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  • David Welch avatar

    A Heart To Work Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018
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    Message 6 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message follows Nehemiah's ability to motivate the people to work in the face of severe opposition.

    CHICO ALLIANCE CHURCH "A Heart to Work" REVIEW We have been following Nehemiah's Journal that records the process followed in rebuilding the walls and restoring the worship in Jerusalem. Following nearly 70 years of discipline, the city of God had been laid waste by the Babylonians. God now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Jesus calls us all to grow

    Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Celebrating A Great Thanksgiving ... Even In A Challenging Year

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
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    AS WE BEGIN THE HOLIDAY SEASON, LET’S CLAIM THIS PROMISE, "THERE WILL BE GREAT THANKSGIVING."

    Celebrating a Great Thanksgiving ... Even in a Challenging Year November 22, 2009 AS WE BEGIN THE HOLIDAY SEASON, LET’S CLAIM THIS PROMISE, "THERE WILL BE GREAT THANKSGIVING." 2 Corinthians 4:8-16 New Living Translation by Tyndale 8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    True Love

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,371 views

    Everyone talks about true love. But the Apostle John tells us how we are supposed to love.

    In just two days, we celebrate a holiday centered around the concept of love. We’ve seen traces of it for weeks. Hearts, flowers, candy… My wife told me exactly what she wanted this year… she told me she wanted flowers…but not roses. Anyone can get roses, she said. She wanted tulips. And so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Momentum Going

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 24,934 views

    I believe all of us have a call to greatness from God. i also know very few people will obtain that greatness.

    I believe all of us have a call for greatness which comes from God, and I am also aware very few people will ever attain that greatness. It becomes an issue of keeping the momentum going. God has called ordinary people like you and I to such an extraordinary vision to life. There is however ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Time To Make An Application Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,378 views

    We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.

    Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s day ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Work For Lasting Food

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015
     | 5,304 views

    To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then what can we really give Him?

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker for the kingdom of GOD? Yes, because GOD works hard within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,963 views

    A Church pleasing to God

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 12, 2024
     | 2,254 views

    Listen! That is the request of Jesus in our text, both in the beginning and the end.

    The Healing Touch of Jesus: An Honest Look at Your Heart Mark 4:1-34 Introduction Listen! Did your parents ever tell you that? A teacher? Maybe you said it to your children. Did anyone ever tell you how to listen? I read an article about how to listen and it gave ten pointers. A few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Drought Is Over: Ready For The Abundance

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 173 ratings
     | 53,482 views

    The Drought Is Over: Ready For The Abundance

    Are You Ready For The Abundance? I Kings 18:41-46 There comes a time in every believer’s life when they will experience drought. A time of loneliness. A time of resource-less-ness. A time when all we have is a wing and a prayer. The word drought comes from the word tsimmaown. It literally means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Crucified Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,676 views

    The crucifixion of Jesus was done for a good reason.

    INTRODUCTION • We are fast approaching Easter. • After the raising of Lazarus, Jesus travels to Jerusalem for Passover. • In the city, observant Jews gather to participate in the feast and worship God. • There is also Greeks present. • These Greeks would have been gentiles who were open to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    0. In God's Image - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,747 views

    Introduction to Series of 90 Sermons

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – INTRODUCTION] There are a number of goals I hope to achieve through this series of sermons. The title, “In His Image” is taken from Genesis 1:26, “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness.’” The overall theme is based on this verse and this should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    You Choices Matter Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 779 views

    Jesus concludes His sermon of the mount with 4 choices that we all are making.

    Your Choices Matter... A Lot, Like Eternally QUESTION... • Are you ready to dive into the living and active word of God this morning? • Are you going to approach His word today with that are minds ready to listen and with hearts that are ready to respond? • Do you believe that God’s word has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Hear His Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 10, 2010
     | 8,223 views

    As we hear the voice of God, we are to respond in worship through 1) Rejoicing (Psalm 95:1-5), 2) Reverence (Psalm 95:6-7b) & 3) Remembering (Psalm 95:7c-11)

    Physicist Stephen Hawking made headlines this past week for taking on arguably the most influential scientist in human history, Sir Isaac Newton. Newton, the 17th century scientist who left enduring legacies in mathematics and the natural sciences. Newton warned centuries ago against using the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Turning From Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,506 views

    Christ calls the Church in Thyatira and all those who bear His name to Turn from their Sin or face His judgment.

    The Presbyterian Church leadership of Canada set up a commission last year and named it the "Rainbow Communion," with the intent of researching the idea of having the church officially and publicly repent for what some called its sins against the LGBTQ community. To the average non-Christian the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other