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Oneness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 13, 2003

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Receiving the gifts of oneness means that we love one leader and commit to one calling. Those things are not the same as having doctrinal agreement or being socially compatible.

This week I met a young man who was very clear about what he needed. He came here to the church to participate in a wedding rehearsal. We began to talk about weddings. He expressed the hope that this wedding would not be like the last wedding he had attended. In that earlier wedding, he had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Of Our Fathers"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 3, 2005

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It is living still, inspite of all that has come against it; inspite of all who have tried to pervert it. Keep the faith!

What an august gathering we would witness, if we were able to transport back in time and go to Jerusalem for this first official council on the doctrines of the faith. All the big names are there. Paul and Barnabas, who have had much God-given success in ministry among the gentiles, which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Orthodox

What Your Neighbours Want To Hear

Contributed by Dean Brown on Jun 7, 2004

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Your neighbours hear you talk every day, but do you really know what they want you to say?

What Your Neighbours Want to Hear May 16, 2004 Sermon ƒã Proverbs 27: 14 NLT Pastor Dean C. Brown "If you shout a pleasant greeting to your neighbour too early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse!" I was walking in my neighbourhood this week, and as is my usual, I was looking for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:14

Denomination: Holiness

The Seed Of Change Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001

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God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

In Danger Of Distraction Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

based on 118 ratings

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This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 6:1-14 April 1, 2001 “In Danger of Distraction” If you have email, you will appreciate the following message I got from an old friend recently. It read Let it be known: 1. Big companies don’t do business via chain letters and there are no computer programs that track ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Priority Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

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Second in a series in 1 Cor focusing on the first of three cures for disunity in the church. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and Him crucified.

Chico Alliance Church March 2, 2003 Pastor David Welch “The Priority of Christ and the Cross” I Corinthians 1:10-31 OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 B. Reproof concerning disorder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Awkward Situation

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

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Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Am I Going To Wear To Church? Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 18, 2001

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What we "wear" communicates what we believe.

Are any of you ladies like my wife? Looking through her closet saying, “What am I going to wear?” Sometimes it’s funny just watching her mix and match blouses with skirts, then the shoes… Then when I think we’re all ready to go, she comes out wearing something completely different than what she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Merciful

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006

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People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions.

Title: Happy are the Merciful Text: Matthew 5:7 Truth: People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions. Aim: Encourage others to be merciful. INTRODUCTION There is something enticing about a movie plot dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

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Abraham was the ultimate friend of God. There was no one who was elevated to any higher degree in friendship to God than Abraham. God made sure that this unique label was recorded in script

We learned about our need for understanding our purpose…that a life without purpose is a life without meaning. Perhaps you have struggled with your purpose or the meaning of your life. You can only find your meaning, your destiny for your life through a relationship with God. Any attempts to try ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

He Decided Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 30, 2011

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This is week 5 of our sermon series No Ordinary Family and looks at the faith that put Moses on the list.

Every story has a beginning and this story began on the side of the Nile River. But before we can tell you about the beginning we need to tell you the beginning of the beginning. I’ve told you the story several times about Joseph being sold into slavery and ending up as governor of Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Revival Comes Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 2, 2010

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Revival is the Sovereign hand of God responding to the expressed need and prayer of God’s people.

PREACHER: Ralph Juthman TEXT: Psalm 85:4-6; various THEME: Revival comes at the sovereign, gracious decision of God to send a fresh movement of His Spirit among his people TITLE: When Revival Comes INTRODUCTION “The single greatest need in our land today is heaven-sent revival! In his annual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Friend Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2016

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If you want to enjoy intimate fellowship with your incredible Lord, take the time to welcome strangers and stand near Him. Then believe Him when He tells you He wants to do the impossible in and through you.

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice. A motorcycle officer named Terry ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joy For The Journey Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2017

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We can rejoice no matter what is going on around us or to us. Paul demonstrates this in the book of Philippians. This sermon is the introduction to a series on the letter to the Philippians.

A. I heard about a waitress who couldn’t get a smile out of her customer no matter how hard she tried. 1. The sad old woman sat there looking miserable, depressed and dejected all through dinner. 2. As the lady paid her bill and was leaving, the waitress warmly said, “Have a nice day!” 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Verses The Eggheads (2020) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 7, 2022

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”Paul Verses the Eggheads” – Acts chapter 17 verses 16-34 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes (vs 16) Paul: A Man of Courage (vs 17-21) Communication: A Message of Impact (vs 21-34) Response: some varied reactions (vs 32-34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Eggheads is a British quiz show shown on channel 5 • Hosted by TC presenter Jeremy Vine. • The show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Brethren

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