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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Vision 2018 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2017
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     | 17,548 views

    God has a plan for Christian Hills — Each person who is part of the church is also part of the Masters plan and is a piece to this divine puzzle. Each person in this church/school has been given at least one gift that they need to be using for the Body o

    Hands on Illustration: Hand out puzzle pieces as they come into church today. Video Illustration: Bluefish Tv God has a Plan! Note: God has a plan for CHC! Sermon: Vision 2018 New CHC Logo revealed! Highlight what it means! Introduction: In our society today, there are those who think that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Led To The Lord

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,086 views

    "One lighted torch leads to another." From the beginning of Jesus' ministry to the present times, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been passed down from person to person through a simple invitation, "come and see."

    January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:43-51 Led to the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “One lighted torch serves to light another.” Swiss Theologian Frederick Godet used this image to describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Missions Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2019
     | 7,981 views

    Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior then to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic crises and other physical needs. Helping to the poor is another mission.

    Text: Acts 11:23-30 Theme: GIVE TO MISSIONS Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior to somebody and the second mission is to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    How Badly Do You Wish To See The Christ–the Messiah? Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 16, 2021
     | 2,867 views

    As we read the birth of The Christ child, we notice different groups or persons desiring to find and see Jesus. Recognizing their reasons to see him, we notice their desires and why they seek him; some righteous reasons and some for personal evil reasons

    HOW BADLY DO YOU WISH TO SEE THE CHRIST–THE MESSIAH? How badly do you wish to see The Christ? As we enter into the calendar period near our holiday named Christmas, often many read the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. But, have you noticed the nature of the persons mentioned in the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of A Shipwreck

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    You know you have to pity the lost person friends. They reject Jesus for the world and then lose the world.

    THE COST OF A SHIPWRECK Acts 27: 14 Last week we looked around the subject of how to survive a shipwreck. We covered some things that will cause your ship to sink. This morning I want to talk about the cost of a shipwreck. Remember now Paul was a prisoner and they put him on a ship to go to Rome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wedding Service

    Contributed by Grant Bennington on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 287 ratings
     | 48,714 views

    A simple, personal wedding Service based on marriage being a lifelong process of getting to know each other.

    The Covenant of Marriage GATHERING Processional: Greeting: The miracle of love is like the miracle of the flower; it thrives upon the sunshine of a smile...it entwines itself around the heart. Its roots are secured in the memories of yesterday and its petals breathe the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fine Art Of Blaming Others

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,674 views

    Wise indeed in the person who makes no attempt to either hide his sins or to blame others for them.

    THE FINE ART OF BLAMING OTHERS "And God said, ’Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?’ Then the man said, ’The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.’ And the Lord God said to the woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Did Jesus Manage To Balance Expressions Of Grace And Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious.

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious. Jesus expressed the perfect balance of grace and power. One day the disciples started fighting among themselves as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Becoming Mature In Many Aspects

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ.

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand. Furthermore, we cannot do all that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is This A Molehill Or A Mountain?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    Let’s study personal spiritual growth, and maturity, and how worry hinders growth and maturity in the church?

    IS THIS A MOLEHILL OR A MOUNTAIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, ... 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord. LOOK AT HOW WORRY IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Vital Commitments

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 13,972 views

    This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

    TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christmas Is ...

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 62,522 views

    Christmas is about God’s mighty arm revealing its glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ.

    Isaiah 52:7-10 CHRISTMAS IS ... “Christmas is sleigh bells. Christmas is sharing. Christmas is holly. Christmas is caring.” At least that’s what Percy Faith once wrote. In his not-so-familiar holiday song, entitled, Christmas Is, he tried to capture some of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    The Master Is Come And He Calleth For Thee!

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    When the Holy Spirit comes to save the soul, a person must accept or reject the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC “ THE MASTER COMES AND HE CALLETH FOR THEE “ JOHN 10:27-30 READ OPENING SCRIPTURE AND THEN OPEN IN PRAYER 1. PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN LIFE AFTER DEATH A. EARLIEST MAN BURIED THEIR DEAD WITH WEAPONS AT HAND B. INDIANS IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quinton Hammonds avatar

    Celebrating Our Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Quinton Hammonds on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,038 views

    This sermon tells us part of what we are and what we have as Saved persons living in Christ.

    CELEBRATING OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST ROMANS 8:35-37 DR. Q.E. HAMMONDS Our theme for this month is celebrating our identity in Christ. To define the word identity simply means who you are. At times you as a person can be identified by different means. Like when I was a boy I was identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "What A Difference Christ Makes!" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    No one who ever encounters Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will ever be the same person that they once were.

    "What A Difference Christ Makes" Text: Mark 5:1-20 "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an un- clean spirit, Who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist