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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Connecting With Ministry Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016
     | 5,872 views

    This message will answer the question, “How do I get involved in ministry?”

    Our study on CONNECTING continues today. We are examining how to best fulfill our MISSION as we enter into this new year. In order to pursue the goals of evangelism and discipleship, we must be CONNECTED. First, we must be connected with God for the spiritual strength that only he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sl6th Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Sloth is more than laziness. It is lack of working for the betterment of the community: both the community of the body of Christ and the community at large. Basically, it is the failure to make a contribution to make the lives of people around you better.

    SE7EN: SL6TH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14 June 22, 2008 Alright, we are coming down to the final two deadly sins. They are deadly practices and lifestyles because they lead us to destruction and trash the community formed in Jesus. And this one is no different: sloth. Sloth is more than laziness. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 37,114 views

    Peter addresses the church and communicates the glad tidings that we, the people of God, possess tremendous privileges. The Church is privileged in that it is able to shine with & proclaim the excellencies of God.

    1 Peter 2: 9 & 10 THE PEOPLE OF GOD [Renewing Hope Series] [Exodus 19:5-6 / Isaiah 43:20-21] A story is told of a hitchhiker who was trying to get a ride one night in Las Angles. A car pulled over to pick him up. When the hitchhiker got into the car he saw the face of the driver and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing A Healthy Home Or Relationship Through Submission

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jun 3, 2012
     | 3,185 views

    The sermon teaches us how we can experience a healthy home or relationship through submission to one another

    Introduction: Ephesians 5: 21 say: “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” and the entire passage where this is taken from talk principally of our relation with one another – what we are expected to do to one another in the home/marital relationship. In our homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Real Christian Life

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    The real Christian life .

    THE REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE John 3: 15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not So Ordinary---Extraordinary

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 24, 2012
     | 5,308 views

    Don't let your worship simply be that of the status quo. Be sensitive be willing to sacrificially worship the Lord. Seek to have a Servants' Heart.

    When the Ordinary Translates into the EXTRAORDINARY (Sometimes even less than Ordinary) Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-3 1 ¶ Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. (KJV) 1 Entonces Jesús, seis días antes de la ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,740 views

    Giving, Forgiving, Forgetting, and Serving. “Father, please transform my life so I can become more like Jesus every day.”

    Who was the greatest person who ever lived? Without question, no person more greatly impacted the course of history than Jesus Christ. He didn’t do it through wars, conquest and domination. He changed the world by serving others. Jesus was the supreme example of servanthood. So how can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,925 views

    Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

    Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Does It Mean That We Are The ‘body Of Christ’? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,063 views

    This sermon unpacks the phrase "the body of Christ" with a look at how God intends to great things through His people.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT WE ARE "THE BODY OF CHRIST"? Think of all that Jesus did and consider that we are now “His body.” - 1 Corinthians 12:27. - Picture in your mind’s eye Jesus walking around Palestine. See Him reaching out with a compassionate hand. See Him walking among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 15, 2019
     | 4,434 views

    In the Gospel lesson from the 1st Sunday of Lent we hear Jesus say that a person does not live by bread alone. How often do we do that in our own lives however?

    “‘BOMB CYCLONE’ BLASTS THROUGH CENTRAL US”[i] This was a Thursday morning headline from CNN’s website, highlighting the historic late winter storm that swept across a great portion of the central part of the United States during the middle of this week that saw lots of people being affected by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Do We Overcome Temptation? (Luke, Part 3) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 7, 2022
     | 1,650 views

    None of us is immune to being tempted … but we all can overcome by following the same model that Jesus provided for us. When you resist him, you are choosing the things of God; you are choosing to turn away from the quick pleasure fix (of sin) and seeking His way to guide your life.

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Busy Waiting

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,913 views

    Gossip the gospel.

    BUSY WAITING. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 - “The church of the Thessalonians” came into being as a result of Paul’s second missionary journey. After Paul’s vision (Acts 16:9) Paul, Silas and Timothy were joined by Luke and crossed the Aegean Sea into Europe (Acts 16:10-12). After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5 Ways To Grow Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
     | 320 views

    Let’s look at these 5 paths to spiritual growth in more detail: Five ways to grow spiritually! The fab 5!

    5 ways to grow spiritually I see our church’s vision and mission is in helping people grow spiritually and this is done by 5 different ways: • By engaging with relevant Biblical teaching and preaching. • By connecting in divine appointed relationships. • By practicing spiritual disciplines ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Pledge Allegiance To… (July 4th Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 30, 2022
     | 2,383 views

    We live in a land of “creature worshippers”.

    For example... Illus: A seventeen-year-old girl made Elvis Presley not just an entertainer, or a mortal. She made him an idol and she literally worshipped him. It is a matter of record that she has seen his movie: • “LOVE ME TENDER” 107 times. • “LOVING YOU” 110 times. • “KING CREOLE” 91 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Charles' Coronation

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 6, 2023
     | 1,192 views

    It isn't irrelevant. It isn't just pageantry. It's a model for the commissioning of every leader.

    Yesterday, I imagine that most of us were glued to our televisions from about 11 to 1 watching King Charles' and Queen Camilla’s coronation. For most of us, this was the first time in our lifetimes that we’d witnessed such an event. It was an extraordinary spectacle. What did you think of it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist