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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    In Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2013
     | 5,383 views

    What does it mean to us, individually and as a church body, to be "in Christ?"

    Philippians 1:1-11 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    With God I Can

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 10, 2020
     | 5,598 views

    As a disciple of Jesus living for Him means that you will face challenges that most will not experience. If you are living as a committed disciple of Jesus, then trouble will come your way.

    Sermon Text: Eph 3:16-21 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 3,581 views

    Part four considering how a future focus motivates present faithfulness

    “Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 4 Review Contemplating our future heavenly existence greatly affects our present service. Scripture requires us to maintain a clear heavenly focus in order to manage a consistent earthly walk. We enter and keep running this present grueling race of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2022
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     | 4,197 views

    Jesus calls us to be the salt - the preservative - of the earth. He warns us against losing our sense of mission. Or, considering the Greek, perhaps he is warning us against being pushed off course. But either way, his message is: stick with it.

    Today, after a bit of a break, we’re returning to Jesus’ longest recorded sermon, the Sermon on the Mount. Can you remember how Jesus starts his sermon? What was his first WORD? Jesus’ first word is ‘blessed’. ‘Blessed’ means happy or fortunate. Jesus wants us to be blessed. He is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
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     | 4,861 views

    Jesus said that if we are thinking about following Him, then we should first add up the cost. If we have not considered the task ahead of time, then we may give up; and when this happens, it is a bad testimony to the world.

    This evening’s message is entitled, “Counting the Cost,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that is sometimes called, “The Cost of Discipleship.” When Jesus spoke about the cost of discipleship He incorporated two parables to illustrate His point. One parable speaks of a tower builder and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beloved: Who Am I? Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 27, 2024
     | 658 views

    This sermon (and series) uses the lectures of Henri Nouwen about "Being Beloved" as a template for exploring the Christian's identity in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION: Theorist Erik Erikson coined the term "identity crisis" and believed that it was one of the most important conflicts people face in development. According to Erikson, an identity crisis is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 3 - First Comes Love... Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 18, 2005
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     | 3,132 views

    Part 3 of the series touches on the roles of the father, mother and children in the home.

    The Home as God Intended Part 3 – First Comes Love Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME PRAYER We are continuing our series on discovering the home as God intended it to be. Last week we discussed how all of the benefits, blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    In View Of God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,244 views

    What is a reasonable response to God who did not spare his own Son, but freely gave him up for us all? Romans 12-16 tell us!

    Romans 12 In View of God’s Mercy Romans reaches a climax at the end of Paul’s theology section. Chapters 1-11 are a systematic look at Christian theology. Chapters 12-16 will be a systematic look at Christian living. Someone has said, Christian theology is grace and Christian ethics is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "If Everyone Were An Eye, How Would We Hear?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,547 views

    A sermon about finding love, meaning and hope within the Body of Christ.

    1 Corinthians 12:12-27 “If Everyone were an Eye, How would we Hear?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a toothache. Nobody who has ever had that experience will need to be reminded just how all-consuming that kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,422 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proper 'dress' Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    Applying the biblical principles of Christian Liberty to how we ’dress’ - in appearance and attitude.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE C.) TRAINING ETTIQUETTE (Instructions for Worship) “PROPER DRESS” (1 Cor. 11:2-16) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 31, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,588 views

    I remember a song that was titled “One Is The Loneliest Number” by Three Dog Night, and I believed that until I realized that being a Christian, it was many who made up the one, the one Church. We who are many are one is the cry of the church

    One Romans 12:3-8 NIV (READ) 3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4Just as each of us has one body with many members, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 354 ratings
     | 54,209 views

    Are we supposed to serve or be served?

    INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "In The Beginning"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,933 views

    We may not fully comprehend the HOW of creation, but we know the WHY. Life is the result of intelligent design/causality.

    “In the Beginning” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible, declares: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (vs 3). Somehow, life ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Holy Spirit And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2012
     | 6,019 views

    A sermon on spiritual gifts, serving and meeting needs (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study", chapter 7)

    HoHum: The former editor of Christianity Today, Kenneth Kantzer, commented once that he never knew what his gift was. He just served where he saw the need. If a man of this experience and caliber never knew what his gift was but just served where he saw a need, then this should serve as a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ