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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    What Does It Feel Like To Know Jesus Is Alive.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 13, 2023
     | 1,410 views

    Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we … but before we go, we are changed into something he wants us to be. He wants us to look forward to dead, and our future life with him.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 9th April 2023 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Is Jesus Christ The Lord Of This Church? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    I once saw a package of plastic shark teeth that were labled as "genuine imitation shark teeth." I wonder if we aren’t guilty of being genuine imitation Christians at times. As Paul begins his letter he points out that the Colossians were 3D Christians-

    SERIES: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD...SERIOUSLY! SERMON: IS JESUS CHRIST LORD OF THIS CHURCH? Colossians 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: This church will be what it ought to be when our members become what they should be. I am beginning a new series of messages this morning from Paul’s letter to the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Curing Church Conflict-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2011
     | 2,576 views

    3 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged? The cure for church conflict is challenged by our....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn’t know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may concern, I need two mongeese." No, that wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Snake Oil Peddlers In The Church

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    Are false teachers prevalent today? You bet! Just take a look at how Paul describes them.

    Colossians 2:1-10 Snake Oil Peddlers in the Church They used to travel the country in multitudes, setting up camp in every village and clearing, peddling their wares. Their product was a concoction of anything from alcohol to spring water, and they claimed to be able to cure every illness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Four Churches In Asia

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    A discussion of the first four Churches in Asia

    Revelation 2:-3:22 The Seven Chuches The second Chapter is the beginning of Christ talking to the seven churches in Asia. Although they were specifically the churches that Christ was speaking to, this was meant for every one of us. Look how he ends each letter to the seven Churches. (2:7; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For The New (Church) Year

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    A Prayer for the New (Church) Year

    Happy New Year! No, this is not a “Max Webber” greeting. Max (a member at St. Peter), as you know, likes to greet people with “Happy New Year!” no matter what time of year it is just to get a reaction. I, however, am very serious when I say “Happy New Year!” because even though January 1st is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Need For Faithfulness In Church Attendance Series

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 316 ratings
     | 41,367 views

    God wants His people to be faithful in their church attendance.

    HEB.10:22-31 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN CHURCH ATTENDANCE" * If our dictionary is revised in the next few years, beside the entry for the word "faithfulness," * There could possibly be a note which reads: "a once prized characteristic of human character which is now extinct." * You might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

    We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ceo Of The Church Part 2 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Jesus takes 3 actions in the letters to 3 churches in Revelation 3.

    INTRODUCTION: What do you think of our church? More importantly, what do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church? Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? (I guess this will tell your age if you do remember…) They were usually set in a crowded restaurant or other public ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Churches Journey Towards Revival

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    As this passage unfolds it speaks of Solomon’s temple that was erected for the purpose of worshiping Jehovah God, and then dedicated by prayer, sacrifice and finally it was consummated by the presence of God being made manifested by fire. Now, at the clo

    Illustration: A few years back the Lord called my wife and I to Pastor a small community church that had two active deacons; one of which I became very close to during our 2 ½ year tenure. We had noticed the Sunday School record books held a sad truth, the church had been on a gradual decline for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Why Does A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,264 views

    We all want to ask God questions and one question many people want to ask is how a loving God could send people to Hell for all eternity.

    “Why Does A Loving God Send People to Hell?” Introduction: There are a lot of people who have questions that they want to ask God. One of the questions that many people want to ask God is, “how a loving God could send people to Hell?” We know that one of the characteristics that is used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church That Reaches Different People Series

    Contributed by John Tung on May 10, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,168 views

    The Apostle Peter was called to reach different kinds of people: someone with nothing to contribute to society, someone with great amount to contribute, someone with an undetermined amount to contribute. God cares for all of them, and so should the church

    A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT: REACHING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE Acts 9:32-43 John Tung, 5-6-07 I. Introduction There is a commercial on TV which shows several signs from companies that offer very mixed up services that do not belong together. For example - and this is in the spirit on the commercial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Jesus Isn't In Church You Go Home With Your Demons

    Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    We need to domesticate the word Demon to imply anything that desires to negatively control and influence us. Once we do that, so much of what Jesus does become incredibly applicable to us.

    Did you happen to bring a demon to church on Sunday or maybe just sit beside one? Hard to tell isn’t it, Botox is really screwing up my ability to spot them in a crowd. In Luke 4:31 we find Jesus is teaching in a Synagogue, and at some point a man interrupts and an evil spirit speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Investments Tips For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    This sermon is geared for a church celebrating an anniversary. THis is our 45th year anniversary service.

    Investment Tips For A Healthy Church 9/23/07 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Matthew 9:35-38 Today we look back and recognize the 45 years God has blessed this particular part of the body of Christ known first as Glenville Presbyterian Church and today as Glenville New Life Community Church PCUSA. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    What Does "morality" Even Mean?

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,234 views

    How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

    A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene