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  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Shipwrecked Faith

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,337 views

    Life is a great journey on which we are in the process of going through. The Christian Life has often been compared to a “race”, a “fight”, a “warfare”, a “journey”, and more.

    SHIPWRECKED FAITH 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, [19] holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Sack Full Of Feathers Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    Words fly away like feathers freed from a sack. It is important to keep a check on our words

    A Sack full of Feathers James 3:1-12 This morning we are back on the subject of a faith that works. We have been looking into the book of James and dealing with the direct teaching about faith and trials and expectations. According To James self-control is a part of our faith as Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Csi, Heaven's Gate, And Evil

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    You know evil by its actions. You know God by his actions, his actions of love. Every day, in every way, make sure which side you are on. Be on God’s side, keep God’s law of love.

    CSI, Heaven’s Gate, and Evil Proverbs 3:7-8 10/23/05 2332 words Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, and follow along as I read verses 7-8. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 2,808 views

    Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
     | 6,654 views

    Message 22 in a journey through John's gospel exploring the wonder of our Good Shepherd supplementing John 10 with the visual of Psalm 23.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Lord is My Shepherd” INTRODUCTION One of the most devastating accusations against God that the devil continually tries to promote is that God is not all that good. Satan invites us to look around at the appalling evil in the world and our own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What's A Woman To Do? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 5,262 views

    Message 30 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message deals with proper decorum in the worship assembly. We touch on the woman's role in the church.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “What’s A Woman to Do?” I Corinthians 11:2-16 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 Do whatever it takes to walk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Journey. Life On Trial. Your Witness Please.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,632 views

    Three words in a court of law during the trial examination of the witnesses is..."Your Witness Please..." In similar fashion, as we journey through life, we live a "LIFE ON TRIAL". Question is, WHAT DO WE WITNESS FOR CHRIST in our life?

    2014.09.14.Sermon.The journey. Life on trial. Your witness please. William Akehurst, HSWC Recap Finishing with Joy – Acts 20. The vision. Seeking direction. God prepares us to do HIS Will. Doing God’s Will – Acts 21 Committed to HIS Will – Acts 21 (...to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Future Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 7,607 views

    What does a forward looking church look like?

    The Future Church Philippians 3:12-16 New Barna Research has discovered that a person’s lifelong behaviors and views are generally developed when they are young – usually prior to reaching teen years. The research showed 4 critical outcomes: First, a person’s moral foundations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Steward In The Square

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Nov 15, 2012
     | 4,221 views

    If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expecta

    If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expectation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contagious Faith Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,395 views

    #13 in series.

    Colossians 4:2-6 – Contagious Faith And we are in the final lap of the race, the final stage of working our way through Colossians verse by verse. Next week, we will spend some time looking at qualities of Christian friendships. And the following week, we will be examining what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of The Mediator Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 27, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,985 views

    Scripture says that Jesus is our "mediator." What is a mediator and what did Jesus do to fill that need in our lives?

    OPEN: Humorist Dave Barry once wrote about gifts that were given to Jesus by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you carefully analyzed what the Bible tells us, you’d find there was an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Now why would the wisemen not use ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Rejoices In The Truth

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 29, 2025
     | 139 views

    So if love is present, real love, agape love, there is no pleasure taken when bad things happen or are done, whether its to yourself or to others.

    Alba 12-28-2025 LOVE REJOICES IN THE TRUTH I Corinthians 13:6 A man told of the terrible experience he had with an advertisement he saw on television. He said that they told him that he could get one type of car for $100.00, and later they said he could get one house for $1000.00, but he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Connected To? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 23,843 views

    Encourages discernment in forming relationships and choosing paths, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will and light, not darkness.

    Greetings, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Lord and to turn our hearts and minds toward His Word. We are here, united in Christ, to grow in our understanding, to deepen our faith, and to strengthen our bonds. We are here to grapple with the ...read more

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    Tangible Verses Intangible Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 11, 2023
     | 1,840 views

    What is it that God wants you to do with the one life he has given you? The life you have is a gift but will not be all it can be without your journeying into the unknown.

    Tangible verses Intangible. Abraham set free to be blessed and a blessing! Genesis 17:1-10 and 17:15-22. We carry on today with number two sermon of this four-part sermon series “Steadfast.” The verse that sort of ties the series together is Psalm 16:8 “I have set the LORD always before me: ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational