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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Encouragement I Get From You Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,795 views

    A reminder that the Church is to be a place of mutual encouragement.

    I Thessalonians 3:1-13 Introduction: OK, let’s see how we’re doing! Turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less, encourage them in some way. Go! Chances are, many of you struggled to come up with something that quickly. Chances are, many of you felt awkward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Behavior In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,854 views

    Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

    INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expressing Our Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    Showing our Faith throught the hard times.

    Sermon Scripture: John 12:1­8; Mark 14:3­9, especially Mark 14:9 Expressing Our Faith Introduction: In our lives we have a choice. We might respond to Jesus in a conventional way, "going through the motions," or we might surrender our lives to Him as an expression of our faith no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 6 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022
     | 1,758 views

    Revelation chapter 1 is about the glory of the Lord Jesus that John saw on Patmos. The whole chapter is an unveiling of the glory and Person of the Lord. Revelation after revelation came to John as he saw almost too much to take in. PART 6 concludes this wonderful chapter of Revelation.

    REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 6 OF 6 This wonderful devotional series on Revelation chapter 1 is all about the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ as John saw when on the Isle of Patmos. The whole of the chapter is an unveiling of the glory and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,536 views

    Answers to four questions about the Baptism of Jesus

    Q: Did Jesus get baptized to become a Priest? The people of the First Century did not know at the time of Jesus’ baptism that He was a priest after the order of Melchizedek or the promised Messiah. Priests offered sacrifice to God on behalf of the people. Jesus was baptized to be consecrated as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Really Listen To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,873 views

    How do we discern the will of God in our lives. I suggest five indicators

    Do we really listen to the voice of God JOHN 10:22-30 I would like to focus on one verse this morning: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me” (Jn 10:27) There are many committed Christians who ask the question “How can I know the will of God for me. Where does he want me ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Watching Our Words Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 35,117 views

    What comes out of our mouths can either energize someone or wipe them out. As we utilize words of life, we’ll build one another up instead of tearing each other down.

    Watching Our Words A young man arrived early to pick up his girlfriend for their date. She ran to the door with wet hair and no makeup on her face. She was embarrassed and tried to make the best of the situation and so she smiled and said, “Well, what do you think?” He grinned and very wisely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Onboard (February 6, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
     | 3,255 views

    In this story, we see excuses, and an invitation that brought forth an alt[a]ration.

    GET ONBOARD Text: Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:1-11  Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God,  (2)  he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 4 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022
     | 1,550 views

    We are continuing the revelations of the Lord Jesus that are contained in the verses of Revelation Chapter 1. Part 4 continues from verse 15.

    REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 4 OF 6 Welcome everyone. Today we will continue our special examination into the Person, Ministry and Character of our blessed Lord Jesus Christ from the first chapter of Revelation. Remember there awaits a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Relationship With Money Impacts Our Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 16, 2018
     | 7,510 views

    How we view and use money does in fact, impacts our relationship with Almighty God. We have to look, but do we worship our "stuff" or God?

    Video: The Truth About Money (3:03 min available on SermonCentral.com) What every Christian Needs To Know About Stewardship: This is the concluding message on Stewardship. This is also the most important message about money. We have touched on it all along through out this series. Yes, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015
     | 8,599 views

    John 5

    DO YOU WANT TO GET WELL? (JOHN 5:1-14) The Ice Bucket Challenge is all over the papers, TV and internet. Participants from celebrities to businessmen and politicians are dared to have a bucket of iced water poured over their heads. Why? Many have forgotten the reason. It is to raise money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forsaking Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,397 views

    One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

    The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refocusing Our Priorities

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 163 ratings
     | 13,698 views

    In the light of the terrorism of September 11th in New York and Washington we need to refocus our priorities.

    REFOCUSING OUR PRIORITIES INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his girlfriend, “Ah, look at that cow and calf rubbing noses in the pasture. That sight makes me want to do the same.” His girlfriend said, “WELL, GO AHEAD. IT’S YOUR COW.” Brothers and sisters, what’s your focus in life? Rubbing noses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Thoughts Or God's Thoughts - Our Salvation Hinges On This

    Contributed by David Leach on May 20, 2015
     | 4,724 views

    Our thoughts or God's thoughts - our salvation hinges on this

    Our thoughts or God's thoughts - our salvation hinges on this God already knows every one of my thoughts, I'm deluded if I think they are secret: Ps 139:4 You (God) know what I am going to say before I even say it. TLB Heb 4:12-13 (He) is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipling Our Children Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,585 views

    Part 3 in series Relationships That Work. This message looks at the challenge of raising spiritually healthy children.

    Discipling Our Children Relationships that Work, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers June 3, 2007 I want to begin this morning by calling your attention to the title of today’s message. Chris, would you show that please? Notice it is not “disciplining” our children, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist