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  • randy edwards avatar

    " In Pursuit Of Honor" Dealing With Conflict

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018
     | 7,828 views

    a sermon on dealing with conflict and acting like believers

    “In Pursuit of Honor” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Trails to Christ Cowboy Church, Jacksonville, Texas April 15, 2018, Pastor Shuffle I am sure that I am not alone when I say that I am a fan of the Old West I love Western fiction books - Louie Lamour, Elmer Kelton, Jack Shaffer I love western ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Day 2018

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 26, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,626 views

    In this sermon we look at the purpose of Memorial Day, and we look at the importance of remembering Christ

    Memorial Day 2018 Text: Deuteronomy 8:11 – 19   Well, this is Memorial Day weekend.  And it’s an important holiday.  Not just because people get off work.  And not because we get to see so many family and friends.  Even though those things are nice.  It’s important because of what it’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get Out Of The Way...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 16, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,437 views

    God caused them to self destruct, to melt like wax in the fire! God was the greatest weapon on that day, God is our greatest weapon everyday!

    Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2018
     | 12,811 views

    Jude warns us from false teachings, but in the final two verses of this little letter, Jude gives a doxology that states our security in Jesus.

    Something I seldom do and that is switch to another translation of the Bible. This morning I will be using the English Standard Version rather than the New King James Version for our text of Jude 24-25 because of the differences between the different versions based on different Greek manuscripts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Touched Me?

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,540 views

    A message about how we don't interrupt God.

    Note: Some notes from Wayne Dority's message on Mark 8 and a men's devotion on Luke 8 Title: Who Touched Me? Theme: We are not interrupting God with our request. Text: Luke 8:40 - 56 Opening Text Mark 5:21-43 NKJV Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christian Governance-&-Government-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016
     | 4,376 views

    2 of 4. Peter confirmed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what way? Christian governance & government addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-GOVERNMENT--II—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ever Rising Kingdom Of God (August 15, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,915 views

    In Matthew 13:33, Jesus mentioned the transforming power that takes place as the Kingdom Of God expands likened to yeast that has been mixed with bread dough. This parable describes a mixture, a reaction and a result.

    THE EVER RISING KINGDOM OF GOD Text: Matthew 13:33 The first time that my mother ever tried to make homemade bread, she mixed some yeast with the dough. But what did not expect was the reaction that took place. My parents were getting ready to go downtown, after my mother had formed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Flesh Is Willing

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 21, 2019
     | 3,869 views

    Wait… the title of this story is “The Flesh is Willing”, yet this scripture claims it is weak… and it was Jesus who actually said it… so, that must be right! See… the flesh is very willing to do things, to get involved, to perform or get into action… to a fault.

    Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Wait… the title of this story is “The Flesh is Willing”, yet this scripture claims it is weak… and it was Jesus who actually said it… so, that must be right! No, I am not trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Very Dry Bones

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 6, 2020
     | 8,889 views

    A beginning of the year series focusing on drawing closer to God so we can become the people He calls us to be.

    Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14 April 22, 2012 For so many people, New Year’s Day kind of gives us a new start. It gives us a sense of new hope. Maybe this year will be better than last year. With that comes new dreams, hopes, and expectations. So, what are you dreaming about this year? What is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    God's Mantelpiece

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    A sermon on how much God adores us - with a few references to some slightly controversial topics. Preached on the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2020 at St Barnabas Northolt

    .................................. I log into Facebook and there on some one’s status is a grainy black and white photo of a baby - the ultrasound that announces that their new arrival is on it’s way. And many people will keep that ultrasound up with their other photos on the mantelpiece - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,338 views

    When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

    Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Takes Questions Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,479 views

    1. I’m a Tenant Acting Like an Owner 2. I’m Passenger Acting Like a Driver 3. I’m Stranger Thinking I’m an Heir

    Welcome to a three month long study of one week in the life of Jesus. We’ve given the series a title, The Greatest Week in History. That may seem like hyperbole to you but I ask you to think again. Think of it … Jesus Christ never held a political office, never ruled a nation, and never commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Being A Godly Father Of Encouagement

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 18, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    As men of Christ we are to live moral and virtuous lives based on Scriptural principles and to be a light of encouragement. And The result will not only be the renewal of our own lives; It will bring renewal to our families, to our churches, to our community and ultimately to our world.

    Someone noticed ... that the word "father" appears in the dictionary ... just before the word ... "fatigued" ...and just after the word ... "fathead." So, ... to all of us fatigued, ... fathead fathers, ......Happy Father's Day! (Long Pause) Today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2021
     | 4,749 views

    God sees the evil of the world and creates a plan to rescue his people.

    INTRODUCTION • First off, I want to wish everyone a happy 4th of July! • Sometimes when we look at the Bible, particularly at the Old Testament, we tend to think that we humans have progressed, that the things they struggled with are not the same struggles we deal with. • So the tendency is to not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Your Children Back To God

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,724 views

    Baby/Child Dedication A parent's decision to raise their child in church, according to the Word of God is a blessing, and a major commitment.

    GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD (Baby Dedication) Question: • Have you ever given your children back to God? o (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take them back. o I thought He had a ‘no return’ policy on kids! o Besides, I lost the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist