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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    First Steps

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
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    December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold.

    December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold. It was a statement read to the Colonial army at Valley Forge before they crossed the Delaware and attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First Of Four Things That Will Change Your Life...faith 2 Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,281 views

    God Will Only Lead You, As Far As Your Faith Will Take You!

    God Will Only Lead You, As Far As Your Faith Will Take You… Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Account of Peter Walking on Water… Matt 14:22 ¶ And straightway ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Characteristics Of A Healthy Church-Things We Should Know First Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015
     | 5,386 views

    There are some basic things we should know about Spiritually Healthy Churches

    Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 Introduction: illustration “Frail Health” I. Why do we need to know what the spiritual health of the church is? 1. Good spiritual health is a sign of the true church. (Matthew 7:17-19) 2. An unhealthy church is an ineffective church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024
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    Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

    He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Add To Your Faith

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007
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    The first thing I want us to do is Learn how to Add. If we learn how to add God will do the multiplying.

    Add to your faith! 2 Peter 1:1-11 NIV 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Is Your Treasure? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014
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    The first thing we have to realize is that there are two places to store our treasures: 1-On this earth 2-In heaven

    Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon, Simon

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
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    The very first thing that I noticed about our text is the doubling of Simon’s name in Jesus’ statement, “Simon, Simon”.

    The doubling of words almost sounds like people when they stutter. Often people who stutter repeat their words. I love to hear people who stutter. I do not mean that in a derogatory way, I REALLY ENJOY HEARING PEOPLE TALK WHO STUTTER. Illus: A really huge muscular guy with a bad stutter goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Chair Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on May 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    Uses the illustration of three chairs to force students to consider their lifestyle, and where they are in their spiritual journey. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    This presentation was designed to be presented to a senior high audience using Microsoft PowerPoint If you would like the actual PowerPoint presentation, just send me an email. Click on the “View all sermons by Robert Fox” link at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You First

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    The church needs to understand the dynamics of relationships in and out of church.

    June 29, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Romans 12:9-21 Subject: Building Good Relationships Title: You First I’m going to share my heart a little this morning and I hope I don’t scare anyone when you find out that I do have a heart. I was so excited in the months leading up to our revival services ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be In Control When Everything Is Out Of Control

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2020
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     | 22,847 views

    Our country is on edge regarding the stock market, politics and the COVID-19 virus. As believers, the LAST thing we should do it PANIC and the first thing is to PRAY!

    HOW TO BE IN CONTROL WHEN EVERYTHING IS OUT OF CONTROL Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; INTRO. Wow! What an important verse for us today! I saw someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,639 views

    To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

    First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    First Corinthians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019
     | 4,584 views

    Living Life with a Purpose

    Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    First Corinthians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,323 views

    Living Life with a Purpose

    Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Things We Can Know About The Second Coming

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 5, 2024
     | 1,237 views

    There are at least seven things we can know about the Second Coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ found in I Thessalonians 4:13-18. And the apostle Paul, who wrote this letter, explains these things so that we will not be ignorant about them.

    Alba 2-4-2024 SEVEN THINGS WE CAN KNOW ABOUT THE SECOND COMING I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Janine's family had a special treat for breakfast occasionally. When a hog was butchered, their mother would fry pig brains and serve it on homemade bread. In honor of that, it became a tradition at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Big Lessons From Small Things

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,526 views

    Sometimes we think it must be big to be God. That is not always the outcome.

    BIG LESSONS FROM SMALL THINGS or FAITHFUL OVER A FEW THINGS Introduction: Prophet Zechariah 4:10--- "For who has despised the day of small things?" He was trying to encourage a nation as they were rebuilding their temple and having a difficult time. The budget was low, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal