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  • David Welch avatar

    Restoring A Broken (Twisted) Heart Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 4,938 views

    Message 20 in our study of James. This message continues our discussion of the inside war that triggers outside conflict.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Restoring A Broken Heart” The book of James is all about living by genuine faith. James describes the kind of life the one who claims to live by faith lives. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 II. Faith’s response to partiality and prejudice 2:1-13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Submission To God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 8, 2020
     | 6,245 views

    James, the brother of Jesus, gives powerful direction and truth to this hearers about what it means to truly love God and live in submission to His love and authority

    Sermon for March 1, 2020: James 4:1-12 - Submission to God 1. We’ve been looking at the letter of James, the brother of Jesus. He was the pastor of the church in Jerusalem and he loved and cared deeply for his congregation. In his day-to-day life he observed the congregation struggling with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Journey Of Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 5, 2018
     | 6,832 views

    We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and just know of God we must be willing to go deeper into a relationship with God to actually know God intimately. This is the essence of the type of Christianity Jesus emphasized in His

    Series: You asked for it – How to Draw near to God? Scripture texts: James 4:8 “Come near to God and he will come near to you...” Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Thesis: We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Instructions For The End Of The World Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 11, 2025
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     | 516 views

    What should you do if you knew the world would end soon? Peter gives us the answer.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, written in the first century to believers in several Roman provinces, in what today is the country of Turkey. Peter’s main purpose in writing the letter was to encourage them to maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Superior Order Of Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,182 views

    The appearance of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7 is there to draw us not to this mysterious figure Melchizedek, but there to draw us to God through Jesus Christ.

    Superior Order Questions, questions, questions. As far as I’m concerned, it is good for us to come to moments like these and ask our questions. We should bring our really big questions, right? Who – What – Where – When – Why – How? If we’re going to get to the bottom of things, we’re taught that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happiness Through - Comfort (Beatitudes) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020
     | 3,540 views

    Have you ever found yourself in a painful situation and the weight of it just crushes you? This kind of mourning leads to repentance and victory. The comfort you need, only God can give.

    Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – September 27, 2020 Matthew 5:4 Comfort OUTLINE “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (ESV) Blessed: A happiness that’s a result of God’s favor. “Mourn” – deeply brokenhearted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Encourage One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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    Emphasizes the importance of Christian community in encouraging love, good works, and mutual support as we journey together towards the Day of the Lord.

    Welcome, dear friends, to our shared sanctuary, a place where we gather as one family under the vast, loving umbrella of God's grace. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. I am reminded of the words of Germany Kent who once said, "Be nice to people... maybe it'll be ...read more

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    Who God Is Not

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 28, 2007
     | 2,675 views

    The Book of Hebrews gives us insight into the identity of God, but also it reveals what God is not. It’s important to know what God is not.

    Sermon for CATM: “Jesus, the Answer to Who God is Not!” – October 28, 2007 Last week Maryellen talked about what the Book of Hebrews reveals about Jesus Christ. That God is trustworthy, that God is serious, and that God is faithful. Today we’re looking at the opposite in a sense: Jesus also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 19,480 views

    Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

    Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Just Seems Right Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 1, 2010
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     | 4,059 views

    If the Kingdom of God has come then we should expect things to be different.

    January 3, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Subject: The Kingdom of God Title: It Just Seems Right Have you made a New Year’s resolution that you are determined to keep this year? Have you broken it yet? I don’t know why but it seems as though we are prone to fail in some of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    But Then Joy!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,701 views

    A sermon about finding a song of joy, after struggling through a difficult period, and crying out to God for relief!

    Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" – "Ellen, we just have ¾ of aisles, it won’t be long…" -"I want candy" – "Now Ellen don’t cry… two more aisles to go and we will be checking out." -At the check out – "I want gum" – and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why A Sacrifice?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    the meaning of the cross

    Intro: why did God institute the sacrifices? Is there any value in understanding their meaning for us today? How do they all point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross? I. Why did God institute the sacrificial system? a. First of all to point to the significance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pentecost

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 16, 2013
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    The sermon describes what provoked Pentecost and the purpose of Pentecost which is to fill us, prepare us, and to pour out on us.

    Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 When is Pentecost? A. Pentecost is the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week (Lev 23:15-16), What is Pentecost? A. The word derives from the Greek for "the 50th day." It was the Jewish Feast of Weeks (Exod 34:22; Deut ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hear To Do God's Word

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,794 views

    Pentecost 15(B) - SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 - Believers are here to hear to do God’s Word NOT by adding or subtracting to it BUT by appreciating God’s wisdom.

    HEAR TO DO GOD’S WORD Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 September 1, 2002 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 1 Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chronicles Of Koinonia

    Contributed by S S on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    Sermon on Hebrews 10:19-25 - Chronicles of Koinonia.

    Chronicles of Koinonia Heb 10:19-25 Introduction - Why do we come to CG or church? Fun? Food? Friends? Fellowship? - What does fellowship really mean? - Koinonia = fellowship, communion, partnership, common - in duties, ordinances, mutual interest, sufferings, glory - Rick Warren, "It’s not just ...read more

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