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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Using Your Gifts

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022
     | 1,772 views

    Even though they are aware of their abilities, some people believe they are entitled to make use of them however they see fit. When we use our abilities, how does it glorify God?

    Peter writes that everyone has some abilities. He also states that we are to use what God gave us to reach the world, not for our pleasure but for serving and edifying God. Paul mentions various gifts or abilities. • 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Justice And Equality

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,117 views

    What are principles for Christian working relationships? Regardless of employment positions, Christians are to bring unity within the church body.

    This passage of scripture mirrors that of Ephesians 6:7-8. Paul does not censure nor support slavery; however, he teaches that Christ rises above all divisions between individuals. Slaves are advised to work sincerely like their lord is Christ himself, yet masters are to be fair and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumph Over Enemies

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022
     | 1,144 views

    Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again.

    Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again. God had given Esther a natural beauty, He allowed her to speak with the king, and He provided and opportunity for Mordecai to overhear a terrible plot. In verses 1-16: • Previously, Haman had enticed the king to sign a decree ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting A Faith Check-Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022
     | 1,613 views

    Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment.

    Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians is found in 2 Corinthians 13:1-10. Before he comes to see them, he tells them that they need to repent of their sins. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment. When Paul carries out Christ’s potent discipline among them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why The Church #6 Are You Worthy? Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 430 views

    We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation.

    ~ Intro: As in the video where gratefulness changes everything… We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation. Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:1… 1. We become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Good Neighbor Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 27, 2025
     | 1,001 views

    “Like a Good Neighbor” fits in very well with our text for today. What does it mean to be a good neighbor?

    Like A Good Neighbor   Luke 10:25-37 Introduction In a 2011 commercial, a wife found her husband on the phone at 3 am. When she asked who he was talking to, he said, “Jake from State Farm.” She sarcastically grabbed the phone and asked, “What are you wearing, Jake from State ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving God With All Of Our Life

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,221 views

    Many times we thought that we love God and yet what we show is different. How do we show that we really love Him?

    TOPIC: LOVING GOD WITH ALL OF OUR LIFE Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 v. 5, “5 Ibigin mo si Yahweh na iyong Diyos nang buong puso, buong kaluluwa at buong lakas.” “You hall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Introduction: (1 PPT) LOVING GOD WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Live For Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,084 views

    Paul said, "For me to live is Christ, and die is gain."

    To Live for Christ Philippians 1:15-26 Good morning. Jim Elliot was a passionate evangelist and a martyred Christian missionary. The pursuit of his life was to intimately know the Lord, to tell others about Jesus, and to obey the call, Christ had for his life. Jim Elliot committed his life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Dream Team

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 451 views

    Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

    Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Or Who Are The Walking Twice Dead?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 12, 2024
     | 474 views

    Today we read about the dangers of false teaching and the duty to fight for the truth of God.

    Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is The Church Guilty Of Laziness While Waiting For God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2024
     | 689 views

    What does the word “laziness” mean? Laziness is being unwilling to work or being idle.

    Certain individuals in the Thessalonian church were dishonestly instructing that since Christ would return quickly, individuals ought to save their obligations, quit work, do no future preparation, and simply just stand by and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Superar Los Desafíos Del Presente Siguiendo La Palabra De Jesús Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024
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     | 673 views

    En nuestra búsqueda por marcar la diferencia, ya sea en nuestra vida personal, en nuestros esfuerzos profesionales o en nuestros viajes espirituales, inevitablemente encontramos problemas y fracasos.

    Superar los desafíos del presente siguiendo la palabra de Jesús Introducción: En nuestra búsqueda por marcar la diferencia, ya sea en nuestra vida personal, en nuestros esfuerzos profesionales o en nuestros viajes espirituales, inevitablemente encontramos problemas y ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Give Them Something To Eat

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 27, 2023
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     | 9,201 views

    Can I tell you this morning, it’s a stressful thing to have no money, no manpower, and no way to meet the needs in front of you. And still Jesus says to you what he said to his men so long ago, “These people are hungry. Give them something to eat.”

    TITLE: GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 6:32-44 This is one of the great miracles of the Bible. 5000 hungry men show up uninvited and then stay for supper. Imagine ordering 5000 pizzas-deep-dish, Chicago-style, of course. That would cost a pretty penny. Suppose you had to feed 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Did It For Me

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023
     | 3,144 views

    It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

    You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way To Emmaus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,180 views

    Serving Christ and working for change for the better is the best way to live.

    On The Way To Emmaus – Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815. General Wellington of England faced the powerful leader Napoleon and his French army. As they fought against each other in this famous battle, England waited prayerfully to hear the outcome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed