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  • David Welch avatar

    Liberty In Jesus Or Free To Do What? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018
     | 4,059 views

    Message 45 in our exposition of Romans. This if the first of two messages dealing with our Christian liberty.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Free to Do What” Romans 14:1-15:12 with other selected passages Review Last time we blitzed through 35 verses of instruction regarding how we should respond to those whose convictions lead them to different conclusions and practice. See last week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    4 Essentials Of An Effective Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,083 views

    A sermon examining 4 things that are necessary for a church to be effective.

    4 Essentials Of An Effective Church Acts 16:6-10 Effectiveness is "the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result". You can have a business and not have an effective business... Just ask the owners of Radio Shack. You can have a sports team and not have an effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feast Or Famine

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,030 views

    The ONE THING we need is to feast on the Word of God

    Feast or Famine? Amos 8:1-12 Luke 10:38-42 Colossians 1:15-28 As is my usual preaching or teaching style… I want us to take a look at each of the passages from our readings today in Amos, Colossians and Luke to see the complete teaching. So here we go, let’s dig in! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is The Ultimate Game Changer: Five Even Though's In Scripture” Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 26, 2024
     | 1,406 views

    GOD HAS THE POWER TO TURN THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.

    Title: “God is the Ultimate Game Changer: Five Even Thoughs in Scripture” The Comeback… was a National Football League (NFL) game held on January 3, 1993, as part of the 1992–93 NFL playoffs. The Buffalo Bills overcame a 35–3 deficit to defeat the visiting Houston Oilers 41–38 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pondering The Paradox Of Christmas

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,853 views

    There are many great truths in the Christian faith that are paradoxes - Mary was the first to ponder the great truth of the incarnation.

    Pondering the Paradox of Christmas (note: this sermon was delivered at Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Nevada, MO) December 10, 2006 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Made For So Much More

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,783 views

    The first several verses of Ecclesiastes capture this reality well and sum it up in one word: Futility.

    Have you ever been disappointed with your life? Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself saying, “What’s the use?” Life can do that to us. We work hard—at our job, at our ministry, at school, on our relationships. And then comes that time when you stop, and look it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hagar Shuffle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,577 views

    Doubt is terrible thing that can cause people to do things they would otherwise avoid. Examination of Sarai’s doubt and how to avoid the trouble it brought.

    OPEN: THE SINKING SODA Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks 1. Fill a pitcher about 2/3 full of water (you can also use a large bowl or aquarium). 2. Set a can of regular soda in one of the pitchers. It will sink to the bottom. If it doesn’t sink, tilt it to release any air bubbles caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soon Is Sooner Than It Was Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    In light of the soon coming of Christ, we need to give ourselves to things that are urgent and important; and to things that are important before they become urgent. For the Festival of Christ the King

    I like shortcuts. I like to find a road that gets me there in less time and less distance. I love shortcuts, even when they are complicated. You may have to be a trained navigator to follow my shortcuts, but I like them. Years ago, in order to take my son to sports events, I worked out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken Cisterns Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,209 views

    the danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in trusting God.

    Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:13,19 Primary Purpose: The danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in God. Introduction Most of us know how important water is to sustain life. I’ll never need a rain gauge. Every time it rains and I come to church somebody is telling me how many inches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,241 views

    It's an amazing thing! God knows my Name.

    It's an amazing thing! God knows my name. There's a song by Tasha Cobbs entitled "He Knows My Name." It's a powerful song that reminds us of the comforting truth that God knows us personally. Tonight, we will explore the significance of God knowing our names and what it means for us. Out of all the ...read more

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    Finding Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 17,876 views

    Certain things are needed in order to have peace of mind.

    FINDING PEACE OF MIND II Cor. 2:12-17 INTRO.- Peace of mind. Many things cause us to lose it. ILL.- A cowboy Sheriff in the old west said to a man, "Excuse me for being nervous," as he slipped the noose over the condemned man’s head, "This is my first hanging." The man replied, "Mine too!" If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe, Woe, Woe - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,412 views

    3 More things Jesus Condemned the Pharisees for.

    “Woe, Woe, Woe - Part 2 – Luke 11:37-55” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/11/06 am S1 - We love to condemn the Pharisees. OOPS I lived in Tasmania for 3 years before coming to Gladstone and I loved our time there. I’d go back any time. But you know what I’ve noticed … we love to pick on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 18,402 views

    Three things I need to know in my trials

    ENGAGE Most of you know by now that Matt Dodd, one of the missionaries that we support as a church, was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer a little over two months ago and then experienced a stroke a little over a month ago. And if you have been reading any of his wife, Cameron’s, updates on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Celebration

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,967 views

    Easter message celebrating the significance of several empty things.

    Empty Celebration (ILL) Empty Eggs – children given eggs and instructions to put something in the egg to illustrate new life in celebration of Easter and Spring – butterfly –flower – rock – empty We celebrate today the fact that the tomb was/is empty Matthew 28:1-10 1Now after the Sabbath, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And We Know

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 367 views

    There are certain things that only the born again can know.

    And We Know I John 5:18-20 Intro. In knowing Jesus there are certain things that we KNOW. - Things we don’t have to figure out or work through. - Things that only the born again know. - We KNOW the Son of God is come. 1 John 5:20 - And he has giving us an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist