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  • Alan Tison avatar

    I Will Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 5,675 views

    Have you thought about the future of our church? It is amazing how we make plans everyday for events that are at times far off with no thought about what may happen. Charles Kettering said “We should all be concerned about the future – because we will hav

    At the beginning of our worship service we recognized 9 of the 13 the children born in 2008 to members of our church family. As I look at those children I see incredible potential. They will experience more changes in their life time than we can ever imagine. It is possible by the time they become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
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     | 6,331 views

    What should faith look like in a church body?

    Faith Church Philippians 1:27-30 Many times over the years I am asked what kind of church do I want to pastor or what kind of church is Gap Creek. Sometimes that question is asked because to be a great church requires a lot of change. Most churches are unaware of what needs to change in order for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Confidence In Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
     | 5,998 views

    Part four of the series living for Christ and the confidence we should have as believers in Christ

    Confidence in Christ Philippians chapter 3:1-3:11 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 3:1-3:11 The series “Living for Christ” That has been our focus for the last several weeks. Built up in Christ Christ dwelling in us. Christ empowering us for service. Today, putting our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Think About It Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015
     | 5,551 views

    Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

    “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013
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     | 18,508 views

    Everyone will face giants. But God has prepared us to take down every giant we meet.

    Killing Giants 1 Samuel 17 No matter how long you’ve been a Christian or how much faith you possess, you will still have opposition in your life. You can be the nicest, sweetest, gentlest, kindest and most caring individual the world has ever seen, and there will still be somebody the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redeem Your Suffering

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 15, 2009
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     | 3,396 views

    We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.

    FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul Preaches The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2025
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    Acts 13:13-52 shows us that the unchanging gospel is rooted in God’s faithfulness and must be boldly proclaimed to all, no matter the opposition we face.

    Introduction I am preaching through the Book of Acts in a series titled “Turning the World Upside Down.” Imagining the gospel's astonishing impact in the first century isn't easy. There were a little more than 500 Christians worldwide at the time of Jesus' resurrection (see 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Resistance Resistant

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 7,150 views

    Anytime there is a new initiative in the kingdom of God, resistance will arise. Where God is at work, the enemy is also at work. Rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem was certainly no exception to this. When people take kingdom priorities seriously, people res

    Resistance Resistant Nehemiah 4:1-8 Don Jones tells the story of a close friend who pastored in the Phoenix area but God had laid on his heart the desire to start new churches. He left to go plant a church in another state. The plans were laid for him to begin with the cooperation of two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sword And Trowel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013
     | 7,721 views

    Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

    We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John Bright avatar

    A Call To Arms Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
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    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:27-30

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Call to Arms” Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 1)

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 13, 2015
     | 6,421 views

    In Acts 5 are 3 attitudes about Jesus and the preaching of the cross. One is satanic & one SEEMS reasonable & sensible, but is really a product of human wisdom & leads to error. Only one is biblical & blessed by God. Part 1 deals with the first 2.

    Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 1) Chuck Sligh April 13, 2015 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 [TEXT TO BE READ LATER] INTRODUCTION In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Two Kinds Of Appearances

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021
     | 2,202 views

    For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

    Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    A Heart To Work Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018
     | 5,094 views

    Message 6 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message follows Nehemiah's ability to motivate the people to work in the face of severe opposition.

    CHICO ALLIANCE CHURCH "A Heart to Work" REVIEW We have been following Nehemiah's Journal that records the process followed in rebuilding the walls and restoring the worship in Jerusalem. Following nearly 70 years of discipline, the city of God had been laid waste by the Babylonians. God now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    How God Moves People

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    God’s missionary plan in action. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    How GOD MOVES PEOPLE Reading: Acts 13 chapter 13 verses 1-12: Ill: The Guide to Estate Agent Clichés • “Would suit D-I-Y enthusiast” – MEANS - Would suit demolition • “Bijou property” – MEANS - Microscopic • “Convenient for motorway access” – MEANS - Triple-glazing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Kingdom Character-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016
     | 5,355 views

    4 of 5. One of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the motherly potential of a harlot. A person’s character reveals their fitness for/citizenship/as a servant in God’s kingdom. Kingdom character is manifested in one’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-IV—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential(Mother’s Day) Attention: Opposites Attract! Two young fellas were talking about what they wanted to find in their mate. One friend said,”I’ve heard from a lot of folks that people with opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist