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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Is Thanksgiving For Gorging, Or Being Thankful?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018
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     | 4,323 views

    why and how we should celebrate Thanksgiving

    IS THANKSGIVING FOR GORGING, OR BEING THANKFUL? Thanksgiving 2013 Ephesians 3:78 This week is the beginning of the holiday season, a time when many people remember those who have less than them by providing meals, presents and necessities of life. This seasons of caring for our brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Preparing For Christmas, John's Style

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Dec 17, 2018
     | 3,029 views

    Preparing for Christmas beyond decorating trees and writing cards.

    I have done it, and I cannot undo it. I have equated social media with that/this wild-eyed picture of John the Baptist. “You brood of vipers.” Polarizing. Negative. Scary, even. I hear some of you giggling, and I see you smiling. You know what I’m talking about. There’s a lot of speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Navigating God’s Will Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 17, 2018
     | 3,189 views

    God’s will is something we usually discern with our renewed minds, but sometimes God directs us differently (but never contrary to Scripture); sometimes He hints at those plans, but has not been clear about them — yet He reveals them in His time.

    Navigating God’s Will (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. Some people think you can find God’s will by opening up a page of the Bible and putting your finger down, “Bible dipping.” So this guy tries this method of finding God’s will for him. He prays for guidance. He closes his eyes, lets his Bible fall open, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Harvest Home

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 7, 2016
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     | 12,046 views

    The Harvest Home is a grand celebration. The expression is not found in the bible, but the principle is.

    THE HARVEST HOME I Introduction - The expression is not found in the Bible but the event is. From the earliest times, the earth's harvest has been received with gladness and celebration. Observance of the Feasts of the Harvest and the Ingathering were commanded (Exodus 23:16). 1. Feast of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Earth As It Is In Heaven

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on May 15, 2017
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     | 8,101 views

    A sermon about the realisation of God's kingdom.

    A short novel I would recommend to anyone who is interested in pondering the mysteries of theology and spirituality is Flatland by Edwin A. Abbot, an English schoolteacher, theologian, and priest, which was first published in 1884. Flatland is set in a two-dimensional universe, where everyone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Study Of First And Second Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
     | 5,939 views

    The Study Of First and Second Corinthians

    The Study Of First and Second Corinthians 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: First Corinthians The church in Corinth was begun by Paul on his second missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Understanding Spiritual Leadership Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 4, 2015
     | 10,672 views

    It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the latest cultural fads.This is why leadership is so important.

    Understanding Spiritual Leadership 1 Timothy 5:17-20 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and begin to drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    We Are Saved By Grace, But The Choice Is Ours.

    Contributed by James Linders on Sep 9, 2015
     | 5,772 views

    Each of us is born with a preordained purpose and destiny. NOTHING on this planet happens by chance. Zacchaeus' life is a CLEAR example of this. HE drifted from God's plan of salvation, but was brought back by God to fulfill his destiny...his purpose.

    ….so when Jesus got there, He looked up and said: “Zacchaeus hurry down! I want to stay with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Affluenza Affliction

    Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018
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     | 5,424 views

    John, under the inspiration of God, wrote to the Church of the Laodiceans in Revelation 3:14-19:

    THE AFFLUENZA AFFLICTION John, under the inspiration of God, wrote to the Church of the Laodiceans in Revelation 3:14-19: “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Is Thanksgiving For Gorging, Or Being Thankful? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
     | 3,790 views

    what should we be celebrating at Thanksgiving

    This week is the beginning of the holiday season, a time when many people remember those who have less than them by providing meals, presents and necessities of life. This seasons of caring for our brothers and sisters starts with Thanksgiving Day. But, what is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Case Of The People Of Israel Vs. God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 26, 2017
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     | 5,814 views

    We have a choice. We can live in the grasp of sin and evil, or we can give our hearts over to Jesus. He gave everything He had, including his life, to rescue us from sin, so it’s only fair that we give Him everything we have, including our lives.

    How many of you have even been in court because of a lawsuit? If so, then the passage from Micah 6:1-8 sounds very familiar. This passage resembles a lawsuit that is being heard in court. Micah calls creation as a witness. The mountains, present throughout all of Israel’s history, are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Grand Motive For Mission Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,638 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 10 Revelation 5:1-14 God Holds Human Destiny in the Palm of His Hand (vs. 1-2) Humanity Before God is Hopeless (vs. 2-3) The Lamb's Sovereignty Over All is Good News (vs. 5)

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 10 The Grand Motive for Mission Revelation 5:1-14 December 14, 2014 We are coming to the end of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” This week I want to look at chapter five to show how God's sovereignty fuels mission. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Whale Of A Tale

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015
     | 5,184 views

    The people of Nineveh really were terrible godless, violent sinners. Just the kind of people that God loved and wanted to save.

    A whale of a tale Jonah 3:1-5 NIV 1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding Water Baptism

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 7,471 views

    Understanding Water Baptism...

    Understanding Water Baptism The word baptize is from the Greek verb baptidzo which means “to immerse.” The process of baptism consists of immersion, submersion and emergence. This process is used to describe John’s baptism and Christian baptism. Simply stated, to baptize is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Positioning For Power, Acts 1:1-26

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,430 views

    This message examines the preparation and provision of power to the church and believers by our Saviour in order for us to carry out the Great Commission.

    Positioning for Power Acts 1: 1-26 Introduction There is a lot of talk about ‘power’, ‘signs and wonders’ and ‘Pentecost’. Often today the church fall into going into one of two extremes – it either looks for ‘power encounters’ or it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational