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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Servanting, Soldiering, And Searching For Souls

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 941 views

    How are we to be what we are meant to be? A preacher, a teacher, a deacon, a church secretary, a witness, one of the board of trustees, the list goes on. It does not matter the size of the local church body that we may be affiliated with.

    It boils down to: How we are to live, How we are to work, and How we are to die. A faithful fruit tree will bring forth faithful followers. How do we live? By being a faithful Servant. Habakkuk 2:4, Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preaching The Good News Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 1, 2022
     | 2,955 views

    Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Jesus message is as urgent, life changing now as the day he preached it.

    There is a story from the days of Elisha. It was a time of famine. God caused the enemies of Israel to flee in confusion and fear. They left all their riches and food behind. Four men with leprosy happened on the camp found the riches and ate the food. Suddenly they realized they were doing wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complete Love

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2020
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     | 4,853 views

    Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul, strength and mind? What does it mean to love our neighbor as ourselves? Let’s examine the more complete love taught by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-46.

    Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul, strength and mind? What does it mean to love our neighbor as ourselves? Let’s examine the more complete love taught by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-46. Matthew 22:34-36 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Preparations

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 20, 2018
     | 4,351 views

    At Christmas, our most significant preparations occur in our hearts and souls

    Christmas Preparations Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is December 16th. There are nine days before Christmas. As a child, that countdown to Christmas fanned such anticipation and excitement! With each passing day, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Victory In Jesus Part 3: Our Victory Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2019
     | 3,808 views

    Jesus gained victory in Gethsemane, the cross and the tomb. He gives us victory over sin and death as well as through the day to day trials we face.

    1. Irrational Fear: Several years ago, a freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair with a scientific survey that he conducted. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of a chemical known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Benefits Of Meditation

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2018
     | 5,073 views

    There is a link between mediation and attentional functions and cognitive flexibility instead of giving an automatic response. Often we best represent the presence of Christ not just in moments of scheduled ministry.

    16B In the Catholic Church, an officiating priest or deacon says, "The Lord be with you" and the congregation responds by saying, "And with thy spirit." However, an older, recently outdated, response from the congregation used to be, “And also with you". So there was a Catholic priest who always ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    About The Structure Of The Home Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2016
     | 4,415 views

    A sermon defining the Biblical structure for the home.

    Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Structure of the Home" Matthew 19:4-6 Matthew 19:1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Critical Grace Theory - Reflections On The Hyper-Grace Movement

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    What does Hyper-Grace mean to those who walk In it?

    There is a growing faction in the church that believes there is a very dangerous and twisted teaching on the grace of God, called “Hyper-Grace,” which in their estimation, takes God’s grace too far and preaches a license to sin because they don’t believe in repentance and are actually against God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Unveiling Or Uncovered"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2016
     | 4,078 views

    Sermon shares that Jesus is Christ, Jesus is faithful witness, Jesus is ruler of the kings of the Earth, and Jesus is the first born of the dead.

    “Unveiling or uncovered” Rev 1:1-4 • This book was written during some dark days for the early church. • They were suffering terrible persecution under the iron hand of the Roman Emperors. • This book was written to give them hope, comfort and encouragement in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Covenant Friendships That Preserve Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 240 views

    Jonathan and David’s relationship stands as a model for all believers: loyalty without envy, sacrifice without hesitation, honour without agenda.

    COVENANT FRIENDSHIPS THAT PRESERVE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, John 15:13-15, Ruth 1:16-17, 2 Samuel 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In a world where relationships are often built on convenience, personal gain, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is The Significance Of The I Am?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 13, 2025
     | 160 views

    Without the I AM, what is there?

    What Is the Significance of The I Am? John 6:35 In the book of John, Jesus says “I Am” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. I am the Bread of Life: John 6:35, “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Garbage In Garbage Out

    Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,104 views

    We are God’s living sacrifices. We need to treat our bodies well so that God can work to His full extent.

    Health Picture #1: You wouldn’t do this...No, Of course you wouldn’t pour water into the gas tank of such a lovely, expensive car. That would be ridiculous, crazy. But what about the priceless machine called the human body? It will only take so much punishment, you know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

    Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,766 views

    The last three Churches in Asia

    Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Just Never Seams To Go As Planned.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014
     | 4,288 views

    Life never goes as planned: for example, have you ever invested years of your life in another person only to watch something go wrong: as something happens, and your investments all go wrong as they make one stupid mistake after another.

    Title: Life just never seams to go as planned. Word Count: 2993 This sermon was delivered to both congregations in St John in Girvan, and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th December 2013: (both are Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal