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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Starting Out Right Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    Discusses the importance of God being first in your life & in your priorities if you are going to have the joy-filled life Jesus promised.

    RESTORING THE JOY Part 3: Starting Out Right I had to go and put some new tires on our truck this past week. That was fun, let me tell you. We had known for some time we were going to need new tires, because the tread was getting thin. We ended up getting them a little sooner than we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "time To Clean House"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 4,487 views

    Jesus knew what it meant to clean house. On the first day of Holy week Jesus came into the temple and saw that the temple was being misused.

    “Time to Clean House” Matthew 5:8 and 1st John 1:9 Perhaps when you were growing up there were certain jobs or chores as some call them that you had to do… • If the yard needed to be mowed-that was you • If it was time for the dishes to be washed or dried-it was your turn • Maybe it was making ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world to a new order.

    No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 1Kings 19:9, 1Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Seven Sayings - Seven Days

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,246 views

    Everytime something to do with SEVEN arises in the Bible, we immediately think of the first seven - the seven days mentioned in Genesis Chapter 1.

    SEVEN SAYING - SEVEN DAYS ------------------------- 1) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2) Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3) Woman, behold thy son! [And to the disciple] behold thy mother! (John 19:26-27) 4) My God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,205 views

    A summary of the first half of C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity including Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe and What Christians Believe

    The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #2 “Mere Christianity” (part 1) Mark 8.27-31 C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity was originally delivered as a series of radio talks over BBC during the height of World War II. The idea for the broadcasts came from J. W. Welch, an Anglican priest who was religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Imagine That!

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001
    based on 183 ratings
     | 21,980 views

    God wants to do things in and among us that we cannot possibly do ourselves.

    Introduction – Mr. Holland One of my all-time favorite movies is “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” It’s the story of a musician who really just wants to be a composer. Rather grudgingly, he takes a job teaching music at the local high school, supposing it will give him time to write music while providing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    His Truth Is Marching On

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 7, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,348 views

    The thing we need most in America right now, is under attack, and it is... Truth!

    John 8:31-33 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

    We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,613 views

    Old Testament - The first in a series of sermons designed to encourage personal Bible study by demystifying the Scriptures and providing background and context to the Old Testament.

    I suppose that we can all think of a situation or two in our own lives where going to the instruction manual or to the owner’s manual would have been very helpful. When we need to learn how to set up a telephone, or find the fuses in a car or put together a complicated piece of furniture, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Resource The Source PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 707 views

    To encourage us to trust in God's provision and care for us, and to let go of our worries, as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Jesus' teaching on worry and trust. We're going to talk about the Father who loves us, who provides for us, and who wants us to rest in His care. As the respected Christian author, Tim Keller once said, "Worry is not believing ...read more

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  • David Welch avatar

    Cpr For A Healthy Heart Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018
     | 5,597 views

    Message one in a series exploring the Biblical directives for a healthy walk. This message explores the first element: Continually Cultivate a dynamic relationship with God.

    Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 1 INTRODUCTION The sins of the churches in Revelation so severely condemned by Jesus have become common place in the church today. Ephesus in spite of doctrinal purity, lost their devotional passion. They lost the passion of their first love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Chip Monck avatar

    We Care Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    First in a series exploring life crisis. Based on the "Who Cares" campaign of Outreach.com. Introductory message explores the role of the church in crisis.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Who cares. Despite the structure of that phrase, which should be a question, it is probably used more frequently anymore as a statement of fact rather than a question. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,164 views

    This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

    Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe La Rue avatar

    The God Who Keeps His Promises Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,066 views

    Series introduction, this sermon explains why God had to promise us a savior in the first place, and how we can accept him.

    TITLE: The God Who Keeps His Promises SERIES: Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 1, An Introduction to the Series) TEXT: 2 Cor 1:20 DATE PREACHED: January 25, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ