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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Discovering A Caring Community Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    How the church is to be a growing and caring family.

    God has intended the Christian community to be a growing family characterized by sharing and fellowship. The churches love however, should never stop flowing here. Although we are to keep a constant eye on the needs of their fellow members, they are equally concerned with loving and serving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praise God For Godly Mothers & Wives Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    This message is the first in a series concerning the Biblical Family: In it I hope to show God’s view of a virtuous woman and encourage wives and mothers to examine themselves in light of God’s word, that they might receive praise from their husbands and

    INTRODUCTION: A. Many years ago the Christian Digest carried this little story of a busy mother. 1. A busy mother was one day regretting that she could do so little Christian work. "I shall have only a life of housework to show at last," she said rather sadly to a friend. "Why mother," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed Of Small Beginning

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 44,563 views

    Whether you are building your personal Christian faith, starting a family, planting a local church, beginning worthwhile projects, or planning businesses; the parable of Jesus about the mustard seed is a very relevant message that can encourage you

    THE SEED OF HUMBLE BEGINNING Whether you are building your personal Christian faith, starting a family, planting a local church, beginning worthwhile projects, or planning businesses; the parable of Jesus about the mustard seed is a very relevant message that can motivate and encourage you. Mat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blue Waters Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 829 views

    Have you seen the bracelets with colored beads that people use to share their faith? What does the blue stand for and what does it encourage us to do? Check out this message from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    I think every preacher has at least one funny baptism story they can share. Here’s mine. When Elizabeth was 7 years old, she convinced us that she was ready to commit her life to Jesus and be baptized. We knew she understood what she was doing when she told us she was praying for God to give her a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Singles And The Church Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 28, 2025
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    How do you think the church should encourage singles? What if you knew the value of single and married people to the church family and the benefits of integrating the two? You are invited to consider ways to better support single people!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Singles and the Church Selected Scriptures Today we continue with our 3-part series on Singles. Last Sunday we looked at Singles and Marriage. Today, Singles and the Church. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Believe In The Communion Of The Saints Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 17, 2012
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     | 10,266 views

    The benefit and necessity of being a part of the life of the church.

    I believe in the communion of the saints. The words sound strange, and you may ask, “Who are the saints?” Are they the ones we see in some churches that are made of plaster standing on little shelves around the walls? Are they the ones whose image people wear around their neck or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beating The After Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011
     | 7,675 views

    Even though Dec. 25 has come and gone, there is still a reason to celebrate and live life to the full! There is good news for us that is good news 365 days a year, 24/7! We are favored by God! He is for us not against us! And His love makes all the differ

    Beating the After Christmas Blues Intro: Christmas can be such a whirlwind. There is shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, parties to go to, family to see, Christmas programs, concerts, and who knows what else! Once it is all over and the tree and decorations all come down, some people can feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Journey Back Home Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,859 views

    Naomi heard how the Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. That good news combined with very difficult circumstances propelled her back to the promised land. That one two punch is what God often does to backsliders

    Ruth Part Two, The Journey Back Home PPT1 We are studying the book of Ruth and I have entitled this series, "My Redeemer Lives" A redeemer is one who restores the honor worth and dignity of a thing. It is one who frees from the consequences of sin. It is one who goes after something they consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bowed But Not Beaten

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,452 views

    When faced with the difficulties of life, David’s words in Psalm 56 can help us to bear up under the worst of circumstances.

    OPENING: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the lad would leave. But he didn’t. Pleased at the thought that his work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Restored Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,115 views

    When non-Christians were asked what is their biggest barrier to faith, the number one answer among Americans was the following, “I have a hard time believing a good God would allow so much evil or suffering in the world.”

    Today, we conclude a four-week look at one of the most interesting people in history – the man named Job. Job is a really good man. God even calls him, “…a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil …”(Job 1:8). He’s so good in fact, that God tells Ezekiel years later: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having A Bad Hair Day? Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 29, 2011
     | 6,765 views

    a sermon that uses Matthew chapter 26 to help folk understand a world apparantly gone wild.

    Matthew 26 You thought you had a bad day? We all have bad hair days – Maybe you are having one today but consider this story from Lt Cliff Judkins. It had all started in the brilliant sunlight 20,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean as I nudged my F-8 Crusader jet into position behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What God Wants You To Say When You Talk To Yourself

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 21,493 views

    How to encourage yourself in the Lord - as David did.

    Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Church: God's Imperfect People

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,148 views

    Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

    As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W F avatar

    The Essentials Of A Happy Marriage Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,578 views

    If you want a phenomenal family start building a phenomenal marriage! (Part 4 Building Phenomenal Families)

    BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 4) Three Essentials for a Happy Marriage (Ephesians 5:21-33) “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.” (Genesis 2:23). A. COMMITTED LOVE Commitment is important because at some point ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Do I Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2014
     | 6,302 views

    As with most large families, we who are in Christ's family sometimes wonder where we fit in.

    “Getting A Clue: how Do I Fit In?” 1 Cor. 12:1-31; 1 John 4:7-12 As a college freshman I was invited to pledge a fraternity. Feeling honored and excited I agreed to do so. I knew most of the fraternity members and most of the pledges and was friends with many of them. But a few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed