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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    When Is The Work Done? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,195 views

    SOMEONE HAS SAID THAT THERE IS NO RETIREMENT FROM SERVICE FOR CHRIST, AND THAT IS TRUE. THERE ALWAYS SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST CAN DO, REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES, SITUATIONS, OR SURROUNDINGS. YET, THERE ARE SOME “MISCONCEPTIONS” OUT THER

    WHEN IS THE WORK DONE? ACTS 14:8-28 IN LYSTRA THERE SAT A MAN CRIPPLED IN HIS FEET, WHO WAS LAME FROM BIRTH AND HAD NEVER WALKED. 9 HE LISTENED TO PAUL AS HE WAS SPEAKING. PAUL LOOKED DIRECTLY AT HIM, SAW THAT HE HAD FAITH TO BE HEALED 10 AND CALLED OUT, "STAND UP ON YOUR FEET!" AT THAT, THE MAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being At The Right Place At The Right Time"

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013
     | 4,901 views

    Theme: "Finding Your Place Of Service"

    I. God’s Calling Is Personal (v. 6-9a) A. He Calls People Involved (v. 6-8) B. He Calls People Individually (v. 9a) II. God’s Calling Is Persistent (v. 9b) A. To Show The Concern Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe In Footwashing

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,857 views

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    I Believe in Footwashing John 13:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/footwashing.html Jesus does an object lesson. It's a visual expression of a spiritual truth. A lesson in Humility 1. The Lord's example. Consider the culture of that day. When someone visited your house, it was customary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Veterans

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 21,361 views

    A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

    November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices: Important Or Urgent Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,885 views

    All things urgent are not necessarily important. If we don't know what is important, everything will seem urgent.

    We’re winding down our message series entitled Choices—only this week and one more week to go in the series. We’ve explored the choices of purpose or popularity, surrender or control, discipline or regret and next week, we’ll talk about the choice of life or death. But, today, we explore choosing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Small Circle Of Friends: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 15, 2018
     | 5,054 views

    If we are going to accomplish anything in this life it will take the help of our friends.

    A SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: PART 1 Text: Col. 4:7-11 Introduction 1. "And Someone died for all your friends but even better yet He lives again. And if this song does not make sense to you, I hope His Spirit slips on through, He loves you. He loves you, He loves you" (A Song For A Small Circle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020
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     | 2,310 views

    There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

    Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019
     | 4,122 views

    No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

    Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Serving Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2019
     | 6,117 views

    What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48.

    What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48. Part 1 Luke 12:32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Making The Most With Your Opportunity”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,065 views

    Headline Los Angeles Times: Dylan Floro goes from the “forgotten man to an integral part of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Floro pitched 1.1 innings The parable of the talents is a reminder not to waste opportunities. Dylan Floro did not waste his talent nor his opportunity.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 15, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:14-15 “Making the Most with Your Opportunity” Who is that man on the cover our Sunday Bulletin? Why is he there? I’;; answer that in a moment. (cover of the bulletin was the Dodger pitcher Dylan Floro from the World ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,233 views

    Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

    This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To God's Call In Perilous Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 29, 2022
     | 4,250 views

    The Public ministry Jesus began in perilous times. Distractions, disapointment, and weariness was the order of the day. When Jesus called, Peter responded and so must we.

    Sermon – Responding To God's Call in Perilous Times Scripture Luke 5:1-11 “One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee,[a] great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gifts

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 13, 2022
     | 2,149 views

    Each person is given a "gift" from God to use to bring glory to God.

    Gifts – I Corinthians 12: 1 - 11 Intro: This morning, I have a gift for everyone. Jacob is going to pass a bag among you. You are to take one and only one item from the bag. Once everyone has an item, each person will be asked to exchange their item with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Practical Pointers For Grief - 2 Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022
     | 1,613 views

    We need practical actions to move forward in our gtief.

    Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV): 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Greetings, Patriots, this is Perry Greene with G-N-America and today we are going to continue our practical pointers for grief. Last time we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Did It For Me

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023
     | 3,211 views

    It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

    You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ