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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Set Your Mind On The Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,446 views

    in Ps 16:8 David said, “I have set the LORD always before me….” Sermon encourages Christians to practice the presence of God in their daily lives and give some instruction on how to do that.

    Romans 8:5 3-29-15 Our study over the last few weeks has led us one phrase in Romans 8:5, “… those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires” (NIV).i To walk in the Spirit as KJV puts it, to live life as it ought to be lived, requires that our minds be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why I Believe In Jesus

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,955 views

    This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Careful, Don’t Lose Your Empathy!

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023
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     | 4,179 views

    People today are so unempathetic that we see people in trouble, we see people in distress, and we are so self-absorbed…so self-centered that all we care about is me, my and mine! but Jesus purchased us with His blood to be our Brother’s Keeper!

    Open your bibles with me to Luke at chapter number 10 commencing in verse 25 through verse 37. Thank you, you may be seated. The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of our God shall stand forever! I want to talk this morning about the danger of losing our empathy …empathy is our ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    A Study In Colossians: Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2022
     | 3,929 views

    Paul gives four word pictures for what a growing Christian looks like: a tree, a building, a student, a river.

    Above All: A study in Colossians Walk in Him Colossians 2:2-7 Pastor Jefferson M, Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-22-2022 Intro In 1969, Martin Broadwell described the “four levels of teaching.” Some have called it “four stages of learning any new skill.” They are: Unconscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Not Going To Miss You Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,129 views

    This sermon continues to focus on Solomon's melancholy view of life and his conclusion to: "Remember God in the days of your youth" because there will come a point where you will no longer remember or enjoy very little.

    The passage we will be looking at today is kind of a lengthy one. It is Ecclesiastes 11:7 going all the way down to Ecclesiastes 12:8. This particular chunk of passage is actually considered probably the last words that Solomon wrote at least in this book. Even though there are words that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Two Destinies Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 9, 2024
     | 1,601 views

    There are two destinies for every person -Blessedness or destruction

    Summer in the Psalms Psalm 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-09-2024 The Good Life What is the “good life?” For some, the good life would look like this. [beach] Many people name their boats “the Good Life.” Or this. [Mountain] Or this [Fishing] Or this [family] Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallowed Be Your Name (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2023
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     | 1,512 views

    in part two of the message we will (after some review) answer 2 questions... #1 - What does pursuing holiness look like #2 - How do we pursue holiness

    Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY MGCC – it is October 9th 2022.... AND – as we gather together (on this beautiful Fall morning) I want to remind you of a few things, that... God is real. Jesus is alive. His word is true His promises are certain We are His church, His people, and ‘in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Thanks God, Give Back To God And Give To Others? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2023
     | 1,575 views

    We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced

    Series: Thanksgiving to God and Giving Back – Why Give Back? Video Illustration: Psalm 118 Thesis: We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced His love in our struggles. We should want to pass on His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning The Tables

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 33 views

    When pride roars loudest and evil seems unchallenged, God turns the tables—silencing injustice, restoring peace, and defending those who trust Him.

    The Lion’s Pride When Nahum wrote his prophecy, Nineveh was still a considerable world dominating power. The city stood like a glittering jewel on the banks of the Tigris River — towering walls, wide streets, palaces carved with lions, kings who thought of themselves as gods. The Assyrian Empire ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Will You Allow God To Reproduce Christ's Likeness In You?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    this testimony of the apostle Paul in which he shares his own personal theology with the Galatian Christians who had become known for their backslidings. It is a beautiful miniature, shining forth as an unusual and sparkling gem, an entire commentary on

    WILL YOU ALLOW GOD TO REPRODUCE CHRIST’S LIKENESS IN YOU? by: A.W. Tozer "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave him- self for me. " ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 51,300 views

    what it means to have a thankful heart

    Dec. 3, 2000 Colossians 3:15-17 “A thankful heart” INTRODUCTION Eight things to be thankful for: Be grateful... * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Jumping In To Ministry Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    While knowing what your gift might be is helpful; God gets the glory when we use it. Because the end is near, bend your ear and hear these four calls of commitment.

    Jumping in to Ministry 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill 9/17/06 After watching the game last Sunday afternoon, I realized that the end is near for the beloved Packers. I received an email from a Bears backer that went like this: “…May I suggest a couple of topic ideas for next week’s sermon? ‘Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Can You Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,767 views

    Are you going to believe Brown or the Bible? This sermon focuses on the facts of how we got our Bible and why we can believe it.

    Cracking the DaVinci Code: Can You Trust the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Rev. Brian Bill 5/7/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. It’s easy to get confused about the Bible. Listen to how some children answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Milk Or Meat Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2014
     | 10,254 views

    1) The Cause (1 Corinthians 3:1–3a), 2) The Symptoms (1 Corinthians 3:3b–4), and 3) The Cure (1 Corinthians 3:5-9) for division.

    When Companies struggle with human or mechanical processes, they hire experts which come into and identify faulty processes. Often those who engage in a task every day, become blind to the problems. They often fail to see the pitfalls before them. The Corinthian believers had an especially hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Global Warming And The Bible

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    Does the Bible say anything concerning Global Warming that we hear so much about?

    Global Warming and the Bible 2 Peter 3:3-14 These days it seems you can hardly turn on the TV, go online, or open your morning newspaper without being confronted with the idea of global warming. In his 2006 Oscar-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan