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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Thanks Giving Every Day (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011
     | 10,973 views

    Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday celebration; it's a heart condition! Overflowing with illustrations, this topical message explores the importance of Thanksgiving and acts as a prelude to an expository sermon (part 2) on living a life of thankfuln

    Thanksgiving Every Day Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/20/2011 So with Thanksgiving only four days away, have you thought much about what you’re thankful for this year? I don’t know about you, but for some reason I always associate Thanksgiving with Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Split Loyalties? Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,622 views

    Answer to the question, "Can a Christian be a politician?"

    TOUGH QUESTIONS Part 5-Split Loyalties? 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Honorable Duty Within The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020
     | 5,189 views

    As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

    Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Love And Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019
     | 4,819 views

    As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

    Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven-Part2 Series

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,479 views

    The blessed in the kingdom of heaven are a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life.

    The mourners are the meek, a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life. The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His plans for their lives and the world. They are gentile towards all men. They bear provocation ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fixing Our Thoughts On Jesus. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    This sermon talks about fixing our thoughts on Jesus and expands the thought using a numonic FACE It contains a couple of good stories.

    I want to read a motoring magazine type article on the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. "Go ahead. Try it." My driving instructor was eager to send me down the slalom in the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Intrigued, I punched the gas pedal and started dodging orange cones set out on the pavement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Present Suffering Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,038 views

    The believer’s future is connected with Christ’s. Christ is the faithful Son and is the Father’s rightful heir. The Christian by means of his adoption is a joint heir with Christ and may look forward to eternal glory in the presence of the Son (cp. John 1

    For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too (2 Corinthians 1.5). Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God; they have received the Spirit of adoption whereby they approach God as “Abba! Father!” Their adoption is sealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Where Our Hope Lies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2013
     | 6,204 views

    The good servant of Christ Jesus must always remember that our hope lies in God who is Saviour of all people, especially of those who believe.

    “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting For Truth

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 15, 2008
     | 3,564 views

    Press ahead, persevere and persist in His grace.

    FIGHTING FOR TRUTH Text: Jude 17-25 What is truth? We hear that question ringing from pages of Holy Scripture. One source tell us that the word truth is found 237 times in the King James version of the Holy Bible. Pilate asked this question of Jesus in the Gospel of John chapter 18 and verse 38. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Expending Patience Wisely

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,951 views

    Patience is difficult for us all, but if we develop certain good habits, it makes a big difference. Often times patience simply means delaying anger or refusing to rush to a conclusion or action.

    Expending Patience Wisely 1. Someone has contrasted the good and bad of patience, “Patience: The quality you admire in the driver behind you but can’t stand in the driver who’s in front of you.” 2. Someone else illustrated patience this way: “When you're being yelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023
     | 1,648 views

    A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Character Study Of Ezekiel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
     | 581 views

    Ezekiel was a prophet and priest who ministered during the Babylonian exile. Ezekiel’s life teaches us about obedience, faithfulness, and the power of God’s word to transform hearts.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF EZEKIEL – PROPHET IN EXILE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 2:1 "And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee." Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 1:1-3, Ezekiel 3:17, Ezekiel 18:30-32, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Firm In Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,205 views

    To explore and understand the power of faith in our lives, and how it can serve as our guiding light, source of strength, and bringer of joy.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today to explore and discuss the profound theme of faith in our lives. As we delve into the core of our Christian belief, let's take a moment to reflect on the words of a renowned Christian author, Oswald Chambers, who once said, "Faith is deliberate ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,182 views

    Explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, seeking to understand the mysteries of God's Kingdom and the reckoning day within it.

    Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in fellowship and unity. In our hearts, a shared hope. In our minds, a shared curiosity. We are here to learn, to understand, to grow. We gather in the name of the Lord, our God, who guides us in all things. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The ...read more

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    Full Riches Of Complete Understanding

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,599 views

    There's over a billion websites. Every second, there are 40,000 searches on Google, 2 million emails are sent, and 6000 Tweets are Tweeted. People are hungry for information and knowledge! There is so much information shared that it is impossible to know what is true and what is misleading.

    Colossians – Jesus Holds it All Full Riches of Complete Understanding September 2, 2018 There’s over a billion websites. Every second, there are 40,000 searches on Google, 2 million emails are sent, and 6000 Tweets are Tweeted. People are hungry for information and knowledge! There is so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational