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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Christmas Focus In Matthew: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2015
     | 5,182 views

    Joseph is a righteous man. Even before he is put into a hard position with a pregnant fiancée he is a righteous man that wants to live his life as God instructs.

    CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 SEGMENT 1 Lies. It had to be a lie. How could she be pregnant? What good would come of this? How could she put such a thing on God? What possible reason could she have for spinning a tale of an angel messenger and pregnancy and the Messiah? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Show Your Faithfulness To The Truth

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 14, 2015
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     | 5,737 views

    There are many great dangers to our faith! But ultimately the response to all of these is the TRUTH of God's Word.

    What is the greatest danger to your faith? Please don’t let that question slip quickly from your mind. Consider it carefully. What is the greatest danger to your faith? As we take a moment to reflect on that question I want you to think back to the three Scripture readings for today. Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Question Mark: Why Is Jesus Coming

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016
     | 3,593 views

    This is the first sermon in our series Question Mark. The Message deals with why it is that Jesus Christ is coming into the world. This is a Christmas season message.

    Why Is He Coming Question Mark ? John 1:1-18 Romans 3:9-20 We are beginning a new series entitled “Question Mark—Christmas Season? We have a lot of people who want to celebrate Christmas, but really do not understand what is at the root of Christmas. Some only know of Santa Clause, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Danger Zone!

    Contributed by Paul Mabry on Apr 14, 2014
     | 5,627 views

    Message on the beheading of John the Baptist and warning signs that we must heed as followers of Jesus.

    Mark 6:14-29 Danger Zone Bethel Church of the Nazarene April 6, 2014 Introduction A. I want you to view a brief video clip with me this morning. Don’t speak out loud if you know the show this clip came from. I want to know who the youngest person is who can identify this show. (Show the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Purity Of Heart Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,249 views

    Purity of heart is NOT sinless perfection.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Purity of Heart Text: Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION: When we began our study of the beatitudes some weeks ago, we addressed the question of what it means to be “Blessed”. We noted that blessedness is not just a synonym for “happiness” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Impacting Our Community Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 3, 2017
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     | 12,123 views

    How can the church impact our communities for Christ. Luke explains how in Acts 19:21-41.

    Impacting Our Community Series: Acts Chuck Sligh September 3, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19, starting at verse 21. INTRODUCTION Illus. – If you’re a student of church history, you’ve heard of the great Welsh revival or 1904, a revival in which some 100,000 people came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2018
     | 3,673 views

    This message focuses on Romans 12:15-16.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Scriptures: Romans 12:15-16 This message is the conclusion of my series “A Living Sacrifice To God.” In this message we will look at verses fifteen and sixteen. Some of you know that I like the cartoon “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Watterson. If you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Grow Up Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2017
     | 7,339 views

    Part four discusses how baby Christian misinterpret God's word and establishes wrong beliefs based on their lack of understanding.

    It’s Time To Grow Up Part 4 Scriptures: John 6:53-69; Hebrews 4:12 Introduction This is part four of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up!” In my previous messages I shared with you that there are many baby Christians within the Church, some who have been members of the Church for many years. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 18 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018
     | 2,465 views

    This is message 18 in a series exploring the three foundational elements of a healthy walk. This message continues the discussion of the need for accountability.

    “CPR for a Healthy Walk “Request and Respond to Accountability” Review I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. A. Surrender to Christ B. Present our members to His service C. Renew our mind D. Draw near to God E. Walk in the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How Can I Excel In The Christian Life?

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 26, 2012
     | 16,302 views

    Peter writes about the need to excel in the Christian life. We can excel by 1 - Remembering Where We Are; 2 - Submitting to God’s Authority; 3 - Entrusting Our Lives to God.

    How can we excel in the Christian life? 1 - Remembering Where We Are 11 - "Beloved, I urge you as aliens/strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." "Beloved," "Friends," - it’s so important who you keep company with. "I urge you" - like a Father in the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
     | 6,471 views

    How temptation comes and how to withstand it.

    Introduction Have you ever been in this situation? Parents do this a lot; teachers, coaches also revert to it. Someone wants to tell you a story. As you are listening, you start to grow uncomfortable as you realize there is a moral to the story which is about to be applied to you. Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discipline Yourself To Be Godly Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,203 views

    Beyond the shores of time and the kingdoms of this world there is a heavenly kingdom. It is the place where God has His great white throne, around which the angels play upon their golden harps and shout, “praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanks and hono

    Discipline yourself to be Godly Bishop M.A. Lalachan “But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;” (1 Timothy 4:7) We are living in a most revolutionary era of world history, when situational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simeon’s Song - What Do You See In Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,100 views

    Simeon spent his life looking for the Messiah. He teaches us that those who seek the Lord will find him.

    You will always find what you are looking for. Your parents probably told you when you were young, “if you go looking for trouble, it will be sure to find you.” The principle at work is a spiritual one, “your actions will be directed toward the thing you desire most.” I know a lady loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Holy

    Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on May 31, 2013
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     | 9,731 views

    Peter exhorts us to be holy and not to be conformed to the passions of our former ignorance.

    This is the seventh part of our series in the book of 1 Peter, an epistle written to believers in the first century, who were spread out throughout the region of Asia Minor. Peter is encouraging them and reminding them to keep their eyes focused on God and the things of God in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist