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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Live In Unity Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012
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    The Church is one body. Unity is worth the effort.

    Introduction “An architectural magazine is responsible for the statement that the members of a Presbyterian church in Waterloo, Iowa, have constructed a new church building out of a single large rock. Stone was scarce, and while looking about for a possible quarry their attention was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Great Commission Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012
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     | 6,591 views

    A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

    “A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 17, 2014
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     | 16,491 views

    Adapted from material from Outreach, I preached this sermon the week before Back to Church Sunday to encourage members to invite their friends, relative, associates and neighbor to church.

    Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone! Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church How many people do you know who “used to go” to church, but just don’t anymore? If you are like most folks, you probably know quite a few. Today there are 320 million people in America and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

    IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    I Saw A Throne Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,672 views

    In Worship John had a revelation.We also need to receive this revelation to have an extra ordinary relation with God

    Then I Saw Revelation 5:1-5 (AMP) 1 AND I saw lying on the open hand of Him Who was seated on the throne a scroll (book) written within and on the back, closed and sealed with seven seals; 2 And I saw a strong angel announcing in a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the scroll? And [who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Where's Waldo? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007
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     | 4,217 views

    Seeking means intentional effort to find. Finding Waldo is not always easy. Neither is finding his kingdom and his righteousness. Yet it is worth the effort.

    When I think of seeking or searching, “Where’s Waldo?” The busy pictures where you search for Waldo and other objects that often blend into the rest of the picture. You have to search and search to find him. Sometimes it is easy and it jumps right out at you but usually it is not. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: "every Person Is As Close To God As They Want To Be" James 4:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
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     | 664 views

    From James 4:8 a sermon to challenge the listener to reflect on their relationship with God.

    Transformed by Truth: "Every Person is as Close to God as They Want to Be" James 4:8 Introduction Today, we explore a profound truth: "Every person is as close to God as they want to be." This statement challenges us to reflect on our personal relationship with God. Our main ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    Using Spiritual Armor to fight a super-natural Battle.

    The Full Armor of God Eph. 6:10–18 INTRODUCTION It was the first day of basketball practice and the coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game.” One of the boys who was pretty much there as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Recognition And Rewards

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,039 views

    Does God recognize and reward some Christians more than others? And if he does how can I qualify?

    Introduction How many of you work at a place where people are recognized and rewarded for a job well done? Why do you think companies make a point to recognize and reward such things as perfect attendance, production goals and length of service? Is it not true that we will try harder if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    We Care, God Cures

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 9, 2011
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    We are caregivers, God is the cure giver.

    Mark 2:1-12- And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Stepfamily Fundamentals Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,857 views

    There is no better word to describe the blended family than “blended.” When we consider the challenges of this new family unit, it can often feel like you’ve been thrown in a blender—stirred, chopped, sliced, and beaten to a pulp.

    It’s a Family in a Blender There is no better word to describe the blended family than “blended.” When we consider the challenges of this new family unit, it can often feel like you’ve been thrown in a blender—stirred, chopped, sliced, and beaten to a pulp. The variety of different opinions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ahmed Adebisi Otunba avatar

    What Is Man?

    Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on Apr 24, 2019
     | 4,872 views

    Man is express image of his creator, God.

    What is Man? Heb 1:2-4 David asked a challenging question in Psalm 8:4 which he answered in Psalm 8:5-6, while revealing the position of man in God's creation, to the best of the knowledge of his time but the writer of the book of Hebrews gave true account of the original man God created (Heb ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Get Along Children Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Rain Gear - Check

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    This is the funeral sermon for my associate, Clyde Elliott. It was an incredible day, with two congregations and a couple hundred extra people. The sermon hymn was Undescribable!

    Concordia Lutheran Church – Cerritos and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garden Grove February 27, 2010 “Rain Gear, CHECK!” 1 Peter 1:3-9, Isaiah 43:1-3, Isaiah 48:16a † IN JESUS NAME † In the midst of these storms of life, may the grace, the mercy and the peace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    When People Say We Don’t Need God

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,622 views

    The TOWER of BABEL represents man’s effort without God. The Builders of Shinar failed in their attempt tried to reach heaven through human effort. We too will fail if we believe that spiritual enlightenment comes through human effort. The only way to k

    The battle for our worship is a battle that draws our flesh and its desire to exert itself over God. The flesh demands that it be stroked, satisfied and honored. The inner part of our being cries out for independence. From our earliest days we desire to do things for ourselves. But we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational