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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013
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     | 4,539 views

    Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

    Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Street Where You Live To The Faraway Towns

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 8, 2021
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    Jesus' ministry pulls him in two directions: very close to the person in need and outwards to encounter all people. Our first instinct is to keep Jesus solely for ourselves. But as his divine grace lifts us up, he calls us outward into our lives of purpose

    February 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:29-39 From the Street Where You Live to the Faraway Towns Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I go for a walk along a neighborhood street, I like to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go Stand On The Mountain

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2021
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    Today’s text is about a man who had his own battles and in spite of victory, was down, dejected, and ready to give up.

    Go Stand on the Mountain 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction When United Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, PA, on Sept. 11, 2001, John Gerula was one of the first on the scene as a volunteer firefighter. The experience inspired John, still in high school, to enlist in the Marines. He shipped out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Promotion Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
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    Third in the series of God's powerful Ps, that of promotion.

    Promotion Today we will look at the third powerful “P” in our short series of the three Ps in the book of Psalms. The three powerful Ps are: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. Last week we looked at protection, so now let us look at those of promotion. We give thanks to You, O God, we give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Truth: Lessons From The Seven Churches Of Revelation 2:1–3:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024
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     | 2,131 views

    May these lessons from the seven churches of Revelation inspire us to pursue wholehearted devotion to Christ and faithful obedience to His Word. Let us be transformed by the truth and live as faithful witnesses in the world.

    Transformed by Truth: Lessons from the Seven Churches of Revelation 2:1–3:22 Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of the messages delivered to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. These messages, addressed by Christ Himself through the apostle John, offer timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Beginnings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith in Christ, emphasizing our new identity, deepening relationship with God, and belonging within a community of believers.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith. We walk this path together, united in our shared love for our Savior and our desire to grow closer to Him each day. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    God's Peculiar Treasure

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 5, 2006
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    Israel was to be God’s treasure-but failed; the Church has now come to be that "peculiar treasure."

    EXODUS 19:5 A PECULIAR TREASURE I. POSSESSION: * A. Peculiar. B. Priceless. C. Procured. II. PRECAUTIONS: ** A. Protected. B. Polished. C. Presentable. III. PLACE: *** A. Proximity. B. Prosperity. C. Perpetual. The old word, “peculiar” here is not what it used to mean. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Five Steps To More Grace Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,742 views

    It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

    Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2005
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     | 31,716 views

    The process and importance of bringing our thoughts under subjection to the Word of God.

    2 Corinthians 10:4-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    T - Ake Sanctuary (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    Experience a faith connected in positive relationships.

    Take Sanctuary Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 6 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 24, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Invest Myself… Take Sanctuary… Experience a faith connected in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Uncommon Grace Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,438 views

    Most Christians understand “grace” as it applies to salvation that is that Jesus did something for them that they could never do for themselves. We tend to get a little fuzzy when it comes to grace as it applies in the Christian life.

    Living in Uncommon Grace James 4:4-10 Intro Most Christians understand “grace” as it applies to salvation that is that Jesus did something for them that they could never do for themselves. By his death on the cross in our place, He paid our sin debt. He gives us a new standing before God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can I Do For You?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 6, 2013
     | 16,035 views

    A sermon on what God can do for you

    What Can I do for you? Luke 18:35-43 Luke 18:35 ¶ And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Consecrate Yourselves Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2022
     | 4,724 views

    Before God can do any great work through his people, he must do a great work in his people.

    Henry Blackaby tells the story of a missionary family assigned to a predominately Moslem urban center in 1985. After decades of work they had started only 5 small churches. Some friends asked them to consider going to a place where the people were more responsive to the gospel. But, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jael Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,542 views

    Quietly, Jael took a mallet and drove a tent peg through Sisera's temple into the ground while he was sleeping, killing him instantly.

    Jael Jael's Nationality Kenite Spouse Heber the Kenite Contents 1. Name 2. Heber the Kenite 3. Jael in the Book of Judges 4. Extra-biblical reference 5. Commentary 1. Name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship And The Fullness Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2024
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     | 2,019 views

    “God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”

    1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist