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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Gratitude 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 12, 2013
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     | 9,275 views

    Colossians 2:6-7 gives us a reason to be grateful for what Christ has done and continues to do. This should happen from: 1) A Thankful Walk (Colossians 2:6), 2) A Thankful Faith (Colossians 2:7a), 3) A Thankful Gratitude (Colossians 2:7b)

    According to a new book by a Vancouver nutritionist, Sarah Holvick, you aren’t just what you eat. According to Ms. Holvick, the mind/body connection is more significant than recent science has allowed. The most current thinking indicates that a smile is more than your umbrella; it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Escape The Sin Trap Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 3, 2012
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     | 11,302 views

    1. Don’t try to excuse your sin (vs. 13). 2. Examine your sin (vs. 14-15). 3. Exalt God’s goodness (vs. 16-17). 4. Embrace the word of truth (vs. 18).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 3: How to Escape the Sin Trap James 1:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Before we start, it’s important to note that up until now, James has used the word “temptation” as we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope: Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven (Part 3 Of 3)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 12, 2011
     | 3,016 views

    Christian Hope is one of life’s most liberating forces.

    THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN: A BIBLICAL EXPLANATION OF HOPE {PART 3} REVELATION 14:1-14 Sermon Objective: Christian Hope is one of life’s most liberating forces. INTRO >>This sermon begins with a video titled “Hope.”<< There are three things that I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who In The World Is King

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
     | 4,489 views

    We can think of ourselves more highly than we ought, but we can never exalt Jesus beyond what he is worthy. John says in verse 5 that Jesus is the ruler of kings on the earth.

    WHO IN THE WORLD IS KING? Based on Rev. 1:5 By Pastor Glenn Pease Queen Victoria if England often expressed her wish that Christ would return before she died so that she could cast her crown at His feet. When she did die, her son Edward VII ascended to the throne as king. He had been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Colors Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
     | 6,525 views

    There is no eloquence adequate to describe the colors of heaven. The colors will be brighter and more beautiful than the brightest rainbow we have ever seen in time.

    THE COLORS OF HEAVEN based on Rev.21:9-21 By Glenn Pease Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 27, 2014
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     | 16,663 views

    The analysis of the concept of discipleship in Luke 9:57-62 teaches us about the cost of following Jesus.

    Scripture In the first nine chapters of The Gospel of Luke we have been introduced to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah sent by God to seek and to save the lost. From Luke 9:51 onwards Luke introduces us to Jesus’ teaching on discipleship. Let’s read about discipleship in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Gifts From A Good God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2014
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     | 10,843 views

    Good Gifts From A Good God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The worship goes up (vs 1-4); • (2). The witness reaches out (vs 5-8); • (3). The wealth comes down (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, MBE (born 7th January 1985); • I am sure you are aware that he is a British ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sharing The Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 14, 2013
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     | 7,544 views

    Think about all that we have in common with these first disciples: 1. We share the same Friend. 2. We share the same fellowship. 3. We share the same forgiveness. 4. We share the same future.

    Sharing the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:14-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 29, 2012 BACKGROUND: *This morning we will worship the Lord by sharing the Lord’s Supper. Think back to the scene on the night before the cross. Jesus was gathered with His disciples to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Faith "Expecting God’s Best” Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 9, 2020
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     | 6,039 views

    Today's message looks at how we are to by faith expect God's best for our lives through the story of David and Goliath, and how we can by faith expect God's best through tuning into God, thinking on God's promises, and trusting in God's love.

    Practical Faith “Expecting God’s Best” The Bible says, “Each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27 NLT) So the question becomes, “How can we stand before a holy and righteous God after our death?” Is it by being better than we are bad? Is it by keeping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    When The World Is Unhinged (Covid And The Christian) Series

    Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020
     | 4,426 views

    How to live the Christian life when the world seems to be falling apart

    Welcome everybody! Today we are beginning a brand-new sermon series that I’m calling COVID and the Christian. I admit it—that is a strange way to name a series of sermons—if it wasn’t the year 2020! We are 7 months into 2020 and I don’t believe there has been a day go by this year when the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    10 New Year's Resolutions From Solomon, The Wise Man

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 1, 2018
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     | 10,877 views

    Proverbs 3 offers a number of good principles for the New Year.

    Introduction: A. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I pray that together we have a blessed New Year. B. I thought you might enjoy learning the history of the “Baby New Year.” 1. Britannica.com reports that the original “Baby New Year” was born in ancient Greece. 2. It was their custom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satan Battle Tactics Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 6, 2018
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     | 10,111 views

    This message is Part one of this series. It focuses on how Satan desires to steal God's Word from us and in doing so decreases our faith and our ability to please God.

    Satan’s Battle Tactics - Part 1 Scriptures: John 10:10; Luke 8:5-18; Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2018 and I thank God for allowing us to see this day. If you recall, I closed 2017 with a message on faith. In that series I shared with you how our minds can change the world around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Are You Reading? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    If we listen to God and the Lost, we'll be able to discern how to share the gospel and help people respond in faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    I’m going to do something different this morning as we get started. Normally, we read the scripture that is listed up on the screen as we get started, but today I want to read from Colossians 4:2,5-6 and then we’ll focus on the passage in Acts. As I read this, file it in the back of your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Sin Of Worry

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,446 views

    This sermon is tailor made by the word of God for every person here today. I'm going to say this several times today, worry is, in fact, practical atheism.

    This sermon is tailor made by the word of God for every person here today. Stop worrying and start living. How many of you have a Ph.D. In worry? Worry is like a rocking chair. It'll give you something to do, but it will accomplish absolutely nothing. I'm going to say this several times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 18, 2023
     | 1,374 views

    John the Baptist

    OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY (LK 7:18-35) I had a severe ministerial midlife crisis ten years into full-time ministry. I pondered the meaning, value and effectiveness of what I was doing. My esteem, confidence, and drive were at an all-time low. Church work was wearisome, people disappointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible