share the good news with the lost so that in seeing the Light within us they too might cry out Abba, Father please save us!

    God’s Grace is For Us! Genesis 50:14-20; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Acts 2:44; Romans 12:1; Joshua 1:9b Do you believe that God is always working for your good and for His glory? While no one is righteous (Romans 3:10-18), our hearts are above all are deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), and like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024
     | 609 views

    As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

    In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace For The Worst Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,775 views

    Acts 9:1-19 shows us how God's grace changes sinners.

    Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts. It is an astonishing account of the growth of the Church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the Church was located in Jerusalem. Thousands of people converted to Jesus in the weeks and months following Jesus’ ascension. However, there was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strength In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 22, 2024
     | 1,884 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere through trials, hold onto God's promises, and find strength in faith, using Revelation 2:8-11 as a guide.

    Welcome, cherished family of faith, to our gathering today. It's a joy to see each one of you here, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our lives, interwoven in the tapestry of God's grand design, have led us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Active Church

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025
     | 336 views

    The Church continued to grow

    The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live In Your Baptismal Grace

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,279 views

    In these verses we find some awesome truths about our baptism. We are told that we should count ourselves “dead to sin” but “alive to God in Christ Jesus.”

    It said to have happened in Texas when parts of the state were still considered the frontier, or the wild west. A preacher went traveling among the pioneers and settlers. In a small frontier town he shared the Gospel, and of course, he offered baptism to anyone who wanted it. Most of the town’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let's Hear What The Devil Had To Say

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 2, 2025
     | 456 views

    A sermon to adults on what the Demon possessed man had to say to Jesus.

    Mark 1:16-27 8/3/25 a.m. “Let’s Hear What the Devil had to Say” I really find it interesting how that the four Gospels really compliment each other. How that each book tell us MORE of the story of Jesus. Each Gospel even start differently. A. Matthew Chapter 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Share The Gospel

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 28, 2023
     | 2,123 views

    This is the 4th in a series on evangelism that explores the heart behind sharing our faith and gives some practical ways to share.

    I was one way… And now I am completely different. And the thing that happened in between… Was Him“. Repeat. That is a quote from Mary Magdalene in the TV series about Jesus' public ministry called The Chosen. She is trying to explain to someone who was witness to her transformation, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministering To The Sick

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,697 views

    People can become so afraid of catching an illness that they will stay clear of anyone who is sick. Jesus challenged people to realize that caring for the spiritual needs of others far supersedes one’s desire for self-preservation.

    I want to begin our message today with two quotes by Mother Teresa; and here is the first quote: “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.”(1) In her humanitarian efforts in Calcutta, Mother Teresa saw a lot of rejection and hopelessness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 25, 2025
     | 383 views

    Peter and John were told to stop teaching about Jesus

    The Name of Jesus Acts 4:18-31 What’s in a name? What’s in a name? Typically, we use names to distinguish one person from another and names don’t have much significance. Any meaning attached to a name is either unknown to the person or the person is not concerned with the meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is Prayer The Thermometer That Gauges The Desires Of Our Heart? (Rom. 1

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,911 views

    Paul knew that his prayers would reflect how much he really cared for the Jewish people. It is always true that people do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. Why is Prayer the Thermometer That Gauges The Desires Of Our Heart? (Ro

    Why is Prayer the Thermometer That Gauges The Desires Of Our Heart? (Rom. 10:1) Have you ever had the privilege of being around someone who prays with infectious fervency for the lost? Example: Mr. Grimes is an example of a man who prayed with such fervency that he wept for the lost. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Propelled By Passion

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    Passion is the driving force in the life of the church and the life of a Christian.

    Propelled by Passion Mark 12:28-34 June 1999 Introduction I. W.E. Sangster A. Interviewing ministerial candidates 1. Interview process: Group of individuals interviewed ministry applicants, Sangster was a part of this group, this was a large task in the Methodist church 2. One specific pastoral ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Heaven Became Silent

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    Heaven became silent when sin entered into the world, when Jesus died, and when sinners stand before God at the judgment.

    REV.8:1 "WHEN HEAVEN BECAME SILENT" * Heaven is a place of rejoicing! * There are angels that are praising God. * All the saints of old are there marching around the throne saying, "Glory to God and honor to the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah, Amen!" * Heaven is not a quiet place! * But our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Mission Awareness

    Contributed by Kenneth Stright on May 11, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    Christian Mission in the twenty-first century

    Mission Awareness Sunday In the November 1886 issue of the Monthly Record, the publication of the Church of Scotland in these Maritime Provinces, a review was done on a book entitled, ’A Century of Protestant Missions’ by the Rev. James Johnson. Worldwide from every Protestant tradition from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed