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  • Ralph juthman avatar

    The One Thing You Need Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,911 views

    This is the second sermon in a series on The Book of Joshua

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.2 Joshua 1:1-9 What You Need Most When Facing A Challenge Deut. 31:6- Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” INTRODUCTION The one thing you need when facing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
     | 3,931 views

    Walk in the Light

    Walk in the Light September 2, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Walk in the Light Focus Passage: I John 1:5-10 INTRODUCTION: 1. Four groups of people who will find this sermon helpful: a) Those who are afraid to become Christians because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Lessons From A Cave Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 3,904 views

    Message 8 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This continues the exploration of depression from message 7. This message focuses on some lessons to learn from Elijah's experience.

    Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #8 “Lessons from A Cave Where Elijah gets reconnected to God and Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s life long journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Importance Of Coming Together For Worship

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    For Christian worshippers, the ability to watch worship online is a great gift. I am so grateful for technology to connect with you. Yet, the ability to watch worship online comes with challenges too.

    The ground has shifted in remarkable ways over the past four months. With the onset of a deadly virus, many of you rightly changed your Sunday habits of worship. A virus has demanded that we take precautions with our health. We are at a crossroads where scientists and doctors are battling for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    I Go To Prepare A Place For You

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 28, 2023
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    Did you notice that I read, ‘There are many rooms in my Father’s house”? In the KJV it says, “many mansions.” Other versions say: “many abiding places” or “dwellings” or “resting places” or “homes.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 12:4; Psalm 14:2, 139:8-10; Ecc. 3:11; Deut 6:15; 2 Chron. 2:6, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Behavior Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    Balak's Inquiries Relative To The Service Of God, And Balaam's Answer. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    This Sermon is #18 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVIII. Balak’s inquiries relative to the service of God, and Balaam’s answer, briefly considered. Micah vi. 6, 7, 8. "Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Zechariah's Fifth Vision: Empowered For Service Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2022
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     | 3,371 views

    How will we finish the assignments God gives us in life? In this vision, God gave Zechariah the timeless principle that answers that question. This vision in Zechariah 4 has a lampstand and two olive trees. What do they represent? What message is God sending His people in this vision?

    Intro Zechariah 4 records this prophet’s 5th vision. As in the previous vision (chapter 3), God is addressing the concerns Zechariah and his companions had in their assignment to rebuild the temple and restore worship in Jerusalem. The concern dealt with in the previous visions was how can we be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Get A Grip! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,145 views

    We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

    I'm Mad Pt. 1 - Get a Grip! I. Introduction There are a lot of ways to say it. I "fly off the handle." I have a short fuse. I'm about to flip out. I'm hot under the collar. I'm about to have a cow. I'm about to go postal. Cheesed off! Or I'm salty! It really ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Roles & Responsibilities (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,708 views

    A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

    Roles And Responsibilities (Part I) Titus 2:1-8 In our church bylaws and constitution there is a "job description" concerning the pastor of this church. It lays out the general expectations and responsibilities of the church pastor. It reads (among other things): The pastor will give himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Sermon The Apostle Paul Would Preach (A Sermon On Encouragement)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,636 views

    A retired carpenter had a very large workshop full of tools. He thought to himself what he was going to do with these tools.

    He decided to have an auction. He hired a auctioneer to come into his shop to take an inventory of all his valuable tools. He told the auctioneer everything is up for auction except one tool. He walked over to his work table and picked up a hammer he had since he was a young man. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Simple Steps For An Extraordinary New Year

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023
     | 1,876 views

    Psalm 22 begins as a lament - a desperate plea to God from someone who knows how much he needs God. The terms are clear - without God there is no hope. With God there is always hope, and David gives us a map here, finding hope when challenges are all around us

    _____________ To receive sermon notes in your email inbox, subscribe here: https://forsythesermons.substack.com/ To receive emails from John Dobbs on topics of faith, books, photography, and miscellany: https://johndobbs.substack.com/ To watch videos of sermons from Forsythe Church of Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Time To Get Back To Work

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023
     | 1,700 views

    It appears like everybody needs something from us, family members, friends, bosses at work, the schools that we may attend, our churches, clubs, etc. We wind up racing through life, taking care of the necessary, the immediate, and the urgent.

    Repeatedly the important is abandoned. Our problem is not the volume of requests or lack of organizational skills, but values - what is really important to us. Our values and our priorities are reflected in how we use our assets/resources. Frequently our activities give a false representation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Funerl Douglass Smith

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 20, 2025
     | 277 views

    Non church attender retired teacher, loved to travel, mentor students.

    Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Douglass Smith”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

    1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational