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  • David Welch avatar

    Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018
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    This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Eyes To See Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 3, 2022
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    In this sermon the focus is on the story of the blind man that Jesus cured, and the consequences that followed that healing for both he and us.

    If you have your Bibles with you please open up to the gospel of John 9:26. You may recall we have been in the gospel of John since about February. Most recently, we have been looking at the miracle story of Jesus healing the man who was born blind. You may recall that Jesus was walking along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    My First Year Of Ministry Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
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    "Salvation always My passion, the world My focus, each person My priority."

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. CLEANSING THE TEMPLE: JOHN 2:13-22 1. Introduce My first year. “When Passover came, spring A.D. 26, I went up to temple” (John 2:13). 2. No longer tolerated heresy and evil, but confronted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Forgive Us Our Sins As We Forgive Those Who Sins Against Us. Series

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 23, 2023
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    We continue to study the Lord's prayer. Today we will focus on the place and purpose of forgiveness.

    After asking for God's provision, Jesus uses the word 'And" in the next request. And forgive us our sins, AS we forgive those who sin against. In addition to receiving daily bread for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger. As we ask God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fearless Giving Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 16, 2023
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    The third sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on stewardship of our giving.

    October 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Three 1 Kings 17:1-16; Luke 21:1-4 Fearless Giving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our fall stewardship theme is “Fearless Generosity.” As ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    Sharing keeps our focus on God, our true Provider. It transforms us into channels of His blessings.

    Today, we will be discussing the topic of giving to God. The Bible passage we will be looking at is 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Giving does not come naturally to most of us, as we often prefer to be on the receiving end. However, Jesus did say that it is more blessed to give than to receive. This means ...read more

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    Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
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    The point is that Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.

    SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
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    Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.A

    SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Return To Civility: 2 Creat No Idols Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 6, 2024
     | 386 views

    This message focus on the second commandment as we look at the loss of a mutual morality in today's society.

    A couple of weeks ago we began our series “A Return to Civility” and I mentioned how earlier this year I had speculated on what I saw as a loss of civility in our society. We’ve come to a place where we can no longer agree to disagree, and we’ve stopped treating one another with respect, at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Staying Clean In A Corrupt World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 524 views

    To encourage believers to live in holiness, resist temptation, and focus on God's Word, as we are transformed into the likeness of Christ.

    Good morning, family of Christ. We're diving into the deep end today with a heavy, but vital topic: Living in Holiness, Resisting Temptation, and Focusing on God's Word. It's not easy, but it's so worth it. The great Christian author, A.W. Tozer, once said, "Holiness, as taught in the Scriptures, ...read more

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    Hoarder Or Steward? Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
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    This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

    This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
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     | 417 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, pursue spiritual growth, and exercise patience, keeping their focus on Jesus amidst life's distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see you all gathered here today, eager to hear the Word of God and to grow in your faith. The Lord has a message for us today, a message of perseverance, pursuit, and patience. These are not merely words, but they are the very essence of our ...read more

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    If I’d Known Grandkids Were This Great, I Would Have Had Them First

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
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    Focus on Abraham's faith and how we can consciously apply such faith to some area of life that is dependent upon God.

    It began when he was 75. God’s first call to Abram came with a look into the future. "I will make you a great nation." (12:2-3). So Abram packed up and left, just as God told him to do. He arrived in Shechem, and once again God told him it was coming: "To your descendants I will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay On Task Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
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     | 6,020 views

    For us to rid ourselves of idolatry in the church we must stay on task...with what God has called us to do!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 5, 2006 Date Preached: July 9, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Stay on Task, Avoiding the Idol of Distraction Sermon Text: 2 Tim 4:1-8 (NASB) read now… Introduction: 1 I solemnly charge you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chest Of Joash, Part One: Why?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 5, 2001
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     | 15,538 views

    A three-fold rationale for keeping stewardship a primary focus in the church...It is a Lordship matter, Heart matter, and Eternal matter.

    Chest of Joash, Part One: WHY? 2 Chronicles 24 March 4, 2001 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother¡¦s name also was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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