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  • David Taylor avatar

    Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Children Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 5,361 views

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children 1 Cor 3:1-9 We started this series seeing that Jesus describes the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Winsome Walk Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 2,634 views

    Message 28 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues Paul's admonition to live pleasing to God.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Winsome Walk” Introduction When you truly care about someone, you want to find out what pleases them and what makes them sad. Paul prayed that the believers at Colossae be filled with the knowledge of what God really wants. Paul instructed the Ephesian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Pass It On! Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,166 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS Numbers 27:12-23 Pass it on! INTRODUCTION -I read something interesting this week about the GB Packers. -I’m not a packers fan but I love those Green and Yellow uniforms -The town of Green Bay, Wisconsin is only about 105,000 the seating at Lambeau field is 80,735. -With ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Friendship Factor

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 18, 2021
     | 2,269 views

    This message talks about the benefit of choosing your friends carefully. The key verse is Proverbs 13:20 - Walk with the wise and you will become wise.

    Introduction – it's midnight – highway- breakdown – who to call? Text: Prov. 1:10-15 ( if sinners entice you... mugging/ drugs/ ...partying) *A message for the young... A message for choosing a friend... Culture says ? more connected than ever – lonelier than ever. ** Proverbs is a book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Obligations In Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 5,682 views

    I approached this text with fathers in mind, for a Father's Day message. Our society needs men who understand their spiritual obligations and are willing to invest in the lives of others.

    Our Obligations in Christ Philippians 2: 12-16 Today we celebrate Father’s Day and seek to honor those men who have made an impact in our lives, particularly our dads. I can honestly say that being a father is one of the greatest joys in life. I am thankful for the children God has blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship Catalysts Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 6,692 views

    This sermon looks at how we disciple others to become followers of Jesus Christ

    Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Steve Cornell tells of when he was a young boy, two things stood out for him on communion Sunday. First, he knew it would be a long service because the pastor had no intentions of cutting short his sermon. Second, he was afraid because n his deep voice, the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 3,268 views

    Difficult circumstances that move us to GROAN for wisdom are the same circumstances God uses to GROW us in wisdom

    Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Act 21:1-26 One of the regular tasks I encounter as a pastor is I am often sought out for advice or counsel from people who are in the middle of making difficult decisions. All of us have to make difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Right now, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Provide

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003
    based on 280 ratings
     | 108,627 views

    Go ahead and trust him with the needs of your life - I didn’t say wants, the things that we think we need - but what do we really need. God will provide the right thing, at just the right place, at just the right time.

    In view of life’s difficult circumstances many of us must wonder from time to time whether or not God really cares for us or not. All of us have had perplexing situations that we have had to deal with. All of us have had needs which we have earnestly prayed over. I want you to know this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Boss Has A Job For Us

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,427 views

    Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

    The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Promises From The Great Commission

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 318 ratings
     | 25,578 views

    Jesus said, "Therefore, Go and make disciples." We can be assured that the Lord will enable, equip and empower us to do everything He asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength, authority and power.

    Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Oh what a foretaste of glory divine. Heir of salvation, purchase of love, filled with His goodness, lost in His love." (Fanny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 3 - Genesis 19:1-38 - Two Wrongs And A Righteous Man Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    I am disgusted and revolted by these men but equally by what Lot says as he offers up his daughters. What! Does he think that his daughters will be safe in the hands of this mob because they're homosexuals? My mother used to say "TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A R

    Part 3 - Genesis 19:1-38 - TWO WRONGS AND A RIGHTEOUS MAN Sydney is well known for it's GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS. It is an annual parade, dance party and festival, the largest such event in the world and attracts many international and domestic tourists. For many years Fred Nile, a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whch Way To God? Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,038 views

    The storm that is created because of a wrong move or decision will leave behind a trail of destruction ! This message comes with a caveat to be extremely careful in all that you do and decide as a Christian!

    By sis bala samson WHICH WAY TO GO AND WHERE TO GO??? These teachings would sure transform your thinking and life! Meticulously read the entire 4 part teachings for better and crystal clear understanding: The storm that is created because of a wrong move or decision will leave behind a trail of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Churches Are Made Strong

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
     | 8,237 views

    Paul and Barnabas' example are a remedy for building stronger churches.

    JUN 23 2013PM How Churches are Made Strong Acts 14: 21-28 Last time we left off with Paul and Barnabas in Lystra. They healed a lame man. The crowd tried to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas but they told them that they were only human and to give God the glory. The people still tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus With Your Finances, Part 4 - Dev. A Healthy Attitude... Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,407 views

    Last in four-part series on finances. This one discusses John Wesley’s maxim, "Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can." Supported by passages from Proverbs.

    Following Jesus with Our Finances Part 4 – Developing a Healthy Attitude toward Finances Various Scriptures March 27, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Me: Today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Cursing In The Church

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,702 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding some foundational truths about spiritual gifts.

    Text: 1 Cor 12:1-11, Title: Cursing in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.23.11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul seems to calm down a bit after his passionate commands regarding the love among the family of God and the Lord’s Supper. And he goes back to answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist