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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Earthly Tents, Eternal Home (Funeral)

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 17, 2020
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    Today, we look to our future with hope and with courage because we know that Christ our Savior will lead us safely on our journey from earthly tent to heavenly home when our time comes … just as He has done for Guy and for all the saints who love Him.

    In his second letter to his friends in the city of Corinth, Paul described these physical bodies that we live in as “earthly tents” … something that Paul would know a lot about. One of the ways that Paul supported himself and his ministry was by making and repairing tents. They didn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 2: Kept By God's Power

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
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    This is the second study on the book of 1 Peter and covers 1 Peter 1:3-5. This study addresses how believers today should react to persecution.

    An Exposition of ! Peter, part 2: Kept By God's Power Introduction In the last study, we covered some of the background issues such as authorship, date, occasion, and recipients of the epistle. Although there is not agreement among scholars, it seemed to me that Peter wrote it between 64-67 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shape Your Conscience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021
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     | 2,093 views

    The conscience that God has instilled in man is not only in believers but in every human being, so that every person is fully aware of what is right and wrong, irrespective of who they are.

    Shape Your Conscience As each one of us strive to live a life free from every form of enslavement to all kinds of sinful habits, one of the best gift’s the Lord has bestowed on us, to help us experience true freedom from every form of bondage, is our conscience. In Romans 2:15 we read, “They know ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024
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     | 1,312 views

    Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preach The Truth, No Matter Your Audience! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 19, 2024
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    In Christ we see the entire scope of the punishment of sin and avenue of rescue, and because of Jesus, Paul preaches to those in the synagogue to hear the truth. What we must see in this is this our purpose as well!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 19 Preach the truth, no matter your audience! Acts 13:13-41 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Seasoned Or Unseasoned PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Challenge believers to live out their faith authentically, making a positive impact in the world as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a portion of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5. In these verses, Jesus calls his followers to be both "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." He's challenging us to live out our faith in such a way that ...read more

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    Seasoned With Salt PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,393 views

    Emphasize the importance of using our words wisely and intentionally, with grace and thoughtfulness, in order to positively impact others and bring glory to God.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that affects every single one of us. It's something we do every day, and it can either build up or tear down those around us. I'm talking about the power of our words and the grace of our speech. Our Scripture today comes from Colossians ...read more

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    Shine Like Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 819 views

    This sermon explores how to embody Jesus' call to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world' in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered together in His name, isn't it? To be nestled in the warmth of His love, in the comfort of His grace, and in the fellowship of His people. This morning, as we open our hearts to God's Word, we are going to be drawing from the wellspring ...read more

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    If Christ Isnot Risen

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    All of Christianity hinges on the fact that Christ is risen.

    If Christ Is Not Risen I Corinthians 15: 12-17 1. If there is no resurrection then Christ is not risen 2. If Christ is not risen then.  Preaching is in vain  Faith is in vain  Anyone who says that He did is falsely testifying of the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul In Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    Examines Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica

    Paul In Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Primary Purpose: To examine the teaching of Paul and his ministry. After leaving the church in Philippi under the care of Dr. Luke and others, Paul and his companions travel on to the largest city in Macedonia Thessalonica. This first verse covers a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Power, Now

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    A devotional for young believers

    "THEREFORE I ALSO, AFTER I HEARD OF YOUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS AND YOUR LOVE FOR ALL THE SAINTS, 16 DO NOT CEASE TO GIVE THANKS FOR YOU, MAKING MENTION OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS; 17 THAT THE GOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF GLORY, MAY GIVE TO YOU THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Perils Of Not Being A Christian

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,592 views

    1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage.

    1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage. In these verses Paul writes, "Therefore, God gave them up to their uncleanness." It is a terrible thing to be given over to one’s sinful nature. The degradation of self-destructive sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Go Into Moab

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,445 views

    The effects of making wrong decisions

    Don’t Go Into Moab TEXT: Ruth 1:1-8 1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. 2 And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Docile Serpents

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,357 views

    CHRIST HAS GIVEN US POWER AGAINST POWERS OF DARKNESS.

    DOCILE SERPENTS LUKE 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. We had a tendency, as ministers, to escort our senior pastor as we carried his briefcase from the lunch hour sanctuary to his office or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judgement

    Contributed by David Myers on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    A sermon on preparing for your appointment to stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

    Judgment Text: Hebrews 9:27 Introduction a. A few years ago a group of four teenagers left the church building after a gospel meeting. As they drove they were all discussing their future, where they were going to college, what jobs they were going to get over the summer, ect… They turned onto ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ