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  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    The Joy Of Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 25, 2010
     | 6,351 views

    Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.

    THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Becoming Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    How do you respond to the success of those around you? Do you rejoice with those who rejoice or do you rejoice when others mourn? Is your faith a community or a zero sum game?

    10. The Book of Acts July 26th, 2009 Becoming Barnabas Through our study of the book of Acts we have been trying to see what the church is supposed to look like. In our efforts we have turned to pictures of the early church to see principles that we adopt today to become the church that desires ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Freedom In The Christ Child

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,347 views

    He came for acceptance, He came for reconciliation, He came to save mankind from their sins, He came to show love, He came to heal, He came...He came to be glorified through you and me! **I want to give you three more important facts that Jesus came to

    Freedom In the Christ Child Isaiah 9:6-7NLT For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and its peace
will never end. He will rule ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unshakable Faith

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,170 views

    Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

    Unshakable Faith   1 Thessalonians 3 Introduction Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. (loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, discouragement). We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Things You Will Not Have In Heaven

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2012
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    There are things that will not be in Heaven.

    THINGS YOU WILL NOT HAVE IS HEAVEN 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,620 views

    What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Open Door Policy Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

    We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing Up In Christ Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Its impossible to grow unless you have a beginning and it is impossible not to grow if you do.

    1. Letter to warn against threats to true faith a. Legalism of Judaism b. Spiritualism of Gnosticism c. Ascendancy of the Flesh 2. Whole letter deals - vs. 2:6-7- concise answ. a. same substitutions call us today b. do’s & don’ts – spiritual snobbery of super Sts. c. Flesh –taking credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 9,186 views

    We go to church to encourage one another

    Why Go to Church? Hebrews 10 Join with me in turning to Hebrews 10. That song “Onward Christian Soldiers” has been one of the favorite hymns of American Christians for many years. In our day today we often sing songs focused on loving God - and sadly sometimes we neglect songs which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Come On In Boys. The Water's Fine. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    Being born again was a mystery to Nicodemus and is to us also.

    “Come on in boys. The water is fine.” That was a film clip from “Oh, Brother. Where art thou?” The scene was Delmar’s baptism. He went into the water a sinner and came out a saint. He went into the water with guilt and came out forgiven. The forgiveness of sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Table Prepared For Me

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,748 views

    PART OF A SERIES ON THE 23RD PSALM

    THE TABLE PREPARED FOR ME PSALM 23:5 INTRODUCTION: I’M HOPING THAT ONE OF THE THINGS YOU ARE SEEING IN THIS STUDY IS JUST HOW SMART DAVID WAS TO USE THE SHEPHERD AND SHEEP COMPARISON. EACH OF THESE VERSE SHOW A DIFFERENT WAY THAT WE ARE LIKE THE SHEEP AND THAT GOD IS LIKE OUR SHEPHERD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • AKINSANYA ADUBI avatar

    Requirements For Holy Communion Service (Accompanied With Prayer Points)

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Apr 18, 2025
     | 773 views

    We observe Holy Communion or the LORD Supper in our different churches as a memorial of our Lord Jesus taking our sins away. However, there are certain things expected of us to have a good and an acceptable Holy Communion Service or the Lord’s Supper.

    Exodus 12:1-28 (NKJV) “12 Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 “This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3 Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: ‘On the tenth of this month every man shall take for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Be A Barnabas - Be A Bridge Builder

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 5, 2021
     | 3,948 views

    a narrative message about the ministry of Barnabas - and how we can all be a Barnabas!

    “Be a Barnabas - be a Bridge Builder.” Subject; What role did Barnabas play in the ministry of the early church? Complement: he reached out and recruited Saul and partnered with him in the mission. Preaching idea: Be a Barnabas! Text: Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who had been scattered by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Fix Your Eyes

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,510 views

    To run the race of faith you need to fix your eyes on Jesus and remember that He is our AUTHOR, our PERFECTOR and our ENCOURAGER.

    FIX YOUR EYES Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But he hadn't slept much the night before. So as his plane left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021
     | 2,894 views

    Taming our tongue is probably one of the hardest things we have to do. But thankfully it is not what we have to do by ourselves or in our own strength.

    Taming the Tongue James 1:26 James 3:1-12 Good Morning/ Taming your tongue could be one of the hardest things you do Question- Have you ever said something that you wish you could take back? Have you ever realized that such a small muscle (3-4”) in your mouth could get you into so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene