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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Let Us Break Bread Together Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,006 views

    This is the 14th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the importance of The Lord’s Supper in worship.

    Sunday Morning February 23, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#14] LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: 1. When we come together to worship, what types of things do we do? „« Sing „« Pray „« Fellowship „« Read Scripture „« Study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #2 - Proclaim Freedom For The Prisoners Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    Second in series looking beyond the glitter of the holiday to the purposes of the Messiah.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #2 – Proclaim Freedom for the Prisoners and Release for the Oppressed. December 8, 2002 Introduction Today we continue our Christmas series on reflecting the purposes of Christmas, as seen in Luke 4:18-19, which is printed at the top of your bulletin. I’d like ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    This is the last in a series of eight sermons looking at the seven churches of Asia

    And so he had come to the end of his journey. It seemed like a life time ago that he read the first letter to the church that was situated in the city of Ephesus. Since then he had travelled to five other cities and read to them the words of the risen Christ. Words of commendation and words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (1) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2021
     | 4,327 views

    Using spiritual disciplines to help us grow in Christ. Looking at Prayer as one means.

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 2, 2021 Prayer There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Conversation With A Sick Woman

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,084 views

    We want to look at another conversation that Christ had while He was here on earth.

    This conversation is not a long conversation but it teaches us two things: (1) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPELESSNESS (2) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPE We live in a society today where many are living a HOPELESS LIFE. Illus: In 1983, on the coast of Virginia, a ship sank and took the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Almost Forgotten Man: Joseph

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
     | 5,927 views

    Joseph seems almost forgotten in the Christmas story. A look at Joseph's faithfulness in the midst of unexpected situations.

    The Characters of Christmas: Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25 There is no greater Christmas classic than Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and there is no greater Christmas character than poor George Bailey. He’s even referred to several times throughout the film as “poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Give Thanks 2012

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,777 views

    Looks at Psalm 105 for an example of Giving thanks for What God has been doing.

    Give thanks 2012 One Song Scott Pray Slide Good morning. You can be seated. This week in this country we come to the time when we formally celebrate Thanksgiving. We will gather together as families and enjoy each other’s presence, and be grateful for the good things that the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Mercy Today PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    This sermon explores God's mercy in times of despair, its depth and renewing nature, and how it propels us forward in faith and hope.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and hope. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are high, and we are ready to receive from the bountiful banquet of God's word. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    I Believe In Angels

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    A brief look at Angels and their work throughout the Word of God

    I Believe in Angels Taken from a sermon by by Rick Kallstrom Colossians 1:16-1:16 Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011
     | 4,265 views

    This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

    Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Sharing Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    In this message we look at the powerful testimony we have to the lost when we learn to share our possessions with one another.

    The Power of a Changed Life “The Power of Sharing” Acts 4:32-37 A 3 year old boy had been misbehaving all day so his parents sent him to bed early as punishment. He marched off without a word but 5 minutes later he appeared in the LR, carrying his favorite toy, his piggy bank and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Gift Of Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

    God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living Faith Church - Benediction Service

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,074 views

    Our church's final service was held on April 8, 2018, and we discussed three critical things as we each look ahead to what God has for us next: 1) remember what God has done, 2) tell others of what God has done, and 3) imagine what God will do next.

    Benediction Service 1 Chronicles 16:8-13 & 23-36 Benediction Service - Today, we celebrate our final church service here at Living Faith Church -- Last week, I said this would not be a funeral … and I meant it - We won’t have a funeral for three simple reasons: 1. Our Savior is alive 2. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expectation Examination Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    This message looks at four areas in which we need to examine our expectations. It was preached during a combined service with our Hispanic mission hence it’s brevity and spacing to allow for translation.

    What expectations do you have? Everyone has expectations. Some are simple day to day expectations that we have but never give any thought to, like… we all expect the sun to rise and set. We don’t give any thought to these expectations because they are always met. Other expectations are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Third Day

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,482 views

    Did you know that the third day was a significant day long before Jesus rose from the dead? Take a look at how what happened on the third day can inspire your congregation.

    On the Third Day WHATEVER IS LEFT WILL BE CONTAMINATED Leviticus 7:18 If any of the meat from this peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted by the LORD. It will have no value as a sacrifice, and you will receive no credit for bringing it as an offering. By then, the meat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational