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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Everyone Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2023
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     | 7,726 views

    Spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

    EVERYONE Growing 2 Peter 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2023 Dr. Charles Stanley graduated to glory this week at the age of 90. He served as pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for 51 years, authored over 60 books. His sermons have aired daily on the internet, television, and radio for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Real Relationship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,599 views

    Jesus doesn’t invite us to practice a religion, but to participate in a relationship.

    In this series, we want unbelievers to understand that Christianity is not a religion. The way of religion is about impersonal rules, while the way of Christ is about a personal relationship with God. But we also want believers to understand that Christianity is not designed to be lived as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living For Legacy

    Contributed by Stephen Tilmon on Apr 20, 2022
     | 3,367 views

    What are we without "Legacy"? What are we leaving behind to the generation after us? Today we're going to be going through some steps and blockers of building a lasting legacy. 7 Legacy blockers and 10 ways to build powerful legacy.

    If you will remain standing for the Reading - 2 Kings 13:20-21 20 Then Elisha died and was buried. Groups of Moabite raiders used to invade the land each spring.  21 Once when some Israelites were burying a man, they spied a band of these raiders. So they hastily threw the corpse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enjoy The Day, We Do Not Have Many Of Them - Psalm 118:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024
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    Our lives are made up of a finite number of days, each one crafted by God for a specific purpose. Yet how many of us truly enjoy the day, recognising that it is a precious, irreplaceable gift?

    Enjoy the Day, We Do Not Have Many of Them - Psalm 118:24 Psalm 118:24 (NLT) – “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Introduction How often do we let the gift of today slip through our fingers, weighed down by worries of tomorrow or regrets of yesterday? Our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holiday Anxiety PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
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    Encourages finding peace and joy amidst the holiday season's busyness, by focusing on God's promises and casting off anxiety through prayer and thanksgiving.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here, as we do each week, in fellowship and faith. We come together, in this sacred space, to share in the Word of God. Today, we turn to Philippians, the fourth chapter, verses six through eight. Let us hear the words of the Apostle Paul: "Do not be anxious ...read more

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    The Passion, Ash Wednesday And Lent

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 21, 2004
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    What to learn as The Passion of the Christ movie opens on Ash Wednesday.

    Did you hear about the lady who shut down the US and Canadian border? Apparently Canadian customs officials found a grenade in the glove compartment of a 28-year-old woman¡¦s Ford Explorer as she crossed the border on last Monday. Due to the current tensions re: terrorist activities, this created ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sing A New Song

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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     | 6,395 views

    This is a call to move from traditional worship focusing on the Builder Generation to Multi-ethnic worship. Can also be used to explain the differences in worshop preferences between generations and moving to contemporary worship

    Sing a New Song Psalm 96 I am a PK, a preacher’s kid and grew up in a traditional Methodist church with hymns, the organ, anthems, a handbell choir and Calls to Worship. In 1990, I attended a conference in Houston on cutting edge ministry. The first night opened with worship. I walked in and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Enduring Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012
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    This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

    Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 6,840 views

    Message 11 from Philippians

    "Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Follow Jesus--Though Persecuted Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021
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    How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.

    Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Feeding Our Souls Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,352 views

    Pastor John teaches about having a heart filled with thanksgiving

    Feeding Our Souls CCCAG, March 26th, 2022 Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, 16-23 If you are one of the people who listen to us by podcast and never actually seen the person speaking, I have more than a few extra pounds. I started gaining weight after I left the military and started jobs that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost Sheep And Coins Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    THE SET UP FOR UNDERSTANDING GOD’S HEART FOR THE LOST IS THE NATURE OF THE RESCUE.

    Lost Sheep and Coins Luke 15 February 15th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Last week news reports carried the story of 150 ice fishermen that were trapped on an ice floe when it broke away for the shoreline. Members of the US Coast Guard walked across the frozen Lake Erie as they attempt to reach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Run Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2021
     | 5,331 views

    Our Marathon ends only at our death. Till then we need to run without hesitance and fear. We will face all kinds of encumbrances in life but throw off the run with the same pace and win the race.

    Theme: Run, Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Dearly beloved in Christ. Today, we will have mediation from Hebrews 12:1-3 under the theme, RUN. I would like to leave three thoughts, such as, Run the Race, Run to Jesus, and Run without weary. An old priest died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. Next to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Yes Virginia, There Is A Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    The church, not city hall, department stores or governments, is charged with witnessing to the gospel, and reminding the world the reason for the birth of Jesus.

    YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A RESURRECTION Pastor Rick MacDonald December 17, 2000 1 Corinthians 15:14 - and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Introduction: We should have come to realize a long time ago that Christmas is not ruled from Jerusalem or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call To Discipleship Is Not Easy

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    As sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Series C

    5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] July 1,2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we confess that we often try to adjust Jesus’ teachings and call to follow him to our life and expectations, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran